What is the best way to get my mom a kitten? Obviously, it's not quite that simple. Warning, overly long description of a ridiculous problem ahead. [more inside]
posted by cgg on Oct 16, 2009 - 22 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

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

Looking for the perfect book to give people who adopt our foster kittens. Hoping for one which will lead to a fabulous relationship and rich life for both the people and the kittens. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Sep 4, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I keep my kitten comfortable when I'm on vacation? [more inside]
posted by elder18 on Jun 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Is my kitten going to kill me? [more inside]
posted by elder18 on Jun 12, 2009 - 25 answers

This question about eggs reminded me of a short story I read years and years ago. It features a kitten and breakfast. [more inside]
posted by maudlin on May 13, 2009 - 4 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

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

How long can I wait before getting another cat? [more inside]
posted by bDiddy on Apr 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Name my kitten! Relevant info below. [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake on Apr 13, 2009 - 68 answers

Cat gave birth 12 hours ago, three healthy kittens, still seems pregnant (bulgy belly) and seems to be having contractions. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Melsky on Mar 28, 2009 - 12 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

If I adopt a cat that has an implanted microchip directly from the current owner, how do I get the name and address in the registration database updated to reflect me as the new owner? [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 on Dec 23, 2008 - 9 answers

My family purchased a new male Bengal kitten. He is great and everyone adores him. However, I am now experiencing some allergies. My skin is generally itchy after handling him and my chest often feels tight and I begin to cough. I have heard some people can get used to their cats dander. Has anyone had experience with this? If so, how long does it take? [more inside]
posted by burlsube on Nov 3, 2008 - 11 answers

Am I hurting my 7-month-old kitten by letting him eat adult cat food? [more inside]
posted by CrazyGabby on Oct 30, 2008 - 12 answers

What to do about the woodstove and our new kittens? [more inside]
posted by 10ch on Oct 27, 2008 - 14 answers

Found a kitten. How do I avoid spending $700 billion at the vet? [more inside]
posted by neuron on Oct 9, 2008 - 21 answers

Help me with the daunting task of finding a facility to board a kitten for a few days in Mumbai, India, which is of decent enough quality to someone from the U.S.
posted by aletheia on Sep 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a compelling argument in favor of getting a purebred cat instead of adopting a shelter kitty? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Sep 9, 2008 - 33 answers

A couple of questions from a new cat owner. [more inside]
posted by sunimplodes on Aug 28, 2008 - 19 answers

Really worried about my kitty! I'm looking for a last minute cat-sitter for next week in London, UK (E2, Bethnal Green). [more inside]
posted by Sijeka on Aug 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Just got a kitten. Can someone tell me what breed she is? [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth on Aug 8, 2008 - 26 answers

When can I introduce my kittens to my cat? [more inside]
posted by zempf on Jun 5, 2008 - 8 answers

Help a first-time pet companion teach her kittens to use their litter box consistently! [more inside]
posted by kiripin on Jun 3, 2008 - 7 answers

My cat has a tiny raised white bump above each nostril. Where did they come from? [more inside]
posted by arianell on May 4, 2008 - 3 answers

What's the best kitty nail clipper? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Apr 20, 2008 - 18 answers

My kitten FREAKS OUT when I try to give him his ear drops. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Mar 18, 2008 - 16 answers

My kitten has a lump and hair loss. Do I need a vet visit? [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Mar 7, 2008 - 14 answers

A couple of kitty questions...about microchips, tail behavior, table scraps, bonito flakes, and catnip. [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Jan 21, 2008 - 22 answers

How can I get my 4-month-old kitten to stop laying with poop? [more inside]
posted by missjamielynn on Jan 10, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I figure out how long/tall/big my kitten will grow to be? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Dec 14, 2007 - 15 answers

Does my cat have a chronic respiratory infection, or is it possible she just naturally has poor breathing passages? Ever since my partner and I adopted her and her sister in August she has had periodic coughing and hacking fits that have been relatively unaffected by three separate rounds of antibiotics. Now I wonder if maybe she just has the equivalent of a deviated septum, or whether it's time for hospitalization. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Dec 13, 2007 - 13 answers

Looking for a poem I read about a domestic frustration and a housewife snapping after toiling away in quiet desperation. [more inside]
posted by JeremiahBritt on Dec 11, 2007 - 5 answers

My girlfriend has apparently caught a little ringworm. HELP! [more inside]
posted by Sticherbeast on Dec 1, 2007 - 8 answers

My 12-week-old kitten might have coccidia. He is in the animal hospital now. What can I expect? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Nov 3, 2007 - 5 answers

Oh dear. Our 8 week old female kitten arrived in the house last night and she's eating the (clay) kitty litter. She will be an indoor cat, possibly with harness for small walkies. Should I worry? I've seen her act as if she is about to do her business in the tray, but she sort of mimes it, and munches on the litter when she does. She came from a house with a lot of other cats and is feeling a bit lonely I think. I have some of the absorbent crystals for litter but thought I would try her on what she is used to before phasing in the other stuff. What do you reckon?
posted by gerls on Nov 2, 2007 - 13 answers

My male cat is afraid to use his outdoor house because my dominant female cat has claimed it. How do I get him to re-claim his house? How do I get her to relinquish control of the house? [more inside]
posted by alleycatd on Sep 19, 2007 - 7 answers

how to train a human to use a litter box? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Sep 7, 2007 - 35 answers

CatFilter: Help me make my cat less jealous of the new kitten. [more inside]
posted by Menomena on Aug 9, 2007 - 7 answers

We are adopting two cats, but can't decide whether to adopt a pair of kittens or a pair of adult littermates. Could you help us weigh which pair will be helped more if we adopt them? [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Aug 7, 2007 - 17 answers

How much money should I save up before adopting a kitten? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Jul 16, 2007 - 27 answers

My kitten is acting very listless and her inner eyelids are half closed. Anyone else experience this? [more inside]
posted by jtoth on Jun 8, 2007 - 19 answers

Will my older cat socialize my young kitten to be too rough? [more inside]
posted by ceesbees on Jun 7, 2007 - 11 answers

Before I get my new kitten, I have some first time cat companion questions. Advice welcome. [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on May 14, 2007 - 48 answers

Dog person needs cat advice. If I adopt a kitten that has any of the physical attributes of a Siamese (blue eyes, lighter body with dark tails, etc.) or has litter mates with any of these attributes, am I condemning myself to live with a cat with a noisy needy Siamese personality? [more inside]
posted by tula on Apr 28, 2007 - 21 answers

I have a 12-week old kitten. Both my partner and I are at work/school during the day. How long can I leave her alone for?
posted by esolo on Feb 28, 2007 - 21 answers

I actually have a few related questions. I am 22 and a first time cat owner. It's come time for my adorable kitten Erwin Schrodinger to get neutered and possibly declawed. I'm living in NYC and am fairly clueless. I don't even know about how much each of these procedures should cost. I don't want to be cheap and risk his health, but I also don't want to pay through the nose, just because it's 'the city.' Basically, I'm looking for a competent, but mid-range vet recommendation, and an estimate about what is an appropriate cost for neutering alone and neutering/declawing. Could you guys help me out? Thanks!
posted by amileighs on Feb 23, 2007 - 46 answers

Help me interpret my cat's somewhat odd, hot-and-cold behavior. [more inside]
posted by googly on Feb 16, 2007 - 18 answers

Please help our kitties learn to use the litter box again. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Feb 9, 2007 - 14 answers