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Pet insurance on indoor cats - worth it?

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. [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee on Apr 20, 2013 - 12 answers

 

Beagles and cats?

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

How much should we pay the cat-sitter?

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? [more inside]
posted by heisenberg on Mar 31, 2013 - 15 answers

What kind of cat am I?

Is this kitty a particular breed or just overtly fluffy? [more inside]
posted by New England Cultist on Mar 11, 2013 - 21 answers

Preventative care for old cats?

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? [more inside]
posted by peep on Mar 5, 2013 - 21 answers

What is going on with my cat?

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? [more inside]
posted by mingo_clambake on Mar 4, 2013 - 46 answers

How to introduce our scaredy cat to our new apartment?

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. [more inside]
posted by rawrberry on Feb 15, 2013 - 17 answers

Our roof is being redone tomorrow, worried about cats.

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? [more inside]
posted by perryfugue on Jan 15, 2013 - 18 answers

Help Me Clone My Cat

I want to clone my cat. [more inside]
posted by BitterOldPunk on Dec 2, 2012 - 20 answers

Hey! Hey! Hey! It's 4 AM! Did you know you have to feed me in two hours?

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? [more inside]
posted by scaryblackdeath on Nov 20, 2012 - 34 answers

Psychoanalyze my cat

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? [more inside]
posted by apostrophe on Oct 7, 2012 - 3 answers

Cat Conflict Resolution 101

CatFilter: I know this question has been done to death but... three cats, one apartment, two microconflicts. What is to be done? [more inside]
posted by Keter on Oct 4, 2012 - 8 answers

Why do we have cats AND Melmacians have cats?

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

Passport, check... But where do I store my cats?

Any recommendations for pet boarding in Birmingham, UK? (Bonus: good vets.) [more inside]
posted by Because on Jul 27, 2012 - 3 answers

Permethrin on clothes: safe for cats?

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

Should I get two cats?

I want to get two cats (or kittens). I have two small boys. Should I or not? [more inside]
posted by alshain on Jun 25, 2012 - 30 answers

veterinary thank you gifts

Gift ideas for veterinary co-workers that have recently helped me with my cats? [more inside]
posted by troublewithwolves on Jun 18, 2012 - 9 answers

Houston cat adoption filter: Can you help us find a home for Joe?

How can we find a good home in Houston for an adult cat who needs to be an "only" cat? [more inside]
posted by timeo danaos on May 31, 2012 - 9 answers

Stop us from sleep-murdering this sweet cat

How have you convinced your cat to let you sleep? (The cat who howls in the night). [more inside]
posted by instead of three wishes on May 7, 2012 - 30 answers

Living with my Wife's Cats

Please help me find a reasonable way to handle being an unwilling co-owner of two cats [more inside]
posted by Beacon Inbound on May 1, 2012 - 79 answers

My five year old cats are little terrors. Help me train them!

My five year old cats are little terrors. Help me train them! [more inside]
posted by anotheraccount on Apr 17, 2012 - 25 answers

Feline Uncertainty

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. [more inside]
posted by firstbest on Mar 31, 2012 - 36 answers

proper pet health insurance?

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? [more inside]
posted by crankyrogalsky on Mar 3, 2012 - 7 answers

Surviving the cat-cat-baby nexus

Introducing a very stupid and quirky cat to another cat, a baby, or possibly both. Bad idea, or worst idea ever? [more inside]
posted by saladin on Feb 13, 2012 - 11 answers

Should I get a cat?

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. [more inside]
posted by starpoint on Feb 13, 2012 - 22 answers

What kind of household is a good match for a miniature pinscher and how much energy do they REALLY have

What kind of household is a good match for a miniature pinscher? When does their high energy become a problem? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Feb 11, 2012 - 8 answers

Breeding Personality

If personality isn't supposed to be genetic, then how are pet breeds able to be differentiated by personality? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jan 5, 2012 - 15 answers

Cat Food Sans-Dye?

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. [more inside]
posted by thelastcamel on Nov 14, 2011 - 13 answers

Cats 101

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. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Oct 28, 2011 - 54 answers

I can haz owtsidez?

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! [more inside]
posted by _paegan_ on Sep 1, 2011 - 30 answers

Your tips for feeding four cats while I'm out of town?

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! [more inside]
posted by aecorwin on Aug 9, 2011 - 16 answers

Old cat and new kitten strategy

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

Fatal Felines: Fact or Fallacy?

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? [more inside]
posted by aecorwin on Jul 21, 2011 - 55 answers

Two Cats + 3,000 miles + 4 wheels = ?

We're sending our two cats on a cross-country road trip. Who should they go with? [more inside]
posted by LDL_Plackenfatz on Jul 14, 2011 - 8 answers

Pet problems at home.

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. [more inside]
posted by wansac on Jul 8, 2011 - 23 answers

How to get a kitten to be our dog's best friend?

Tips for a successful dog and kitten union? [more inside]
posted by ohsnapdragon on Jul 7, 2011 - 12 answers

Wailing and gnashing of teeth

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. [more inside]
posted by Scientist on Jul 6, 2011 - 56 answers

Plants for pets.

What plant should I get that would be safe for both cats and ferrets? [more inside]
posted by Evilspork on Jun 9, 2011 - 6 answers

Twin Cities Pet Sitter

Looking for a terrific pet sitter in the Twin Cities. [more inside]
posted by Laura Macbeth on Jun 6, 2011 - 0 answers

I suppose i could electrify all upright surfaces...

2 months after moving into a new house, our cats have started peeing on everything. Please help me stop them before I lose my temper with them... [more inside]
posted by sodium lights the horizon on Jun 2, 2011 - 12 answers

How do I make my cats happier?

Should I transition my indoor cats into outdoor cats? [more inside]
posted by timsneezed on May 9, 2011 - 53 answers

Supporting a friend who may lose a pet

How to support and comfort a friend through the illness/loss of their pets? What helped you? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2011 - 19 answers

Post-quake survival: pet edition

DisasterFilter - What steps can I take to ensure my pets survival in the case where a disaster strikes and I can't get home? [more inside]
posted by MShades on Apr 2, 2011 - 7 answers

Hope and prayers needed for lost cat:

Ever lost a pet and found it? I'm distraught about my cat's disappearance and could use some positive stories of reunification. [more inside]
posted by loquat on Mar 30, 2011 - 81 answers

fleas in my apartment from cat

Cannot get rid of fleas in my apartment from my cat who is now sequestered on the patio [more inside]
posted by cerebral on Mar 11, 2011 - 25 answers

am i supposed to wear black for a year?

How soon is too soon to adopt another kitty after the death of the first one? [more inside]
posted by apostrophe on Feb 26, 2011 - 34 answers

Can a predatory live with its prey?

Can I keep a kitten, three birds, and a mouse all in one apartment? [more inside]
posted by wansac on Feb 16, 2011 - 20 answers

Misplaced aggression and Cat Crazies - What to do?

Yet another cat question. I recently moved to a new place, and now my cats hate each other. Help, please? [more inside]
posted by backwards compatible on Feb 15, 2011 - 16 answers

Dog, cat or neither

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. [more inside]
posted by Sir Cholmondeley on Jan 17, 2011 - 37 answers

Can I exchange my cats?

I don't love my cats. Can I humanely surrender them and find a better match? [more inside]
posted by Jay Levitt on Dec 28, 2010 - 44 answers

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