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

Cat gone crazy? If so, what to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 17 answers

[Cat-Sanitary, NOT-Pee Filter]: What is the best way to disinfect a pet water fountain thoroughly, without poisoning the fountain itself? We want to be more through than just a dishwasher, but not disinfect the cat's innards... [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller on Jun 1, 2009 - 18 answers

I agreed to cat-sit. Now the cat is destroying my apartment, my sanity and my 401K (no wait, the stock market did that). Please help me. [more inside]
posted by Valuev on May 15, 2009 - 24 answers

I'm moving home to Toronto after 2 years in Egypt, and I need to take my cat. I know about the immunizations and paperwork, but I am not in control of booking my flight and need to know what to do if I end up with a long layover or a non-pet friendly airline. How does moving half-way around the world work with a cat, exactly? [more inside]
posted by scrute on May 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Anyone have suggestions for a good timed feeder for cats? [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Apr 26, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there any decent pet insurance out there? I just paid several appendages to get my cat fixed up and I'm looking to find something that will cover preventive care and not have exclusions based on pre-existing conditions. [more inside]
posted by loudguitars on Jan 22, 2009 - 12 answers

DIY Litter Locker? [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on Jan 2, 2009 - 11 answers

If I adopt a cat that has an implanted microchip directly from the current owner, how do I get the name and address in the registration database updated to reflect me as the new owner? [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 on Dec 23, 2008 - 9 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

What airlines will get me from Phoenix to New York City with three adult cats? Failing that, can you recommend anyone who does live animal shipment? [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Sep 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Is there a compelling argument in favor of getting a purebred cat instead of adopting a shelter kitty? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Sep 9, 2008 - 33 answers

Really worried about my kitty! I'm looking for a last minute cat-sitter for next week in London, UK (E2, Bethnal Green). [more inside]
posted by Sijeka on Aug 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me help my cat. [more inside]
posted by thatguyryan on Jul 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me decide whether or not I should get a cat. This is more complicated than it sounds. (At least it is to me...) [more inside]
posted by cgg on Jul 21, 2008 - 33 answers

I want to make my own homemade, raw meat (chicken and rabbit) cat food. My girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea. Almost everything I can find on the interwebs suggest that feeding a cat a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet is healthy for the cat. This wiki suggests that there is no scientific evidence pointing to a clear resolution - in the references section there are some vets arguing one way or the other, but nothing concrete. Has anyone been there, done that, or have any other advice? [more inside]
posted by billysumday on Jun 11, 2008 - 16 answers

Help a first-time pet companion teach her kittens to use their litter box consistently! [more inside]
posted by kiripin on Jun 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Cat-filter: Can cats go in reverse? Why does our cat compulsively sit on my laptop? How does the groomer trim his butt fur and nails without getting scalped? Is there a way to treat his dry skin? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Jan 29, 2008 - 37 answers

Does my cat have a chronic respiratory infection, or is it possible she just naturally has poor breathing passages? Ever since my partner and I adopted her and her sister in August she has had periodic coughing and hacking fits that have been relatively unaffected by three separate rounds of antibiotics. Now I wonder if maybe she just has the equivalent of a deviated septum, or whether it's time for hospitalization. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Dec 13, 2007 - 13 answers

I live in a two story loft-ish apartment, and the cat wants to sleep with me upstairs, but only a wood ladder is available. How can I make this happen? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Oct 24, 2007 - 20 answers

our cat is peeing all over our furniture AFTER being fixed... what do we do? [more inside]
posted by esolo on Oct 21, 2007 - 11 answers

How do we stop the cat from jumping on top of the new plasma TV? [more inside]
posted by ranglin on Oct 11, 2007 - 20 answers

how to train a human to use a litter box? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Sep 7, 2007 - 35 answers

How would I build a three-story high cat structure? That's three human stories, 25 feet or so high. [more inside]
posted by Araucaria on Aug 5, 2007 - 18 answers

How much money should I save up before adopting a kitten? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Jul 16, 2007 - 27 answers

How can I transition an outdoor cat to an indoor-only lifestyle? [more inside]
posted by kitty teeth on Jun 11, 2007 - 17 answers

I have two cats who are used to eating together. But one has a weight problem that needs to be controlled. How can I get them used to eating separately? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love on May 28, 2007 - 6 answers

Does anyone have any cat weight loss success stories? One of my wonderful cats just weighed in at an elephantine 23lbs. How can I him to be the slim, trim, and sexy feline hiding within? [more inside]
posted by agent99 on Apr 9, 2007 - 34 answers

Help my cat adjust to the new neighbour's dog. She has never had to live with a dog before. [more inside]
posted by Sonny Jim on Feb 26, 2007 - 6 answers

[catfilter] Why does my cat go into corners, look up, and meow? Three locations, 2-3 times a week, 9 years: Living room corner (behind the lamp), bedroom corner, studio corner. She'll do it for a 10 minutes sometimes, just looking up and meowing. Sometimes she'll get up on the coffee table and meow, but mostly it's in the corners. Why?
posted by Señor Pantalones on Jan 31, 2007 - 37 answers

Should I regularly bathe my cats? [more inside]
posted by bob sarabia on Jan 13, 2007 - 35 answers

Cat furniture/trees that don't look like crap? Looking for plans or ready-made decent looking cat furniture that is fun for my cats but pleasant to look at. Everything I've seen so far looks really, really ugly. Think IKEA-ish in form, function and price.
posted by sharksandwich on Nov 7, 2006 - 13 answers

I 'rescued' a cat off the street today because it looked just like a cat I saw on a 'lost cat' poster. The missing cat's owner just came by and said it wasn't the right cat. Now what? [more inside]
posted by nyterrant on Oct 29, 2006 - 17 answers

What sort of sofa is my scratch-happy cat least likely to destroy? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Oct 5, 2006 - 11 answers

How do I sleep when my boyfriend's devil cat is around? [more inside]
posted by nakedsushi on Sep 6, 2006 - 32 answers

Why are there no canine equivalents to lions, tigers, leopards, and panthers (etc.)? [more inside]
posted by Sinner on Aug 29, 2006 - 19 answers

Help me figure out a way to clean kitty's crate... [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Jul 28, 2006 - 4 answers

Looking for suggestions for a good dry food to feed two cats with slightly different needs. They refuse to play nice and eat from their "own" bowls, each preferring the other's food. [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on May 2, 2006 - 7 answers

How do I get my cat to stop biting my other cat's ears? [more inside]
posted by scazza on May 1, 2006 - 5 answers

How much money should we allow for cat veterinary emergencies? This is for our cat sitter or vet to spend to fix up our cat, without contacting us, if we're incommunicado. We're putting together a letter of consent for the cat sitter and vet. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Jan 22, 2006 - 15 answers

Lost Cat Filter: My sister just moved into a new place, and woke up to find that her cat was missing. It's 3 years old and has only ever been an indoor cats. He has no collar or microchip. Any advice on how we can find him? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Oct 7, 2005 - 30 answers

How to search for a new home for a pet? We moved from a condo to a house 24 months ago that we have been renovating and will BE renovating for the next seven years or so. Our really awesome cat hates it... [more inside]
posted by jeanmari on Aug 8, 2005 - 16 answers

How do we stop our indoor/outdoor cat bringing in mice? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Jul 30, 2005 - 16 answers

Anyone know where to get basic plans to build a pet door? Specifically, I'd like plans for a door to be used in a sash window. I'm sure I can make one for less than $110, but can't find a plan online. Is there a good book that can help with this kind of thing?
posted by mediareport on Jul 5, 2005 - 5 answers

...cat i mean. Pussy cat!! He's taken to peeing on my furniture. What should i do? [more inside]
posted by ramix on Jun 6, 2005 - 15 answers

How do you tell the sex of a cat? A strange cat came through the wall of my apartment this morning, and I'm wondering what gender it is. [more inside]
posted by scazza on May 23, 2005 - 15 answers

I have a friend who's cat is sick. What can he do to help make it more comfortable? [more inside]
posted by daver on Feb 12, 2005 - 8 answers

So, I got a new cat (a male, approx. 6 mos. old, not fixed yet). He and my other cat (also male, about 8 mos. old, was fixed about a month ago) were finally introduced after spending three days on opposite sides of a closed door, and they've been rolling around and fighting like crazy. (MI) [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Jan 19, 2005 - 22 answers

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 - 13 answers

Is my cat possessed or did a large bunny kill her parents? (More inside.) [more inside]
posted by adrober on Oct 29, 2004 - 7 answers