i have a fantastically old cat (18) who unfortunately isn't so fantastic anymore. he has pretty bad cataracts and diabetes. he regularly attacks and mewls at the other pets (one cat, one dog), charges and mewls at any visitor who is not me, and spends his day either under the bed or in the closet. oh, and he pees everywhere. literally, everywhere. my bed. the floor. the table. the carpet. the closet. the couch. i regularly discover new pee spots. he has his own litter box, it is cleaned regularly. it doesn't matter. he's confused, he drinks an insane amount of water thanks to the diabetes, he can't see too well and he pees.
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posted by memi
on Sep 1, 2011 -
26 answers
My 5 month old kitten is behaving oddly- could she have a broken tail? If not, what could possibly be wrong?
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posted by kro
on Aug 31, 2011 -
13 answers
After returning from a month away, we discovered green mold (or something resembling mold) growing on and around the cat's litter box in our basement. I have removed the litter box and anything else covered in the green stuff, and I started running a dehumidifier in the basement. What steps should I take to ensure that I eradicate the stuff and that my family (including a baby and the cat) remain safe?
posted by billtron
on Aug 27, 2011 -
11 answers
Mom bought me a totally awesome cat toy that my cat loves. Of course, I am a doofus who stepped on it while I was moving and now it's broken, and I can't figure out where to buy another. It's manufactured by Hartz, but my usual Google-Fu is failing me.
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posted by loudguitars
on Aug 26, 2011 -
19 answers
We have young indoor cats who require constant stimulation, and of course that means that having a working laser pointer on hand at all times is essential. I can get laser pointers really cheap ($1.49) at the dollar store, with batteries included. But if I just want to replace the batteries it costs an arm and a leg. What gives?
posted by aunt_winnifred
on Aug 19, 2011 -
12 answers
Please help us find a book my friend saw mention of somewhere. Or recommend other books.
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posted by KChasm
on Aug 5, 2011 -
10 answers
My old cat has long thick fur and hates being brushed or fussed at, so now we're well into a hot summer she has mats.
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posted by zadcat
on Aug 4, 2011 -
20 answers
Why does our kitten believe that dirty clothes hampers and toilets are one and the same?
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posted by item
on Jul 21, 2011 -
30 answers
We need a new litter brand! We have 3 cats and a relatively small space in which they live. The recent heat wave has not helped matters. Ideally the new litter will not stink up the house with odor-covering chemicals. Help?
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posted by slightly sissy tea hound
on Jul 20, 2011 -
41 answers
What are the main differences between a Birman and a Ragdoll cat?
We are looking for a nice family cat and we have a seven year old. We are looking for a breed that has blue eyes, and is warm and affectioniate like a dog. I have heard that Ragdoll's tend to get really big, that is one thing I'm not sure we want. Any experiences you guys have would be appreciated.
posted by lynnie-the-pooh
on Jul 12, 2011 -
19 answers
This much beloved male cat in his late middle age has developed small bumps growing
near his
eyes. The cat is otherwise very healthy. You are not my vet, and the vet who saw the bumps said they weren't too worried about them, but your data and anecdata are solicited.
posted by pseudonick
on Jul 10, 2011 -
5 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
It seems we have fleas. We've started the treatment and process recommended by our vet, but is our problem getting worse or better? What should we expect next?
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posted by dayintoday
on Jul 6, 2011 -
11 answers
My 2 cats (who up to this point have been nothing but adorable love monkeys wrapped in fur) viciously attacked me last night. I have never seen anything like it and it's making me wonder whether I can continue to keep them. But I love them! (Or at least I have for the past 6 years...) What do I do?
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posted by ohyouknow
on Jul 1, 2011 -
20 answers
My normally-extremely-affectionate cat
Harriet has become aloof and uninterested in her humans since we introduced a new kitten,
Sagan, 5 days ago. I miss her terribly. Please reassure me that this phase will pass.
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posted by Cygnet
on Jun 24, 2011 -
20 answers
When we change the duvet cover on our bed, Pusslikeso immediately dives under the covers and basically becomes comatose. She can't wait, she runs into the bedroom as soon as we start and jumps up while we're changing the bottom sheet (so she often almost gets herself made
into the bed). What chemical could she possibly be reacting to?
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posted by likeso
on Jun 19, 2011 -
18 answers
little jcksn probably needs an MRI to get to the root of his changing seizure cycle. anyone able to recommend one in chicago?
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posted by patricking
on Jun 17, 2011 -
9 answers
Been giving my cat Kashered chicken - raw or cooked for a while now. Even though the salt is washed out thoroughly no doubt something is left and that doesn't sound like something a cat would be needing in their body.
Now she's sick with a yet undiagnosed disease. Thoughts are creeping in that maybe the salt in the
kashered chicken caused it.
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posted by watercarrier
on Jun 16, 2011 -
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My cat is sneezing in relatively violent, rapid-fire outbursts of 5 - 10 seconds. The nose and eyes are not discharging anything. She'll just sit up from where she's taking a nap, sneeze a whole bunch of times in a row really fast, then lay down again. This cat has an auto-immune disorder and has taken prednisone for the last year or so. I took her to the vet a week ago for a checkup and I told the vet about the sneezing, which at the time wasn't that bad. The vet said if it got worse, I should bring my cat back in and she'd give her a round of antibiotics to see if that knocked it out, though there was nothing to indicate it was a virus. I wasn't impressed with that answer. In the last couple of days, the sneezing has become slightly more frequent. Any idea what I should do or what this might be? If the advice is go to the vet, would you recommend another vet?
posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates
on Jun 16, 2011 -
14 answers
How can I make sure my cat is taken care of for six months while I am away? Do I need to give him up?
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posted by mariokrat
on Jun 10, 2011 -
14 answers
I just found what looks like mosquito larvae in my cat's water bowl. I use one of those
automatic waterers where there is a gallon or so of water in a upside down container, feeding a small bowl of perhaps 2 cup capacity. In the large upside down container, there was actually one live, flying mosquito. In the small bowl that my cat actually drinks from, there were approximately a dozen apparent larvae, about 1/4" to 1/3" in length.
Should I be concerned for my pet's health at all? I am not sure how long they were in there, but I changed the water for fresh immediately.
posted by Exchequer
on Jun 8, 2011 -
7 answers
Cats, fleas, prevention, difficulty +11 weeks pregnant.
How do I keep the fleas away but not endanger my wife (or future child)?
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posted by Towelie
on Jun 7, 2011 -
21 answers
Cone Kitty and the search for food: How do I help my fluffy cone head manage his conehood?
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posted by itsacover
on Jun 6, 2011 -
10 answers
Mystery cat injury. How did this happen? (Description of non-life threatening but odd injury inside)
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posted by pointystick
on May 31, 2011 -
11 answers
What options can you suggest for replacing carpet in a "catbox room" with something moisture-resistant and easily cleaned? Some of the cats occasionally get confused and miss the boxes. The sub-floor is plywood. I've been thinking along the lines of the 2-part epoxy coating I applied to the concrete garage floor several years ago, but don't know if it works well on wood, which flexes. Flooring companies have pointed out problems with conventional floor coverings either absorbing or being etched by cat urine. The room has a wood-burning stove in it, so something that won't burst into flame if exposed to an occasional ember would be best. X/
posted by Death by Ugabooga
on May 30, 2011 -
15 answers
