Cats - December 2007

My husband is really allergic to cats but we really like Manx breed and would like to have one. Are they any less allergenic that a regular cat?

2007-12-16 08:45:38 · 4 answers · asked by Missy 1

We have a very obese cat that used to live mostly indoors, but then she got to where she wanted to be outside all the time. We adopted her when she was around 2 years old, and we were told that she was spayed when we adopted her. She for some reason started hating being indoors and started spending the majority of her time outside. She disappeared for a couple days, and returned this morning and it's the first time I've noticed how swollen her belly is. She's got very long hair, so I didn't see her belly until today. When I picked her up and carried her inside to show my wife, my wife put her hands on the cat's belly to feel how swollen it was, and the cat acted like it hurt her. Could it be that they lied and she's pregnant? Or could it be something more serious than that?

We've owned the cat a little over a year, and never experienced her showing signs of being in heat, although she went through a phase of pooping indoors.

2007-12-16 08:41:30 · 9 answers · asked by Bob F. 1

She gave birth to her babies about three weeks ago. She drinks water and hangs around outside as she used to do but doesn't eat enough. She's skinny that I can feel her backbone and ribs as I touch her. What is wrong with ther? I feed her cereal-like catfood. Should I try giving her canfood? Plz help.
By the way, when can the babies aparted from their mother?

2007-12-16 08:21:14 · 12 answers · asked by Joyful Days 3

My cat who is about 2 years of age, has hurt her left front and back leg and is unable to walk in it without a limp, eye were very diolated less than 12hrs ago, slow moving cats normally very active, eating good and her breathing is panting, When her legs are touched she then growles and whats to bit you, slight swelling in both legs, appears to be very tired when normally she is very active, expecially in mornings

2007-12-16 08:17:05 · 8 answers · asked by VANESSA S 1

On December 14, 2007, my cat was euthanized due to his old age and increasing health issues....I miss him alot, and so do the rest of my family.

I was wondering, what is a good amount of time to wait and think about getting a new cat? (it will be a rescue kitten!)

Any advice or condolences are great.
please and thanks.

2007-12-16 08:01:07 · 13 answers · asked by Lizard_Luver 5

I have an indoor cat but I don't know if I should get her spayed seeing as she's not going outside. Should I risk it or do the operation anyways?

2007-12-16 07:57:08 · 16 answers · asked by ~Kimmy~ 2

Is it ok to give them tuna? I dont give it to them all the time but I thought Id ask to make sure. =D

2007-12-16 06:30:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbor gave me a little dish of sour cream and said it was for the cat. I guess she thought she was being nice. Does sour cream contain ingredients other than milk that could harm the cat. She does drink milk occasionally with no bad effects.

2007-12-16 06:18:31 · 7 answers · asked by wherewhenwhatwhywho 5

Are there motels that let people stay with pets, since public shelters do not? Or do these people just have to sleep in their cars with the pets?

2007-12-16 06:11:31 · 6 answers · asked by Pascha 7

2007-12-16 05:39:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cat is not young or old. Have had both cats for 2 years. Playing and paying more attention to her does not make a difference.

2007-12-16 05:17:18 · 11 answers · asked by lhendri479 2

Do you have any special Christmas kitty pics to share?
This is Allie-looks like she picked her gift already!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/catsnkits/2114948297/in/photostream/
Now everybody say Awwwwww!

2007-12-16 05:15:14 · 17 answers · asked by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7

2007-12-16 05:14:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love him to death but this is becoming a nightmare. I have to leave everything hidden and all doors closed to my house.

I've had to buy new curtains, lost bills because they were shredded before I could realize it, missing earrings, he mutilated one of my heels. On top of that my mail is attacked. I don't know what to do. I work all day and I know he gets lonely I can NOT get another cat, and honestly don't want another one BUT what do I do? Part of me truly believes he gets lonely but this just isn't working. I don't know if I could find him a home with someone home full-time to give him the attention he obviously wants.

How/what do I do to get control of him? What would you do if you were me?

2007-12-16 05:05:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

SCIENTIST HAVE CREATED GLOW IN THE DARK CATS! DONT BELIEVE ME?WATCH THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGQNztpOnDw

2007-12-16 04:46:05 · 12 answers · asked by LOST_fanatic:)! 4

Hes been sick because he got scratched by another cat.

2007-12-16 04:32:30 · 7 answers · asked by kennamykitty 1

He always sneaks to the litter box and gets it. We have tried a security gate but he jumps it. And when I take him for walks outside, if he finds it he tries to eat it. I have to watch him constantly, it's a real drag. I feed him Royal Canon food, one of the best, chicken, turkey and rice and I give him treats too. But he still wants to eat poop. Why?

2007-12-16 03:47:38 · 7 answers · asked by Wild Flower 1

2007-12-16 03:01:57 · 12 answers · asked by estes 1

2007-12-16 03:01:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am collecting a kitten next week, she will be 10 weeks old, how much roughly are the jabs that she will need each and how much to have her spayed when old enough?

2007-12-16 02:45:22 · 8 answers · asked by shellovescharlie 3

I have two cats that I got back in October. They are both females, around one, and both spayed. The one thinks it is a dog and plays fetch and it not cat-like at all. She used to just sit and wait outside of my and my fiance's room when she heard the alarm go off. Now, she starts scratching at the door before the alarm. She started at 6:30 this morning. I thought if I ignored her she would stop- 15 minutes later she was still doing it. So I got up gave her some food and went back to bed. After that she did it again until one of us got up for good. How can I make her stop this?

2007-12-16 02:39:42 · 12 answers · asked by wink86 5

My cat recently, right around thanksgiving, began to breathe heavier then normal. she's still eating, using her littler box and has the same personality she did before. But she gets out of breath much easier and while just sitting she breathes very heavy. We're planning on taking her to the vets this week, but I'm really nervous it's heart failure, but wouldn't she have stopped eating and all of that?
Please help. I've had my cat my whole life....

2007-12-16 02:19:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cat was suffering with arthritis pain for a few months and dropped her weight dramatically. She seems to have turned around after Cosequin and more recently Dasuquin. But then she started pawing her mouth and gagging while she eats and drinks. My vet said her mouth is inflamed on both sides but had a hard time examining her. She said she may have oral cancer but I can't afford the biopsy. Plus, putting her under is very risky. She's 15+ and FIV+. She got an antiinflammatory injection yesterday and has already stopped pawing her mouth. I'm giving her Clavamox for a week. Is this a good sign that it's just an infection? Or is it inconclusive at this point? She also may have HyperT. I thought maybe it was a bad reaction to the arthritis supplements I've been giving her. But everything I read about them says they have no known side effects. She now has lots of energy and is eating a lot!

2007-12-16 01:47:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

She's aprox 6mnths old i think. We found her about 2/3 mnths ago. We've fed her like the books says but now she just cries all the time for food and routes through her whiskers food box (which is now kept under lock and key). Am I being cruel for not feeing her until meal times or should I stick to my guns and say no!. I don't want her to end up like my neighbours fat cat Harry who eats everything he see. HELP!

2007-12-16 01:31:45 · 19 answers · asked by Eccles 1

Out of nowhere, his cat (who's been around for almost a yr now) has decided right in front of my door is the best place to leave his catch. Started w/ a adult squirrel then a young one.
My husband & I have done nothing to/for the cat except to yell for it to get out of the way of our cars (which it used to do on its own, but just recently decided to run in front of instead of away from!). So there isn't a reason for it to consider us it's family.
Indoors is not an option (cat not mine & his dogs would kill it), it won't stay in his "cat yard," he's gone through too many collars too quickly to consider bells. It is a sick thing to find when coming home from work in the morning and you have to move it before you can get the front door open.

2007-12-16 01:18:51 · 8 answers · asked by FaithHope3Love 3

If you've seen the "glow in the dark cats", you'll get this, if not, go to Yahoo's homepage and there's a video about it. Anyway. I saw the news post a few days ago as well. For some reason, it really bothers me that they CLONED these poor kitties that glow in the dark, even if that wasn't the intention. They're cloned mutants now, and I feel bad for them. Especially because they're going to be used in research. It just seems so very wrong to me. I know animal research has been going on for quite some time, but this particular case just struck a chord with me. Does anyone else feel this way, or am I looking at it wrong? If I am, please give me YOUR view on it - no slamming me, please, be polite and be an adult about it. I'm open to other opinions or else I wouldn't have asked this question - unless they involved "cats suck they should all be killed" or some other equally uninformed response.

2007-12-16 00:56:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was this just a result of some other kind of testing? Please tell me this was not done on purpose. It is all over our local news. They are saying "don't ever trip over your cat in the dark again." Haha. That is just wrong!

2007-12-16 00:04:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my cat is loving and sweet but iv nown some cats that are competely opposite dont like being held , petted generally dont want to be bothered id be devasted if my pet was like that where they just there to look at

2007-12-15 23:43:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

the kitten i chose is 9 weeks old and i can pick her up next week, the thing thats worrying me is a few of the others were sneezing and a few of them including her had weepy eyes. how do they get this? do you think she is ok?

2007-12-15 23:40:24 · 17 answers · asked by shellovescharlie 3

This is my first cat. I adopted her from a friend. I believe she is less then a year old. Whining. butt in the air. How long does this last? She seems to take a few days off once in a while. likes to hang out on my shoulder. yeah???

2007-12-15 21:48:10 · 4 answers · asked by Daniel B 1