"-L. :" wrote in message
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Dennis Carr wrote in message
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I've noticed something since joining this group.

Frequently, questions are asked about conditions that, while answered
with
what it probably is, are also left with encouragement to take the animal
to the vet. Generally, a good thing, unless the cat is, say, coughing
(possibly dust inhalation, possibly cardiac trouble, VET NOW EITHER
WAY!),
and also noting that it could take some time before you get a response.
Not everyone keeps a constant eye on the NNTP feeds.

Also, and seemingly like clockwork, somebody will ask if Hartz products
are at all good, only to be met with a resounding "$#|+ NO!".

So I got this hoopy idea here to start on a FAQ after finding out there
wasn't one on the rtfm.mit.edu FAQ repository. I mean, it wouldn't be a
comprehensive FAQ list by any means, but something to give people a few
good answers for the archive. Besides, there are a seemingly endless
number of items that one could tag as things that could be a problem,
let
alone an urgent problem.

So... thoughts? Anybody?

...Bueller?

I suggested the same thing for alt.cats a couple of years ago, but I
never got it finished - or even really started.

Some things that could be covered a

inappropriate elimination
declawing
ear mites
flea and tick control
how to choose a vet
basic feline care (with links)
constipation
lack of appetite

Introducing a new cat

And probably 1000 other ones I am too tired to think of!

-L.