Forum: Cat health & behaviour
October 8th 09, 07:59 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav,alt.cats
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Replies: 76
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Catfoods
Thanks. Is lactose harmful to cats? She doesn't have the runs nor does she
vomit.
Most cats are actually lactose intolerant and can get diarrhea and/or
vomiting from milk.
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
October 5th 09, 02:45 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 4
Views: 998
Litter box in unsuitable place....
First, thoroughly clean the area with an enzymatic cleaner. If there's
carpeting back there, you may need to remove it. Be generous with the
amount of cleaner you use--it needs to be soaked.
Next...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
October 5th 09, 02:42 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 7
Views: 927
won't take hairball onitment
Have you tried plain petroleum jelly? Some cats like the taste of that
(and it's the main ingredient in hairball remedies).
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
September 18th 09, 04:44 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,258
One eye darker than the other?
Well, because her next appointment is in only a couple of weeks, to get
blood tests because she was recently put on metacam. *Vet trips stress
her, when she stresses she gets cystitis, which...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
September 16th 09, 05:14 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,258
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
September 9th 09, 09:49 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,144
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
August 5th 09, 02:21 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,988
Human meat for cats?
So -- pros and cons of real meat or shellfish as an occasional treat?
And if okay, raw or cooked?
IMO I would stay away from any seafood. It can be an allergen and it's
not something cats would...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
August 3rd 09, 07:10 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 5
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Question on feedint a cat to avoid cystitis
We're working on that. *Currently, she refuses wet food if it has
insufficient carbs. *Stupid carbivore g. *I've found one or two
grain-free varieties that she's shown some interest in, so...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 31st 09, 08:53 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,098
rabies shots, 1-yr or 3-yr?
Calvin,
I didn't mean to confuse you by linking to that article. I merely
wanted to point out that there are different types of vaccines. While
there is always a risk when giving a vaccine, the...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 31st 09, 04:25 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Wet Food
There are many opinions on the 'best' wet food. I primarily feed
Wellness wet (the grain free varieties), but also like Innova Evo and
Nature's Variety (wet or raw). All are high quality, use...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 31st 09, 04:23 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,098
rabies shots, 1-yr or 3-yr?
1) *I'm afraid, without knowing the answer, that the 3-yr shot
*causes a cat more discomfort, for a longer period of time,
*than the 1-yr shot. *Is this true?
According to this article on...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 27th 09, 04:39 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,247
how many meals?
In my entire life, I have *never* left my cats for more than a day without
having someone check on them.
MaryL
I agree with MaryL here. I would NEVER leave our cats alone for more
than 12...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 27th 09, 02:53 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,690
My cat is "thinking outside the box"
I'm aware that some cats may dislike certain types of litter. *But that's
not the problem -- He goes inside the box when I keep him in the utility
room. *He did his duty in the box for about 2...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 24th 09, 04:52 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,247
how many meals?
Two meals per day, about 12 hours apart. After 20 minutes or so, I
take away the plates and no food until next meal (though they are
almost always empty). I feed wet (canned and raw), NO dry.
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 24th 09, 01:58 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,742
Idiopathic cystitis
Hello,
A friend of mine has a (male) cat with this condition. Almost a year
ago, she started using an herbal supplement called Tract Ease
(available from Only Natural...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 23rd 09, 08:29 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,723
Mixing an FIV+ cat with FIV- cats
Hi Brad,
I found this on the Little Big Cats web site (a great reference site
BTW):
Most FIV+ cats could be adopted and live with FIV-negative cats with
very little risk of transmitting the...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 20th 09, 02:36 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,564
When 1 is a bully?
Our oldest cat, Tucker, is a bully like that. If it's something minor,
I let it go, but if he's getting on the other cats' nerves, I'll try
and distract him. I'll sweet talk him or throw a toy to...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 17th 09, 04:54 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,412
Flutd food problems
You're right that he should eat canned food, but this silly cat
doesn't like canned food. He never did. Weaning him was a pain in the
rear.
I've had lots of experience with vets and...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 16th 09, 08:24 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,795
Pooping on the floor
On Jul 16, 11:50*am, "Matthew"
wrote:
IF they vet has ruled out medical *than it is behavioral *something has the
cat ****ed or nervous about the environment....
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 16th 09, 04:57 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,795
Pooping on the floor
I hope you are kidding about putting him outside. . .
I am not sure why your vet would suggest a high fiber food, unless he
thought your cat was constipated. IMO he should have a wet, grain...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 13th 09, 04:41 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,581
cat needs to lose weight - calorie question
Update : The diet isn't working too well. *1/2 dry , 1/2 wet and
there's a mess to clean each morning, outside box - not quite diarrhea
butttttt..........close. *I might be going away and don't...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 13th 09, 04:38 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Does anyone have any suggestions?
On Jul 12, 10:42*pm, "
wrote:
* *any suggestions would be appreciated... thanks...
Try approaching her when she is taking a nap, and...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 7th 09, 02:01 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
my kitties aren't happy
Some ideas:
Do you play with them twice per day to release some of that energy?
Use a fishing pole type of toy or laser pointer. Have a play session
right before bed to tire them out.
Do they have...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 6th 09, 02:26 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,581
cat needs to lose weight - calorie question
Vets are selling cat food. Examine your reasons for feeding dry and you'll
see that they don't have a thing to do with your cat. You do it for
convenience and cost consideration.
You asked...
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Forum: Cat health & behaviour
July 6th 09, 02:22 PM Posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,739
Helping a rescued cat with a house move
Your friend is wise to plan this ahead of time. I would start giving
her (the cat, not the friend!) Rescue Remedy in her water now. It's an
herbal blend that you can find at health food stores and...
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