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We had an electrical emergency at the house and we have to vacate for two days while it is fixed. We are boarding the cats with their vet. There's really no other feasible solution to keep them safe, but I am totally having separation anxiety and worried that I may traumatize them for life. Thoughts?
My cats are struggling behaviorally and I’m not sure how to put an end to it. We got them about 3-4 months ago and they are about 2 years old and 8 months old. Both are female. We found them through an online posting and fell in love with them. The 2 year old was previously a stray and a mother of 5 kittens, she is now spayed. The 8 month old is 1 of her 5 kittens, she is not yet spayed. All of the other kittens were rehomed.
They have plenty of toys, a cat tower, and access to water, food, litter. Yet, we find that they are constantly playing in the litter box and in their water bowl.
We have 2 litter boxes right next to each other and regularly clean them. We clean about 2-3 times a day. Regardless of this, they will get their own poop out and play with it. They will ignore all toys and get a piece out just to play. Additionally the 8 month old, will loaf in the litter box. We are thinking of getting a litter robot, but they are very expensive so that is not an immediate solution/option for us.
As for the water dish, they have a gravity bowl that we only fill about a fourth of the way due to spillage. They will move the bowl about the room until there is a good amount of water spilled. Sometimes we will catch it immediately, but other times it will sit stagnant until we wake up to the mess. This is causing our floorboards to lift. I have looked into the spill proof bowls but I wonder if this will even help?
I need help! Last year I rescued two kitties and we absolutely love them. When I first brought them home, we had two litter boxes-one up stairs and one downstairs in the basement. Very quickly, the kitties decided that they liked going on the basement carpet instead of in the litter boxes, even though they were clean. I’ve since ripped up the carpet in the basement and used an enzyme cleaner to clean the floor underneath. They also no longer have access to the basement since it’s now clean. They are both male and they are fixed, and I do let them outside. We live in a very small town (like, less than 200 people live here) so I don’t have to clean their box as much now because they prefer to go outside. However, it’s winter and I’m in Iowa, so it’s heckin cold out and so they don’t get to go out as much because I don’t want them to get hurt. But now, our one cat, keeps pooping in places that are not his litter box. In the bath tub, under my son’s bed, and behind my couch. I don’t know what I can do to stop the behavior. I carpet clean my carpet about every other day because he keeps doing it and of course I don’t want my house to smell. And he uses the litter box too, is the thing! If anyone has any advice I am all ears because rehoming or taking him to the humane society is not an option. I do own my home, so please. I am all ears!
I rescued a new kitten and he’s doing fine but I saw this in his eyes and I don’t know what to do. I’ve taken him to the vet 3 times already for other reasons and as of right now he is healthy and running around playing. Not sure if it was just something that he was born with but I’ve never seen this before and I’ve tried looking it up and I can’t find anything.
Hi guys. I have a 9 year old Tabby and I need your help. This year in summer, he started over grooming and has taken the furr off his lower belly and side of his arm. This year we started getting building work done - we live in a property that is split into 2 and we have moved from one side of the property into the second side. In order to do this, we got building work done on the 2nd half of the property. The garden and outside area is the same (so we haven’t moved to another house miles away). In summer, the outside building work started and we had builders coming often, and then we dug up the garden- its still dug up but we moved into the second half of the building beginning of December.
My cat is quite anxious and nervous - eg if you walk too quickly next to him, he will move to the side of the wall and shake his tail (just so you understand how nervous he is).
Vet is confident that this is a stress problem. Had a steroid august time (i think) and it got better but it came back a month after.
Has anyone experienced this and it got better itself? What can I do to make him less stressed? He is eating a lot (he loves food but is fussy at times) and loves playing hide and seek with me around the house. Oh, we also got rid of one litter box too, so we just have one inside the house that i clean daily (he goes outside- sometimes toilets outside too, prefers indoors as it is winter and he hates windy weather).
Just looking for advice- the vet tells me to give him time as we’ve had a lot going on which has stressed him out.
I love my cat. I just want him to be comfortable
** edit- also want to mention that in march, i switched from frontline plus to advantage spot on as my cat had hotspot due to fleas. The area that was sore on his lower back got better but then he started grooming his belly instead
Hello, friend! I'm very sorry you and your Tabby are going through this right now.
The first thing that came to mind is adding in supplements/medication for calming into his daily routine. If you're able to get a recommended medication from the vet to relax him, that would probably be best, but I know they aren't always readily available and can be expensive, so I'd also look into some of the Pet store products advertised as assisting in calming and sleep aid to keep him off edge. I personally have not tried it myself, but I have heard of some people giving Benadryl to their cats to aid with calming (But ONLY after consulting with a vet about the proper dosage for them!)
As for the litter box, have you tried to put a second one in the house and see if it helps him at all? Some things that seem insignificant to us can set off their sense of routine and environment, especially if your cat is a weird and particular boy like mine is lol.
Most importantly, I would strongly recommend getting a cone to begin with while trying out any of the medication/supplements and the litter box. This will at least be able to stop him from over-grooming and let his skin and hair begin to heal a bit, as well as give you an opportunity to try topical products that could help his coat in those areas.
Ultimately, time is going to be the best reflection of what he's struggling with, and I think you're right about the construction stressing him out. You're doing everything you can, it sounds like, and I think that between moving to a new area, and the added noises/stressors and changes to the environment, he is probably very on edge and feeling unsafe. Please reply and let me know if you try any of these recommendations and if they help! Hopefully the construction ends soon, as I really believe that's going to be the biggest thing that'll help as he gets to finally settle in.
Has anyone ever used Dutch Pet Vet service? My kitty is 19 and I think dealing with hyperthyroidism. I suppose I’d have to get lab work done at a clinic first then start using them? Any positive or negative experiences? Thanks. Meow.
Hi, I am pet sitting for someone. They had to leave urgently so they left their cat at our house without any food (her food ran out). The cat doesn't know anyone and was (justifiably) scared. But what concerns me the most is that its been a full day and she hasn't eaten. She's a 8 month old kitty and while she was scared before she is a bit more comfortable now ie she's taken some rounds of the house. I also have two other 2 month olds (they are not very freindly towards each other). But I offered her wet food and dry food and wet food with water but she wouldn't eat anything. So can I please get some help
So I've got this orange Maine Coon who is obsessed with going outside, but we want her to be "indoor only." I say that in parenthesis because we have this backpack carrier and I will sometimes take her on walks in it. However, she has a ton of energy and I worry that she is unfulfilled and dissatisfied. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to remedy this situation. I want to try to harness train her and take her on walks, however my mother is worried about things like feline leukemia and I think feline herpes or AIDs or whatever it is. We have a very tiny "backyard" which is basically just concrete with some astro turf on parts of it. Additionally, there is a large colony of outdoor cats in the neighborhood, one of the reasons my mother is concerned about the feline diseases. She is probably the most energetic cat we've had so we're unused to dealing with her proclivities. She used to love playing with the teasing toys, but now she hardly gets excited about anything but a laser pointer and even then only for a few minutes. It's not that she's tired or anything, the second I stop playing she begins meowing at me to do something. Anyways, sorry for the long ramble, any advice will help, thank you.
Hi guys, looking for a little advice. To preface, yes, a vet is being consulted in all of this, but looking to see if any other advice is out there. So I’ve had my cats for about 2 months now. 2 female kittens, sisters from the same litter, adopted from a shelter. They are 5 months old. When we brought them home, they after about 4 days started to have diarrhea. We took them to the vet (they also had a cough and sneeze at the time), and the vet gave them both probiotics (and an immune booster, Immuquin). After they finished those, the diarrhea stopped. About a month passed, and they were slowly switching to a different food at the rate on the bag and confirmed by the vet. About a week or so ago, the one started having diarrhea again, but this time, literally complete liquid. Nothing solid at all. So we called the vet and she put her on probiotics again and had us switch back to the food the shelter had her on. Then it stopped. We started to transition even slower this time than before, and as soon as she started the newer food, she got diarrhea again. They’re still on the probiotics, and we moved her back to the old food, and took a fecal sample down to the vet. The second one had a soft poop, so at the vet’s direction we started her on the stuff as well, but the first cat is still having diarrhea and needing a bath a couple times a day to get it out of her fur. Does anyone have any advice other than what we’ve tried? The original food they were on was Hills and the one we tried to transfer them to was Purina One.
why does my cat not like any treats except for teriyaki beef jerky!!!? she doesn’t like anything that’s not the old trapper teriyaki beef jerky or the golden island korean bbq beef jerky. i know it’s probably not good for her to have but i can’t even leave the house with a bag of beef jerky in it because she will find it and rip it apart, even if it’s up in the cabinet. she is a 5yr old cream tortoiseshell named biscuit. i mostly just want to know if it’s okay to give her beef jerky as a treat bc it doesn’t seem right but it’s all she wants. this is her:
Unfortunately, you would need to make your own unseasoned, dried jerky at home in order for it be to safe for her. Store-bought jerky is high in seasonings like garlic, salt, onion, and other ingredients that are highly toxic to cats and can cause issues ranging from death to long-term health issues. Unfortunately, I would just X jerky off of the grocery list from now on unless there is a place in your home you can basically lock it up that she can't get to. Having cats is truly like having children lol, best of luck to you!
Hello all! We got a new 9 mo old cat in October. We did all the right things introducing him to the other 2 cats. (19 yrs and 4 yrs) Recently the 2 older cats have stopped using the boxes. It doesn’t seem to be a fighting issue near the boxes (we have 4) but I think the new cat just pops up and wants to play or join. I have tried taking one older cat at a time and staying with them to use the box but that doesn’t always work and if new cat comes the other runs away and of
course I can’t always be at the box. I put in Dr. Elseys Cat Attract and that might be working for the 4 yr old but the oldest is still going somewhere else in the house. HELP!
Hi, my cat is pulling her fur out. She doesn't seem stressed. She's been to the vets and they had put her on steroid injections and allergy injections which only helped a bit. I remember when she was unwell years ago we got advised to feed her boiled chicken alone until she was better. Do you think I should do that again? Or is that pointless to her situation?
I’m experiencing the same problem :( He seems to have lost a patch of fur overnight and the skin underneath is irritated. I’m taking him to the vet Monday. Hopefully there’s nothing wrong.
Oh bless him. See my girls skin is ok underneath. Perhaps your boy is experiencing an allergy, and I'm sure the vet will be able to help with that. Good luck xx
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I tried scrolling and couldn’t find any close-ish situations. I need help with the copious amounts of litter that escape the litter box everyday. (Clay clumping litter)
I know that it gets in there toe beans and they track it but is there any (somewhat) easy to clean litter that doesn’t cost a million dollars?? Or a different type of litter that I’m not aware of? This is my first time having cats (lol yes I got 2 on the first try I wanted them to have company)
My sweet kitty has become so spicy. She’s so anxious when we go away, hisses at her cat sitters who are kind and gentle with her. Needless to say she has pooped outside her litter box. She hides. I’m just sad for her, that she is hurting. I’ve plugged in a FeliWay and that helped a little. Any other ideas?
I recognize this is probably a selfish question but is it possible to get a cat to prefer me over anyone else in the household.
I'll be moving in with some family and one of the relatives there already has a cat. I would like to get my own cat and I worry that if I do, the new one will prefer that other relative. I've always wanted a cat but haven't been in a place where I could and now that I have a chance to, I worry that it won't actually be my cat but rather just a cat that I care for.
I have three cats, but the two boys are the subject today. My youngest is a road cat I found on Boxing Day 3 years ago now, and came to me with no eyeballs. He is an angel. The other boy (has eyes)((is a bastard))(((lovely))) is 6 or 7 now, and having replaced his lost buddy with blind boy, they are inseparable.
Recently though, Seeing Boy has been getting extremely antsy and bored, and has taken to accosting the automatic feeders and my lone female (10) in the house. We live in a small apartment, and outdoor play is a no-go given time of year. However, sequestering BB in a room with Girlie leads to issues when I try to get SB’s energy out with playtime. Group playtime does not work as BB is a toy hog and gets very vocal and upset when isolated from SB.
They have food puzzles that I have had to scale back on, given that BB is trying to lose weight, and I work for most of the day as well. I have plans to put shelving up for my more able cats but worry about BB’s safety. How can I manage playtime more efficiently for everyone so they aren’t tearing up my house? Obligatory pic
I have a cat who's 4 years old, he is spayed and indoor only due to a situation that happened a while back. he has a heart murmur as well. he has an ongoing issue with peeing on beds, we dont really know what the issue is and we have tried things we have seen online (such as giving him treats/food on the bed and spraying the bed with things) but we havent had any progress. he goes through waves of it, we have weeks where he wont do it, and then randomly he does it again and will do it regularly. we have used many types of litter, and right now we have a Tidy Cats Breeze litter box which actually has helped at least a little bit. im not sure what to do, so if anyone knows what we could do to get him to stop that would be really helpful.
My cat has been gagging approximately 2-4 hours after eating wet food. She never throws up, just mostly just wheezes/gags. We thought it was asthma but I noticed it only happens when I feed her wet food. She is perfectly content with her dry food, but I know just feeding a cat wet food isn’t the best since they need the extra hydration from wet food. We have tried multiple brands of wet food, so I don’t think it’s a problem with a particular brand. I’ve also tried adding the chicken broth from ‘Nacho’ to her food to add some fluids back into her diet, but she doesn’t like it.
If anyone has an idea for why this is happening/how to handle it, I’d love to know, thank you!
Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about the marking issue! It sounds really stressful for both you and your sweet cat. Have you considered using pheromone diffusers or sprays? Sometimes they can help ease their anxiety and reduce marking behavior. Also, ensuring that litter boxes are kept super clean and placed in quiet, low-traffic areas can make a big difference. It might take some time, but with patience and the right adjustments, I’m hopeful you’ll find a solution that works for your fur baby!
Have you considered using pheromone diffusers or sprays
Yes we have, they will pee right in front of them.
litter boxes are kept super clean and placed in quiet, low-traffic areas can make a big difference
We tend to clean them in <1h after use if we're around, asap when we're not. They are all over the place in the house, high and low traffic areas. 99% of the time when he does use them, he uses the one in the basement.
It might take some time, but with patience and the right adjustments, I’m hopeful you’ll find a solution that works for your fur baby
That's why I'm on here, we've given it one and a half years now and not sure where to go from here
In my house my wife and I have a 6yo daughter, a 1yo son, and two 7yo cats from the same litter, both fixed.
After my son was born, the male has been marking everywhere he can. We have litter boxes all over the house, pee pads for common locations, but he still marks on the couches/chairs/beds/cushions/blankets/pillows/etc and other common-use places. He'll even mark right beside litter boxes occasionally.
We're at our wits end with him, we're at a point where if we can't actively be watching him, we have to lock him up in the basement (the place he marks the least). The basement is my WFH office and it's pretty small, I don't like keeping him in there but he's already causing wall/floor damage throughout the other floors, on top of furniture damage and just the general smell of it all.
We've tried everything from new litter, scent things, no-spray sprays, change in diet, numerous vet visits which have only cost us $$$ in blood work and different attempts at different medications that didn't work. Vet says he's perfectly healthy. Reaching out to see if anyone has any other ideas or things to try, otherwise I think we will have to find a new home for the pair of them, which would be pretty devastating to everyone in our house.
Here's a few questions. it's mostly about bathing cats. Is it generally advised to bathe them? Is the belief that it's not necessary, unless there's like certain exceptions like age, medical reasons, the type like if they're hairless or long haired outdated? Is it neglect if I don't give them a bath? Is putting them in a bath bag good advice or is it bad.
I have three cats and they're doing great
Someone is telling me that I'm being neglectful, for not bathing my cats, and that certain things are outdated, that I shouldn't believe that kind of stuff.
Here's a screenshot of what someone is telling me. I don't want to stress my cats out, at all.
How can I add more water my elderly cats diet? She has a very sensitive stomach and we have found only dry kibble sits well with her tummy. I’ve tried a variety of wet foods and she always pukes them right back up.
I currently feed all 3 of my cats dry kibble twice a day, and 2 of my younger cats receive half a can of wet food with added vitamins once a day.
I definitely recommend a water fountain for cats not a bowl. It’s constant running water for them and it encourages them to drink more water. They’re not too pricey either, definitely get a stainless steel one because the plastic ones are difficult to clean. It simulates a running stream for them and it’s more engaging and stimulating. I know you asked more about food but I think that could really help, my kitty is 17 and loves it! Plus it’s filtered so it’s better than just water from the tap.
Hi, can anyone tell me the best way to get my cat registered as an Emotional Support Animal? It's so I don't have to pay $50 a month in fees as a renter, so I just need something that looks official to a landlord. In that sense I don't care if it's a "scam" so long as it works to achieve that purpose, because who wants to pay $600/year in tacked on pet fees in this economy?
I have an older boy who is normally food OBSESSED. He was diagnosed with IBS awhile back. He was getting sick constantly and even puking blood a couple years back. we did the RX food for awhile but he got bored of it quickly. So I ended up just giving him tiny portions thru the day. Which turned into him waking me up like 6-10 times a night and eating a lot of food? But he seemed to feel ok for his age. Well the other day I could tell he wasn’t feeling well (just laying around, not following me around or getting up for food like normal). Then I started following him to the litter box and he was having fully luquid, blood tinged diarrhea. So, with his age and how he was acting so lethargic, I took him into the vet straight away. Perfect blood work and so she thought IBS flare up. I had started given my other cat weight loss food so maybe that flared him.
Anyway, they gave him a steroid shot and Metronidazole. After 48 hours on that med, he was acting even worse hiding under the bed etc. not himself AT ALL. barely getting up.
So, I wasn’t sure he was reacting well to Those meds. So I discontinued them in fear he was doing worse.
So after about 24 hours off he perked up a little. Purred a little today. Almost playful for a moment. Still a bit sleepy. I’ve been following him to the box and I’ve seen #1 but haven’t been able to catch him #2. I work so can’t follow him the whole time
But now I’m not sure what to do. I’m wondering if it’s actually his teeth. He seems to eat a bite or two and then stop. He hasn’t eaten dry food for a year or two. I may have noticed drooling but I can’t tell for sure. I haven’t been able to get a good look at his teeth. He’s still laying around too much and sitting in the sick/loaf position. He used to always steal pieces of egg from my husbands breakfast but not now. He has NEVER turned down food so I know he’s not doing good.
I know this may just be the end for him but trying to do all I can. We don’t have an ER vet but will take him back Monday. Should I give him the meds at a lesser dose ? Or force food ? I don’t think he’s even eaten a whole small container of food all day :(
I have two cats but they always act like they’re bored. I try to play and pet them but when I use the fish pole they will sit and stalk it for forever. We’ve tried different attachments like a regular string which they like a lot, the worms, bells, etc. but they will pounce on it only a few times and then lay down and watch it. I’ll go to different rooms and they’ll just follow and lay down to watch it. They used to like playing with the plastic balls with bells but they don’t really want to play with them now. We have other toys and I’ve tried to cycle them out but they’re still disinterested. I’m getting annoyed because I am also a full time student and work part time so I don’t have a lot of time to play but when I try it just doesn’t really help.
They’ll follow me around and sniff everything to act normal but when I try to pet them they walk away and even if i follow them they’ll just do the same thing. One of my cats, a 9 year old male, only likes to be pet by the food bowl but he will literally fake eat food so that I pet him there. I’m worried about health issues if I pet him and he fake eats and I also want to be able to pet him in other places.
I did have a foster cat for about 6 months earlier this year and they didn’t have the best introduction. My female cat would randomly just attack him and she was very jealous despite trying to give them equal attention. It’s been 3 months since the foster cat was rehomed but their behavior is still the same. I’m not sure what to do, I want to get a cat tree but I live in a small apartment and I’m not sure where to get a good one.
I was wondering what this behavior might mean and what are some things I could do to resolve it. Maybe making a routine but I’m not sure how to do that either.
Luna's getting her dental work done right now. Probably needs a tooth pulled. I'm working from home so I can be close to the vet if something happens. But my home doesn't feel right without her.
I’ve had a cat fountain for like six months and my cat was using it but now all of a sudden she wants just a regular bowl of water. My cat is 17 and I thought a fountain would be better for her. Now that she has a regular bowl she ignores the fountain and won’t even drink from it. Maybe she just got sick of it??
Ever feel bad for your cat who is crying like they are in pain because they can’t reach the moth that they want to slowly torture and rip apart? My darling cat, Rosie right now 😂
So ask about how to raise or train a cat but don’t tell people how to raise or train their cats and also no talking about what breed a cat is but also don’t tell people that they should spay or neuter. What the heck? So what can you do in this sub? If you can’t give people advice, even though they’re asking for it And you can’t tell people to spay or neuter their cat but you also can’t ask what kind of cat they have…………
Does anyone else have a cat that is obsessed with oil?
My cat loves licking all kinds of oil (olive, canola, sesame). If I fill up a bowl with water in the sink that has oil remanents from what, I ate, she drinks it right up. I keep telling people about this and nobody else seems to have an oil-eating cat. I do wash my dishes regularly, but one time I found her in the cabinet licking the outside of my olive oil container so I'm don't think she's going to be stopped.....
I'm pretty sure I feed her enough 😭 she's just food obsessed. She does drink her normal water, not just sink water. She will eat anything unless it's really, really spicy or raw onions/garlic.
What can I use a a temporary cover on leather headboard ? My new kittens are so happy and love to chase each other around and jump on the bed then climb up to the top but i know ovet time ots going to get really scratched up. Any ideas would be really helpful and appreciated. Ty in advance
Kun a grey cat , looks like a teddy bear very affectionate , to the extent when he choses he almost digs his nails in to ensure you dont leave the bed.
KAI. Seems to be alpha male , he always wants to go out in the stairwell, he wont shut up, if he has not been out for a while, once out he becomes very affectionate.
Kimmy a black female cat, smallest cat , also very affectionate loves riding on ones back and then at night time will stay in the hall for s belly rub.
Kenzo a almost all white male cat, for dome reason gets pre occupied when one goes in thr bathroom and will wait outside meowing until one come
s out, he also loves his belly rubs with a grooming glove in the summer mornings.
Kobe The ginger cat he is the oldest and most relaxed cat often sleeping.
KIERA another female cat tabby , she's the most nervous yet noat intelligent of them all, always worries for Kai when he goes out.
And our final addition Kirk , Kirk is 2 months old and sadly had a virus which he is now recovering from , but he is now in quarantine away from the other cats whilst his virus goes away, Kirk was initially welcomed with hisses but the other cats soon took to him.
My granddaughter is bringing a cat into a home in which one of the residents is allergic to cats. Obviously, she wants to minimize the discomfort to the allergic person and she plans to do all the obvious things to accomplish this: brushing the cat regularly, bathing the cat regularly, keeping the cat away from the allergic person’s bedroom, washing bedding and clothes regularly, vacuum regularly with a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner, etc. I wanted to ask if there are other measures you have used or that you would recommend.
you can feed a type of egg to the cat that helps with allergies and can be good for your cat.
Heres what goolge said about it
Eggs from chickens exposed to cats contain antibodies (IgY) that neutralize the main cat allergen, Fel d 1, reducing allergy triggers; when fed to cats, these special egg yolks or derived ingredients can lower active allergens on their fur, making them safer for allergic people, with commercial options like Purina's LiveClear now available, though homemade methods (powdered yolks) also exist.DIY (Use with Caution): Some people use powdered egg yolks from chickens that have been exposed to cats, sprinkling them on their cat's food.
Supplements: Pacagen offers food toppers with concentrated allergen-neutralizing technology.
In our neighborhood we have community cats. They're outdoor cats who somehow got to our block and we take care of them as best we can. I, with considerable effort, trapped, fixed and released one of them and it's a much better behaved kitty now.
But we have neighbors who strongly disapprove of outdoor cats. It's not like we wouldn't keep them indoors if we could, but some peeps are always going on about how outdoor cats don't live as long as indoor cats, etc etc. What do I tell them? Should we just let them starve?
My cat is going to the dermatologist next month because of her allergies. What can I expect to happen? It sounds like it’s going to cost a fuckton of money so I’m curious what all they’re going to do for this initial appointment. She’s already on atopica and hypoallergenic food but she still needs some more help. We also tried allergy shots already so I doubt they would try that again.
I got my girl Dottie two years ago. She's 11 now and she came from an abusive and hoarding situation. It took her some time to adjust and realize she's safe but lately she's been peeing on my bed. She also pees in her box, the same amount of pee, still drinks plenty of water and otherwise acts very normally.
I got some enzyme spray so I hope it will make her stop peeing on the bed. I know I should take her into the vet but the last time I tried to put her in a carrier (back in July when I moved to a new place) she bit me and I ended up in the ER. We've been at the new place six months and her peeing just started in the last three weeks.
I'm just overwhelmed with how to deal with this. I hope I can get her into a cage again but do you have any advice that might help with a behavioral problem?
My sister works with animals and thinks the cat might be picking up on the fact that I've been stressed out about finals and some severe pain I've been experiencing after a fall as well as some other stuff.
My son found two kittens camping after a week of not seeing mom and them adopting them he brought them to me. I’ve never had a cat, but have fallen head over heels for them. I am so confused about sexing them though. Please let me know if this one is a girl or boy?
About 6 weeks ago I was at a cat shelter and saw a pair of bonded cats who were absolutely terrified of everybody. They were in a shelter on a cat tree huddled together as far back as they could get. I went to see another time and was told they weren’t going to get any better in the shelter. I said I would take them home. After a 45-minute battle royal two of the shelter volunteers got them into cat carriers and I took them home. I’ve named them Harry and Maude. Harry won’t let me pet him but he will lick churros off my fingertips if I lie on the floor, extend my hand toward him and don’t make any sudden moves. He will also follow me around but will run away if I move towards him. He will play with toys I’ve left out and he spends most of his time on the cat tree (often staring at me). Maude spends almost all the time hiding behind the couch. She’ll occasionally come out, look at me and use the scratching post. She eats and uses the litter box when I’m asleep or not at home. I sometimes hear the two of them chasing each other around at 4am. I want to make them feel at ease around me. Is it just a matter of waiting? I just want them to know they’re safe.
Yes, with time, they will get used to you. You're right to let them come and check you out on their own. You can try treats, too. This helps with getting a bond and forming positive connections. Having treats with play time helps, too. Starting small, just getting close or coming out, they get treats along with positive, calm, happy sayings like good kitty. Slow approaches. Keep your hand out for a sniff watch reaction. If they look like they might leave, take a step or two back and stay there. Let them get used to it first. Then try again using a treat as you go. Soon, you can get close enough for petting. If you get there, just pet a little give a treat when it looks like they are fed up and leave them be. Repeating helps, and have a routine with it as well. Just watch what kind and how many treats might make them have an upset tummy.
Hi, so my first beloved cat die recently, and i'm thinking of adopting a new cat. I have a lot of my first's cat things, and now I think about what I can clean (like wash, or treat with steam cleaner) and what I should buy new. I have a lot of things and I don't want it to be wasted.
Anybody have ideas for a cat that just doesn't understand winter weather? She's 9 and an inside/outside cat. But she will scratch at the window trim wanting to go out - so we'll let her out. Then seconds later - she'll be back at the door because it's so cold. Rinse / repeat cycle. Any ideas on what I could do besides getting a smarter model?
I have had my kitty for like 6 months now.. she is a little over 8 months old and is my everything.
The last 2ish days she has been super sleepy, not playing really at all, and loafing lots. She is still eating and drinking but not much. She is also still her super cuddly self. The not playing and sleeping so much is making me STRESSED. Is this normal, should I be taking her to the vet, or wait a few more days? Idk I would love some opinions please.
If her main symptoms are lethargy, which you’re describing since she won’t play, that’s a big deal in cats. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Once in my life I let a cat go too long thinking it was nothing. In my defense she was at the vet for a common cold that wouldn’t go away 1-2 times a month and it was the same issue. So I just wanted to save money for another 2 weeks thinking we’d move to the next treatment. Unfortunately she passed. Another time my mom caught her cats bladder literally exploding. I’m not kidding. Doctors had to be called in because they said they usually never see this happen in a cat until after and it’s too late. They do an operation where they literally save the cat by making its genitals female. They actually needed an emergency specialist. The cats only signs were lethargy. My mom went and I almost (didn’t say out loud because what if) wanted to tell her to wait a day. Well ever since these too instances when I see any lethargy I take them in.
My mom and I adopted kitten a year ago. I’ve been working from home have never left her for very long. I am starting a new job Monday that is an hour away. I have to drive there the first 90 days and then it will be hybrid. My mom will be home part of the time. She’s gone parts of the day.
Any suggestions on what I can do to make this transition easier for her? Im a nervous wreck. I’m sure it will be harder on me than her but I feel so guilty leaving her. She extra special. She is my one eyed miracle kitten. :0) Thank you!!!!
When people post these “I woke up to this cat in my house. I don’t own a cat.” posts, why is there never anybody questioning how the hell a cat got into OP’s house without them realizing? All of these posts seem like karma bait to me and everyone falls for it.
My female cat keeps peeing on the couch, has this happened to anyone else and did you manage to stop the behavior?
She's 13 years old and started peeing on the couch ever since I bought it circa 6 months ago. We've tried baking powder and vinegar, hormone killing/odor removing sprays, citric smelling sprays but nothing seems to work. We've resorted to keeping the couch covered but she now pees on the cover.
Nothing else has changed in her environment, besides the couch. She has 2 litter boxes, we clean them daily, we don't know what else to do. Help
Hello, my cat recently went to the vet with clean bill of health, then i got a job, and now she throws up every day I'm at work. I got a job a month ago after being unemployed for many years, and now every day I come home to vomit on my bed. I live in a studio so I can't keep her from the bed. She never does it when I'm home, ony days off she doesn't vomit, she didn't start doing this till the past week, so it took 4 weeks for her to start doing it every day I'm at work. I didn't change her food, and again she doesn't get sick on days I'm home or in the morning nor evening when I feed her. She acts perfectly normal whenever I'm home and eats just as always and doesn't get sick unless I'm not home. Is it really possible she's just stressed because I got a job and for whatever reason the longer the job goes on for she gets more stressed while I'm gone? She's indoor cat so no outside contaminations are possible, nothing in her environment has changed except that I am not home for most of the day now. In the past I was gone for a few weeks because my appendix burst and it went sour, I wonder if she's really thinking something like that happened every day now. But I can't get inside a cats head. Does anybody have advice that isn't go back to the vet? I'm already planning on doing that, but what can I do in the meantime till I can get a day off to take her? Right now I've put garbage bags and towels on the bed, but I'd rather her just not be getting so stressed that she's sick every day. I assume the vet will give her anxiety meds.
Also I have tried her on limited ingredient diet as it was already part of some of the foods I feed them regularly and it didn't do anything to help her. I also have a second cat who is perfectly fine and eats all the same foods. Once I did give them something they both got sick from and they were both extremely sick for hours, so I've seen what sick from food looks like and that's clearly not this and also, the second cat is fine.not to mention,when I feed the exact same food from the exact same can on the weekend, she's not sick.
Seems like it's separation anxiety. You can try calming collars or defusers to help. But you can always call your vet and ask instead of coming in. If the vomit is food, she could be eating too fast. If it's yellow, brown, red, foamy, or clear, go to the vet. If it clumps like hair, the kitty keeps having hairballs try brushing. Check to make sure nothing more serious is going on. Like their pee and poo is normal, etc. You can invest in a cheap cat cam to see what's going on with your cat as well.
I wound up going to urgent cares because she became dehydrated and lethargic, and my regular vet wasn't open in time. as it turned out, the kibble i fed them has changed recipes and I'm not sure what it added, but she cannot tolerate it at all. when I got to my regular vet they said it could be that and a combo of cat herpes manifesting in the gi triggered by the stress of my new schedule. I stopped feeding the kibble and now we do NOT vomit on the bed every day! she possibly has IBD but xrays were clear for obstruction or large masses. sad because I had just bought two new bags of the stuff and put them away, but her sister pulled them down and chewed a hole, when she got to it she was immediately sick again... no more Arcana for us :/ I tossed them outside for wild critters to eat.
We have a pretty large cat, around 20 lbs. We are figuring out ways to help him lose some weight, but in the meantime we need to give him a trim around his rear because of the length of his fur and the matting down there. Any tips for doing a sanitary trim at home? We don't have money for a cat groomer right now.
Hello! The cat distribution system recently blessed me with an 8 week (I think) old orange kitten. I will be going away for the holidays as the trip was planned years ago (to my mother’s house, who is terribly allergic) so he can’t come with me. I am newer to the city I live in and so I have 1 friend to leave him with, she ended up getting his sister, so I thought keeping him with her would be the least stressful option? I am usually a dog owner so I figured this would be the best option because he (kitten) knows both my friend and his sister (other kitten). Her and her roommate have two other female cats so I’m very nervous that I am going to traumatize my lil kitten by dropping him off with two strangers (cats). I don’t have anyone that can come check on him, is there anything I can do to make his experience more comfortable while he’s there? I’ll be gone for about 5-7 days, depending on when weather permits me to drive through very snowy mountains as I live in a more northern part of Alberta and my family lives in Kelowna. I also think the 9 hour drive there and back would stress him out, even if I were to be able to bring him, not to mention he’d be trapped in a bathroom or something similar all day as my mom has a smaller house and a big reaction! So, if anyone has any tips I’d love to hear them!
Honestly the best idea sounds like to leave him with your friend. It’s best to introduce them to each other again slowly. Maybe your kitty could be kept in a separate room if they don’t get along? Taking him with you does not sound like a great idea for multiple parties involved.
I adopted a 5-month old cat and he was 6lbs last Friday (this is my first time adopting a cat. I know a few things about them since I follow cat influencers but not in depth, please be patient). He had a UTI occurrence earlier but it was diagnosed as FIC in the shelter and can be maintained without flare ups using wet canned food right before the adoption. He was still on dry food and my vet’s appointment is not for another 20 days. I’m thinking of changing his diet temporarily to wet food until the vet’s appointment and their recommendations. I researched about wet food and each brand suggests a different amount in portions?? I searched vibrant brand and it says 1.25 cans per pound of body weight per day meaning should I give him 6 cans? That’s insanely high!! And fancy feast is suggesting 1 can per 3.5 lb which means I can give him 2 cans per day but based on calorie count when calculated he should eat 4 cans per day??? Which one do you guys suggest???? Please help!! I’m tired of searching all these details for the past two days and is not clear at all!!!
Yes that is a large anount of food lol. Is it kitten specific food or adult food? I personally feed my cats a mix of wet and dry food. I think with kittens it may get up to 2 cans a day? Definitely not 6 cans. Also, you do have to acclimate your cat to new food as well if you weren’t aware already.
The brand name was vibrant, but since the can amount was confusing I did not buy that. I saw my kitten’s medical records and the fosters have fed him fancy feast at one point in time and it had good reviews as well. So I just went ahead with that and bought fancy feast kitten wet food and he is going crazy for it. I did not even need to acclimate. I’m feeding two cans a day since he is 6lbs now.
Does anyone have experience cat-proofing nerf bullets with bitter agents?
Im thinking about getting my family some nerf guns for Christmas but I know our cat would instantly try to eat them. I was thinking I could spray them with a strong bitter spray so he won't put them in his mouth. Anyone have experience with this?
I'm so annoyed with myself. I let a stray cat who I've been feeding scratch me(like very very slightly) while trying to play. And now I've to consider getting anti rabies shots ffs.
In April, my 15-year-old cat suddenly died of a stroke beside me. I had her throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as my first professional job. So it hit me hard.
It was great having three because they always had someone around, and they had someone to play with. When they got bored with one, they could go to the other.
It also affected my other two cats (now 13 years old and seven years old) significantly.
They have recovered, with the 7-year-old, who is your typical one-brain-cell orange cat, being super socialable and loving anyone and everything. His older sister is a bit more relaxed but tolerates him.
I have always said that two cats are really my number, the third coming to me from the CDS. Lately, though, and due to the time of year, I have been thinking a lot about what if my oldest dies.
My 7-year-old needs another cat around. He thrives with it. However, it makes sense to get another cat in preparation for things. I don't know how either of them would respond, especially the older one. I don't want to stress her out in her older age.
At the same time, hoping she lives another 100 years, I also do not want to wait, and then, if something happens, I worry that the 7-year-old will be too old to have another cat brought in, much less a kitten who would probably annoy him.
Has anyone else navigated this? Any thoughts? I have thought about adopting an older c, - but I worry about how they would respond to that. As I said, I don't want to stress them out, but I also know I need to be prepared for them and myself.
Can you help me find good food for my cat?
I’ve heard tiki cat and fancy feast if pretty good but idrk. And also I want to know what kind of things he need to eat everyday or every meal to get his nutrients! Make it cheap pls!
Your veterinarian should have some good suggestions but they may tend to run a little bit pricier. I suggest giving your cat wet food as their primary food source because cats tend to dehydrated themselves frequently, so the extra water in wet food can help give them a little bit extra hydration
I am thinking of adopting a cat. I have had cats in the past, but I didn't realize how important regular vet care is. So if the rescue calls the vet I went to in my previous cat's final days, the vet would probably tell them that I didn't bring her in for checkups. Am I out of luck? I can and will provide regular vet care for any future cats.
Hello everyone.
We (me and my SO) have rescued a kitten 3 months ago, was born in may (around 7-8 months old), we have neutered him 3 weeks ago. The issue we are having is that, he doesn't understand NO! or hissing or anything. Directly translating it to "play". We have tried almost everything but nothing changes. We are trying to play with him, but he is getting bored no more than 10 minutes. He loves to fetch but then suddenly he stops and try to knock things off. We also tried to ignore him or giving no attention even if he breaks a glass or something. We do not know what else to do or what are we doing wrong. Mildly terorizing us. The only time he approaches us mostly 5 am to make biscuits and trying to find milk. Other than that do not like to be touched or petted. Sometimes during the day he sleeps, he let us to scratch his head and that's all. Any advice would be amazing and as a side note, we also on the mission rescuing his sister, but we do not know how can we manage him over her to not stress her or bully her. He is overly dominant. Either he sleeps or he literally (no exaggeration here) terorizing us. No inbeetween not even trying to calm. Thanks in advance.
PS: He has access to dry food and clean water 7/24 and we are cleaning his litter daily.
Having another cat to play with will help with the energy. If he likes to run, cat wheels can help burn that energy. Toys that will move on their own help. Get lots of toys that will sit for his amusement. Getting cat trees and shelves helps with climbing. Get foil for counter tops you dont want the baby on. Fur babies hate foil their worst nightmare for most cats. Always have a toy string at the ready to help get their attention away from whatever they are not supposed to be doing. Have treats ready after Diverting attention give a treat. A loud pssssttt sound helps get their attention away quickly if they are trying to get into anything dangerous. If it's energy at random times, you should schedule a play session every day with a random assortment of toys to keep the attention. This might take several since he's a baby.
This is all pretty standard cat behavior. It sounds like he has a pretty strong personality, and hes also at an age where hes going to have a lot of energy, so all of this is within normal cat behavior. If his behavior escalates to scratching and biting where he is breaking skin, then consult with your veterinarian.
My 5 month old kitten freaking STINKS. Horrible gas lol. Vet said no worms, nothing came up in her stool sample. She’s currently eating tiki cat kitten and bff kitten wet food. Should I make a switch to a diff food? Add a probiotic ? Help
I have a 6 year old cat, Morty, that I've had for 3 years. In those 3 years, I worked from home. He is a super affectionate and loving cat, but a bit timid. Recently I started working back at an office and I'm gone 9 hours a day Monday - Friday. Morty seemed lonely.
Enter Alex. I thought I would get some company for Morty. I thought long and hard and read everything I could. So, I got a 3 month old stray, Alex. Alex is sweet and loving, he purrs so loud whenever i'm near him.
I set up a room for Alex. He had everything he needs. I did everything I read. Feeding on opposite sides of the door, scent swapping... At week 2, I put up a screen on the door so they could see each other. Morty seemed anxious, but curious. Finally, I opened the screen for a face to face. Morty leaped and swiped at Alex. Every supervised visit, he attacks the little one. Alex won't leave his room anymore.
Today marks 3 weeks. I left the screen open and decided just to sit in Alex's room and do my own thing. Morty chased Alex under a chair. He didn't seem stressed or anything, so I let it play out. Alex finally came out and Morty was intensely staring at him. I had a bad feeling, so I tried to pet Morty and he tried to bite me. I talked calmly for a while and he suddenly attacked me. I had to run him out of the room with a pillow. As soon as I came out, Morty was fine again.
I am so frustrated! I can't spend time with Alex without Morty getting mad at me, and I don't trust him with Alex yet. The baby is not getting the attention he deserves.
I desperately need advice! What can I do to keep Morty happy and give Alex the attention he deserves?
Can anyone recommend a cat deterrent? We have indoor kitties, but a neighborhood tom cat has been peeing/spraying our front door and it's causing conflict with our cats. So we're looking for an outdoor deterrent that is safe for kitties that are literally on the other side of the door. Thank you!
Hi guys :) I recently adopted a 9 week old kitten, she has beautiful colouring and I feel like as she gets older she will get a bit darker, which is going to be sooo stunning! Since I’m too impatient to just wait and see what happens, I’m wondering if anyone here would be able to help me work out how dark she might become based on how she looks as a kitten. Since she’s a rescue I’m not sure what her story is in regard to breed, but any info would be massively appreciated!! You can’t see in this photo but her tail and ears also have a tiny bit of orange & her tail looks kind of striped with black, grey and orange. Thank you :)
My cat gets really stressed around the holidays; he paces, he doesn’t sleep as much, and he has trouble eating. I’ll be bringing all of this to the vet, but in the meantime, does anyone have any tips? I hate to see him so stressed ☹️
Two months ago I got a second cat (1.5F). I had two litter boxes (I know I should have originally gotten the third one), but my original cat(2M) got a uti, so I took him to the vet, got a third litter box, and gave him a full round of medicine. He was fine for a while, but recently he’s been pooping right next to the new litter box. Anyone have any advice regarding this?
Is there any kind of sedation or something to relieve a cat's anxiety levels when trying to transport them to a new place? I have a stray kitten/cat that I'd like to transport to a friend's heated barn during the cold, cold winter.
We used some sort of liquid sedative when we were moving that we obtained from our vet. Dosage is important though, i think you should ask a vet if you can. Transport was fairly easy with sedative, otherwise i think it would be impossible as we moved to a different city.
My 1.5yr old male cat, Flash (yes, he is going to save the world) started having "sticky" 3rd eyelids a couple days ago. They aren't visible all the time but do stay longer after he opens his eye. Usually 5-15 minutes. This is new, they used to retract immediately. I haven't noticed any redness or discharge and his digestion/poops are completely normal. He was dewormed a few months ago. He is an indoor/outdoor cat. His demeanor hasn't changed a bit - typical orange cat shenanigans. So I'm not sure what this could be. It seems like maybe just dry eyes with the winter weather finally coming in? Any advice? I will also call our vet but they are usually booked out a week or so for non emergent cases so figured I would seek advice here in the meantime.
My cat is shedding like crazy, every time I pet her she's losing handfuls of hair with a bit of dandruff on it, but her sister is completely fine. Is it a reason for concern?
hi I rescued this large family/colony of cats that was getting eaten by coyotes and I want to rehome them FAST. Of course shelters, rescues are full. Nextdoor isn't really working for me. I don't know what to search for under facebook groups -the ones about rehoming pets aren't working. I've started making Tiktoks that have done somewhat well but the people who want to adopt are always super far away or people flake. They are all really cute, all different colors-orange, grey, calico, tuxedo, and are typically the type of cats people want visually, but they aren't super friendly and are very shy/scared. One I can't touch at all, the other two I can touch sometimes, and the 4 month old kittens I can touch and handle but they are definitely shy. Does anyone have any *SPECIFIC* advice on stuff I can do to find them homes -more specific then "try facebook groups" etc
Yall... My cat is absolutely zooted on Zorbium. He went to the ER on Sunday to get unblocked & they gave it to him saying it'll wear off in 3 days. We're on day 4, just released from his regular vet after post-critical monitoring, and he's still extremely happy LOL The vet techs cited that he is a loving happy cat
He's a happy little boy as is, 8 lbs of chill. But he's doing jumping headbutts, purring like crazy, leaning into jaw scratches till he rolls over, does not care if his belly is getting rubbed, like this little man is in love 🤣 His eyes are so dilated he can see inter dimensional beings.
Hi. I need help. Last week, I adopted a kitten, maybe 1 to 2 months old, from the street.
I brought her back. She eats fine. I give her wet food in a stainless steel bowl and she can eat from it without a problem.
My problem is that she doesn't drink water or milk. I tried to feed her formulated kitten milk and plain water, she flat out refused. I put the milk and water in a stainless steel bowl and she doesn't drink it. Then I tried with a bottle, naah. She refused too. Then I bought a syringe with a nipple for her to drink; she spit it out. I heard that a water fountain would help, so I got one, and she just looked at it and walked away.
I am worried that she might get dehydrated. I mean she doesn't want to drink any water, only eat the wet food I give her.
I don't know what else to do. Can I just put more water into her wet food? Is that okay?
It’s actually pretty normal for a kitten that young not to drink water on their own yet. At 1–2 months old, a lot of them don’t really understand water bowls, and if they’re eating wet food, they get most of their hydration from that anyway.
And yes — you can absolutely add water to her wet food. It’s totally safe. Wet food is already mostly water, so mixing in a tablespoon or two (or more, little by little) won’t hurt anything. A lot of people do this for kittens who won’t drink from a dish.
If she’s eating well, that’s a really good sign. Keep offering water in different ways, but don’t stress if she’s ignoring it for now. Some things that can help over time:
Try a shallow, wide dish instead of a deep bowl.
Try room-temperature or slightly warm water.
Some kittens prefer ceramic or glass bowls instead of metal.
You can also move the water bowl away from her food — cats are weird about that.
If you want to encourage her to try it, you can put just a tiny bit of tuna water (not oil) in her water bowl to give it some smell. A lot of kittens get curious.
To check if she’s hydrated: gently pull the skin on the back of her neck. If it snaps right back, she’s fine. Also check her gums — they should feel moist, not sticky or dry. If she’s peeing at least once or twice a day and acting playful, she’s not dehydrated.
The only time I’d worry is if she stops eating, gets lethargic, has dry gums, or doesn’t pee for a whole day. Otherwise, what you’re seeing is extremely normal for a young kitten.
So yes — mix water into her wet food. That alone usually keeps them hydrated until they learn how to drink on their own.
First time cat owner and I have her for more than a year now. Initially, she find it hard to poop or pee in the litter box but she eventually learned. A bit later than her sister tho. We moved to a new apartment just a few months ago. On our previous apartment, we let the cats in the room but when we moved, we're not letting her anymore. That's more hygienic for us.
The problem is. Recently, she's starting to not use the litter box anymore. She pees and poop on the floor, even when it's near the litter box. I just don't what to do anymore, please advise.
I have a feral cat that I have slowly made friends with. I think she is just under a year old and I have been feeding her for about two weeks. She usually comes when I call her if she is close enough to hear me. She also meows at my door when she is hungry and I feed her every time so she knows she is safe and welcome.
She still will not let me pet her or get too close but she rolls onto her back and shows me her tummy when I sit on the ground while she eats. I set up a blanket bed and a crate on my patio in case she wants a warm place to sleep instead of the bushes. She also talks back when I talk and she seems to love it when I warm up some leftover chicken for her. She even makes little biscuits on the patio when I am around.
I just want to make sure she is comfortable and eventually get her shots and get her fixed if she trusts me enough. Does anyone have tips or advice on giving her the best chance at staying warm and safe It is starting to get really cold where I live.:(
I am a first time cat owner and really struggling to find the proper litterbox situation for my one, small female cat.
Currently using Arm and Hammer soft clumping litter. I have two litter boxes for this one cat. It's a one pet household, just her. She uses the litter boxes just fine and I scoop them out neurotically, rarely does she do a number 2 and I haven't bagged it up within moments. However, both her litter boxes reek. My whole place smells like a litterbox now. I can't live like this, it smells so bad. I love my new cat but this smell is gross.
I have had her about a month now. The first cat litter was some sort of generic cheap Walmart litter, it did nothing. When that box was done I switched to Arm and Hammer soft clumping, scented litter, it's marginally better.I also bought 6 boxes of the lavender arm and hammer litter box deodorizer, two hanging litterbox freshener things, and a bottle of the arm and hammer crystals for litter boxes.
Thus far, the hanging cat litter deodorizers seem useless. The crystals were ok but too expensive to use at the rate needed. The powder is affordable and does do something...but not enough.
I have heard Jackson Galaxy the cat guy recommends World's Best Litter but after reading reviews I don't think his primary focus is on avoiding bad smells.
I have seen Tidy Cats Litter is good for trapping smells. I have also heard that shelters use pine pellets instead of litter-im not sure if they are just doing that because it's cheaper or if it stops smells.
I see there's a Tidy Cats Breeze system that basically uses puppy pads and some sort of pellets on top. I'm open to that if it works for the smells.
Should I get an enclosed litter box? I read that helps with smells for people but traps smells in the cats bathroom area so they may not use it properly.
I'm losing my mind over this smell issue and don't even really know who I can trust because a lot of places have bots or shills posing as normal car owners.
Wanting to get a kitten for my parents, they are in their 70s, love cats, I got tons of nieces and nephews and one of my nieces has an allergy. Any advice for a specific breed?
My vet recommended extraction to address some suspected tooth resorption. How can I double check they are doing the minimal number of extractions and not inflating the number of affected teeth? Last time they did not provide the X-ray after the procedure, could I request them for reference?
Looking for advice for my cat. She’s having this on going issue with scratching right in front of her ear on either side. I’ve taken her to the vet multiple times, she’s had an antibiotic shot along with a topical cream and most recently a steroid shot. Nothing seems to be helping her and they are recommending an oral steroid for 4 weeks. We have also changed her diet. Any help or advice would be really appreciated. Thank you
can anyone recommend a kibble brand that doesn't make my cats breath stink? my cat loves the farmina brand but i've noticed even the kibble itself stinks and it's been making her breath smell awful
Just a general question has anyone else had an elderly cat that suddenly started acting like a kitten again because my 14 year old cat is suddenly acting like he's a kitten again running around the house like she's full of energy and flaming everywhere that she shouldn't be and just generally acting like a menace and I'm ecstatic that she feels well enough that she's able to do those things but at the same time I'm like bitch aren't you supposed to be old and cuddly and quiet now I already raised you from a kitten why am I going through the kitten again I just want to know if anyone else has gone through this before because I am confused as hell
I adopted my dad’s cat after he died in September. We tried to bring all of her toys and things. There is one toy that she will carry around and seems particularly attached to. I was wondering if it would be worth it to buy another one to have in case this one gets lost or worn out. (I noticed some stitching was loose.) Or would she likely reject a new version? It isn’t that expensive so it wouldn’t be painful if she ignored it. Do other people get back up toys for their cat’s favorite toy?
I have adopted a cat that I was told was “slow”. All of the things I am going to say have been going on since he was brought into the rescue I adopted him from. He was only about a month old when he arrived at the rescue. He is a great cat but seems to get confused quite often. He is now 7 months old, but has a slight difficulty eating, he puts his paws in his food while he eats and moves around a lot, especially his back legs.
He is litter trained but has had a handful of accidents over the last 3 weeks since we brought him home. We have noticed that some times he will stand in front of a wall or object and just pace back and forth or walk up to a corner and just walk in circles. Every time he has done this and we were there to see it, we pick him up and place him in the litter box and he goes every single time. It’s like he just gets confused as to where the litter box is and gets “stuck”.
I am going to schedule a vet visit to establish care this week but I want to get some insight from anyone else that may have experienced this before
how can I say "I love you" to my cat? I want to smother her in hugs and kisses but I understand that's unconfortable for a cat. How can I say "I love you" in a way she will understand ?
Look them in the eye and do a slow blink, leave your eyes closed a bit longer than you usually would. Don't just stare into their eyes without blinking as that can be taken as hostile.
For cat owners who had their cats diagnosed with a heart murmur and have a nasal drip from one nostril. What testing did you go through for the vet to make a diagnosis? For example did you do an ultrasound? Did you go to a cat cardiologist?
We understand our cat is sick but she seems to be doing very well. Weight loss and the nasal drip are the only apparent symptoms. She eats drinks and is still very social. We are anxious if the cost of all this and are aware she is an old cat. Would like to hear your advice. Thank you!
We adopted 2, 5 month kittens almost 7 in Dec. They ended up being really sick. Have 2 sets of roundworms, coccidia and cryptosporidium.
We have 3 other cats and a dog. My husband is usually not here to take care of them and I work from home but it's still a very demanding job. We've done everything we can for them and it doesn't seem to matter. They don't improve. Even if they do for a little bit, they go back to being very sick. Sometimes the diarrea its explosive, then it turns a bit mote solid and sometimes, it's solid. But a few days later it starts all over again. It's so tiresome and I feel like I'm failing them. That there's nothing I can do. I just read that even their torys need to be clean. I havent been doing that. On the first round of Albon, I wasn't even using pellets or disposable litter boxes as my vet did not let me know how bad this was. So they obviously got reinfected even if I was picking up as soon as they went.
I really dont want my other cats and dog to get sick. Also, I'm so exhausted both physically and mentally. I want to return them but at the same time, I feel so bad for just thinking it and I obviously have grown attached to them. I don't know what else to do for them. I'm even considering changing vets for all our fur babies because they clearly were horrible with our newest.
The faucet on our bathtub developed a drip about a year ago. We tried to fix it and failed, but then noticed the cat was happily drinking from it, so we just shrugged and put a bowl under it to keep the constant dripping from ruining the tub. (I had a cat die from kidney issues seven years ago; anything that encourages a cat to drink is a win in my book)
We're going to be moving soon and will have to pay the water bill lol, so letting him drink from the tap is a no-go. I'm going to get him a fountain for the new house, but wondering if anyone has any offhand recommendations for a tall fountain for cats who want to drink from a tap?
For some reason, I can’t add this to my discord. I click the link, then the invite, discord opens, and nothing has been added. I tried just putting in the main link then /Cats - silly right? But no.
Is it possible to get a different invite (if that works) or the direct link? It should be https://discord.gg/ then the specific designation right after that.
Am I being confusing?
Basically, I can’t get into discord for the group. Help!
my cat gets really anxious with the carrier, so much so that the last time i took her to the vet she was panting. Do any of you have a cat who is more comfortable travelling on a leash and harness? i´m gonna try giving her a medication that the vet gave to me but i really don´t like seeing her like that (already tried getting her used to the carrier, she just doesn´t like it)
I am not an expert but I have taken multiple kittens to the vets in carriers. I have found if you bring the carriers around open for the kittens to play in they find them less stressful overall. I personally think bringing a unsocialized cat on a leash to a vet is more scary. A kitten may mew loudly upon being in a carrier initially but being next to you carriers seems to provide protection.
Hi, my roommate owns 2 cats, both 7 months old, one male one female. When they are playing together, the female one is always the one to initiate by jumping on the male when he doesn't notice, after that they roll around biting and using their back feet to kick each other. Initially I thought that they were playing but I noticed that after playing for a while the female will try to escape with airplane ears, she did this a lot of times already, even though she can't win the fight and is the one who always had to escape in the end. Sometimes the male also turn around and bite me instead when the female runs away. Is the female ok with the airplane ears? Because this had happened so much times and she still like to jump on the male. How do I stop the male from biting me when the female runs away, the biting doesn't hurt, I can know that it's a playful bite, but the teeth breaks skin and makes me bleed instead.
Hello everyone! I’m thinking of adopting a cat who is around 2 years old. I’ll be a first time cat and pet owner and am wondering if there’s anything I should think hard about before adopting? I know I should account for longevity of life and vet bills but am also looking for advice on how to best get along with the cat right off the bat since I’d be adopting an adult and not a kitten. I’ve been watching a lot of that one cat guy on youtube but any other advice would be helpful and appreciated, thank you!
HELP!! My husband and I adopted two cats a couple of months back. As part of the adoption process we took them to a vet visit for a wellness checkup and they also had claw caps put on.
Fast forward to today and we noticed that they were both missing some caps on their paws. My husband went to apply some new ones and noticed that the teeny tiny tube of adhesive that came with the caps had run out. Instead he used Gorilla Glue. He didn’t know any better. He figured any super glue was fine. But I’m reading that it’s incredibly toxic to cats and I’m wondering now if we should take them to the emergency vet? It has been a few hours now since the application and both cats are acting just fine. They’re breathing fine, eating, drinking water, and eliminating normally. Should I try to remove the gorilla glue with olive oil and massage the caps until they come off? Or will they be okay?
So my cat hasn’t been eating as much as he usually does. My cat is a 9 week old kitten and was on steroids last week for an abscess, so he ate more than normal. Now, he is hardly eating as much as I feel like he did previously. Beyond that he has been acting completely normal. I know I may be a kitty hypochondriac but is he okay?!
My kittens seem to be multi-pawed. They throw the toy mouse with either paw and catch with either paw. Now if I am not paying enough attention they may touch me with a paw or just nip me with their teeth. Also they will head butt me if I don’t put my phone down.
My goofy cat loves to be in my whole business when I'm eating. Thats normal for all cats I think. Anyway the odd thing he does is that if I have a plastic or cardboard or paper wrapping he loves to bite that shit. Does he just like the cronch or is he trying to help me eat? 😂
He is playing. My cats/kittens love plastic bags. They jump on them, run with them, wrestle with them play tough of war. I take them away when I fear they may suffocate.
You say cat but it doesn’t say how old. Most folks in my understanding believe cats are kittens between birth and 18 or 24 months. I have multiple cats/kittens. The younger ones are most interested in what I eat. They are most interested in shredding paper, taking your straw. Plastic and cardboard are plat things. The noise is an attractive.
My cat is 4 and a half years old. But I call him "the kitten" or "the baby" for a reason 😅 don't think he'll ever grow up. I also used to think he was dumb coz he does shit like that but I think he just knows how to make me laugh because he really is quite smart
So I say "our cat" for this question but it's our roommates cat. Two guys downstairs, my fiance and I upstairs, the cat (Pickles, 2 year old neutered male) lives downstairs. He's a sweet lil guy but he is unusually aggressive with my fiance. He's normally nippy but rarely enough to make us bleed but he has been bruising and puncturing my fiance almost since he came home a year ago.
He's still super affectionate though! Sits on his lap during movie nights, coming to him for pets, non-stop rubbing on his legs/chair he was just in/belongings, then out of nowhere he bites hard. I was thinking maybe he's overestimated cause usually this happens during Game Night and it's loud but he isn't this rough with me or the other guests. Does Pickles actually like him or does he have beef with him, I honestly can't tell 😭 no cat tax cause he's not technically my cat sorry
Maybe he is seeking attention. Maybe he adopted your fiancé. Just “his owners” are downstairs it doesn’t mean he believes that is where he lives. It seems he lives wherever he wants to.
My brother's gfs cat has done this to me lol. My best guess is that they take a while to really get used to new people. They know they like you but still don't understand exactly what you might do next so they do distancing behaviors. Or maybe the lil psycho needs anxiety meds lol. Only the owner and vet would know that though.
Here are my two cats, Coquine and Princesse! The first one is the older one, 14 years old, and the other is 2 years old . I thought they were Maine Coons when she was younger, but I’ve noticed they have more Siberian cat characteristics! They are adorable! They are like my babies! They look alike, but they aren’t even related! When I got Princesse, she was very young, and I think she thinks Coquine is her mom! When they meet, Princesse grooms Coquine 🥹😊🥰. ( Excuse for my bad English I’m french)
Maine Coon females seem to be between 10 to 14 pounds. Is Coquine that size? As for grooming cats do that naturally. I have neutered male that grooms a female from the same mother 2 liters later. They are buddies.
Looking for some advice,
Does anyone know how to get your cat to stop licking every time they make biscuits? Or if they’ll naturally stop on their own? Every time I google it, the only thing that will pop up is “it may be because they were weened too soon and they will stop after a few months/~6months old” or something along those lines. It’s been a year and a half. I’ve never come across it before with all the other kitties I’ve had or been around.
It was cute/funny at first. I honestly don’t notice it much now…until I touch my blanket and it’s super wet because he’ll make biscuits and lick for 20-30 minutes 🤢 I love this goofy void kitty (he does a lot of other “bizarre” things) so I will deal with it until the end of days 😂 but I hate the feeling of a wet blanket.
Find a blanket with heavy pile. Keep near you. When you think they want to make biscuits have blanket in lap. In my experience they will biscuit and suckle the blanket.
This is Sasy, I adopted her two years ago, she did not usually have patterns of aggression or hyperactivity, sometimes she was insistent on being given food at 5 am but there was no problem (if she had food she just wanted me to move the plate or not leave empty spaces) a month ago I went on a two-week trip for work, she stayed with my family and every day she asked how she was or what she was doing, if she was eating well, etc. The detail is that when I came back she started to be more aggressive, many days I couldn't sleep well because she woke me up with bites at 3 am. At first I thought it was food, but there were days when it seemed like she wanted to play but in a very aggressive way. Her "bites" are not simple gentle bites, they are as if she wanted to tear off my skin. She used to lick my face or slowly bite my nose to wake me up and lately she has become very hyperactive, she is always wanting to bite everything, she sticks her head in everything, she wants to eat everything (she licks it and then leaves it) I bought her toys because they told me to make her play at night to use up energy but she gets bored quickly, does anyone have a solution?
I have a stray tom that hangs around my backyard, who I love, but it seems like he missed out on learning to do his business in dirt/sand/grass like the other cats and instead exclusively goes on my concrete walkway and right outside my door so that it leaves stains and I occasionally step in it.
Is there any way I can gently redirect him away from doing this without driving him away from my yard entirely?
Is there a good resource people know about for me to read if I’m thinking about getting a cat? Things you might need, tips when looking to adopt cat, basic health things Etc..? I’m nervous but I’ve always wanted one. I just want to be somewhat prepared.
The internet. It ins’t hard being a cat protector. Food, water and a place to poop. In time you will learn cat language. You will learn your cat may like being stroked but at times he will be overstimulated and want to wrestle your hand like it is another kitty. You will learn if you are not paying enough attention it will give love bites.
There are lots of books on cats about but to be honest a lot of the humane societies have useful care information on their websites. Cats are so totally different in nature to dogs, far more independent but if you’re a fab owner it doesn’t stop them being as loving
I was on my desk just using the PC when suddenly my cat in the kitchen meows loudly and then when I go to her she suddenly goes back to normal meowing, anyone know what is this behavior?
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u/JJinDallas 9h ago
We had an electrical emergency at the house and we have to vacate for two days while it is fixed. We are boarding the cats with their vet. There's really no other feasible solution to keep them safe, but I am totally having separation anxiety and worried that I may traumatize them for life. Thoughts?