Cats - October 2007

my cat has just turned 6,for about the past few weeks or so he has been having a very strong cat amonia on him as if he has been peeing on himseld of spraying on himself.he still uses the litter box though.i noticed when he sleeps sometimes he scrunches up his legs as if he was trying to keep from going to the bathroom on himself.can anybody tell me what might cause this???no smart comments please.thanks

2007-10-15 09:33:18 · 10 answers · asked by icyss03 1

I've got a dirt area next to my garage, and a neighborhood cat has recently claimed it as its bathroom! I'd say the cat is pooping at least once per day over there. I need some non-harmful ways to deter the cat so he can find a new pooping ground elsewhere. Thanks

2007-10-15 09:26:39 · 8 answers · asked by calimami 2

My cat just gave birts to 2 kittens but they were born without their individual placentas. They are fine. The big one where all the kittens are in didnt come out either. Should I worry????

2007-10-15 09:19:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a cat who has recently had a litter of kittens. Before she got pregnant she used to have stomach problems (testimony from her previous home). She had serious flatulence problems. While she was pregnant the problems went away but came back again after giving birth. So when she started having diarrhea I decided to change her diet a bit. For the past couple of weeks I have began feeding 2 meals a day of raw meat. I still feed dry food but she eats much less of it. Within a few days her problem cleared up and she's been fine ever since.

I've read alot of stuff about the pros and cons of both commercial food and homemade food. For example, commercial food could have go rancid and have bacterial and mold growth as well as being filled with 'filler' grains or animal byproducts/feces. Raw food could be diseased and our domesticated cats have evolved in a way that they are not able to safely process raw foods. Itseems that there is no good alternative. Your thoughts?

2007-10-15 09:16:16 · 6 answers · asked by msako 4

I heard that cat canned food is bad for my cat's teeth and gums is this correct?

2007-10-15 08:51:19 · 11 answers · asked by Jorge G 1

He has not eaten in a day. He has stayed on the bed for the whole day. He is also very weak and lethargic, occasionally hissing when I rub his head. His tail is pointed down and his lower back is slumped down and can easily be pushed down.

2007-10-15 08:46:23 · 11 answers · asked by F 2

my cat throws up (hairballs most of the time) every 2 weeks or so........give or take. Shes really furry so is this okay?

2007-10-15 08:23:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Evertime I walk to the Fridge my cats are always under my feet does that mean there hungry.

2007-10-15 08:05:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

First of all I wanted to mention that we have a vet appointment at 2:40, thats the only time they could see us, if you believe that!!
My cats have always been indoor cats. Over the summer they kept trying to get outside and finally we just let them, rather than always chasing them back in. They were good about staying in the yard, but recently our cat Simba got brave and started wandreing the block. Anyway he came inthe other day and was hissing if you touched him. Last night I picked him up and there was blood, a lot of it, all over the floor, we put him in the bathroom and there wasblood all over the floor. I thought it was coming out of his bottom, but he didnt want me to look so I let him be. Today he is bleeding slightly an he was standing up and I see it is his tail, I thik it was dislocated or broken, it has a huge wound on it and just hangs there. Hangs wrong. I am taking him to the vet in 1 hour but I am wondering if its broken do the amputate or can they fix it??

2007-10-15 07:41:26 · 5 answers · asked by kaytee3212 6

I can't take her to the vet cause I just don't have the money!! I know what your thinking then"why do you have a pet?" I found a cat six months ago and she was so skiny,so I took her to the vet and we got her healthy $400 later. We were in the middle of a move three month ago and a male cat some how got in, when we weren't there!! 60 days later she had two kittens!! One of them is fat and looks very healthy. the other is skiny and doesn't seem to be getting enough milk from moma.. Moma cat does't seem like she has very much milk ether. So I'm thinking that the bigger kitten is fighting for what she does have! I thought I would try and give the skiny kitten (Baby formula!) Does anyone no if this is OK????? Please Help!!!

2007-10-15 07:31:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

does this happen when there outdoors or indoors or genetic?
my sister brought her cat from the vet and he has swollen glands. she was told he had a fever and he could have gotten in a cat fight. but i'm worried if its spreadable or something since i got 2 cats myself. it be nice to hear some info about this. they just told my sis to watch out for him if he does get it. he might or may not. I don't get it though how he could get it from glands. or if he gets again.

2007-10-15 07:27:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Help! I am going to be the future owner of a Himalayan cat within the next year. I have read several articles/information about the breed however I am confused about the doll face and the flat face characteristics of the breed. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Also, I know that there are potential health concerns in regards to respiratory and tear duct issues. Is either face type less prone to health problems? Thanks so much!

2007-10-15 07:22:57 · 7 answers · asked by aurorasreddawn 3

he stopped now after two times. I'm going to watch him and see if he needs to go to the vet. Our siamese breeds known for having upset stomachs?

2007-10-15 07:03:16 · 7 answers · asked by Honeyspice13 1

I had to take my 6 year old cat, Ivey, to the vet last week for an upper respiratory problem. The vet said she had Rhinitis but it could be caused by a number of things, and did some blood work to see if Ivey could be put under anesthesia to do a culture. The vet later called with the results of the blood test and to ask if my cat had ever been tested for FeLV or FIV and I wasn't sure. We got her from a shelter when she was a year old and no one had suggested such a test. So, now they are testing for it. The vet did say the chances of it being one of those are minimal but it's better to test.

My question is if Ivey does have one of these can she still live a relatively normal cat life with them?

I'm probably jumping the gun a bit on this, but both sound quite scary to me. My new vet has been really helpful with explaining everything but I just wanted to hear experiences of other pet owners with these diseases.

2007-10-15 07:01:09 · 10 answers · asked by tnk3181979 5

just discovered my cat has fleas i've given her a tablet which says starts working within 15 mins and i've used a flea comb on her think i'm itching more than her now i realise i've got to de flea my home now but my question is when can i put a flea collar on her it says can't use if used other flea treatment now the flea tablet i've given her says she can have another one tomo if needed is it ok to put flea collar on then or is it too soon. Right now i feel like i've let her down her getting fleas and want to help her.

2007-10-15 06:43:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do i use my knockout ES i got from my vet?

do i need to wear a mask and glasses and stuff? also what if some if it gets on me????? it says dont let ANY get on your skin.

do i need to remove any furniture from my apartment when i spray it?

plz help

2007-10-15 06:21:50 · 6 answers · asked by seifer1237490 1

I have two cats about 10 months old

Duke is a male american shorthair tabby (marble orange).
He is very affectionate and loves attention.

Daisy is a female blue point siamese. She has a kink in her tail like the very first siamese cats did. She's a talker.

2007-10-15 06:07:10 · 24 answers · asked by Let's go Red Sox! 4

2007-10-15 05:56:16 · 15 answers · asked by crazy for cats 1

I really really want a cat but my boyfriend refuses because he said that all cats spray...I cant argue this because my moms cat did for a long time but thats because of medical issues. What do you all think?

2007-10-15 05:23:41 · 11 answers · asked by Nikki 2

2007-10-15 05:20:48 · 3 answers · asked by Noahs Ark 2

howdy, i went to my local pet shop this morning to get sum input on me Ma's cat(Mr.Tibbs) he has a flea infestation, been to the vets few days ago he had two injections(in site's where fleas hang out) steriods like cats antihistamine yes? Now its like 24 hours b4 the lil hitchickers get the hell orf their free ride huh? then when the furry boy goes home and i debug my flat i understand no guarrantee it will kill all fleas/larvae etc but as they dont do human blood and the host wont be around they will starve and die yes ? wot effect or benefit does marmite have on cats ? as the chap in pet store told me but ive clean 4got. In anticipation for anyones answers out there. Cheers

2007-10-15 04:57:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi, i had a kitten a couple of months ago which we gave away after two weeks but it's seemed to have left a few of its "friends" behind. The entire house is infested with fleas.Me and my 4 year old daughter are covered in bites! i'm constantly hoovering and bought spray from the vet which i've sprayed everywhere i can think of but nothing seems to work..has anyone got any ideas on what could get rid of them? i've heard of pest control from our local council but unsure if they deal with fleas or not.

2007-10-15 04:19:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

y doses people like black cats

2007-10-15 03:44:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just moved my cat from my old home to my new home (she'd been living at my parents home) and it was a long trip (about six hours) and now she is terrified. She keeps hiding and won't eat. I know this is to be expected but I want to help her adjust. The other cat living here, my husbands, is very friendly. He has been whining because we won't put the two of them in the same room. He sits by the bathroom door, waiting for her to come out. He wants so badly to play with her!! But she keeps hissing at him and backing away, she won't give him the time of day! What can I do to help my cat get used to her new surroundings and stop being so scared? I can only drag her out from under the bed so many times!!

2007-10-15 03:04:51 · 3 answers · asked by Heather C 1

Hi
I want badly a cat, (I love cats!) but I’m afraid it will break my bank. You guys know, sometimes the cat is sick in the medical costs, including dental care could be sky rocking in New York
Thanks

2007-10-15 02:52:25 · 10 answers · asked by msp599 1

help!

2007-10-15 02:37:28 · 23 answers · asked by Giggle Bear 3

2007-10-15 01:10:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I fed it, ( I have owned cats your years and have 3 of my own). She is slowly growing but i believe she may have worms. I am NOT a believer in taking an animal to the vet for every ailment, so my question is, where can I get a tape worm remedy and how is purchased .. by how much your animal weighs? I thinks she is maybe 3 pounds and need to get her spay but That alone is very costly. So if I can at least cure the worm problem, I can take her to the vet for a spaying . Thanks

2007-10-15 00:41:12 · 12 answers · asked by lbrlsky 2

It´s chilly here, and my cat´s nose is wet and he keeps sneezing-should I worry?

2007-10-15 00:37:57 · 11 answers · asked by Learning is fun! 4

My vet told me i can give my cats just Stronghold which will cover fleas & worming - is this true?

can you buy it online now?

Thanks

2007-10-14 23:25:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous