If the only cats allowed to breed are the strays and those belonging to 'irresponsible' cat owners what happens to the gene pool in time? We are told that prey animals are made stronger as a whole because their enemies eleminate the weak and old. Would that theory not work in reverse for cats? I...

We have two cats, both 10 year old neutered males. Indoor only, perfectly healthy. Zero medical history. Current on vaccines, etc. About a month ago we purchased a new toy. It's basically a mouse on a wire, and a wand. There's no catnip or any other attractant/stimulant on the toy. They go...

I have a 9yo neutered male cat that needs a food change. He's been on Hill's Prescription Diet CD/S dry food (for struvite crystals/stones) for about 7 years. He's always hungry but he doesn't like his food anymore, he prefers eating the regular cat food. The vet said I could try another brand for...

My husband and I are about ready to look for new kitties after Victor's death a few months ago. We know the basics, like not to look for "lookalike" kitties...I was very disappointed with our other cat, Ashley because she looked just like a greatly loved cat I had before but wasn't the same in...

I would like to know various people's views on when one should "call it a day" when a beloved pet has a very serious illness. If increasing part of the medication to maximum level will give the animal good quality of life for a large part of the day though in the end the side-effects of that large...

I live on the third floor of an apartment block and yesterday I didn't close one of the windows properly. Next thing I realise that I hadn't seen puss in a while so I went looking for her when I noticed she had pushed it open and jumped out onto concrete. I ran down and managed to get her back...

First I'd like to say Hi to you guys, I'm a new cat owner, just over 3 weeks and counting although my SO has had cats most of her life. If anyone is interested you can view pictures of our new boys at the following...

I have two 7 month old cats who are health and very active. Sometimes when they chase themselves around the house, they sometimes bump themselves on a chair or table leg with a resounding "thunk". Yet, they don't even seem to break stride. If I were to engage a piece of furniture with the same...

Well, I haven't posted in here for awhile. Those who might remember my infrequent postings might also remember Bubba the Maine Coon. Unfortunately, Bubba has crossed the bridge due to complications from advanced cardiomyopathy. It's strange to admit, but losing him hit me harder than the past...

What kind of flea meds work great and are safe to use on cats

This recently showed up on my cat's chin, and I'm just wondering if I should be concerned and schedule a vet trip, or if it's the equivalent of a pimple and will go away soon: http://zorin.org/share/temp/cat-pimple.jpg Any ideas? Sorry for the poor quality of the shot; it's hard to hold a cat...

Yesterday, my cat Bear wasn't her normal self. She stayed in and rested on the couch. At that time I just figured she was napping. Nothing out of the ordinary. When I got home last night from work, I could see she wasn't feeling good. She not eating and is weak. A few moments ago she threw up but...

My cat (DQB) had been tearing up my furniture (as well as my patience) by clawing everything, particularly when I would have to be being out of town for two or three days at a time. My friends Ken and Kathy told me about the success they had with declawing their equally destructive cat so I...

My 1.5 year-old male tabby recently had a bad bout of constipation. Toby did not poo for over two days and a vet check-up found a substantially distended colon. The vet immediately put him on Propulsid (bowel stimulant) and Duphalac (lactulose syrup) but he still refused to poo for another...

Hey all- I've read here a suggestion to stop cats from peeing in inappropriate places is to lock them in a small room with a litterbox to retrain them. I'm thinking this is what I have to do, but I wanted to know whether I should put his kitty friend in there with him. She's not exhibited any...

Can you help us get our cat in the carrier? We tried to get her to the groomers b/c she has matts (she's a long-haired beauty), but after 3 hours my wife and I were beat. We have tried many things to get her in the carrier: * clicker training. we got her to go near the carrier, but not inside....

Bayer, the company that sells Advantage, a good and safe drug for controlling fleas had a problem. The problem is this -- they make and sell the drug in only one concentration -- 100g/litre or 9.1% concentration. Much more of the drug is needed for big dogs than for small cats. A big dog needs...

Why, oh why, can't people follow directions? The family that adopted Hushpad also have a lab (dog, not chemistry lab). I really did not forsee a problem with Hushpad and a dog, particularly a large, friendly one. Plus, the people went on about how they would probably never meet anyway, as the dog...

Someone told me they saw a toilet paper holder with a cover in a catalog 'somewhere'. Anyone seen this. I have a couple that won't leave it alone and another is trying to get it off the shelf I'm currently storing it on. I tried turning so it won't roll out and then she gets so frustrated...

*** *** PLEASE NOTE - squeamish individuals may not want to read past the second paragraph *** Our 12 year old male DSH Bubba has steatitis, possibly as a result of eating salmon & tuna flavored food from a well-known manufacturer. The vet says that it's more likely due to Bubba being unable to...