Hi, my 14-month-old cat is pregnant (about six weeks). Today she has had a miscarriage and has expelled two foetuses. The vet says there is another in her womb, but that it must be dead and she will probably expell it before tomorrow. If not, I must take her to the vet to have the third...

One of the Marys here pointed out today that I did not respond to some requests to elaborate on the following (which I posted in response to John McMaster on May 13): --- John McMaster: ... the advice to visit a vet NOW is always good. Elle: By itself, no, it can be fatal. ---

Shana has now gone blind at the age of 15. I just had her to an excellent vet & had blood tests, etc. She's actually doing quite well although there are signs of kidneys getting older. A bit of blood in her urine, but I've been given an anti-biotic. Some pressure in her eyes, given med. Not...

Got our kitty back from the vet this morning. $1129.14 poorer, I might add. He was in the vets for 3 nights, Highlights of the bill were hospitalization charges including "biowaste management" ($3.99 ea) at $122.40 per night, $120 for a CBC and chemistries, $114 for 1/2 hour anesthesia, $122 for...

He went to sleep at appx 18:45 gmt, 7th. http://www.freesite.myby.co.uk/spot/lastdaywithspot.htm (currently under construction/editing)] We came home, took a brandy to toast him, lit a candle under his favourite bush in the garden and silently watched the fireworks rising to the skies, exploding...

"Diane L. Schirf" wrote: In the past week, Hodge has taken a sudden interest in jumping on top of the stove (after a year and nine months of not being that interested at either the old apartment or the new). Nothing changed (that is, I'm not putting cat food bowls or anything else...

I just bought a ragdoll kitten for $600 from weepurrs (Phyllis Mikesell) in Calgary. The kitten has been diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis, which he got from his mother and will kill him. The breeder has a one year health guarantee but has refused to return any of my calls. The vet says...

Hi, everyone. Here it is, 72 hours-and-counting without sleep, because-- I have to admit it-- My Dorrie stinks up my bedroom so badly, I just do not sleep. My little angel is a smelly cat! This sleeping arrangement problem is a new problem because (as some group members already know), I...

The Arizona Humane Society is badly in need of cat food, both dry and canned because of the large number of injured, abused, sick, and pregnant cats they have been taking in. You can read all about it at www.azhumane.org. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer...

What is the average lifespan of a strictly indoor, purebred cat??

I have two cats and one has gone completely insane. She hisses at everything and growls at everyone. She also will bite if you stop her from going outside or anything that she wants to do. When she bites it's not a love bite she's going for blood and will go after the face. I have no idea how...

I sent this today, will keep you advised of what their answer is. Due to the current Mad Cow problems in the United States, I am very concerned about feeding my cat any cat food with beef or beef by-products in it. Can you please advise with verities of Friskies cat foods contain beef...

when my kitty no longer likes her food, canned food, she "buries" it with motions around the bowl that she makes in the litter box. i've seen cats do that before, but it's cute every time. -L

I'm kinda nervous waiting to see if someone adopts Conan, probably like the rest of you. Distance is a problem for most everybody on the group. Is there someone here willing to adopt him, if he could come to you? I know Mary was interested but not her husband ;) -- would anyone on this group be...

Our female cat recently had emergency cystotomy surgery for bladder stones or crystals. The crystals were evidently of the Struvite variety and Hills prescription s/d was recommended. We have both cans and dry food of this variety. Here is our problem. We have two other adult cats besides Ripley,...

I was outside at about 9 PM working on my cats' pen when this handsome fella strolls up, meows at me, and plops down about 10 feet away. I thought he was probably someone's cat who got out because there aren't many strays or ferals in my town. The few that I know of hang out by the restaurants in...

I've been reading newsgroups (well, at least the cats newsgroups) for ages and have never had to use my kill file before now. In just the last week, however, for this group, I've had to use it several times every day. Who the heck has the time to keep changing emails/headers just to post...

FACT: What is says on the ingredient list of a bag of pet food might not even be in the bag. Yes, the association that is supposed to police your pets food, the AAFCO require manufacturers to meet the ACTUAL ingredient lists ONLY ONCE every six months. (More on who the AAFCO in a moment). The pet...

Hello, About a month ago one of our cats was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Her symptoms were loss of appetite, vomiting, tenderness in the cranial abdomen, and general malaise/depression. Her initial blood tests showed elevated leukocytes (24.68K/ul), BUN (64mg/dl), and glucose...

My 15 year old cat, Kato, has always vomited frequently. Sometimes there is fur involved but often not. Her general health is very good. She had surgery at age 3 for a bladder stone and has been fine since but the weak stomach has been ongoing for many years. Sometimes it seems to be unrelated...