Notifications
Clear all
Explore topics by Categories
Health & Care
Cats and static electricity
When I pet my cat, he always has a lot of static electricity in his fur. At night I can actually see sparks as I pet him. We live in the dry southwest so maybe that contributes to it, but I’d like to know how to reduce or eliminate it. We don’t have carpet, only hardwood floors.
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Cats.com Editorial Team
3
Litter Problems
What do cats think when you clean their litter box?
What do cats think when we human are cleaning out their litter box? Are they wondering why we are messing with their elimination clumps?
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Melina Grin
1
Health & Care
My cat has just been diagnosed with diabetes, can you please tell me how long he will live?
Hello, my sweet 11-year-old Simba has diabetes, and I am having a hard time giving him his insulin, I am doing the best I can for him, I have even researched a one-time medication for him by mouth, instead of the insulin. Can you please tell me how long cats survive in this condition? If treated pro...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Carrie Hayes
3
Health & Care
Best Flea Treatment for Semi Feral cat?
Hi, I’m new to this group & looking for a little help. I have to explain the back story a little so it makes sense, so sorry this might be long!
I have 2 cats brother & sister who are 9 years old. They were Feral kittens & spent 1st year of their lives in a rescue centre & were unha...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
4
Health & Care
My cat will only eat treats
My 2 year old female cat will only eat temptations treats. I have tried dozens of different healthy foods and she refuses. She won’t eat any kind of human meats. I am withholding treats to make her eat regular food and she still won’t eat. We are on day two. Is there a better way? Please help
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Nick Yuan
4
Behavior
What does it mean when a cat flicks his tail?
Hi! My sister has a cat he’s a male orange tabby.He’s about 5 months and he’s always flicking his tail while he lays with her or when she holds him. He doesn’t meow and he doesn’t seem to hate or be bothered by her so I waswondering what it could mean? He’s not neutered yet
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Melina Grin
1
Nutrition
How to satisfy cat that will not eat.
I recently adopted a 2-3 yr. old female black cat. She looks like a mini cat. I have tried every food dry and wet and raw, expensive to cheap. She will eat 3-4 bites of kibble and walk away. Lick only the gravy walk away. I am concerned if she is getting enough nutrients. And yes I have tried al...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Melina Grin
1
Health & Care
Cat was diagnosed with a UTI, is a prophylactic use acceptable?
My cat Stella was diagnosed with a UTI early in February. She is a senior cat of unknown age. The vet kept her for over a week treating her as it was a severe infection. I was allowed to finally bring her home with instructions on dosing her for 14 more days with liquid Clavamox 1.5ml twice daily x ...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Sherrie Mcgee
2
Nutrition
Can I safely feed grain free cat dry food when giving her both wet and dry?
Hello! My vet recommended I stay away from grain free with legumes due to the HCM risk showing up in dogs and some cats. I took her advice because she thought she noticed a mild heart murmur during her first visit almost 2 years ago (but hasn’t noticed it since) and at another appointment she commen...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
3
Product Recommendations
Is Simply Nourish good kitten food?
I have a 5mo old kitten. I free feed him dry Simply Nourish Kitten. I feed him Kitten Reveal wet food. Are these products ok? I did research, but there's so much info out there!
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
the green
3
Nutrition
Is Mercury a problem in cat food with tuna?
My cats love Nulo, a food that earned a good score on Cats.com reviews. I notice that tuna is the 4th ingredient so I understand that it may be a small amount. But is it really ok to have them eat this every day? What about mercury buildup in their little bodies? Has this been studied?
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
mreg376
6
Health & Care
Klebsiella in Cats
Our cat, Wanda keeps getting upper-respiratory infections. My husband took her to the vet a week ago and the vet told him that the previous tests they conducted showed she has klebsiella in her system and it is resistant to antibiotics so she will have to live with it and just treat the infection. I...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
5
Health & Care
How concerned should I be with these *toxic* items for cats?
Over the past year I've come to learn how many common household items are either toxic or not good for cats. I'd love some more insight into whether there are real concerns surrounding things like Onions, Garlic, Onion/Garlic Powder, Lemons, Mint, or even things that contain oils such as Lavender. I...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
the green
7
Health & Care
One of my kitties has a dry nose or not as wet nose as my other cat
I have two cats. Both are playful, have healthy appetites, and seemhappy. They sleep with me and are very affectionate. However, i'mconcerned because one of my kitties has a dry nose or not as wet noseas my other cat. I was told that a wet nose is a sign of good health.Should I be concerned about on...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
2
Health & Care
My Cat belly is a bit firm, do I need to take my cat to the vet?
I have a two and a half year old female Calico. she had been spayed. I notice that her belly was a bit firm but I can't really tell if anything is wrong. I touched and poked it and she didn't seem to be in pain. she is jumping around, eating food (maybe a bit more than usual but I thought maybe beca...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
3
Health & Care
Cat hairball treatment and prevention
My cats are throwing up hairballs. Is there a diet or treatment to help alleviate the problem?
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
2
Health & Care
Can a harness be safely used to prevent falling?
Background - we live with 3 strictly indoor cats on a second floor. To provide them with enrichment, we give them some supervised time on our deck (we back to trees and and a retention pond, so there's a lot of bird/squirrel activity). We are, however, concerned about one of them dashing off the dec...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Michael Burger
3
Health & Care
Solensia for cats side effects?
My 18+ year-old cat, Snow, was eating well but seemed to be in pain. I took him to the vet, who treated him for heart disease. She did some blood tests and said the results were normal. She said that he may have been experiencing pain due to arthritis and recommended to try Solensia injections. A da...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
2
Health & Care
Nutrition for pregnant cat
Cat nearly died having a major miscarriage. Is there any special nutrition she needs to get back on her feet ?
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
2
Litter Problems
Cat uses the litter box but just walks straight in and pees out the opening... Please Help
I had a 7 yr old spayed and front declawed kitty show up Christmas morning, starving, emaciated, sores in her mouth - bad shape! Took her to my vet the day after and he treated her for everything and she's doing great now, gained a couple pounds already etc. Her problem is that she does use the li...
Latest Comment Posted:
1 year ago
Shelah Summers
8