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

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

Cat filter: Do I really need to get her teeth cleaned? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Mar 30, 2009 - 30 answers

My wife and I have built a cat condo, and we'd like to wrap part of it in sisal rope to serve as a scratching post. All sisal rope found in stores (near as I can tell) has been treated with something that gives it a reek similar to vaseline, probably to keep it supple. We have found a couple of online sources of untreated sisal, but they are A) about 10x the price, and B) out of sisal right now anyhow. We are wondering if the regular stinky store-bought stuff would pose a health hazard to our cats. The cat condo stays on our screened-in porch, so the odor isn't a great concern. I haven't found any MSDSs for sisal rope so far.
posted by adamrice on Feb 13, 2009 - 9 answers

My elderly cat is losing her balance - what can I do to make her life easier? [more inside]
posted by julen on Dec 30, 2008 - 8 answers

For minor pet health questions: suggest websites that are comprehensive & user-friendly? I'd like to avoid unnecessary vet visits. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Oct 30, 2008 - 10 answers

Am I hurting my 7-month-old kitten by letting him eat adult cat food? [more inside]
posted by CrazyGabby on Oct 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Will the drug that my vet prescribed kill my cat? It's unapproved for use in the US. [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Sep 23, 2008 - 11 answers

My dogs seem to like cat treats. Any harm in it? [more inside]
posted by foxydot on Jan 18, 2008 - 13 answers

Is my cat's "weepy eye" a cause for concern (is a vet visit in order)? [more inside]
posted by Artw on Sep 2, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm afraid of taking my cat to the vet because of possible accusations of animal abuse. How do I diffuse this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2007 - 30 answers

Our feisty little cat has snapped a canine. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen on Aug 26, 2006 - 14 answers

CatPeeFilter

We have 2 cats; one an ancient, sickly 17+ year-old male and the other one a 2 year-old male. The 2 year-old has started peeing in weird places around the house (on top the dryer!!) like he's marking territory, although he's always been dominant. They both share a large catbox that's kept fairly clean. Any thoughts?
posted by jpburns on Oct 3, 2004 - 11 answers

MoggieFilter: My cat keeps coming home injured. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by Zed_Lopez on Aug 22, 2004 - 11 answers

Cat flu: I'm looking after a cat for a friend, and she recently (yesterday) got a runny nose, and coughs some. She also appears listless and bored. I'm stuck at work and will get her to the vet ASAP, but for now I need some reassurance that this isn't fatal? Thanks!
posted by jon_kill on Jul 22, 2004 - 6 answers

It's all the cat's fault. I have cat allergies and the only thing that's worked so far is Zyrtec. Great, only the problem is that my insurance company thinks that a fair co-pay for this particular miracle drug is $35 for a month's supply. A quick Google search turned up a lot of (supposedly) Canadian companies willing to sell me branded and generic Zyrtec at much lower prices. My question: is it safe to order prescription drugs -- assuming you've actually been prescribed them by your doctor, which I was -- through online Canadian sources?
posted by baltimore on May 7, 2004 - 19 answers