People with pet insurance on their cats. Have the benefits ever outweighed the costs? It seems very expensive to me. I've not had it before as it wasn't around when I got dear old Dot. Bearing in mind these are fit 3 yo cats with no pre-existing conditions who were well cared for in previous home and will be living indoors only. The only people who have had good use out of their pet insurance who I know are lady with cat who was in a road accident and had lots of ops and MRIs and lady with 2 rescue dogs who have had joint and allergy problems.
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posted by LyzzyBee
on Apr 20, 2013 -
12 answers
We have a cat and we'd like to add a beagle to the family but are wondering if the two would get along. I understand a beagle is a hunting dog and might see the cat as something to track and, well, hound. Any stories here?
posted by xmutex
on Apr 6, 2013 -
19 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
Do you have OLD cats? How often do you take them to the vet, and do you do the 6 month preventative testing-type visits that cat vets typically recommend? If so, how much do you pay for the visit and lab tests? Do I really need to do this?
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posted by peep
on Mar 5, 2013 -
21 answers
All of a sudden, he keeps looking up at the ceiling as if he sees/hears something. He just started doing this a couple weeks ago, and has done it several times an hour since. Can metafilter supply me with a more plausible answer than what googling has lead me to? So far my top leads are yahoo answers posts about ghosts, so I'm sure y'all can do better. Has he just lost his little cat mind?
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posted by mingo_clambake
on Mar 4, 2013 -
46 answers
Should we bring our cat to our new and currently empty apartment while we paint and assemble furniture, to let her get used to it - even though we are not actually moving for another week.
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posted by rawrberry
on Feb 15, 2013 -
17 answers
Our house still has its original roof from when it was built in the mid-1950s. It's finally getting replaced tomorrow -- after months of leaks in nearly every room -- but I'm worried about our two indoor cats dealing with it. I know the noise will terrify them and they will hide, but are there other things I should worry about?
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posted by perryfugue
on Jan 15, 2013 -
18 answers
Large, young, lovable cat won't leave us the hell alone when we're trying to sleep in the mornings. I feed him when I get up at 6am, so naturally he's bugging me by 5am, sometimes 4am. How do I get him to knock this off?
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on Nov 20, 2012 -
34 answers
Calling all amateur Jackson Galaxy-wannabes: why is my cat such a jerk toward guests, when he's a bundle of love the rest of the time?
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posted by apostrophe
on Oct 7, 2012 -
3 answers
CatFilter: I know this question has been done to death but... three cats, one apartment, two microconflicts. What is to be done?
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posted by Keter
on Oct 4, 2012 -
8 answers
In any of the Alf media (the live action sitcom, the cartoon, or any supplementary materials), is it ever explained how cats have come to be on both Melmac and Earth?
Here, it says that it is unknown if Melmac cats and Earth cats are even the same species (presumably they coud be doing a kind of Allosaurus/T-Rex convergent-evolution thing), but perhaps someone out there with greater Alf knowledge can shed more light on this.
posted by Greg Nog
on Sep 21, 2012 -
7 answers
Any recommendations for pet boarding in Birmingham, UK? (Bonus: good vets.)
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posted by Because
on Jul 27, 2012 -
3 answers
If I treat clothes with Permethrin, let them completely dry outside (for three days), will they then be safe for cats to be around?
posted by Marered
on Jul 2, 2012 -
3 answers
I want to get a cat. I think. How do I know if this is a good idea? What does cat ownership entail? Is this too much? Feeling overwhelmed and in need of calm, soothing, authoritative advice.
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posted by firstbest
on Mar 31, 2012 -
36 answers
i'm looking into health insurance for my kitty cats, but am at a loss navigating the various providers. can you help Sweet Potato and the Fonz?
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posted by crankyrogalsky
on Mar 3, 2012 -
7 answers
Introducing a very stupid and quirky cat to another cat, a baby, or possibly both. Bad idea, or worst idea ever?
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posted by saladin
on Feb 13, 2012 -
11 answers
OK, so I'm pretty much settled into my studio apartment and am still thinking about moving eventually (so that I'm closer to public transit), but I'm going to take my time and wait until I find another apartment that meets all of my criteria. One such criteria is that they allow cats. I would turn down an apt in a nice location if they didn't allow cats. Now my current apartment allows cats, and I'm really seriously thinking about getting a sweet kitty companion. I'm a big time cat person, and I had planned to get a cat this year.
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posted by starpoint
on Feb 13, 2012 -
22 answers
What kind of household is a good match for a miniature pinscher? When does their high energy become a problem?
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posted by mintchip
on Feb 11, 2012 -
8 answers
If personality isn't supposed to be genetic, then how are pet breeds able to be differentiated by personality?
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posted by divabat
on Jan 5, 2012 -
15 answers
Does anyone know where to find a list of cat food brands or types without any coloring or dye at all? I've tried a bunch of the natural types, and they all seem to come back up as orange or virulent yellow onto the very light beige apartment carpet, with some regularity.
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posted by thelastcamel
on Nov 14, 2011 -
13 answers
I am daydreaming about getting a cat. But I've never had a pet of any kind. What would I be getting myself into? Give me the skinny, in terms of cost, daily care, supplies needed, etc. (Point me to a good book on the subject if you know one!) If I were to do this, I want to be as well informed as possible.
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posted by ocherdraco
on Oct 28, 2011 -
54 answers
Please help me win my FaceBook debate (or, at least, learn something new): MUST dogs be walked? Is it truly better for cats to be only indoors? Are cats less domesticated than dogs? I'd like fact-based support, not ASPCA party line. Gimme Science!
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posted by _paegan_
on Sep 1, 2011 -
30 answers
Overnight is one thing, but how can I make sure my four feline snowflakes get proper nutrition while their humans are off on a three-day cross-country jaunt? Given we've got one cat with food intolerances, one super-picky princess, one food-snatcher, and one with what the vet has described as a "highly efficient colon" (meaning she needs wet food every day), things are going to need a bit more consideration and prep-work than just leaving a big bowl of crunchies out. Please, kittyfolks, share your wisdoms!
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posted by aecorwin
on Aug 9, 2011 -
16 answers
Old cat, new kitten filter: Does anyone have experience introducing an older cat to a new kitten? My cat is 17 years old, female indoor. Any advice/ best practices?
posted by tessalations999
on Aug 7, 2011 -
10 answers
Has a domestic cat ever actually killed a human being? I can't find any evidence of this, and yet, I keep running into people who seem weirdly fearful of cats (and no, I am not talking about allergic folks). What is going on?
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posted by aecorwin
on Jul 21, 2011 -
55 answers
I just moved in with my boyfriend, and as it turns out he's very easily annoyed by my pets. I'm looking for suggestions on how to moderate the tension so that both he and my little creatures can coexist without murdering each other.
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posted by wansac
on Jul 8, 2011 -
23 answers
Cat adoption filter: should we take in a young feral who seems to have adopted us, or should we find a different kitten to bring into our home? Complicating details inside. Bit of a novella, apologies in advance for the length.
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posted by Scientist
on Jul 6, 2011 -
56 answers
How to support and comfort a friend through the illness/loss of their pets? What helped you?
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2011 -
19 answers
DisasterFilter - What steps can I take to ensure my pets survival in the case where a disaster strikes and I can't get home?
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posted by MShades
on Apr 2, 2011 -
7 answers
Ever lost a pet and found it? I'm distraught about my cat's disappearance and could use some positive stories of reunification.
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posted by loquat
on Mar 30, 2011 -
81 answers
Cannot get rid of fleas in my apartment from my cat who is now sequestered on the patio
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posted by cerebral
on Mar 11, 2011 -
25 answers
My wife and I want to get a pet. I've always considered myself a dog person, my wife's open to think about a cat, but I wonder if we're really pet people at all.
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posted by Sir Cholmondeley
on Jan 17, 2011 -
37 answers
