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

Which is more efficient/economical to run: a baseboard heater or an oil-filled radiator-type space heater? [more inside]
posted by apricot on Oct 25, 2009 - 11 answers

How can i re-litter train my cats? [more inside]
posted by djduckie on Oct 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Our two cats have taken a step backwards and are having difficulty living together. Need some help (re)socializing them. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot on Oct 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Another trapped cat problem: How Long Can They Really Live Without Food or Water? [more inside]
posted by Maias on Oct 19, 2009 - 25 answers

Cats are weird. Help me figure out if this shift in eating habits is a problem. [more inside]
posted by Scattercat on Oct 19, 2009 - 17 answers

Bizarre Love Triangle: me, my wife, and our cat [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on Oct 13, 2009 - 27 answers

Confuse-A-Cat-Filter: How to best trick a cat into swallowing a pill. Help, plz. [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Oct 6, 2009 - 48 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

I need recommendations on boarding young cats in San Francisco. I wouldn't say they are high maintenance, but they are young and very active. [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo on Sep 30, 2009 - 9 answers

Question on the feeding of two cats with different eating disorders. [more inside]
posted by lolalivia on Sep 27, 2009 - 7 answers

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

[CatFilter]: My one-year-old, neutered, fully-clawed male cat is very bitey & doesn't respond to anything that one might think would deter him. Please help! [more inside]
posted by oh really on Sep 15, 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

What are your Jack Russell Terrier + cat stories? I can't get a consistent read from The Google. [more inside]
posted by dirtypants on Aug 27, 2009 - 15 answers

Litterbox Troubleshooting: Two cats. One litterbox. One bathroom. No flushing. HALP. [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Aug 25, 2009 - 17 answers

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

The cat allergy question has been asked before, and I do have the standard itchy eyes, stuffed nose, sneezing, etc. However, I'd specifically like suggestions regarding cat-induced asthma. Mine is severe enough that, although I haven't done it for years, spending 24 hours in a house with cats has put me in the emergency room and on a nebulizer. One person in that previous thread mentioned that Claritin helped. Has anyone else had experience with something that helped not just their cat allergies but the cat-induced asthma as well?
posted by SampleSize on Aug 6, 2009 - 15 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

My cats have started bringing wildlife in again and it's, frankly, a health hazard. I'd love to try and implement something like Flo Control to bar the little sods if they've brought takeaway but otherwise let them wander in and out freely. I want suggestions on off the shelf products I could buy and/or hints on how to do it myself... [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Jul 31, 2009 - 9 answers

My cats and I have a good thing going. Will introducing a puppy make them hate me forever? [more inside]
posted by muscat on Jul 30, 2009 - 19 answers

Last month I switched over to a corn cat litter. (This one) And aside from the kitten occasionally deciding the scattered bits of litter are food, it's going quite well. But how 'flushable' is this litter? [more inside]
posted by Barmecide on Jul 29, 2009 - 19 answers

Who in your experience is the best online purveyor of good quality catnip that ships internationally? [more inside]
posted by =^^= on Jul 26, 2009 - 4 answers

What's your catnip regimen? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie on Jul 25, 2009 - 19 answers

Help me move two cats across the US. [more inside]
posted by sesquipedalian on Jul 23, 2009 - 10 answers

A friend of mine's indoor/outdoor cat, chipped and registered keeps getting stolen by some crazy girl. Seattle PD says they won't handle an indoor/outdoor cat case. [more inside]
posted by crasspastor on Jul 18, 2009 - 49 answers

After 3 months of trying to merge our cats into one household, should we just let our cats fight it out? Nothing else seems to have worked to peaceably introduce my cat into my husband's two cat home. Or should we wait until we move into our new home? [more inside]
posted by murrey on Jul 13, 2009 - 16 answers

Is there an inexpensive way to soundproof apartment floors? I have cats who love to run back and forth through the apartment at top speed. They actually sound like horses to my ears. The younger cats (2) are around 8 lbs and very active. The older cats (2) are around 15 and 20 lbs. [more inside]
posted by mokeydraws on Jul 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Why is my roommates' cat hissing at me, and what should I do to convince her to stop? [more inside]
posted by fermion on Jul 6, 2009 - 20 answers

Where can we buy metal window blinds at a reasonable price? [more inside]
posted by korpios on Jun 22, 2009 - 5 answers

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

Help, Our cats are ruining our new house [more inside]
posted by bmoster on Jun 20, 2009 - 14 answers

What is the best kitty litter for my big, large-volume-output, refuses-to-cover cat? [more inside]
posted by oblique red on Jun 19, 2009 - 22 answers

CatFilter: How do I console my cat whose world has been shattered? (details within) [more inside]
posted by tybeet on Jun 18, 2009 - 21 answers

Another-Introducing-A-New-Cat-Filter. I know this has been asked many times before, but I have a wrinkle in introducing my sweet cat to my husband's cats....3 dogs. I have one dog and a young cat, Tillie (F). My husband has 2 dogs and two older cats, Nick (M) and Mona (F). We recently merged households. The dogs and cats all get along fine when my cat and his cats are separated. Now we are trying to integrate my cat into the mix. [more inside]
posted by murrey on Jun 5, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm interested in volunteering at a cat rescue organization in New York City. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by miskatonic on Jun 5, 2009 - 7 answers

Alternatives to regular kitty litter? [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Jun 3, 2009 - 37 answers

How can I find my dead cat? [more inside]
posted by the_arbiter on Jun 3, 2009 - 22 answers

Does anyone know of an individual or organisation based in Copenhagen, Denmark, who can organise the transport of pets (specifically dogs and cats) from Copenhagen's Kastrup airport to the UK?
posted by misteraitch on Jun 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Although we've been following the standard advice of slow introductions, our new 14 week kitten and 2 year old cat seem to have fallen into a pattern that we're concerned will negatively impact whether or not they ever get along at all! Additionally, we have time constraints and the longer we keep them separated, the more miserable the kitten seems to be. [more inside]
posted by etherealclarity on Jun 1, 2009 - 17 answers

Oh joy, it's another cat piss question! Sort of. Please share your experiences with cat perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery, or other advanced treatments for urinary blockages. [more inside]
posted by notquitemaryann on May 28, 2009 - 11 answers

Renting the downstairs of my duplex. Should I allow dogs? Cats? Under which rules? [more inside]
posted by msalt on May 23, 2009 - 29 answers

Cat Pee question - this time preventative and on a dog bed [more inside]
posted by k8t on May 16, 2009 - 5 answers

My partner and I would like to get a kitten, but I'm very allergic to them and not keen on living on a daily diet of Telfast to cope. Is there anything we can do? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on May 15, 2009 - 23 answers

3 cats, one small apartment. I'm looking for as much advice, strategies and product recommendations that I can get. The goal is happy healthy kitties, with my sanity intact. [more inside]
posted by cgg on May 12, 2009 - 28 answers

My stupid cat keeps biting his own tail to the point where he's drawing blood. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on May 2, 2009 - 21 answers

I just moved into a duplex two weeks ago, and yesterday I discovered two kittens (w/ mother) underneath my unit ... I can't afford (both financially and emotionally) to care for them at the moment .... [more inside]
posted by weakcore on May 1, 2009 - 22 answers

My boyfriend and I each have a cat. We're moving in together. Help? [more inside]
posted by lovebird on Apr 12, 2009 - 14 answers

Why do humans enjoy it when cats purr?
posted by Artw on Apr 11, 2009 - 31 answers

What are my options for caring for 2 cats while I'm out of the country for months at a time? [more inside]
posted by jpg15 on Mar 31, 2009 - 8 answers