Cats - October 2007

I use Advantix and found a little lump on her so I checked and saw what I think is a tick so I got my tick puller and got it out. It was hard to get out and I saved it in case I have to take her to the vet. I cleaned the area with alcohol. Do you think I need to take her to the vet? Or is there something I should give her to make sure she don't get sick? She is 10 months old and very well cared for.

2007-10-27 11:18:25 · 2 answers · asked by Snuggles 2

I have a cute boy kitten named Oreo & I can't play with him.I try to spray him, but it won't work. HELP????

2007-10-27 11:09:46 · 7 answers · asked by suicide blonde 2

My cat has a tick and I was wondering what the best thing to do about it is. Is there anything I can put on it to kill it?? Any information would be useful please.

2007-10-27 10:57:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend's cat has been defecating in her neighbours garden, and he's really mad. What are somethings she can do to get rid of the smell?

2007-10-27 10:12:46 · 6 answers · asked by *Lizz* 4

My 20 yo furbaby has cancer and has gone into kidney failure. He's going downhill and I don't want him to suffer any longer. He hisses, spits, bites and in general throws a fit anytime we go to his vet. I know this is necessary but I don't want his last breath drawn with anger and stress...only my love... What can I do for him?

2007-10-27 07:42:16 · 29 answers · asked by gracie 2

2007-10-27 07:42:11 · 8 answers · asked by Laura S 1

2007-10-27 07:14:14 · 7 answers · asked by K.L. 3

I got a 8 week old kitten from the humane society last week. They said it was litter box trained, but it isn't . It will go in the litter box sometimes, but other times it won't. It has the most awful meow I've ever heard and it keeps me up all night, along with my 18 month old. It's so hard to try to love it. I spent a lot of money on it, and so I don't want to have to get rid of it. I just can't handle the peeing and crying all the time. Does anyone else have a cat likethis that got better with time? What can I do? Sometimes it feels like the cat is trying to piss me off because it constantly needs attention. I pet it every night after my son goes to bed, and during his naps. My husband and I both work and go to school, and I just can't live like this much longer.

2007-10-27 07:10:58 · 8 answers · asked by Pregnant with Baby #2 6

Do they shed a lot? Get along w/kids and dogs?
I have the opportunity to adopt one, and really want to. Any info is appreciated, Thank you.

2007-10-27 06:47:23 · 7 answers · asked by ana 2

My mother-in-law saw me in the kitchen cleaning the dog and cat bowl and she got very upset because she said I cannot use the same wash cloth to clean human dishes with animal dishes. Do you agree? I don't see anything wrong with it. My pets don't have dangerous diseases. And besides, soap is a disinfectant.

2007-10-27 06:24:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

clean for the new baby. I have a cat and just want to make sure he hasn't contracted fleas. I'd like to wipe down everything from the baby's car seat (which was handed down to us by my brother) to all our mattresses and stuff...just to be safe. Is there anything that I can use that would be safe on things that are not washable?? Thanks!

2007-10-27 06:18:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat is long haired. He has these black dots and a few fleas on his back. I put a flea and tick remover spray on him, and the black dots are gone BUT, now there are red spots on his back and it looks like it's hurting him! He also keeps drooling. Please reply only if this has happened to you. I don't want "guesses" I want answers! I'm honestly not trying to be rude, please help!

2007-10-27 05:57:49 · 6 answers · asked by BullyBoo 1

Chester is 14 years and is in good shape, and still the protects his territory in our yard, but lately have taken up to sitting in the wet grass and the concrete patio table. We have always said that Chester has more common sense that most people, but we are worried that his new habits might be harmful to him

2007-10-27 05:50:59 · 8 answers · asked by jean 7

In the past I've always had good luck with spraying water,but these 2 cats I have now just wait until they see me "catch" them,then jump down and run! (Just like my step-children,but that's another section...)

2007-10-27 05:27:44 · 15 answers · asked by dog8it 4

polydactyl pixie bob

2007-10-27 04:53:39 · 2 answers · asked by alfonso b 2

We have taken a stray under our wing. He sleeps in the garage and goes outside during the day. He is infested with fleas! Any suggestions?

2007-10-27 04:31:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If they are, what are some of the behaviors they display towards other cats or towards humans while being protective?

2007-10-27 04:13:33 · 10 answers · asked by PRIB 2

i have two kittens thy are about 4 months old now let them outside but im not sure i should? they havent had any vaccinations because i didnt ralise how expensive it would be do yo think they wil okay outside?there isnt any roads nearby and i dont think they can get out of the garden =]

2007-10-27 04:12:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-27 03:56:09 · 22 answers · asked by Fizzbox 3

We're looking for a young kitten now but will we find one?

2007-10-27 03:54:55 · 8 answers · asked by need2know 1

Hi,
I took my 18 year old cat to the vet to be euthanased. However he died whilst waiting - we were ushered into a room where the vet nurse placed a stethoscope on my cat's chest and said that his heart was beating 'just'. They continued to shave his forearm and when I asked why? (because his respirations had ceased), they said they were trying to find a vein to administer the needle...I'm a nurse..and I stated that his veins would have collapsed by now - but they kept going - checking his flank to find a kidney to administer the injection (couldn't find it) so they put the needle into his forearm and then administered not even 0.5ml.
The injection did not go into a vein as the blue of the serum spread...it was obvious it had gone into the tissues. My eldest son was with me and took Sooty out to the car as we were burying him at home...The surgery charged me $65.00. At the time I was just too upset to query it and just paid...but in hindsight was a bit annoyed that they charged such a high fee when it was obvious that my cat had already died. Technically did they euthanase a dead cat?
Thanks
Deb

2007-10-27 03:34:07 · 7 answers · asked by moonwitch 1

my cat is like slobbering a bunch and its scarin her and i dont know whats wrong with her and yesterday i sprayed all of my cats with flea spray but i barely got ny on her so idk what it is

2007-10-27 03:21:40 · 27 answers · asked by errica2012 2

when i first got both of my kittens they both had fleas becuase they were too young i coldnt flea them but now i have 4 times and they still havent gone! all they do is scratch why is this??

2007-10-27 02:51:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat came in, after being outside, with a swollen bottom lip. (Or perhaps this is the first time I noticed it) It it hasn't reduced in size for a week and actually appears to be more red and inflammed. She is eating and drinking fine though. Any ideas about what this might be?"

2007-10-27 02:39:48 · 7 answers · asked by randebax 1

his front teeth. Apart from the obvious I think it may be, is there anything else it might be? He's fine in every other aspect, eating drinking, playing but I'm now worried about this lump. I'm gonna take him on Monday but want some kind of peace of mind please. Thanks

2007-10-27 01:53:42 · 7 answers · asked by Aynsley G 2

I found 3 abandoned kittens and started bottle feeding them. They are off the bottles now and have been eating a 2nd Stage formula out of a bowl for almost 2 weeks. They are ready for dry & canned kitten food, but I'm worried they still need some 'milk' and buying a new can of formula every week is getting expensive! Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-10-27 01:51:28 · 15 answers · asked by TygerLily 1

does anyone know if cats can have metapaws (i probably
mispelt it) like women get?

2007-10-27 01:44:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i covered the top. he found a way. he killed all of them. i just got my fish replaced. Angel fish and one flowerhorn and five goldfish. i caught him at it. i saved a fish. they're still alive today,but what do i do to make my cat stop it? he keeps finding a way. i shouldn't have trained him so well. I wouldn't want to get rid of him. or my fish either. I thought cats hated water?

2007-10-27 00:03:14 · 9 answers · asked by Sam 2

I know it's horrible, but I put my cats food bowl outside for her to nibble as and when she likes (also to stop my dog pinching it!!). Recently I noticed that some fly some eggs on the meat, after my cat had already eaten some. If she had eaten some eggs, will her stomach acids kill them, or will she be invaded by live maggots inside her - gulp!!

2007-10-26 23:25:32 · 20 answers · asked by baldyoldgit 2

I have always treated the house with a spray which keeps the place clear of fleas and their larvae for between 7 and 15 months.
This has worked very well for me for 10 + years.
Recently (six months or so), we had a fitted carpet in the bedroom and en suite bathroom, and a few weeks later we also had a new kitten.
I have treated the house this year but I have noticed the tell-tail signs of fleas recently. This is not a major infestation, I have only actually seen one flea.

I have always been worried about using the
little vials of front line on my cats, as soon after they were introduced, I heard of a cat dieing, the owner thought because he was grooming his pal. I really love my cats and I want to treat them but I am worried I could kill them by using something like this. They all groom each other. My youngest is five months old, the oldest well in his teens.

Is it safe? Can someone recommend something that is?
Please help!

2007-10-26 23:15:42 · 8 answers · asked by Stripey Cat 4