Hello, I posted several days ago about our cat Ginger who had been diagnosed with acute pancreatitus. There are new findings now that challenge that initial diagnosis, but also may support it. I know I am repeating some of what I discussed in the pancreatitus thread. But I think my update got...

We have an orange tabby, Fred, who has been having an ongoing problem spraying at various places throughout the house. We've tried almost everything -- taken him to the vet to have him checked for urinary problems, made sure the number of litterboxes corresponds to the number of cats, put him on...

I had never heard of this food before, but someone told me about it being recalled due to causing deaths, so just in case someone does feed this brand, here is the link about the recall: http://beta.kpix.com/external/sendoff.html?http://www.petcurean.com/recall.html Lauren ________ See my cats: ...

Our rescue group recently had a call from a distraught new mom. Her cat of 10 years, Beavis, has taken serious exception to their new baby when it cries and has literally attacked her several times, inflicting some nasty bites. She thinks Beavis is trying to attack the baby, but she's always put...

I have a sick cat that will not eat or drink. I've tried to force feed him with little success. Any suggestions would be welcome thanks. Regards Brian

I have a 10 month spoilt rotten kitten (well she's more a cat now I guess) named Jazzi who we rescued from the shelter 6 months ago. A month ago my partner and I left to go away for 10 days as I needed to be in Sydney for a wedding. I organised a close friend to look after Jazzi and house sit so...

How cold would it have to be outside for half of a cat's ears to get frostbite and break off? I'm asking because a few years ago a stray showed up on my doorstep and half of her ears looked like they had been cut off. I later asked the vet and he said they broke off from frostbite. I'd like to know...

I am so angry!! This isn't a problem where I need any advice, but I need to vent. Some of you know that I adopted a beautiful blind kitty (Duffy) several months ago. Today I had my windows and carpets cleaned. I used the same man who has done this cleaning for a number of years -- but this...

I'm just curious about this - Damien walks from room to room with his tail straight out from his body. Does anyone know what this means ?? Thanks! -- Christi Stampin' Up! Representative

and poops on the floor... it's like he hates his litter box or something... he does it if I go away for a night and I don't know how to make him stop! PLEASE HELP! He's a nine yearold Maine Coon if that makes any difference...

I just saw on the news that an a rescue team from the AHS here in Phoenix is on its way to the San Diego area to help out. The unit will include five AHS Emergency Animal Medical Technicians, a vet team, two rescue ambulances, and a 60 foot mobile hospital. They intend on doing welfare checks on...

i need a "tutorial" in reading labels. I'm trying to put together all the information i've gotten from reading the back-and-forths about nutrition and petfood in this newsgroup and i don't think i understand very much. i really want to do the best thing for my cat. could someone help me apply what...

Yesterday I noticed a small spot of blood near the ear flap of my two-year old Tabby, Shiloh. It's not in the canal, but in front of it below the scalp. The blood's not dripping, and it looks like a scratch. The spot is still visible today, but she's as playful as ever, her appetite's good,...

Hi, One of my family cats has been ill for about 5 weeks. The symptoms are rather vague, lethargy, poor balance (she doesn't fall over but her walking looks abnormal), sleeping in odd places and generally hiding away from people (she's slept in the same spot for the 5 years we've had her). She is...

I have a beautiful 6 month old Munchkin kitten, but I can't keep her ou of the kitchen. She really is a tiny little thing and I am afraid of stepping on her. I have tried just saying "NO", using a squirt gun and shaking a can with coins,but nothing is working . Does anyone have any suggestions? JH

OK. If anyone has been reading this group for a long time, you will think I am just gabbing and not serious. SO, for those willing to listen, let's assume I have learned a WHOLE lot over the last few years. IF I had realized what I now know, a lot would have turned out differently. BUT. I am...

In article , enlightened us with... Just let the cat out. he's not stupid enough to jump down from that high I would hope. Mine were (2nd floor). About 3 years ago, my poor, departed, sweet but stupid, Julian fell off trying to fit...

Just wondering what sort of reactions your cats have to the firework seasons? My female indoor/outdoor seems to be saying in and just sleeping and considering the temperture drop here in London is this normal in your experiences? Sham126 London, UK http://community.webshots.com/user/sham126a

I was talking to someone the other day about my new white cat and she asked me if she was deaf. I said no and she said that most white cats were. I have never heard this before, is it true? Jeannie

Hi all! A friend of mine has a cat with a broken front leg. Cookies has been in a cast for a few weeks, but the vet just checked her out again and the leg isn't getting better. The vet says the problem is that Cookies is still running and jumping around and putting weight on the foot. The vet...