Kitty recently had a UTI and the vet seems to want him on prescription food for life. The thing is, my cats hate the food and so do I. Is this necessary? Additional ask about urine test results and red blood cells inside.
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posted by amycup
on Jun 12, 2013 -
27 answers
My 9 month old cat cut through my screen window and crawled out onto the molding of my 7th story apartment. I don't know what to do.
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posted by destronomics
on May 26, 2013 -
167 answers
Almost every morning our 15-year-old Annabelle throws up about a half-ounce of clear liquid, without hairball. This has been going on for several years. Otherwise, she is the picture of health. Any ideas?
posted by markcmyers
on May 17, 2013 -
9 answers
My gf and I picked up a second cat last Friday from a no-kill rescue shelter. He looked perfectly healthy, had a clean record and tests from the shelter and acted very friendly and energetic. This new kitty has been diaretic for three days, and he doesn't clean up after himself. That factor has us a little freaked.
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on May 6, 2013 -
17 answers
The lady friend and I live in Los Angeles and are going away for about a week. We are looking for someone, probably a law student, to come stay with our kittens and take care of them. How much should we offer to pay?
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posted by heisenberg
on Mar 31, 2013 -
15 answers
We recently changed litter brands (from clumping clay to the World's Best Cat Litter), and everything seemed to be going fine. But it turns out one of our cats is noshing on the new litter. What should we do to detract her?
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posted by brina
on Mar 30, 2013 -
10 answers
My darling dearest kitteh is 5 years old, and seems to have some kind of stomach issue. Our vet is closed til Monday, so in the meantime
-Is this a potential emergency?
-If not, how can I help her poor little belly?
Slightly gross details below.
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posted by like_a_friend
on Jan 26, 2013 -
14 answers
I moved back to Boston a bit over a year ago. previously I was living in the suburbs in a southeastern city and had a really great pet sitter: she would come to the house to care for my pets daily when I travelled.
I have had trouble finding a similar person here. I have had a few short work-related trips, for which my building doorman sufficed. When I took a longer personal vacation, I used yelp to find a pet sitter. The person I chose was recommended but REALLY did not measure up. (ie did not show up at all:please memail me if you want who never to use).
I am looking for someone who will come to my home daily to feed/water my 2 cats. I live in Fort Point (so parking can be a challenge).
Anyone have suggestions? (note; I prefer to leave my cats in situ as vs boarding them)
posted by maryrussell
on Jan 14, 2013 -
5 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
(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
I just switched to a wheat-based litter, and my cat promptly got in her litter box and started eating it. Has this happened to anyone else? Will she stop or do I need to find another alternative?
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posted by scrute
on Sep 30, 2012 -
14 answers
So my cat just spectacularly broke a CFL lightbulb. I've read the other Asks on this topic, but I still have a few questions.
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posted by Coatlicue
on Sep 28, 2012 -
17 answers
I would like my two very different kittehs to get along. Help?
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posted by *s
on Sep 11, 2012 -
14 answers
I need some suggestions on how to deal with problems with my geriatric cat and his litter box.
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posted by fimbulvetr
on Aug 24, 2012 -
18 answers
A tiny kitten has decided to hide underneath my car (like, up in some crevice). Any tips for getting him out?
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posted by marylynn
on Aug 7, 2012 -
32 answers
what to do with a sweet, amazing, seemingly-indoor cat who has showed up on our doorstep twice now.
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posted by xbonesgt
on Jul 24, 2012 -
29 answers
Am I going to suffer horribly for using a comb (that I washed) after I used it on my cat?
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posted by Coatlicue
on Jul 3, 2012 -
18 answers
Help! I did something dumb and now there is a feral cat loose in my bathroom.
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posted by *s
on Jul 1, 2012 -
18 answers
Does anyone have recommendations for pet sitters/cat sitters that you liked in the Toronto area? I have the opportunity to go away for July & August to my parents cottage on Prince Edward Island but to make that happen I'll need to arrange for someone to feed my two cats (
Max and
Bentley) while I'm away.
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posted by machine
on Jun 22, 2012 -
7 answers
