My mom's 7 year old longhair indoor (apartment) cat (she never goes outdoors) has a corrugated scratching post on the floor, and for the last 2 weeks she occasionally drags her rear end across the cardboard. I've seen her do it across the carpet once, too. I know it's sometimes an indication of...

Hi cat people, I have a 14-year-old male cat who was recently diagnosed as having early-stage kidney disease. The vet's recommendation was to feed him low-protein cat food, and she sold me a few cans of g/d (which, I believe, is made by Hill's). This food has a protein percentage of 7.5%, which is...

What can I give my cat who has been on a month of antibiotics and has explosive runny diarrhea? Would yogurt or the acidophilus supplements help? If so, how much, and how to administer? Thanks.

I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual,...

As long as we are on the subject of saving one's cats....how many people have thought about what to do about their beloved cats in case of a fire? Is the cat carrier within reach? Is there an route in place? Do you know (in practice) how to remain calm so that you don't scare the cats before...

Your shelter would rush a vet to the scene to take care of the animal? Or send people out as fast as possible to get this cat some vet care? I just want to put in a plug for the Arizona Humane Society (in Phoenix) which allows me to answer "yes" to these 2 questions, at least. They have...

Shaina went into heat a few days ago, or so. it passed now. i think i also became allergic to the hormones that she releases when in heat. i've never been expposed to a cat in heat for a long time because our cat at home is an indoor/outdoor cat and she just went out and got pregnant. that's not...

There is an interesting article in today's Newsday (Sept 20), called "Crate News for Solitary Kitties". No link because I can't find it on the website yet. The thrust is that cats are primarily solitary creatures and don't mind being put into a crate. Free access to a crate, and even being locked...

Wow! I think I started this thread...at least the most recent incarnation of it a while back, on Sept. 2. I appreciate all the input and suggestions. Consensus was to get a pair of cats, and, if possible, have some sort of screened enclosure so they could venture out, get fresh air, etc. That's...

Does anyone really know what grass does for cats? I know that a dog will chew on grass to maybe settle a stomach and probably for other reasons, so maybe the same for cats. Our cat seems to want it regularly, begs for it. Won't leave me alone till I go get him some. I have some growing in a...

We have two cats living with us in a three-story house. Buddha, age 9, was here first. Cheeks, age 4, arrived three years ago. Boo's territory tends to be the first level where my husband's office is. Cheeky's is up on the third floor where my office is. They meet in the middle for feeding and...

I am now attempting to get in the habit of brushing my cats teeth and am wondering if I can use a regular toothbrush and what non-harmful toothpaste I can use for them? I would buy the toothpaste they have at Petsmart but they wanted a little too much money. Can our human toothpaste be used...

I just trapped a kitten whose right eye doesn't track with her left. Is this a common condition? Will it clear up? Anybody want to see pictures of an adorable wee little gray and white kitten? Anybody want one? -- John Kimmel "It is bitter--bitter!

A woman in this story due to the floodwaters caused by Hurricane Ivan actually let her cat's cage (yes with the cat inside) go so she could survive. This is horrible. It just goes to show you that some people care more about themselves in a crisis situation. Her response about the whole situation...

Well actually London, England. We adopted two 9 week old kittens seven days ago and have had a week of sleepless nights. They sleep on and off most of the day and come the night time they are fully awake and playing with each other, wrestling and running up and down the hall way. They are not...

Shamrock goes back to TED Saturday for his healing Depo shot as his allergies are really bad right now. Still no signs of fleas and after 3 years I think we can rule that out (flea treatment, combing, etc, many other tests vet did). He eats a mainly canned food diet and rarely touches dry except...

What is the recommendation for an ear mite remedy I can get locally - Wal-Mart, pet shop, whatever. Mail or on-line takes forever and shipping is usually higher than what you order. I suspect if I go to the vet she'll want to see the cat - which means an unpleasant drive with the cat and getting...

I was wondering what others do or anything you may have found on the issue. I've looked for quite some time for an "official" answer on this topic without anything... My cat has occasional nightmares and I wondered if it is better to wake him or let him stay asleep. I don't want to do him any...

Hello. Our cat has recently started weeing in the house. 1st on our bed - when we were in it. It looked as if he'd been asleep and wet himself in his sleep. 2nd about 1.5 weeks later when he was picked up (also found he'd done a poo in the same bedroom that day). And 3rd on another bed when...

Hi All: Another update on Rutherford the Brave, the floor-****ing and wall-spraying cat... Last night I caught him squatting RIGHT after I cleaned the litter box (about two hours after) in the 4 foot area that he has destroyed in our living room with his urine. I feel that he MUST have known he...