I'm adopting a cat off of Craigslist and have a few general cat questions (about naming a cat and owning an already declawed cat).
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posted by floweredfish
on Apr 26, 2010 -
29 answers
I'm allergic to cats. I've been to an allergist and gotten the expensive, full-panel series of sensitivity tests to objects ranging from grass to (it seems like, after so much effort) spaghetti and meatballs. Only cats trigger my symptoms.
I know that extended allergy shots are a possible solution, but there's no way I can afford them. I've read about sublingual (under-the-tongue) treatment with allergy drops (with extract of cat dander.) I can't find a local doctor (Los Angeles, amazingly) who offers this. But it seems pretty straightforward - get the drops and do it myself. Bad idea? Where can I get the drops?
Thanks.
posted by soulbarn
on Apr 19, 2010 -
24 answers
WTF is up with "no cats" clauses in apartment rental ads? Can they really do this?
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posted by Ouisch
on Apr 9, 2010 -
34 answers
Caption on a quirky German or Dutch woodblock print of a cat-- I'm unable to pick apart this script, can you help?
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posted by RedReplicant
on Apr 5, 2010 -
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I really don't like my fiance's cat. Now that we've moved in together, how can I learn to accept the cat as a part of my life?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2010 -
37 answers
Does anyone have a recommendation for a Vet in the Catonsville or Ellicott City MD area? We have an older cat with some health issues, and don't feel we are getting the best care from our current vet. Does anyone have any recommendations in the area?
Thank you!
posted by nalyd
on Mar 22, 2010 -
6 answers
Frontline vs Advantage: Which one is best for fleas? And how do they work?
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posted by aburd
on Mar 4, 2010 -
12 answers
Last night we agreed to foster a mother cat and her four kittens. They will be arriving tonight.The kittens are six days old. We only have experience with cats older than two months. Advice needed.
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posted by Optimus Chyme
on Mar 4, 2010 -
22 answers
Tips for getting an indoor/outdoor cat to use a litter box, when he much prefers to go al fresco?
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posted by 8k
on Feb 23, 2010 -
10 answers
What is the earliest recorded bookstore cat?
posted by Joe Beese
on Feb 16, 2010 -
9 answers
Our entire townhouse community is infested with rodents and we have some in the walls. The HOA is going to put poison baits around. Complication: we have two cats.
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posted by xenophile
on Feb 9, 2010 -
3 answers
Attempting to transition an outdoor-indoor kitty to being an indoor-only kitty. Help/tips/suggestions for helping him be happier indoors?
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posted by so_gracefully
on Jan 29, 2010 -
25 answers
Dear cat-owning MeFites, please help a new kitten owner: what's the best way to kitten-proof a stair railing with a dangerous drop-off?
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posted by Creosote
on Jan 28, 2010 -
25 answers
My cat has grown attached to a stuffed animal. Specifically, a raccoon. What instincts are at work here?
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posted by inkytea
on Jan 19, 2010 -
55 answers
Is my cat still sluggish from a sedative, or is it time to go back to the vet?
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posted by 1UP
on Jan 11, 2010 -
5 answers
All advice for giving my cat his oral medicine has failed, and I have 19 more days of suffering. Help!
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posted by spamguy
on Jan 8, 2010 -
34 answers
My girlfriend and I live together for 2 years with cats. The cats are driving me crazy. What can we do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 4, 2010 -
32 answers
The cat just tried to break into a ziplock bag of Swedish butter cookies. He is obsessed with food. What do you do for a cat with an eating problem? He's worse than the dog! We have a vet appointment coming up fairly soon, but in the meantime I'm hoping you might have some ideas.
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posted by liketitanic
on Dec 12, 2009 -
34 answers
One of my cats has taken up singing with me. Only I'm having a hard time telling--is he enjoying it, or is he shrieking 'shut up already' at the top of his lungs?
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posted by larkspur
on Dec 12, 2009 -
25 answers
Wanted: recommendations for tall, indoor, cat-safe plants/trees. Superior, NASA-approved air-filtering and oxygen-producing properties are a plus.
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posted by sentient
on Dec 9, 2009 -
11 answers
Will Shakeaway cat repellent have the unwanted effect of repelling my dog, too?
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posted by ishotjr
on Dec 5, 2009 -
1 answer
Is hibiscus really toxic to cats (not dogs)? I need to bring in our two big tree-like hibiscus tonight -- it's going to freeze soon -- but we have nowhere really good to store them, and we have kittens here.
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posted by amtho
on Dec 4, 2009 -
7 answers
Asking for a friend: Does anyone know where to find authoritative information on requirments for pets moving to the USA from Israel?
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posted by pointystick
on Nov 19, 2009 -
6 answers
Which is more efficient/economical to run: a baseboard heater or an oil-filled radiator-type space heater?
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posted by apricot
on Oct 25, 2009 -
12 answers
Our two cats have taken a step backwards and are having difficulty living together. Need some help (re)socializing them.
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posted by backseatpilot
on Oct 23, 2009 -
9 answers
Another trapped cat problem: How Long Can They Really Live Without Food or Water?
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posted by Maias
on Oct 19, 2009 -
25 answers