If I can only see the fleas on one cat, what is my best anti-flea protocol? Complications: apartment building full of pets, possible interaction with pregnant lady.
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posted by feets
on Dec 29, 2012 -
15 answers
My new kitten is awesome, but she insists on suckling people parts. I'm looking for tips on getting her to stop.
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posted by scrute
on Dec 29, 2012 -
23 answers
We are providing temporary emergency Christmas fostering to a stray kitten in a home with a dog. The dog will be fine; please help me make this OK for the kitten, too. In exchange, I will provide kitteh photos!
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posted by DarlingBri
on Dec 22, 2012 -
24 answers
My beloved cat died five months ago, and I miss him every day. A friend has a kitten she needs to find a home for, and asked if I would take him on, as she knew I would like another cat one day. I'm not sure. How do I tell if this is a good idea?
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posted by indienial
on Dec 21, 2012 -
33 answers
I wonder whether there is a good listing somewhere of "Save the Cat" moments from movies?
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posted by steinsaltz
on Dec 15, 2012 -
7 answers
How can one keep sane with a 6 (six) hour layover in Detroit airport during the Xmas travel rush?
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posted by Wordshore
on Dec 12, 2012 -
20 answers
Mr Mutant & I are moving home soon, decamping to a larger home in the suburbs. We have what appears to us to be a complicated cat family strategy and need advice as follows.
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posted by Mrs Mutant
on Dec 8, 2012 -
12 answers
How much to feed my cat? My vet tells me half a 5oz. - 6oz. can twice a day, the can of cat food says one can twice a day. I can find backup online for either statement. Help?
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posted by edbles
on Dec 7, 2012 -
25 answers
My usually-bold cat is suddenly scared of everything (sudden movements, noises), and acting like he is seeing something that is not there.
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posted by angermanagement
on Dec 6, 2012 -
18 answers
How can we prevent our cat from ambushing the other cat when he uses the litter?
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posted by ridogi
on Dec 5, 2012 -
28 answers
We just adopted
two kittens, YAY! They are from a shelter, so they just got neutered and spayed today, but they are actually too small for the smallest e-collars (which we have). Thus, problems.
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posted by insectosaurus
on Dec 3, 2012 -
26 answers
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
Back in July, my 11 year old cat was tentatively diagnosed with possible early renal failure. This past Saturday, however, she had another round of bloodwork and urinalysis...the results of which indicated her kidneys are probably fine! Needless to say, I'm very happy about this. But the more I think about it, the more it seems like the clinic folks jumped to conclusions way too quickly based on too little information. Am I off-base here, or is it perhaps really time to explore other local veterinary options?
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posted by aecorwin
on Nov 27, 2012 -
8 answers
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 -
37 answers
My boyfriend has lost his and his children's favorite version of "The Night Before Christmas". I'd love to find it for him. It featured line drawings, each of which had a cat somewhere on the page. They had fun looking for the cat in each illustration. It would have been published pre-2000. Any ideas?
posted by ridingtheranges
on Nov 26, 2012 -
2 answers
What do I need to consider when working with Santa to put a surprise kitten under the tree on Christmas morning?
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posted by headnsouth
on Nov 24, 2012 -
22 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 -
34 answers
How can I keep my kitty from bouncing off the walls while he’s fasting?
My 12-year-old cat Marty must fast Monday after 8 p.m. in preparation for teeth cleaning (and the requisite anesthesia) Tuesday at 8 a.m. (Sorry to fall down on the picture mandate – he’s all black, so taking a recognizable photo of him is … not easy!)
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posted by virago
on Nov 18, 2012 -
12 answers
Veterinarian-filter: My 11-year-old kitty,
Ryoko, has very bad breath these days and I think she has a gum infection. The soonest my vet can see her is Friday afternoon. She's eating fine and full of energy, but as an overprotective cat mom, I wonder if there's anything I should do in the interim so the problem won't get any worse. Do I need to worry?
posted by xenophile
on Nov 14, 2012 -
11 answers
What would be the most effective solution to stop our cat from chewing cords and clothing?
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posted by mocoface
on Nov 14, 2012 -
13 answers
What is a cat toy / thing i can make that will keep my cat exercising all day at home?
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posted by JJkiss
on Nov 12, 2012 -
32 answers
We have a fixed female cat that is three years old. She's a bit grumpy, doesn't like to be held but is affectionate on her own terms. A good cat. When she was a kitten we had an older fixed male cat. They were never friends because he was too old to play but they coexisted peacefully. Once the old male cat kicked off we waited a couple of months and brought into our home a 1 1/2 year old nonfixed female.
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posted by zzazazz
on Nov 4, 2012 -
10 answers
To those who have made a domestic cat out of a stray or feral one, I need your help! I know you’re out there, and I need your advice on whether this is possible in our situation, and how to best make this cat a domestic cat (even if he won’t ever be super friendly).
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posted by feidr2
on Nov 3, 2012 -
21 answers
I need to name my kitten after a term in (contract) bridge or something card-related. I feel like I've exhausted most options...
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posted by elleyebeebeewhy
on Oct 24, 2012 -
44 answers
For months my one-eyed kitty has been battling flare-ups of the herpes virus in her remaining eye. We’ve been the vet countless times. She appears to have other issues including anxiety and possibly allergies. I’ve spent a small fortune, spent hours worrying, and most of all don’t want to be responsible for my cat going blind. Anyone else have experience with this?
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posted by indognito
on Oct 23, 2012 -
13 answers
My 8 year old cat (The Dude) fairly recently decided that pooping in his very expensive litter robot is just not for him. Instead he poops just outside of the robot, and this morning he decided to go in around the same location but much more frustratingly located: behind the refrigerator.
I've tried various solutions, and there is a lot more to the story...
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posted by ohyouknow
on Oct 20, 2012 -
7 answers
Bequeathed a feral adorbs kitten. Will be arriving tonight. My two cats and angrycat have some questions for the wise ones.
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posted by angrycat
on Oct 9, 2012 -
25 answers
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 -
3 answers
(tl; dr: Cat person expectedly but unhappily cat-less; lucked into having a
wonderful cat for years; wondering how long to wait before seeking out Next Cat.)
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posted by jet_silver
on Oct 6, 2012 -
28 answers
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 -
8 answers
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 -
8 answers
