I'm flying with my mother's cat on Saturday, and would like some advice. I have never flown with a pet before.
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posted by marble
on Apr 24, 2013 -
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The lady friend and I live in Los Angeles and are going away for about a week. We are looking for someone, probably a law student, to come stay with our kittens and take care of them. How much should we offer to pay?
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posted by heisenberg
on Mar 31, 2013 -
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My cat was hit by a car and had to have high risk emergency surgery. Once he has fully recovered, I am debating whether or not to let him roam outside again.
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posted by drunkonthemoon
on Nov 28, 2012 -
36 answers
Large, young, lovable cat won't leave us the hell alone when we're trying to sleep in the mornings. I feed him when I get up at 6am, so naturally he's bugging me by 5am, sometimes 4am. How do I get him to knock this off?
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on Nov 20, 2012 -
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Calling all amateur Jackson Galaxy-wannabes: why is my cat such a jerk toward guests, when he's a bundle of love the rest of the time?
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posted by apostrophe
on Oct 7, 2012 -
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CatFilter: I know this question has been done to death but... three cats, one apartment, two microconflicts. What is to be done?
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posted by Keter
on Oct 4, 2012 -
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In any of the Alf media (the live action sitcom, the cartoon, or any supplementary materials), is it ever explained how cats have come to be on both Melmac and Earth?
Here, it says that it is unknown if Melmac cats and Earth cats are even the same species (presumably they coud be doing a kind of Allosaurus/T-Rex convergent-evolution thing), but perhaps someone out there with greater Alf knowledge can shed more light on this.
posted by Greg Nog
on Sep 21, 2012 -
7 answers
I switched to a wheat-based litter and now it is tracking everywhere despite my best efforts. Any suggestions for combating this?
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posted by oflinkey
on Sep 3, 2012 -
8 answers
What is the best place to store my pets' flea medication. I had it in the fridge for the last few weeks. Is it ruined?
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posted by Scientist
on Aug 19, 2012 -
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I'm out of ideas - help me convince my cat that the litterbox is a good place to be. Long explanation with as many details as I can think of inside.
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posted by Urban Winter
on Aug 1, 2012 -
32 answers
How do flea collars work? Are they helpful or harmful? Our cat never had fleas, but we put a flea collar on him preventively because he's an outside cat. Now it looks like he's scratching himself really often, which we have never seen him do before. Should we take the collar off?
How do flea collars work anyway?
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posted by ruelle
on Jul 10, 2012 -
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In our two cat, one dog household, we are considering purchasing one of the many available Ultrasonic bark control systems (not the Collar versions!) Would the emitted sounds be audible to / affect the cats in the same way its intended to do for the dog?
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posted by Barmecide
on Apr 7, 2012 -
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What practical, non-medical tips do you have for pet allergy sufferers who will have to stay in a home with a pet for multiple days? Next month I'll be faced with this. Reading previous questions, I saw a good suggestion - bring your own Pillow Case. What other things do you do when you know you have to live with someone with a pet for a few days? Any nonmedical suggestions for me, the visitor, are welcome, and I'd love to hear any kooky things you have done in the past that somehow worked for you.
posted by cashman
on Mar 29, 2012 -
21 answers
I want to visit my hometown before my mother sells the house I grew up in. Complication: ailing kitty.
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posted by epersonae
on Mar 21, 2012 -
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Introducing a very stupid and quirky cat to another cat, a baby, or possibly both. Bad idea, or worst idea ever?
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posted by saladin
on Feb 13, 2012 -
11 answers
What kind of household is a good match for a miniature pinscher? When does their high energy become a problem?
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posted by mintchip
on Feb 11, 2012 -
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Kitten help needed: Our 3 month old kitten has started peeing in our large round chair. He doesn't pee anywhere else, and this just started three days ago. Why is he doing this? Any tips for getting him to stop? Thanks in advance for your help.
posted by Equiprimordial
on Oct 2, 2011 -
10 answers
Cat is weird. She's constantly sticking out her tongue, like there's something caught in her throat, but she's not choking and is relatively calm otherwise. I noticed it this morning as I was leaving for work and she's still doing it tonight. Is it normal hairballness that will soon work itself out, or should I be worried?
posted by mediareport
on Sep 28, 2011 -
11 answers
Cat adoption filter: should we take in a young feral who seems to have adopted us, or should we find a different kitten to bring into our home? Complicating details inside. Bit of a novella, apologies in advance for the length.
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posted by Scientist
on Jul 6, 2011 -
56 answers
How to support and comfort a friend through the illness/loss of their pets? What helped you?
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2011 -
19 answers
I just moved to Orlando, and I'm a little lonely. I really, really want to adopt a cat. However, I'm not convinced that it is a good idea. Help?
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posted by firei
on Apr 24, 2011 -
17 answers
My mom's new roommate has cat, I have a cat. Should the cats meet?
If I were a cat I would like to spend time with my own kind, and I feel my cat has been deprived of this experience.
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posted by santogold
on Sep 22, 2010 -
18 answers
Our cat made it's way in to the heating duct in our apartment building in Brooklyn, and now she's missing. Help! What do we do?
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posted by fingers_of_fire
on Sep 21, 2010 -
19 answers
Why is our cat chewing cords and straps in half; and may eat small pieces of it, but mostly leaves it? (Shoelaces, Bra Straps, Tank Top Straps, iPhone cords, etc.) Aside from the idea that cats seem to enjoy chewing and licking leathery things or plastic things, like plastic bags, is there a greater reason? Maybe psychological? He is fed 1/3 cup of food twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, I doubt he is hungry. Any ideas on a replacement? More inside.
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posted by sir_rubixalot
on Sep 20, 2010 -
31 answers
I'm moving my 14 year old cat to my new apartment this weekend. How can I make this transition go as smoothly as possible?
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posted by reenum
on Sep 9, 2010 -
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Cat adjusting to new kitten: what's the next step for us to ensure they learn to get along? We've taken some basic steps already.
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posted by Tequila Mockingbird
on Aug 12, 2010 -
12 answers
Is there somewhere online where I can compare the nutritional value of cat foods? Something similar to the "Nutritional Information" label on packaged human foods?
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posted by Kurichina
on Jun 9, 2010 -
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How can I keep my cat from sitting on my gerbil cage and freaking out my gerbils?
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posted by beandip
on May 17, 2010 -
31 answers
Is it really that impossible to rent a place with a cat in the UK? Or, does nobody with a cat in the UK
rent their home?
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posted by easternblot
on Jan 12, 2010 -
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