Cats - November 2007

2007-11-28 02:38:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Rescued really. Some little [[[insert whichever creative wording you like here]]] were beating the heck out of him,saying he was a witches cat and bad luck because he has a black coat. Anyway after a trip to the vets and a few days peace and quite he seemed to pick up,enough to drink some formula (only just being weened). He's been with me a couple of weeks now and seems perfectly healthy,but every single night he's been making such aweful noises,meowing,wailing,it's basically non-stop from the moment I head to bed.He's fine during the day.He has free range of the house during the day,except the bedrooms and sleeps either in the Living Room or Kitchen at night. Any suggestions on what might be the problem and how to help it?

2007-11-28 02:35:12 · 7 answers · asked by Sammy 2

have two great cats I spoil to death.

adopted a feral cat that has always remained hostile and scared since we met him. Hoped giving a home would make him happy. He never warmed up. Bit people and scratched, and fought with my other 2 cats regularly.

Ran out the door about a week ago and never looked back. I attempted to look for him, but no luck.

This cat was clearly wild and was already street smart when they captured him. I don't fear for his survival based on that experience he's already had. He is fixed and has his shots, at least.

I'm not going to keep looking for something that doesn't want us and was so violent. If I happen across him, I'll do what I can for him, otherwise, I'm just wishing him well. Is that terribly wrong

2007-11-28 02:30:20 · 11 answers · asked by Cal A 2

I am looking through my notes on health checking and have got to 'genitalia.'
Can anyone tell me what age a cat's testicles drop? I have written down 6 months for dogs but nothing on cats.

2007-11-28 02:20:45 · 9 answers · asked by skyespirit86 3

Thinking of getting 2 cats as we don't have the time to devote to a dog. Live in a village have 4 kids age 3mths, and 2, 3, and 4 years, have a big house and massive garden. Never had cats before, what do I need to know.

2007-11-28 02:18:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

This morning I was relaxing on the couch sipping my coffee when I heard this heaving sound coming from the kitchen, it was King (my kitten) and he was by his food dish. My first thought was 'Oh God, my kitten is choking!' but he didn't seem to be scared or uncomfortable. Then he stopped and it was business as usual for him. I picked him up and squeezed him and kissed him, I don't know what I would have done had something tragic happened.

Have any of you experienced this? Is this a regular cat sound or condition? I am hoping he is just having trouble coughing up a furball. Should I take him to the vet? Any and all responses are so very much appreciated. :(

2007-11-27 23:39:54 · 8 answers · asked by Nina1999 3

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2007-11-27 20:56:17 · 16 answers · asked by cucumis_sativus 5

2007-11-27 20:44:47 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 18:49:41 · 3 answers · asked by jokoot 1

2007-11-27 15:49:52 · 16 answers · asked by yogiboo 1

He doesnt have fleas, he doesnt scratch them . They seem to mostly be on the top of his back near his tail and around his neck. He lets me pick them off like it feels good and usueally a little bit of hair comes with it. I have known other cats to get this too so I think it has to be somewhat common. I just would like to know what causes it . It seems like after I pick them all off after a while they go away . But then they come back after a few months unpredictable.
What do you think it is and what causes it? I would like to make it go away forever.

2007-11-27 13:39:13 · 8 answers · asked by purplewaterhorse 3

I have a male cat that is around 13 years old. He has always been large weighing 20 lbs. In the past 2 months he has lost a lot of weight he now weighs around 15 lbs. or less. He does not act sick, his coat the same, his eyes are clear. The only thing different is this large weight loss, anyone have any ideas why this is happening?

2007-11-27 12:34:18 · 29 answers · asked by Special Ethel 3

I just wanna know it aint so important...

2007-11-27 11:59:57 · 6 answers · asked by JP 1

my cats are normally VERY good cats. but one of them ALWAYS pisses on EVERYTHING. its so disgusting and its annoying the hell out of me. she has no reason AT ALL to be doing this. she gets played with and attention. her litter is cleaned daily, weve tried numerous kinds of litter, she had her own litter box, its getting ridiculous what other reason might she be doing this.

she DOES NOT have a uti we have already been to the vet and checked.

WHAT CAN I DO TO GET HER TO STOP ??? please help im DESPERATE.

2007-11-27 11:57:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I adopted a cat from the animal shelter 2 weeks ago. At the shelter he seemed healthy but after I adopted him it became apparent that he had a cold, fleas, earmites and tapeworms! He gave my other cat fleas, an eye infection and probably the worms as well. They've both been to the vet and are on the road to recovery but is this the sort of thing I should complain to the shelter about? Aren't they supposed to make sure the pets are healthy before they adopt them out?

2007-11-27 11:53:07 · 41 answers · asked by Sky 3

Because this is a chronic gum disease, she does not eat well. I need to help her gain some weight possibly by syringe feeding. She can't eat hard food and don't eat enough moist. I am not ready to euthanize her b/c so far her quality of life is pretty good considering her condition. I'd like some ideas on what I can mix up to syringe feed her for extra calories. She does well with a syringe.

2007-11-27 11:35:16 · 5 answers · asked by veterinarymom 2

He takes it from the laundry hamper. If I don't notice him doing this, he will make a nest out of a few pairs under the bed. Any reason for this? He already has a blanket. Oh yeah, the panties are um, ones that are from the dirty hamper.

2007-11-27 10:34:45 · 9 answers · asked by boodoll33 5

like toast, but with a cat

2007-11-27 10:09:34 · 10 answers · asked by thewordplay1 2

I bathe him every week and this seems to keep the number of fleas down. They aren't infesting my house and I've never seen them on anything but Bandit. Since it is a small number of fleas, a flea collar and a flea bath would do the trick, but all of the collars and shampoos say not for kittens under 12 weeks. He is 11 weeks old and last week we tried a kitten flea collar on him. He became overly lethargic so I took it off in fear of him getting sick. On December 1st, he'll be 12 weeks. Is that still too soon to use any products on him? Was his reaction to the flea collar "normal?" Since it's not a huge infestation and I'm keeping them at bay with baths and normal kitten shampoo, I would be able to wait until he was 14 or 15 weeks old but we are acquiring a new cat tomorrow. Any suggestions?

2007-11-27 10:08:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 09:38:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is very comfortable with us and the family dog but she HATES to be held. She has no problem sitting on my lap and will even allow me to pet her but I can never pick her up. Is this because she was born wild? and how do I help her get over this?

2007-11-27 09:09:55 · 11 answers · asked by Shirley J 1

I have 2 cats, and when they both sleep i always try to be as quiet as possible to sneak up to them and just observe them but everytime i get close they wake up and look at me with funny faces? Don't cats dream when they sleep? If so how can they hear me when they sleep in their dreams, i know i can't wake up when im dreaming.

2007-11-27 09:01:21 · 9 answers · asked by Emerald Swords 2

Well, my poor little cat has had three seizures now and still no firm diagnosis. Bailey had another seizure this morning.
I Hope to transfer him to another Vet tomorrow, with the facilities to further investigate although the three main areas for concern seem to be a defective heart, lung disease or a possible tumour on the kidney. I'm trying to stay hopeful and optomistic so, I'm not really asking a question, just felt the need to further update those who showed concern and sent their best wishes yesterday.
We are missing him terribly and his brother Bo spends his time wondering around meowing and looking for Bailey throughout the day.
I'm hoping Bailey is stable enough to transport tomorrow!

2007-11-27 08:56:54 · 10 answers · asked by SHIRLEY 1

2007-11-27 08:55:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have cats but mom wants toi give away a couple
how can convince her to keep them

2007-11-27 08:52:26 · 5 answers · asked by DC10 3

I have two 6 month old kittens who have become obsessed with the plants and the toilet paper roll. What can I do to keep them away from the plants as well as off my counters and kitchen table? I have tried squirting them with water but they seem to like that.

2007-11-27 08:50:43 · 13 answers · asked by virgo1565 2

its obvious to see that my cat has a hairball that wont come out.

for a couple of days now, shes been throwing up and then stops, but when shes gonna throw up, it doesnt come out and then shes all happy again. Shes 13 years old, and shes sick...cause shes old, she has cancer and a large tumor, but that may have no effect on her throwing up. But its obvious to see she has a hair ball that won come out. is there a way i can help her get it out, or safley digest it?

thanks!

2007-11-27 08:46:01 · 12 answers · asked by Hi 5

Because everytime I mention the vet he makes a bolt for the door

2007-11-27 08:40:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a stray kitten that was abandoned last friday. I don't know what kind of owner he had before but he is filled with fleas. I'm hoping to bring him to the vet and de-flea+de-worm him. I made a question about this before but when I got to the pet store, they said my kitten was too young to be using those products and suggested me to use bodyline+flea shampoo instead. Overall, those products are working but I'm afraid about it not working long term. I also heard about adding vinegar to your pets water, how much do you add? Money isn't an extreme problem but I only have 100 dollars to spend on him at the moment and I was hoping to visit the vet today(will have more money next week)most of the vets I called cost around $50 dollars for a visit and $40 for a stool exam. That leaves $10 dollars for the shots. I will wait until next week if I really have to go to an expensive but good doctor. I'm just afraid that not treating him soon will make him sick. He looks healthy and acts healthy.

2007-11-27 08:37:35 · 1 answers · asked by tyviris 1

2007-11-27 08:34:18 · 5 answers · asked by kevin c 1