http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/japan/090406/tokyos-cat-cafes

I give Gabe and Oreo fresh water two times a day (when I feed them) but neither of them seem to want to drink out of their bowl. It is fresh water and the bowl is clean. However, they DO like to drink out of the sink. When I am getting ready in the morning, they jump up on the counter and expect...

In a recent posting a group member asked about travelling with their cat on airlines. Many of the repliers seemed very much against having a cast travel in the cargo section. I am curious to know why becaue we are planning move from Australia to Great Britain in about two years to live for about...

My cat Al is diabetic. A week ago last Monday I took Al to the vet for a teeth cleaning. After coming home, Al was lethargic and his appetite steadily diminished to the point where I couldn't give him his insulin. I took him back to the vet last Saturday and he was admitted to the hospital where...

Where is the best place to dispose of cat poop and cat litter? Should it be put in the trash? Or should it be dumped in a pile in the backyard? I'm more concerned about the environmental stuff more than anything else. Personally, I'd rather just throw it in the trash. But if dumping it in the...

From: (GAUBSTER2) I've seen Paul Newman's before and it hasn't even passed AAFCO regulations!! This is not true and you know it. ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info:...

Hi all, just looking for some quick advice. We have a 12+ year-old female cat who uses a large upholstered chair to scratch on. Just wondering; if we buy a leather couch & chair, is it likely our cat will try to sink her sharp little claws into the leather? It's heavy duty, smooth, dark brown...

I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". -- Cheryl

My cat got her leg ran over 10 days ago. It put a scab or scrape on her inner rear leg.. its healing.. but as her leg was being ran over, it cracked her back. The dr said the spinal cord was not severed. she has motion in both legs, and little tail movement. She is on her last day of...

My two house-mates (Pete and Fred) gained too much when I tried using one of those feeders they seem to be nibbling all day long so I decided to purchase a seven-day auto feeder a few months ago, set to open twice a day at 6am and 5pm with heaping 1/3 of a cup serving at each serving, they've lost...

We recently got a new cat, an 8 month old female, who'd been living with a foster after being rescued from a barn. She's a very, very sweet cat and we haven't had any trouble with her, except she doesn't use the scratch posts we have. We bought a large climbing tree with carpeting on it, we also...

Pharmacy notice@@@~~~@@@@ A pharmacy major was taking a course in Dispensing. One day they were discussing the various labels affixed to prescription containers, such as, "Take with food," and "Take with water." At the end of class, the professor passed out a few sample labels.

The other day there was a cat in the bushes outside my house when I walked past. He (I'll assume He so I don't call it an it) didn't run away as I expected, just retreated a bit. It was dark but he appeared to be a big orange guy. When I looked out a few minutes later, he was sitting on the walkway...

This is a little on long side but want to give a little background. There is a neighbor that has several cats that roam the neighborhood of which one of them is (He says) about 11 years old and this is the one I am asking about. Earlier this summer they started hanging around because I was...

I might be moving cross country with a cat who hates his box and meows pitifully and loudly when in it. he's old (14 yrs) can anyone suggest a stress free or lower stress way of moving the cat so we don't go mad? Robin

Our vet told us about interstitial cystitis being aggravated by stress. Since Louis continues to be freaked out and occasionally tagging a door, I'm considering trying the antidepressant he suggested. Anyone have experience going down this route? Thanks. BLink

I subscribe to Ca****ch (a newsletter published by Cornell). They had an article about caring for cats' health problems, and mentioned a couple's solution to getting an accurate, regular weight on their cat: going to the post office! They would take their cat in the carrier (after hours) and weigh...

Check out this kitty! Too funny! http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040213/481/tok10302131652 Judy F

If I leave anything made of neoprene unattended my cats decide that it is something to chew on and tear apart. I've gone through 3 pairs of zories and some automotive windshield washer line. They don't go for any kind of natural rubber. How do I stop them from doing this? -- Mark...

Hi, My fourteen year old Siamese has undergone biweekly chemotherapy for nasal lymphoma since June. In the beginning, she seemed to bounce back after treatment: the positive effects now seem to become increasingly short lived. I decided to forgo radiation treatment because the side-effects...