Cats - October 2007

My cat's name is Pest. When I pet him, he'll nip me. It don't hurt. He dosen't bite, just nips. Is this common in cats?

2007-10-16 18:47:48 · 18 answers · asked by Sugar and spice 2

didn't eat anything that she knew of differently besides crickets. She doesn't seem to be begging, as if she had been fed people food. I don't understand what could have made her so friggin FAT. Any insight?

2007-10-16 18:12:01 · 7 answers · asked by kooldog1000 2

my husband works as a guard at night.he has been coaxing a stray cat to come into his booth for the past few nights. last night it did and he got to pick her up and hold and pet her.she follows him everywhere.now he wants to bring her home and keep her.but he said that when he put her in the car with him she statred meowing and she sounded so sad.he said he never heard a cat sound like that.is it possible she wants to live free and could never adjust to living inside?if she is older and has been stray for a long time is it possible she will never really bond all the way with us?how can you tell how old she is?

2007-10-16 17:54:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The other day I woke up to find one of my cats dead, out of nowhere. I checked for rat poison around the house ( we moved in about 2 months ago ) and came up empty handed. I also have two other cats. Now my kitten, two days later, has become lethargic and I dont think he will make it through the night. I am worried for my 3rd cats health and dont know what to do! Any suggestions or similar experiences? Anything would be appriciated! I am bringing any remaining cats to the vet in the morning!

2007-10-16 17:49:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently my cat started scratching like crazy. He is about 7 months old, DSH, male, fixed. He doesnt seem to have fleas and hasnt had any changes in his food. This is gross but when he itches like this he will leave little black dots in that spot he was sitting in (like dandruff). These black dots are not fleas~they seem like bits of dry skin and are super tiny, like sand. His fur is fine, nice and fluffy and I try to brush him really good but the itching continues. I think it may have to do with the cooler weather (??) but the question is ' WHAT CAN I DO TO STOP THIS??' Is it normal??

2007-10-16 17:35:56 · 7 answers · asked by Mamasita 4

She has threatened them & us. Now our two cats are sick and exhibiting signs of poisoning. They are being watched, currently doing better. We looked around to see what could have made them ill, and found that she's poured a white powdered substance all along our shared fence in her yard. We called the police who questioned her and she said it was an insect repellent made of crushed sea shells. Just being near it caused burning in my nose and lips. but, Unless we can have substance tested to prove it's poison, there is apparently nothing the police can do. We're worried of course about our animals, and also about our health including that of our young nephew who spends a lot of time here. Has anyone dealt with this kind of thing? What can we do, how can we find out if she has in fact laid out poison? Are there any agencies that can help us? (Please, if you have hateful, rude or useless things to share just move on, this is really serious). Thank you for your help.

2007-10-16 17:34:59 · 13 answers · asked by abiona 3

2007-10-16 16:56:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can you tell if your cat is pregant I think my baby is pregant I don't know? help me?

2007-10-16 16:49:29 · 11 answers · asked by jen 1

Our 8 year male cat just tonight fell into a large industrial sink that was about one half to two thirds full of water. The water had about one cup of bleach in it. We think that he saw a cutting board floating in it and thought he could step onto to it. The sink is near a window, so he might have been heading there. When I found him, his back half was wet, and he was a bit wet in other places. He seemed fine. If it was just water I wouldn't worry. But I began to worry about him licking bleach off himself, even though it would be just a small amount of bleach.

We quickly decided to give him a bath. We really just gave him a short rinse and then took him out and patted him down with a towel. We're watching him now. He is licking himself and seems okay. Should we do anything else? Should we have given him more of a bath?

Thanks.

2007-10-16 16:24:52 · 12 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1

2007-10-16 15:30:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

they are about 3 weeks old and he eats a lot more than she does. should she be eating more? the girl is about the size of my hand and the boy is about the length from my wrist to my elbow.

2007-10-16 15:11:36 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is from a question I've just asked. A kind helper told me to take my cat to the vet and get him a nice bath with medicated shampoo from the vet. They said my cat would have all fleas removed/ticks also. So how much did it cost you? Price ranges please!

2007-10-16 14:18:48 · 10 answers · asked by BullyBoo 1

I really need to get ticks and fleas off my cat! He keeps meowing and I can't touch him because my mom says the fleas and/or ticks will cause lime disease. So, for past owners that had cats with this problem, what did you do? What medicine worked the best for you and your cat? Thanks in advance

2007-10-16 14:04:43 · 10 answers · asked by BullyBoo 1

I have had my cat since birth. She is usually an indoor cat but has been outside a few times. She has been pooping on the carpet everyday for the past 3 weeks. I have tried rubbing her nose in it, shutting her up in the bathroom (where her liter box is), spray stuff on the carpet. I don't know what to do at this point.

2007-10-16 14:02:58 · 13 answers · asked by twocompleate 2

We put our kitty down today after having him a little over a decade - he lived with me after i moved on my own and i'm very sad and wondering if maybe a new kitty will make me feel better and maybe take my mind off of everything that happened today - or maybe its too soon?? I don't know I looked at the local shelters and found a few cats that could really use a good home just not sure if i should bring one home or not?

2007-10-16 13:55:38 · 21 answers · asked by me 2

AND very gently bites your hair with his teeth?

2007-10-16 13:03:55 · 11 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7

I'm not incredibly worried or anything, but I'm just wondering why my cat is so on edge all of a sudden. He spent today at the vets, where he was given an anaesthetic to have dental treatment. I brought him home at 6pm, and since then (it's now 12.30am) he's been acting as he would as though he'd seen a mouse, sitting as though waiting to pounce, and just basically sniffing all around the same area (last time he saw a mouse, he was over it in about 5 seconds, so I doubt he actually has!). He just seems to be on tenterhooks, and hasn't slept at all, which is what I thought he'd be doing all night after the anaesthetic! Could there be any reason for this relating to what he's had done today? Like I said, I'm not WORRIED as I'm sure he's just had a stressful day! Just wondering if there's a reason. He seems fine other than the fact that he just won't settle at all.

2007-10-16 12:41:48 · 2 answers · asked by Lisa 2

i need a wet complete meal cat food, so can you help me out
thanks


Danny.Y

2007-10-16 12:34:21 · 6 answers · asked by Danny Y 1

My cat became completely infested with fleas... so yes I know that my house is already infested along with my cat... so I purchased Revolution flea treatment... I heard that it pretty much starts working right away... but how quickly is that? When should I start seeing the fleas on my cat die? I understand that the fleas on my cat will die first, but the ones still in the house will take a little while to die off... but when should I start seeing results?

2007-10-16 12:23:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My female cat, who is 4 yrs old, has been urinating on our carpet for some time now. We have done everything imaginable to ward her off this, but it continues. We had her to the Vet, and he said she had a urinary infection. We treated her with antibiotics, and she has continued to urinate. Their litter box is in the basement, but she continues to go behind our chairs, couch etc. All this is after the antibiotics. We recently had her & her sister declawed. Her sister has never caused us any problems. Last night, we even brought the litter box upstairs, and put it next to where she has been going, and still used the spots she has always used. We even found solid waste this morning. And it was next to the litter box. I really don't think she is doing well. We are considering putting her down, and doing the next humane thing. We can't take her to the humane society because of her problem. Plus, she has no front or back claws. I would like to receive some suggestions. Thank You!!...Mike

2007-10-16 12:05:39 · 4 answers · asked by Scatter 1

i just a got a female kitten and i have no idea what to name her, i was thinking i should name her gracie,but i want to see more creative names.
thanx!

2007-10-16 11:13:03 · 14 answers · asked by Ice Ice Baby 2

I found a cat last night I think shes about 6-7months old, is there a chance she could be pregnent? We have a tomcat who's been chasing her. Please dont say get my cat neutered just answer my question. Whats the youngest age a cat can get pregnent and how long after they get pregnent do they have the kittnes?

2007-10-16 11:12:20 · 11 answers · asked by Small♥Town♥Girl 6

I want a cat!!

2007-10-16 11:06:24 · 48 answers · asked by Tanya T 1

Now that my cat Nala who we had creamated, it back (her creamated self, that is)...I don't feel upset anymore, once I saw her ashes, it felt like she was back home, like nothing has changed....Im even thinking of talking my parents into adopting a new cat

Why do you think the fact that her ashes are home made such a differnece in the way I feel. Shes not back alive, but it feels like she is, I can be in the house, and smile instead of cry

why do you think this is?

2007-10-16 10:50:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

She has just turned 4, but has become more lethargic recently, spending pretty much all day asleep on the top level of her sctratching post, and only really gets down briefly to eat for a few minutes when I first put her food out in the morning. Also she seems ot have become less confident when getting down from high surfaces, going gradually to lower and lower levels, rathe than jumping straight donw as she used to. Is there something I should worry about and take her to a vet, or is she just getting older?

2007-10-16 10:45:10 · 11 answers · asked by misasimz 2

I've read some conflicting information regarding vaccinations for cats. Some people suggest regular vaccinations, and others say this isn't always necessary.

The reason I ask is this-- I have cats, and all are a few months overdue for their yearly vaccinations. My vet has suggested a booster after the initial vaccinations (more shots, basically) since it's been over a year. Not only does this seem like overkill to me, it also seems like a waste of money. My cats are strictly indoor cats, by the way. So I'm wondering-- are these yearly vaccinations really necessary? My cats HATE them, and usually get pretty sick afterwards.

Can anyone offer me some insight here? Thanks in advance!

2007-10-16 10:39:46 · 7 answers · asked by Jelyol 6

My male cat is ''fixed'' no cats haved died he hasn't been declawed, but he won't stop peeing on my backpack! He will only pee on mine and my moms stuff. I need to know how to repel him.

2007-10-16 10:37:56 · 6 answers · asked by i know what im talking about :P 2

One night my cat just started having a seizure and my dad held up her head and she peed and now she is fine and we brought her to the vet and he said she is fine why did she have one though?

2007-10-16 10:36:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-16 10:34:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sweet kitty Nellie got fleas from sitting near the door, where there's a crack under it. (She's an indoor kitty.)

We took care of the fleas themselves, we gave her a collar, we sprayed her and used anti-flea stuff on the carpet, etc., but it's been a couple of weeks and she has a sore spot on her back from itching. It feels (under her fur) like a scab, and when we pet her on a certain spot, she tenses up, and if we do it too hard, she meows and even bites a little.

Is there any good natural remedy or over-the-counter medicine we can put on her itchy spot? Thanks!

2007-10-16 10:24:37 · 9 answers · asked by Hillary 6