While I was driving him home from the vet yesterday, the cat took a dump in his carrier, which was made of cloth. (He was in the front passenger seat.) [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Nov 3, 2009 - 18 answers

My cat is slowly killing my indoor banana tree by scratching the hell out of it. Now what? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Oct 27, 2009 - 13 answers

Teenager next door had a party that spilled over into the field behind my house. My cat shows up severely injured. How do I get to the bottom of this? [more inside]
posted by Zebtron on Oct 26, 2009 - 38 answers

Cleaning a cat-peed leather jacket? [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill on Oct 26, 2009 - 10 answers

I am concerned about the welfare of my ailing neighbour's cat. [Slightly long.] [more inside]
posted by Wendy BD on Oct 23, 2009 - 32 answers

We are moving house on the 24th of November, and going overseas for a week from the 7th of December. Should the cat stay in the new house (with a twice-daily visit from a pet sitter), or should he go to a cattery for the week we're away? [more inside]
posted by impluvium on Oct 22, 2009 - 6 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2009 - 14 answers

There is a half-dead mouse in my room. Instruct me on what to do as if I were a little child. [more inside]
posted by granted on Oct 20, 2009 - 35 answers

What do I do with my cat for a week while on vacation? [more inside]
posted by phrakture on Oct 19, 2009 - 30 answers

What is the best way to get my mom a kitten? Obviously, it's not quite that simple. Warning, overly long description of a ridiculous problem ahead. [more inside]
posted by cgg on Oct 16, 2009 - 22 answers

Can I move my cat from a house and supervised outdoor walks to a Brooklyn apparment? [more inside]
posted by Hactar on Oct 13, 2009 - 10 answers

My cat is used to getting a lot of attention, but is now left home alone for most of the day. How can I ensure she doesn't feel too lonely? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Oct 13, 2009 - 15 answers

Kitchen trash cans that can withstand a crafty and dextrous cat? [more inside]
posted by alex.dudley on Oct 12, 2009 - 24 answers

My house has fleas. My cat seems fine. What to do? [more inside]
posted by dustyasymptotes on Oct 8, 2009 - 21 answers

Catfilter/Vetfilter: why is my senior cat suddenly grinding his teeth and acting like Eeyore? [more inside]
posted by muirne81 on Oct 8, 2009 - 6 answers

How the heck do I keep the kitties out of the chimney? [more inside]
posted by stuck on an island on Oct 8, 2009 - 17 answers

Why does my cat lick my beard? [more inside]
posted by mediocre on Oct 5, 2009 - 18 answers

My male 5-year-old 20lbs cat has FLUTD. He's been hospitalized once and they thought he was doing better, but now that I have him home he's peeing somewhat, but still seems like he has [more inside]
posted by Cogito on Oct 3, 2009 - 8 answers

What is the best sex for a new kitten? And should I get one? [more inside]
posted by CollegeNelson on Oct 2, 2009 - 20 answers

Is it legal for a landlord to allow a cat in one half of a duplex but not the other? [more inside]
posted by WowLookStars on Sep 30, 2009 - 20 answers

Am I being gullible for considering cat insurance? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba on Sep 30, 2009 - 28 answers

For Halloween, I want to make a cat costume for a larger dog. [more inside]
posted by sleslie on Sep 29, 2009 - 6 answers

A cat in heat is keeping up the entire household at night with her werewolf yowling. They're about ready to give her up. What can they do? Much more inside. [more inside]
posted by Viola on Sep 29, 2009 - 39 answers

My friend's cat is stuck in her apartment's A/C duct system. What should she do? [more inside]
posted by holympus on Sep 26, 2009 - 29 answers

My cat, Mint, has a round scab on the back of her neck, right between her shoulderblades. It seems to have spontaneously appeared a couple of nights ago. [more inside]
posted by kiripin on Sep 26, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I best care for a cat with diabetes? [more inside]
posted by dbgrady on Sep 25, 2009 - 15 answers

The new kitten keeps peeing on our bed. [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Sep 25, 2009 - 14 answers

My cat has chronic renal failure. I need some advice. [more inside]
posted by elwoodwiles on Sep 22, 2009 - 13 answers

Question about the feeding of two cats on different diets. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Sep 22, 2009 - 13 answers

I think my cat has a UTI. Is there anything I can do until I can get her to the vet? [more inside]
posted by apricot on Sep 19, 2009 - 6 answers

My cat hasn't used her litter box in over two weeks. The house smells great. She has no way to get outside. Where is the pee going? [more inside]
posted by miagaille on Sep 16, 2009 - 28 answers

I need an indestructable cat collar. [more inside]
posted by spamguy on Sep 14, 2009 - 18 answers

My kitten is dry nursing me at night. She won't let me pick her up or pet her during the day. What can I do to strengthen our bond while preserving my sanity? [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao on Sep 12, 2009 - 20 answers

I've bonded with a stray cat in the neighborhood. I have no idea if he can successfully become a house cat. How do I figure out – and do – what’s best for him? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Sep 10, 2009 - 30 answers

Kitty with kidney issues gets daily fluids; now what? [more inside]
posted by LOLAttorney2009 on Sep 9, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for the perfect book to give people who adopt our foster kittens. Hoping for one which will lead to a fabulous relationship and rich life for both the people and the kittens. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Sep 4, 2009 - 6 answers

My cat loves her litter box.... too much. How do I get her to stop playing in it? [more inside]
posted by scrute on Aug 30, 2009 - 4 answers

My kitty has hairballs. [more inside]
posted by squeak on Aug 29, 2009 - 10 answers

We have an apartment with no air conditioning and it's going to be over 80 degrees today. Should I be worried about our indoor cat over heating? [more inside]
posted by firemonkey on Aug 29, 2009 - 29 answers

Feline leukemia: one cat has it, one cat doesn't. Tell me your stories... [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Aug 22, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I stop my cat from attacking my Roomba? [more inside]
posted by leptin on Aug 21, 2009 - 10 answers

Are we doing the right things for our cat? [more inside]
posted by sugarfish on Aug 15, 2009 - 21 answers

Cat has been wearing a cone on and off for about a year while we've taken him to a series of vets and specialists who -- after plenty of wasted time and dollars as most of these people just shrugged and said they couldn't figure it out -- eventually concluded that Cat suffered from allergies, as well as acne on his chin. [more inside]
posted by eric1200 on Aug 11, 2009 - 13 answers

One cat vomits after eating too fast. How to pace her consumption? [more inside]
posted by fatbird on Aug 10, 2009 - 29 answers

New female puppy and a larger, older male cat, please help us keep him from eating her! (more inside) [more inside]
posted by trinkatot on Aug 9, 2009 - 13 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 3, 2009 - 24 answers

My recently (January) adopted 11 year old female cat bites, almost always when I'm sleeping. It doesn't seem playful, at least to me; the last one, on Tuesday, was deep and became infected. She bit my hand again last night, drawing blood. She's my first cat, so I'm inexperienced with this. Help? [more inside]
posted by jokeefe on Aug 2, 2009 - 43 answers

LDC TV + cat's claws = what? [more inside]
posted by LOLAttorney2009 on Aug 1, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can we find a reputable breeder for a Devon Rex kitten in NYC? [more inside]
posted by sleepinglion on Aug 1, 2009 - 5 answers

Are there any animals in the Ottawa (Canada) area likely to be harmed by flushable cat litter?
posted by Jairus on Jul 31, 2009 - 3 answers