I recently acquired a male cat from a friend who is going RV'ing for the next couple of years, and needed a home for him. He weighs around 30 lbs, which is over twice what my other 4 cats weigh. they all have an infinite bowl of kibbles to graze on, and I also open cans for them whenever they...

OK lads and lasses, Gabby and I need your help and sagely advice, PLEASE, only offer information that is beneficial. I do not need to hear that I should have locked my child up or kept my kid from being able to walk around in her own home. After CatNipped suggested that we stop the...

For some weeks I have been pondering the subject of how our friends in the USA view Cat enclosures. Whether the vast majority use them? Or do most people not use them? I don't really know because the subject has never really arisen. As most of you know, I decided that the time had come for me to...

Well, he has been given cat milk since he was a baby and for the last 16 years he has had it every morning. I did not give him any today. We also give him aspirin for his bones, per our vet. I noticed that when we gave him the aspirin, he would get sick. I stopped giving him the aspirin and he...

She finally went into labor this afternoon and had the first kitten at around 5:00. #2 came shortly after and then she took a break until a couple of minutes ago when she had #3. So far we have 3 little tabbies with white on their tummies, legs and chins. The vet said that she thought there were...

After all this, my allergies have re-awakened. Severely. I'm already on allergy medication. My neighbor will take her in, but says she will declaw her on day one. So I don't want that. But I won't be able to live all winter this miserable.

If a cat who will only eat dry food (good quality food) also drinks at the same time, ie eats some then drinks, then eats more, then drinks... isn't that close to the same as eating wet food, as far as their body knows? I've observed this with Bonnie and she even dribbles dry food into the water...

A friend has reported to me that his landlord's black cat - a large 15 year old that hates everyone but "daddy" - has his tongue chronically hanging out of his mouth. Anyone know what could cause this? -- Dennis Carr - | I may be out of my...

He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with his toys fast. Any suggestions? Thanks

Ok...I've bought scratching posts, horizontal scratchers, and I just ordered nail clippers, citrus spray and sticky tape for furniture, and catnip spray for the scratching posts. I even ordered her a nice little bed. Alot of stuff for a stray cat. :-) I bought a litterbox and the "good"...

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Hi all Sorry to butt in, hope you might be able to help. My vet said that my ca, Jessie,t is now showing signs of slight gingivitis(she's 13 years) and is now going to have her teeth cleaned annually. She has been on a wet diet for all these years, and latterly a senior wet diet - well mixed...

So I took my cat for a regular check up today, and the vet showed me that his gums are kind of red--and suggested a $200 dental cleaning! That seems to be quite much. Is this a normal price? Should I get a second opinion?

http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2003/10/02/over_ 100_animals_removed_from_womens_home/ "I guess my only crime is having a good heart and loving animals," said Malloy, crying. "I'm not a bad person." Yeah, okay then. *shakes...

I want to thank everyone again for their kind wishes (posted or not). I shall attempt to create a web page or two for him. http://www.freesite.myby.co.uk/spot/photo.htm Originally diagnosed (30th Sept) with oral squamous cell carcinoma (with a very poor prognosis), Spot has been allowed to eat...

At first I thought it was a sesame seed and tossed it into the sink. Then I thought, "I better take a look at that" and picked it up. It started energetically crawling around on my finger. http://home.teleport.com/~guynoir/webimages/livestock/worm.JPG Some kind of pseudopod propels it from its...

I recently took in a homeless cat that someone dumped near my home. He's relatively young, probably less then 2 years Im told. I had him fixed and checked out by a local vet. He's in good health. My problem is, when he uses the litter box, which he does several times a day, it stenches up my whole...

Hi, One of my family cats has been ill for about 5 weeks. The symptoms are rather vague, lethargy, poor balance (she doesn't fall over but her walking looks abnormal), sleeping in odd places and generally hiding away from people (she's slept in the same spot for the 5 years we've had her). She is...

So: has anyone had experience with partial resection of the mandible, and if so, how was the cat's quaility of life afterwards? I will have to make up my mind VERY quickly, if the biopsy comes back positive. Thanks in advance. No direct experience with the issue, but here's my two...

Hard to believe he is sick by looking at him. He was enjoying the sun today. I still wonder if some of the tummy fat is bloat, but the vet has checked him out many times. http://community.webshots.com/photo/48246898/82978103lvhuIP