Cats - October 2007

My daughter's unable to care for her cat for 6 months, so we're babysitting. Our 5 yearold cat doesn't seem overly menacing--she wants to get close, but the baby 7mo is being fierce--spitting, hissing, growling. I don't think she really wants to fight. I think she's scared.

I need some ways to introduce these two to each other without anyone getting hurt.

I'M SICK OF PLAYING MUSICAL ROOMS!!

2007-10-13 03:49:26 · 7 answers · asked by TX Mom 7

I am diabetic and have been for over 20 years. I am very familiar with it but does anyone else have a diabetic cat/pet that can help?
I was told to start with Humulin NPH 2 units a day. Then we will retest.
Please tell me if you have had good success with your diabetic pet, and what you do. I want to do all I can to help my pet. Thanks.

2007-10-13 03:45:01 · 7 answers · asked by Mitchy 2

I know this question has been asked before but I've read the answers and none seem to really apply.
The cat is male, about 6 years old, and fixed. We have two other cats in the house, also fixed. Everyone loves this cat so he gets plenty of attention, sleeps on the bottom of my bed every night and is eating/using the litter box regularly.

He has always meowed more then our other cats but only if someone came home, or if you see him in the morning, things like that.
Now, he meows at all of the above but for about 3 or 4 hours throughout the day he'll just sit outside the bedrooms upstairs and meow constantly. All the doors are open, he can go where he pleases, he just hangs out in the hallway and meows. It's a loud meow. It's really annoying when it happens early in the morning or late at night.

Any ideas? He's been doing this for about a week now.
Should I take him to the vet?

Thanks!

2007-10-13 03:44:19 · 8 answers · asked by Kevin A 1

Just moved near a busy road and im worried about my cat.

2007-10-13 02:11:09 · 31 answers · asked by MR Mystic 3

The cat has been an indoor cat for last 8 months, does this mean it couldn't have toxoplasmosis? It eats "Natures Best" dry and wet food, and sometimes "High Life".
What do you think the chances it has Toxo?

2007-10-13 02:00:42 · 5 answers · asked by Blossom 2

2 to 3 months old caramel and white pretty eyes

2007-10-13 01:31:46 · 16 answers · asked by young_brook 1

I live in a condo with 4 adult cats and a dog and we want to get a Maine Coon, but the cat would be totally indoors, Maine Coons are known as hunters, but other then a few dust bunnies, there isn't anything to hunt in the house. Are they happy as indoor cats?

2007-10-13 00:46:04 · 10 answers · asked by David A 1

because i'm getting a gingery kind of cat and want it to have kittens

2007-10-13 00:39:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-12 22:44:17 · 9 answers · asked by jul 1

I live on the 1st floor of a flat and emptying and refilling the litter box for my cat is alot of unnecessary work. And what irritates me is that my small apartment reeks of cat wee!! I need to get rid of this embarassment. How do i get my cat to quit using the litter box asap???

2007-10-12 21:58:36 · 13 answers · asked by mimi 1

2007-10-12 20:35:56 · 14 answers · asked by tamlyn t 1

Why when I am asking a question about buying a pedigree cat am i bombarded with people telling me what a bitch I am for not getting one from the spca. I'm entitled to own whatever kind of cat I wish to own - I hate that I am being made out to be the bad guy because of other peoples cruelty and mistakes. Engage your brains before mouthing off to cat fanciers.

2007-10-12 19:27:58 · 11 answers · asked by gismoblue 2

Everyone keeps saying that it is cruel to get a cat declawed does anyone have any alternatives because i am on my last leg i tried to clip the nails and he just filed and rubbed and scratched till they were back sharp and i also cut too low and they kind of bled so i was just like what should i do i have been told that there is something you can put over the cats nails each one like false nails is that true, also my cat battles during bath time and goes nuts anyone has any creative ideas on how to safely wash him without getting clawed or bit and listening to that awful whail of his like i am killing him , he is six months old will he ever get used to bath time i bath him once a week.

2007-10-12 18:23:19 · 6 answers · asked by Andy29Pandy 2

I love my pets!! I have 1 pomeranian, Jessie, who's the most adorable! And I have 1 SheepDog mix, Nemo, such a sweetie! And 1 St Bernard w/ Great Dane mix, Dino (aka; Tiny) and he's adorable..& a great "watchdog" (wouldn't hurt a flea - but would sure scare one to death! lol) and I have a little 8-month-old kitten, Storm - who's name is because I adopted her during a big storm, and she was all "scared" and it took lots of prodding to get her out from under the bed. And I have two long-haired ferrets, Cooper and Castle.. The most adorable.
Now that I've told you all about my pets, what about yours? How many do you own? What are their names? God Bless !!

2007-10-12 17:39:41 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

We've got about fifty stray cats roaming the neighborhood. Some of them have Ringworm. Is there anything that will kill that stuff permanently? My two cats go outside but they're old, lazy and fixed so they only go out the back door, sniff and go back inside. Twice now I've had to treat them both for Ringworm and I've NEVER had that problem. I bleached and scrubbed everything last time one of my cats got it. It just keeps coming back. How can I stop it? Two bouts with Ringworm have cost me $300.00 in vet bills and medication. Please tell me there is an easier way. Cat dipping is no small task and I almost needed a vet myself to stitch me up!

2007-10-12 17:29:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat just recently has started coming into my room everyday at 9:00 AM exactly. when he does that he screams at the top of his lungs and slaps at the mirror. most of the time i ignore him when he does that but then he starts to run around and clawing the floor. basically making as much noice as possible. when i kick him out of the room after that he will sit by the door digging at it and meowing loudly for about 20 mins. he is a deaf cat and nothing affects him. is there anything i can do to get him to stop doing this. he always has plently of food and water and my boyfriend normally stays up till 7 in the morning so i know he ain;t lonely.

2007-10-12 17:27:04 · 9 answers · asked by pandabass4evr 2

his appetite is well and this happened to my other cat when he had an abscess ..

2007-10-12 16:41:28 · 10 answers · asked by raggamuffin713t 2

I have a 3 yr old full grown female long hrd. cat. She use to live alone, so i got a male kitten in hopes to provide her w company. At first it tookawhile forher to except it, but she soon ended up liking the kitten, took him under her wing, and so on........ 2 weeks ago I had him neutered and brought him home that same day. She flipped out. She absolutely hates him and me now. Anytime he comes near, trys to eat, or even comes close to me she hisses, trys to bite.....she is seriously outta control!!! My roommate and I tryed the water bottle thing and the whole dominance thing where u lay themon there sides face to face till they calm down....we're gettin no where with that. So now, she's in the taxi carrier when she des it cuz we have no idea what to do, and we feel bad for being the ones that are having to do this. Especially bc the whole perpose was to get her a friend so she wouldn'tbe all depressed all the time anymore. gettin rid of the kitten is not an issue at this point.. HELP

2007-10-12 16:31:20 · 9 answers · asked by sunsyne_666 2

what legal action should I pursue if he does

2007-10-12 16:14:34 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-12 15:16:50 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Doesn't happen all the time but it happens. I have to stop it, and fast.

2007-10-12 15:16:16 · 20 answers · asked by mk 2

I have a cat and she has three 9 week old kittens and they still are drinking from her well shes gettin big can a cat get pregant when they are caring for kittens already

2007-10-12 14:56:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just found out that raw foods are healthy for a cats diet. If so, can anybody tell me what kind of raw foods, I mean do I grab a piece of raw steak from the fridge and feed it to my cats? I don't really get it. I'm trying to be a better mommy for them. Thanks.

2007-10-12 13:44:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is allergic. My daughter wants a kitty so bad! I was just wondering if he were exposed to one for awhile he would outgrow it or not?

2007-10-12 12:46:44 · 61 answers · asked by HisPrincess 4

What is wrong with my cat? He seems so hungry meowing for food and when I give the food to him he didn't want any. Yesterday I saw the litter in the litter box was in a pile so I went to take out the poop and their was no poop or urine. Could this be Feline Infectious Anemia?

2007-10-12 12:02:18 · 2 answers · asked by kittyluv 4

this is my cats 2nd lot of kittens and she has gone off of dry food and will only eat tins. Over the past 2 days she has had severe runny stools. Should I take over the feeding of the kittens? What should I do about mum? Help please I am at a complete loss!

2007-10-12 11:02:52 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda L 1

My cat always seems to be straining when he's in the litter box. He's on Iam's weight control plus hairball control catfood(the dry kind) and he get's hairball preventative regularly and has access to water EVERYWHERE in our house. What do you think could be going on with him? Should he be getting wet catfood regularly or do they make an OTC cat laxative? I hate to hear him struggling all the time in there!

2007-10-12 10:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by Heavenly Advocate 6

I'm curious if anyone can find fault with our new vet's suggestions. Our cat has a strong fungal infection, the vet said ringworm (or like it), but the bumps all over our cat are not circular at all. They are raised scabby patches of fur on his cheeks, chin, and toes. Also, we have been told to keep him isolated, which he has been for over a month, with a cone on his head so as not to scratch. I'm wondering if it's really necessary for our cat to still be fighting it for this long? The meds we were given are: 125 MG amoxicillin every 12 hours, plus Terramycin on his eye, ResiZOLE conditioner twice a day, with a similar shampoo. There was also a liquid mix of pills he gave us but I can't remember them. Now he also has our cat on 125 mg of Griseofulvin and I guess there's some valium in there too...(Not sure, my husband takes him in) every 12 hours. Point is, he's been isolated and on a lot of meds and still seems to get new bumps and it's been over a month.

2007-10-12 10:54:04 · 2 answers · asked by Stephinator 2

My cat is loseing weight. She is 11 years old. She seems to be eating and going to the bathroom a lot. She is also drinking a lot. Licking plastic too!!! Have any idea on whats wrong with her??

2007-10-12 10:18:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a cat and for the past several days she has not eaten anything. (I have been force feeding her tuna fish a little at a time and give her water with an eyedropper).

I don't know what's wrong!

I know that she is hungry because she will walk by her food dish and cry out but she will not touch it if you try to feed it to her (she is not just "being picky"). With her water especially...
she will go to the water bowl and then put her paw into the dish, splash it around a little then put her face into the water dish and kind of sneeze a little but she won't or can't drink it.
(It's almost as if she's forgotten how to drink) so I've been force feeding her a little at a time and giving her water with an eyedropper.

I also got her 3 or 4 differant kinds of vitamins that I have also been giving her to try to give her enough vitamins.

She throws up a lot too. (Mostly bile)

She's an old kitty (at least 12 to 15 years), but that can't be the problem.

2007-10-12 10:09:31 · 12 answers · asked by shywink 5