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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...
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1 year ago
the green
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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...
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1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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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...
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1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Health & Care
Cat hairball treatment and prevention
My cats are throwing up hairballs. Is there a diet or treatment to help alleviate the problem?
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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...
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1 year ago
Michael Burger
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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...
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1 year ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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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 ?
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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...
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1 year ago
Shelah Summers
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Behavior
Why is my cat not making biscuits towards me?
Hey all, My partner and I adopted two bonded cats (both around 5 months of age, female, both spayed) they seem to be adjusting well. They are very sweet and seem like normal healthy cats! Can both be cuddly when they want to and are “interesting” from the hours of 1am to 7am.
I am just concerned ab...
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1 year ago
Melina Grin
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Health & Care
My kitty (1 1/2 years) that will not eat anything but dry food
I have a kitty (1 1/2 years) that will not eat anything but dry food I have tried multiple brands as well as preparing her fresh meat poultry and fish also tried some freeze dried she simply will not eat anything but kibble and a couple of hard treats and sometimes a little peanut butter (just a fe...
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1 year ago
matthew butler
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Behavior
What to do with an aggressive feral cat
I’ve fed a feral for a year twice a day on my porch. He has a warm mat and a cat house on porch wall. He’s been aggressive towards me recently - hissing and posturing when I come out the door in to the porch. This is scaring me - should I take away the mat or stop feeding him?
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1 year ago
Melina Grin
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Behavior
Bonded cats fighting at home
Hello, my name is Taylor and I have 3 cats. I am hoping you can help. I have had my boys the longest being 6 years and the youngest being 4 years now. They have gotten along just fine until a couple weeks ago I accidentally stepped on Mila going down the stairs and it scared him and he thought Budda...
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1 year ago
Melina Grin
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Product Recommendations
is this a good cat food brand?
Hello! I've recently been on the search for a budget friendly cat food that doesn't include poultry. I have 2 cats with sensitive stomachs and stomatitis and my vet recommended that I try poultry free food as poultry is a common allergy that could be aggravating my cat's gums. Recently I came across...
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1 year ago
Kate Barrington
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Litter Problems
Cat traumatized by automatic litter box
I have 2 older cats (8 and 10 years old). They've been using litter box since they were little kittens. They're fully inside cats, never been let out. A year ago we moved from Poland to the UK and I thought that getting an automatic self-cleaning box is a great idea. Everything was fine until I foun...
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1 year ago
Melina Grin
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Behavior
Why does my cat randomly attack me when I run my shredder?
My cat and I have a great relationship. He sits and sleeps in my lap and loves to be petted. My problem is after 6 months he has decided to randomly attack me when I run my shredder. He was OK for 6 months but not now. I put him in another room at the end of the house when I shred. He's OK then. Ho...
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1 year ago
matthew butler
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Behavior
Cat bites when trimming nails
I got a shelter kitten at 5 months old. She’s now 6 months, never had her nails clipped so they’re like needles, & she bites & claws when I touch her paws even after 2 Gabapentin capsules the vet prescribed to calm her. Also, can’t get her in the carrier. She was never socialized or fostered...
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1 year ago
Melina Grin
2
Behavior
How to stop my cat from eating flower arrangements?
My cat pulls greenery out of my arrangements. Sometimes she plays with them or chews on them and then will be sick. Why? How do I stop her?
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1 year ago
Melina Grin
2
Behavior
Cat keeps waking me up at night
Ever since I had to put one of my cats to sleep, the remaining cat has started waking me up every hour to hour and half. All night long. I did get another cat but that hasn’t helped. I haven’t had a full nights sleep in over a year. Please help!
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2 years ago
Melina Grin
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Health & Care
Safe pet travel service for cats
I have ten cats that I need to transport from one state to another in the United States. I am wondering if you can recommend a reliable and safe transportation company that can move my pets for me. I am not able to move them myself, as I don't drive and it's only me with ten cats. I found a servi...
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2 years ago
Jamson
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Kittens
4 month old Maine Coon, what dry food?
Hello! I recently got my new Maine Coon home and I am wondering what dry food to put her on as she is on royal canin right now. She has only been on dry food and I will get her on wet food as well eventually, but I'm just stuck between Instinct Original Kitten Grain-Free Recipe Dry Cat Food and Open...
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2 years ago
Hiba Mariyam
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