Just became a cat owner a few months ago and thought I had done all my homework on the pros and cons of owning a cat, but there's always something you miss. In my case, it's the dust from the kitty litter that has settled over everything in my home. Is there anything that can be done to...

I took in an abandoned kitty approx 4 months ago. She is now 6-7 months old. I was what I thought to be a wonderful owner, purchasing several scratching posts, giving kitty the run of the house. Did NOT have her declawed, got her rabies and distemper vaccine, had her spayed. Now 6 weeks after...

"whezrsfriend" wrote in message ... I know there is going to be some moron on this group who will post "take it to the vet" AFTER IVE already SAID I CANNOT afford to do that. ....but you can afford a computer and ISP service. You need...

The warm weather will soon be coming and flea and tick season will be upon us once again. I am the proud owner of 2 one year old cats ( 1 male, 1 female ). Last year, I adopted the 2 cats who are brother and sister and who were left as strays in a cardboard box on a boating dock. Anyway, even...

My cat Zacky is an indoor/outdoor cat, and he's forever bringing home prey that he catches. Every week or so, I'll come home and find a bloody lifeless bird in my living room (and the room full of feathers!) Or a lizard. Or a mouse. Or these really weird worms that are not snails or slugs,...

Hi, A friend of mine moved in (first roommate in years), and with her came two cats -- both boys, both fixed with front claws removed, one about 18 months (part simese part something else -- crosseyed) and one about 5 years old (calico and something else). Also my place is rather large, but we...

I have taken my 4 month old kitten to the vets (vets 4 pets - UK) and they suggest that the Hills science plan is the best kitten/cat food you can buy at the moment. Has anyone else tried this and what did you think to it? I know the 'vets 4 pets' is a big company but I was just thinking that...

Heya, Sorry for cross-posting. Don't know which group to send to.. So, got this kitten from Charlton in South-east London. Absolute bargain, only £20. Crazy little blogger. Does really stupid things. Now about a year old. But, since he's been going outside, a worrying phenomenon...

How affectionate is your cat? Please give examples. Mine will be 2 next month (have had her since August). Mine used to be a little bit. She used to wanna sit on my lap during TV time and sleep with me (both during winter time of Dec-Jan). It's been a few weeks now since she's done either very...

"Ciruelax" wrote in message ... http://biology.clc.uc.edu/fankhauser/Labs/Anatomy_&_Physiology/A&P201/Cat_Sk inning/Cat_Skinning.htm Just had to be done. A lovely page showing the disection of cats in glorious color. The cat lovers will...

What would you do if your daughters boyfriend did this to your cats? This was taken from an article by Amber Hunt Martin. start article It wasn't just that Edward Baker allegedly bashed the cat in the face. Or that he chased it around the blood-spattered laundry room. Or that

Hi, I'm hoping someone can answer these questions! These are two different cats: 1. Generally speaking, how old can a queen be and still be going into heat and producing offspring? In other words, please God, is there such a thing as feline menopause??? :-/

My cat, Charley, is 6 months old, energetic, and by all accounts healthy. However, lately he's begun vomiting in the morning after he first eats his kitten chow. I think what is happening is that he snarfs it down, drinks some water, then the kitten chow expands in his stomach, and up it comes. ...

Hello, My cat is continually scratching my neighbours cars - they have caught him scratching up and down the wings, and on the bonnet. They have been decent enough about it, but patience only lasts for so long! My question is, is it legal or ethical or possible to get a cat's...

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...

I was wondering... How long has anyone here left their cat(s) alone when going on a short vacation, with everything taken care of, of course (automatic pet feeder, plenty of water, lots of litterboxes out, etc). What's the longest you've left your cat(s) alone, and what extra things did you put...

Nightstar wrote: Hi - I live in a condo with a fenced patio. The fence is approx. 6 ft. tall and made of wood. I want to be able to allow my cat, Pop, to go outside on the patio but he can climb over the fence. Someone suggested attaching "chicken wire" to the fence so it extends 8...

Just wondering what the general consensus was on cat shows? I ask because I attended one the other day and was quite upset at seeing distressed, miserable cats kept in 2ft cages for hours, with hundreds of strangers (me included!) milling around staring and cooing at them - and men in white coats...

Animals cannot be disappointed. I did write that, and it's true.

What a lot of nonsense! The JWs are known to twist scripture. | Can one deny that the chance exists | that the same grave consequences could visit your home that fell upon John? Don't know of *any* such case. | Clearly, God disapproved of this 'birthday' party. Should we not then