What is wrong with my cat? We've been to both the regular and emergency vets in the last 24 hours, and we still don't know what's wrong or why she isn't improving. (Details within.) [more inside]
posted by enoent on Nov 22, 2009 - 36 answers

I recently adopted a 1 year old female cat, and within days her personality has changed drastically (some of which was expected, but not to this degree). What follows is an ethical dilemma. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2009 - 14 answers

My male 5-year-old 20lbs cat has FLUTD. He's been hospitalized once and they thought he was doing better, but now that I have him home he's peeing somewhat, but still seems like he has [more inside]
posted by Cogito on Oct 3, 2009 - 8 answers

How do I best care for a cat with diabetes? [more inside]
posted by dbgrady on Sep 25, 2009 - 15 answers

I think my cat has a UTI. Is there anything I can do until I can get her to the vet? [more inside]
posted by apricot on Sep 19, 2009 - 6 answers

My kitten is dry nursing me at night. She won't let me pick her up or pet her during the day. What can I do to strengthen our bond while preserving my sanity? [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao on Sep 12, 2009 - 20 answers

Kitty with kidney issues gets daily fluids; now what? [more inside]
posted by LOLAttorney2009 on Sep 9, 2009 - 17 answers

Feline leukemia: one cat has it, one cat doesn't. Tell me your stories... [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Aug 22, 2009 - 8 answers

Cat in recovery from suspected poisoning. Came out of post-seizure coma, now has suspected blindness, partial paralysis. What do we do next? [more inside]
posted by geekgirl397 on Jul 23, 2009 - 20 answers

Anemic cat with poor appetite. Had symptoms of kidney (renal) issues but the numbers are now OK. Still no appetite. Diagnosis? [more inside]
posted by exogenous on Jul 9, 2009 - 12 answers

My cat is very sick. We went to the vet and were incredibly unsatisfied. Please recommend an awesome vet in the South Hampton Roads (preferably Norfolk or Virginia Beach) area. (Also, if you have ANY idea what's wrong with my cat, please give me an idea, because I'm sick to my stomach with worry.) [more inside]
posted by srrh on May 31, 2009 - 19 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

Cat filter: Do I really need to get her teeth cleaned? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Mar 30, 2009 - 30 answers

Follow up to last week's question: My rescue foster cat just had her litter of kittens. I have questions, obviously. [more inside]
posted by cgg on Feb 11, 2009 - 13 answers

CatFilter: Thinking about taking my 11 year old cat with me to college. Too traumatic of an experience for her? [more inside]
posted by losvedir on Dec 30, 2008 - 22 answers

Dehydration, lethargy, and horrible bad breath in a six year old cat. What are the potential problems [more inside]
posted by Octoparrot on Oct 10, 2008 - 7 answers

My cat is allergic to, well, everything. Pine, wool, insects, dogs, dust mites, grasses, you name it. So I've ordered her some allergy shots, which I will have to give to her daily. How do I make this as painless as possible for both me and the cat? [more inside]
posted by chowflap on Sep 14, 2008 - 14 answers

Cat just starting Lasix - how long before I should see effects? [more inside]
posted by giddygirlie on Jul 9, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I get my cat to stop pissing all over my apartment? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Jun 20, 2008 - 24 answers

My cat often communicates with me through these short vocalizations made while his mouth is closed. They sound like muffled, abbreviated meows and remind me of a broken telephone (old school telephone -- the kind with the bell). [more inside]
posted by christopherious on Jun 14, 2008 - 29 answers

My cat is big. What are the chances of him getting bigger? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint on Jun 4, 2008 - 15 answers

How much food do you give your cat compared to the bag's recommended serving? [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Apr 23, 2008 - 19 answers

SneezyCatHelpFilter: I adopted an adult female Maine Coon-ish cat back in January. Any suggestions cures on why her nose runs and she keeps sneezing? [more inside]
posted by Fiberoptic Zebroid and The Hypnagogic Jerks on Mar 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Is there, or is there not, a feline herpes vaccine? [more inside]
posted by Izzy on Feb 9, 2008 - 3 answers

My FIV+ cat is sneezing. A lot. We have a humidifier on, but aren't sure how serious the situation is. [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Dec 17, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I prevent future urinary tract infections in my male (neutered, indoor) cat? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Sep 28, 2007 - 11 answers

Does this sound familiar: cat vomiting pinkish-red fluid after receiving rabies, and/or FVCVP vaccines? (Vet office is aware, don't panic). [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Sep 26, 2007 - 2 answers

KittyFilter: Help me find a feline friend! Lengthy background and requirements after the jump. [more inside]
posted by dantekgeek on Sep 16, 2007 - 24 answers

My cat has a drinking problem. He is incapable of drinking water out of his water dish without making an extraordinary mess. My husband & I are trying to come up with a solution so that we can either contain the mess or stop it altogether, and we need your help! [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Aug 14, 2007 - 19 answers

Please help me defend my kids' teddy bears from the atrocities of the deranged Siamese! [more inside]
posted by Addlepated on Aug 2, 2007 - 4 answers

What's the best way to keep ticks off of an active, outdoorsy cat (brand recommendations welcome)? Also, is there anything we can spray around her perch to keep any ticks that do hitch a ride from jumping off in the house? (Am already experienced in removing them once we find them, but she seems to pick up the really tiny sort.)
posted by anaelith on Jun 10, 2007 - 11 answers

Seeking resources and anecdotes related to Feline HIV [more inside]
posted by paddingtonb on Apr 24, 2007 - 6 answers

Tips for getting a sick pussycat on a feeding tube to eat by mouth again (and a cautionary tale)? [more inside]
posted by Scram on Jan 26, 2007 - 34 answers

What sort of sofa is my scratch-happy cat least likely to destroy? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Oct 5, 2006 - 11 answers

Why are there no canine equivalents to lions, tigers, leopards, and panthers (etc.)? [more inside]
posted by Sinner on Aug 29, 2006 - 19 answers

CatFilter: My 17 year-old cat has a uveal (ocular) tumor. [more inside]
posted by amro on Jan 16, 2006 - 11 answers

CatPeeFilter: my landlord's cat peed all over my slightly expensive North Face Duffel Bag. Not having a cat myself and being unfamiliar with the world of feline urine, I just soaked the bag in hot water with Wisk. It still stank, so my GF gave me some Nature's Miracle, which I drenched the bag in, but it still smells. And I noticed on the instructions that you should *not* wash the bag regularly before using Nature's Miracle. Anyway, that damage is done, the bag still smells, so is there anything else I can do to save the bag?
posted by forallmankind on Nov 25, 2005 - 22 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? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Oct 7, 2005 - 30 answers

My cat has a mystery wound... [more inside]
posted by Jon-o on Aug 18, 2005 - 16 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? [more inside]
posted by de void on Aug 2, 2005 - 9 answers

Help my cat lose weight. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Mar 11, 2005 - 17 answers

Feline asthma. Any experience? Possible misdiagnosis? (MI) [more inside]
posted by mireille on Jan 14, 2005 - 11 answers

Cats and Cataracts. Does anyone have any experience or expertise in regards to cats with cataracts? [more inside]
posted by y2karl on Sep 7, 2004 - 5 answers

CatPeeFilter: Why does our cat pee on our clothes, and how can I stop her? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by jennyb on May 12, 2004 - 13 answers