I moved out of a shared house into an apartment, everything is great except for my cat. He was an indoor/outdoor cat (we had a doggie door), but now I live in the city, and he can't run free. I'm looking for some way to keep him in close proximity of my apartment should he jump down from the balcony like he did today.
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posted by hatsix
on Oct 28, 2005 -
8 answers
Catpissfilter:
Help! My (slightly neurotic) cat is pissing where he ought not to piss!
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posted by asavage
on Oct 16, 2005 -
11 answers
My cat is dying, any ideas on how I can spoil the hell out of him in his last few months?
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posted by atom128
on Oct 10, 2005 -
39 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?
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posted by tastybrains
on Oct 7, 2005 -
30 answers
Just moved to Seattle -- any recommendations for a good veterinarian or vet hospital? My cat will probably need some diagnostic work, so I'd prefer a facility that has specialists. I am hoping to find a place in North Seattle (Maple Leaf/Northgate area) but can drive anywhere.
posted by _sirmissalot_
on Oct 3, 2005 -
10 answers
One or more times weekly, my cat Cooper is afflicted with a very strange problem. The skin on his lower back - near his tail - starts twitching. Like, a lot. He'll stop; turn his head with a sort-of pissed off look and STARE at the spot on his back while it continues to twitch. Eventually he starts licking the spot furiously. After a few seconds of licking, he'll explode from his position and go galloping across the room or - many times - the entire house. It can go on for as many as 10 minutes at times; this series of behaviors. It seems like he’s trying to run away from this invisible force – this “butt ghost” as I’ve come to call it. Can anyone explain this?
posted by cbecker333
on Sep 27, 2005 -
17 answers
My indoor-only cat meows like CRAZY every time I go near my front door. Does my cat hate me and want to escape? Or, is it separation anxiety?? AskMe cat experts, please please help...
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posted by rio
on Sep 26, 2005 -
22 answers
In addition to putting up posters, newspaper ads, calling friends and asking co-workers, what are legitimate "safe" options for getting rid of all our cats?
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posted by burhan
on Aug 28, 2005 -
8 answers
Please tell me your success stories of introducing a young cat into a household with an adult cat.
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posted by scazza
on Aug 21, 2005 -
16 answers
I use Fresh Step Premium Cat Litter and a Littermaid litter box for my two cats. Recently, when emptying the vacuum cleaner and cleaning the AC filters, I have realized just how much litter dust there is in the air. I really like the scoopability of the brand I'm using, but I'd like to find another type of cat litter that works well with the Littermaid, yet doesn't stir up so much dust all the time. Got any recommendations?
posted by abbyladybug
on Aug 17, 2005 -
23 answers
Have you had any luck with magnetic or electronic pet doors that let a larger pet come and go, but keep smaller pets in?
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posted by liet
on Aug 10, 2005 -
4 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...
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posted by jeanmari
on Aug 8, 2005 -
16 answers
So I recently found an orphan kitten in the backyard that is about 5 weeks old and i just saw the mother looking for her kitten a little while ago. i'm not sure if she is feral or just a neighborhood cat, and i feel terrible about keeping the kitten from her. but at the same time. if she is feral, i'd feel bad about contributing another feral cat to the community, or worse the kitten wouldn't survive. any advice is more then welcome!
posted by rabbitmoon
on Aug 5, 2005 -
14 answers
Advice for trapping a stray cat? A malnourished kitten has been hanging around my yard and alley lately.
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posted by Sully6
on Aug 5, 2005 -
11 answers
Recently adopted cat has had a dramatic out break of acne on her chin/mouth. I need an education on the best ways to:
- Identify the cause?
- Best method(s) to prevent outbreaks?
- Best method(s) to treat outbreaks?
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posted by de void
on Aug 2, 2005 -
9 answers
Wish I had his problem! Our lanky cat, who is two years old and in all respects healthy otherwise, is very skinny. How do we fatten him up? And should we?
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posted by cacahuete
on Jul 27, 2005 -
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I recently adopted two kittens from a friend who took in a stray litter. They were stray for approximately 4-5 weeks and one of them is extremely skittish around humans. He is young and I expect him to come around, but do you have any tips for helping him learn to trust me?
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posted by mike9322
on Jul 27, 2005 -
17 answers
I am moving from the West Coast to the East Coast and I'm wondering what the best way to move my beloved cat. I was originally going to bring her on my flight as a carry-on, but I'm thinking that the plane ride may be too long in a small pet carrier. There is also the option of checking her in as luggage, but most airlines don't allow this in the summer months (i.e. the time I'm moving). Any suggestions? Shipping is also an option; any suggestions on airline-friendly kennels that can attach water and food? Also, to sedate or not to sedate?
posted by Dante5Inferno
on Jul 25, 2005 -
15 answers
What are the right things to look for when screening potential adopters for your cats (or for pets in general)?
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posted by VulcanMike
on Jul 22, 2005 -
6 answers
My cat has this spot on her back, where, if you scratch it, she goes absolutely insane- she starts purring
loud, lifts her head up, sticks her tongue out and starts licking at the air. What on earth is going on?
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posted by BuddhaInABucket
on Jul 21, 2005 -
29 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
How can you tell the difference between mosquito bites and flea bites? (Does one heal quicker than the other?)
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posted by WCityMike
on Jun 16, 2005 -
7 answers
...cat i mean. Pussy cat!! He's taken to peeing on my furniture. What should i do?
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posted by ramix
on Jun 6, 2005 -
15 answers
I'm allergic to cats. Will I be unhappy if I move into a place in which a cat used to live? It is mostly hardwood floors, but two rooms have carpets. No furniture or draperies will remain.
posted by callmejay
on May 29, 2005 -
8 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.
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posted by scazza
on May 23, 2005 -
15 answers
Ugh, this is driving me CRAZY. Any idea where I can find that awesome video of the declawed cat attacking the baby (with the drumbeat soundtrack)?
I wish ask.metafilter included giving readers cupcakes for their answers.
posted by hautenegro
on May 12, 2005 -
8 answers
My girlfriend's cat was recently diagnosed with asthma. The vet suggested two courses of action. One involved a mask and inhalers (replaced monthly.) The other method was intermittent cortisone shots. The vet mentioned that a risk of the cortisone treatment was the possibility of the cat developing diabetes, but the inhaler route is cost prohibitive (around $100/month.) What did you do when your cat was diagnosed with asthma?
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posted by schyler523
on May 12, 2005 -
15 answers
How do I keep my one-year-old cat from making a racket outside my bedroom door in the mornings?
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posted by item
on Mar 24, 2005 -
21 answers
So, my new roommate brought a cat with her, and she's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I want her to eat wet food as well as dry (she seems to love it), but everytime I open the can I retch. Has anybody found a way around this?
posted by jon_kill
on Mar 24, 2005 -
26 answers
