We have an annoying cat. Now we're also having a baby. Suddenly things feel complicated. Please help me sort out what's just my hormones, what are real concerns, and what's fair to the cat.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 26, 2012 -
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What is the right age to separate a kitten from its mother?
Is it okay to separate a 9 week old kitten from its mother?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 4, 2012 -
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Our cat isn't eating or drinking. He's been to vet, but doesn't seem to be getting better. Please help.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 18, 2012 -
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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 -
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My fantasy of merrily heading home on the train for Christmas with a cat carrier in hand is not working out. How do I transport my cat a few hours into the middle of nowhere if I'm too scared to drive that far alone?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2010 -
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My cat had an aggressive episode about a month ago and has been tense and behaving uncharacteristically ever since. What can I do to help her go back to her usual self? Detailed info inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 24, 2010 -
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Sick cat; vet suspects brain tumor. Uncancellable strip starting tomorrow. Wife loves this cat more than life itself. I am going insane.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 8, 2010 -
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I recently adopted a 1 year old female cat, and within days her personality has changed drastically (some of which was expected, but not to this degree). What follows is an ethical dilemma.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 21, 2009 -
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My fiance has two cats. I've never been a cat person, and am worried about what's going to happen in a few weeks when we move in and
the cats become
our cats.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 3, 2009 -
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I need helping dealing with a difficult neighbor situation and the death of a family pet. What would you do?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2008 -
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I'm afraid of taking my cat to the vet because of possible accusations of animal abuse. How do I diffuse this situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2007 -
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My cat has had a great 20-year life full of affection, good food, lolling in the sun and catching mice, and though I'd like her to have more, I can't manage it. How can I think about this most wisely? I want to feel better than I do. I feel horrible. Conversely, is there some option I have missed?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 15, 2007 -
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I was given a cat to sit last August and since then the cat and I have got accustomed to each other. (My last cat before this one died over a year ago.) I told the original owner awhile back that I wanted to keep the cat and I thought that was where we left it. Now, the original owner wants the cat back and I don't want to give it up.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 21, 2007 -
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How can I find a home for a troubled pet? [more inside]
I am at my wit's end and don't know what to do. The problem started when my girlfriend moved in over two years ago, bringing two adult cats along. My two adults did not get along with hers, and we've tried just about everything to get them used to each other. Eventually, we had to just separate them, but it broke my heart to have cats barricaded in my basement, so we decided to just open the basement door to let the cats come and go. It's been like that for about a year without many problems, and I thought I was making some progress when one of my cats started coming upstairs willingly and tolerating the others (being able to sit in the living room with the other cats while we watch TV).
The past month or so has been different, though. My cat started peeing (and worse) on our bed. I draw the line there, because I cannot afford to buy all new bedclothes and mattress pads every couple of weeks.
I would like to find this cat a new home, because I think the basic problem stems from having too many cats in a small space. I know if I take her to the animal shelter, they will have trouble adopting her out, given her past and her age (nine). I doubt an ad would work because she's very skittish (and I cannot in good conscience give a cat away without telling someone about her problems).
Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 12, 2004 -
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