Cats - November 2007

He vomits usually just water with a very small amount of hair mixed in or usually it is undigested food. I feed him Iams adult indoor hairball formula. He brought up a hairball the size of a dread-lock once. Since then its just clear and watery. His belly isn't distended and he doesn't act sick. Is this normal? Sometimes I think he over-drinks water, then runs all over the house like a crazy cat then he barfs. Both my cats drink water like they're starved for it. So I keep several bowls of fresh water around the house. Whats up with that?

2007-11-14 08:11:11 · 29 answers · asked by planty 3

I have two cats and am seriously considering an automatic litter box. However, neither of my cats will cover their poop. They haven't since they were born and they're 3 now. My concern is could that cause a problem if their 'poop' doesn't harden in time? (please excuse the lack of better terms)

2007-11-14 08:06:37 · 13 answers · asked by Liz P 2

Has anyone had any problems with evo wet food? My friend had a cat die on her last night. The cat was in great shape. 9 years old. She fed her dinner from a new case and she started throwing up. She called the vet and the vet would not come in to see her and she died at about 1 this morning. They are doing a necropsy today. The cat was in great shape. She just started vomiting after eating evo wet cat food last night. I know it is made in a menu plant. Any one else had a problem like this? We have a call into both evo and the fda.

2007-11-14 07:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by lizard S 4

He does this for about 5 minutes then falls asleep but does it 5 or 6 times a night.

2007-11-14 07:17:21 · 20 answers · asked by irishwolfhound21 1

I have one female cat-10 years old and 1 male kitten 8 months old. I have a litter tray for each which they do both use but there are times when they will just choose to use the bed, even when the litter tray has been recently changed, they'll use it that day, but the next day they may go on the bed instead. help!?

2007-11-14 07:09:27 · 15 answers · asked by Phil R 1

2007-11-14 06:30:24 · 11 answers · asked by Captain John 1

hey i fond a cat and shes coverd it fleas and ticks and she kind invited her self in and i loke her and were r happy with her but i duno wether she had a owner but shes rally thin and weak we put posters up and no 1 has replyed :) im happy to keep her cos she lush i just dnt wanna get atached help?

2007-11-14 05:46:42 · 10 answers · asked by Mckenzie L 1

2007-11-14 05:14:31 · 10 answers · asked by princessbossy 1

My latest kitten - a 9 week old tabby persian - was brought to me with fleas. I have used stronghold spot on treatment and today have noticed a few dead fleas on her blanket. I'm teaching her to lie still to be combed as she'll need it doing for the rest of her life as a persian but I'm wondering if I can use a normal nit comb to remove any more dead fleas/eggs or would it be better just to shampoo her?

2007-11-14 05:11:23 · 8 answers · asked by JJ 2

2007-11-14 04:22:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anna 2

I've been bathing my kitten every other day and combing her several times daily with a metal flea comb to rid her of the fleas she had when I adopted her, but now she seems to have ear mites as well!! I've been cleaning her ears twice daily (GENTLY) with Q-Tips and baby oil, but I'm not sure if it's the right thing to be doing -- any suggestions??

2007-11-14 02:33:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-14 02:19:45 · 9 answers · asked by sexy_hot_mama254 1

I have made him as comfortable as possible and secluded him from the other cat. He is peeing in little droplets. I know it's a UTI but can't afford a Vet Bill right now. He's not bleeding and he eats just a little bit. Is it safe to give him Baby Aspirin. I made sure his blankets are clean as well as his catbox. I was thinking of giving him canned catfood without any fishmeal and adding just a little orange juice to it to make him pee easier. Am I doing the right things? Any recommendations??? I am feeling the little guys pain...he's my buddy.

2007-11-14 01:50:47 · 14 answers · asked by Soniafrompa 6

Hey everyone, my cat has been sleeping on our balcony for years and has never tried to go off or anything(6th Floor) she just looks out and sleeps on the beds and stuff we set out for her. Anyway I'm going to be going on a trip tomorrow for 5 days to vegas. I'm wondering if I should leave the screen door open since she likes to go outside and sleep at night. I have no wiring or anything because I don't think it's permitted, but she hasn't seemed to need it at all anyway.

I would take a picture but I can't so at 14 seconds in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yradgcSzF8w that's what the railings and how the bars are like, we don't have any tables or anything out there so there's nothing for her to stand on.

Our neighbor will be checking on her several times a day while we're gone for 5 days, should I leave the screen door open so she can sleep outside?

(Any answers fast would be appreciated since I leave tomorrow!) Thanks everyone!

2007-11-14 01:25:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-14 01:07:21 · 11 answers · asked by noddy340 2

She gave birth two days ago to five kittens.
She moans then looks to her butt then sits down, whats going on??

2007-11-14 00:59:39 · 5 answers · asked by evergirl1506 1

2007-11-14 00:59:30 · 4 answers · asked by parazita 2

2007-11-14 00:46:27 · 15 answers · asked by noddy340 2

I adopted a kitten that does not have toes on the left foot. However, she can run and play and use the foot without problems (it looks like a little bunny foot). Does anyone know where I can find info on this type of birth defect? All I get in searches is about cats with 6 toes. thanks!

2007-11-14 00:44:21 · 2 answers · asked by tiggerkat1244 1

I have three cats. Two of them I have had for a few years and the newest one I needed to take from my daughter because she could not take it where she was moving to. The two cats I have had for a few years are a male, and a female, they get along. The want to fight with the new female cat. Does anyone know a way to get them aquanted without tossing them in the living room and eventually seeing them fight?

2007-11-14 00:30:45 · 5 answers · asked by jetfan2 4

My cat licks herself constantly. I have taken her to the vet and he thinks it's dermatitis. She is losing her hair on her lower half because she is licking herself so much. I think I may need to get a second opinon because the meds he gave are not helping. He gave her a shot, that seemed to help at first, but now she's back at it again. They checked her for worms and fleas and found nothing. She's done this once before when I had new carpet in my house, but since had been fine. She's eaten the same cat food for years, so it couldn't be a food allergy all of a sudden could it? Please Help!!

2007-11-14 00:28:33 · 14 answers · asked by fontainegraphix 3

The siamese is only about eight months old and I have a cat who is about a year old wondering if the two of them might learn to adjust to one another?

2007-11-14 00:19:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a stray cat in my neighborhood that has been here for years, even before we lived here. I thought it was the neighbor's cat because they used to hold it and be affectionate towards it but I just found out that its not theirs at all its a stray. When my mom caught it eating old turky from the trash we felt so bad, so I have been feeding it cat food ever since. Ive googled this sort of thing and people seem to say not to feed a stray cat....i dont think the cat is any danger, it is calm all it does is walk around the neighborhood all day, and it hasnt had any kittens as far as ive known so it is probably old and "fixed". I've also read that leaving food out for the cat to eat can attact racoons and mice.... has anyone of you been in that situation? Did feeding a single stray cat in your neighborhood cause you problems?

2007-11-13 19:55:59 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

and was your loving, precious, ADORABLE, wonderful pet in this particuliar calender?

also, did you get paid as well?
I mean just curious, coz I'd do it for free :--)

2007-11-13 19:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by Auntie Marie SueB 3

My cat had a urinary blockage about 2 months ago. That was removed and his tract is all clear. However, he's been to the vet at least once every 7-10 days because he seems to be in intense pain. He screams when we go near him, hides under the bed, doesn't want to eat, etc. As soon as I get him to the vet, he comes out of his kennel and purrs, rubs all over the staff, etc. They have given him steroids (Metacam) about 3 times now. He takes them and goes back to normal. About 4 days after his last dose, he's crying in pain again. He had an x-ray and ultrasound of his hind legs and bladder, and he has no breaks and no more urinary blackage. He cannot stay on long term steroids because they said his kidneys can fail. What do you guys think? Is my cat just a drug seeker???

2007-11-13 17:04:29 · 13 answers · asked by curliegirl80 2

I live with two other roommates and they have decided to bring a stray cat into the house. This is a problem for me as I have severe allergies and asthma.

At first I fought the entire thing but eventually gave in and said that they could feed the thing as long as it stays out in this porch like mudroom. Eventually though after giving an inch they took a mile, and the cat has been inside. One guy claims it is ok because he leaves it in his room and only when he is home.

A few days ago I came home early from work and discovered the cat wandering free in the house with nobody home. This means that obviously they allow the cat inside all day while I am at work.

The past few weeks I have had to take more doses of my Zyrtec D allergy medicine and my asthma inhalers. It is making it an awful excistance for me.

What should I do to get rid of this thing considering I am out voted 2-1 and really dont want to have to cause a massive fight over it?

2007-11-13 16:55:40 · 8 answers · asked by Claudius8110 2

-she has her own bed but wont sleep in it so she sleeps with me for now.

-she sleeps until 5am then wants to play and scratch etc..


-she has her litter box, and food etc.. and toys with her.


heellllpppp im so tireeddd haha =]

2007-11-13 16:46:49 · 7 answers · asked by Emma S 3

My adult cat is about 2 years old. I've been thinkin of getting her a friend. Should I get a Male kitten or female kitten?

2007-11-13 16:28:44 · 10 answers · asked by BeezKneez 3

My house was just sprayed down with this product. It was in an aerosol can. I got it from a Vet's office, they said that it was safe once it dried. But now everything is dry and I'm left with a gross smell. Is it still toxic? Main ingredients:

Linalool
N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide
Nylar
Pyridine
Permethrin

2007-11-13 16:18:38 · 4 answers · asked by Pandachan 2

We moved into this house about 4 years ago and adopted the two kitties who have lived here all their lives. Being that this is a rental house, with many prior tenants, the kitties have learned to fend for themselves. Since moving in and taking the cats as our own, one of them has become very people friendly while the other has remained very standoff-ish. We are looking at purchasing a house two doors down and are concerned about the kitties (being so close to their natural home) coming back to the old house all the time where there may be a new renter that doesn't like cats. I guess the question is: Are the cats more attached to the people they live with and love or are they more attached to the location that they grew up and love? I would hate for these kitties to return to this house when we're not here rather than stay at the new house where they're well fed and well cared for.

2007-11-13 15:43:50 · 5 answers · asked by J T T 1