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How can I help an anxious cat around strangers?
My mother-in-law is going to stay several weeks at my house to recover from surgery (we still don't know how long she will be with us).I have two cats (female and male) and they get along fine, but the male is really afraid of strangers. When guests come over, he always hides under the bed or under ...
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11 months ago
Jessica Bento
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Health & Care
Cat wheezing when sleeping
Our 18 month old male Tuxedo kitty named Lynx was treated by the veterinarian for Feline Respiratory Virus while he was at the La Plata Humane Society Animal Shelter between 3-6 months old we adopted him from there when he was 6 months…
He wheezes a lot, snores and seems to have trouble breathing w...
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11 months ago
AnnRenée Leist
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Health & Care
Do I leave my cat alone or take him to a shelter
A stray cat became my cat about a year ago. I am the only person he will not run from. He made himself home from day one. Now I am taking a trip for six days and don't know what to do with him. He is scarred outside during the day but okay outside at night. I have someone to come every day to feed/...
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11 months ago
georgiacat
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Behavior
How to help a cat that is stressed?
About a year ago, a stray cat adopted me and has been my companion ever since. He’s very timid around others and only trusts me. From the moment he arrived, he made himself right at home. I’m about to leave for a six-day trip and am unsure of the best way to care for him while I'm gone. He feels sca...
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11 months ago
Melina Grin
1
Nutrition
Novel Rabbit protein by Rayne Nutrition
Hi! My vet recommend Rayne Nutrition RABBIT dry and wet cat food to see if it helps my cats ear allergies. My 5 year old girl has had chronic ear issues where she scratches them raw. It’s been this way since she was a kitten. Has anyone tried this food and compared to the other rabbit diets or novel...
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11 months ago
TrvlnGurl
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Product Recommendations
Cat grass sticks as seen on Instagram
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has tried or has thoughts on the cat grass sticks that are in ads on Instagram. They seem like they would be great for my cat who is a chronic vomiter and has hairballs.
Thais for your help!
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11 months ago
Erin Mckenna
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Health & Care
How much wet food should I feed my overweight cat?
I want to know how many grams of wet food is enough for my overweight cat, she's almost 6yrs old and needs to lose 2kg,I don't want to over feed her but she'll eat and eat if I let her but I'm determined to help her lose weight. Ty
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11 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Nutrition
Feeding a very picky cat with special diet needs
Hello,
I need some advice about feeding my cat. He is 13.5, healthy and active cat but lost a lot of weight over one year. It started after his last dental work when one of the canine teeth was extracted.
All his lab work is normal, no sign of any problem and seems like the only reason for not eat...
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11 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Nutrition
What do I do if my cat won't eat wet food?
I adopted a cat who lived one year in a shelter, she won't eat any wet food, I feed my other 3 cats once a day Sheba wet food, how can I get here to eat some wet food, she just sniffed it and walks away, any help is appreciated.
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11 months ago
Kate Barrington
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Behavior
Cat hiding all the time, what can I do to get her back?
We rescued our baby Bogart on January 31, 2023. Our cat Stashie was going threw some grieving over the loss of her brother Rasta who had passed a few months prior. Stashie and I HAD a very strong bond she slept with me every night. In the beginning she was fine. But she stopped sleeping with me and ...
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11 months ago
Melina Grin
1
Health & Care
Instinct wet kitten food, why has it changed recipe? is it better or worse now?
I've always used the instinct wet kitten food for my cat but recently I noticed theres a new recipe, the old one smelled and looked very meaty as the new ones look over cooked with a strong smell... did they get bought up by a different company maybe? and is the adult wet cat food still the same? i...
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11 months ago
Kate Barrington
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Health & Care
Cat Facing Possible Cancer For Third Time
My 8 year old cat Squeak had a lumpectomy to remove a growth (malignant melanoma) from his right ear back in December of 2022. Surgery went well with clean but narrow margins and there were no complications. Nine months later in September of 2023, I noticed a small lump had appeared at the base of t...
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11 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Health & Care
Cat Pancreatitis Diet (low-fat diet Vs. Rx diets)
Any advice appreciated! My 10 yr old tabby was just diagnosed with pancreatitis. The vet is recommending (requiring) I feed strictly either Science Diet id or Purina EN. I'm going crazy trying to figure out what to do because neither of these foods is great on ingredients. In fact, I read many revie...
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11 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
3
Health & Care
Onsior, Adaquan, Solencia for 12 year old cat
My cat Puddy is 12. Has had a slight limp on front right paw for some time. Limp got worse after I stepped on his tail and he flew up the steps. Hiding alot and not coming out. I took him to the vet check up was fine vet stated arthritis and took blood. Labs came back normal. At a vet appt a year a...
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12 months ago
Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH
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Product Recommendations
Best toys for cats home alone?
Hello, I am looking for recommendations on toys that will interact with and entice my cat to play while I’m at work or busy at home. Electronic toys, toys that need to be installed in the house, anything is fine. Thanks!
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12 months ago
Kate Barrington
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Product Recommendations
Farmina Vet Life
I love Farmina cat food, aside from your positive review, I have found good reviews elsewhere. However, I am unable to find proper reviews on their veterinary food. Would it be possible for you to do a review on Farmina Vet Life food? Thank you!
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12 months ago
[email protected]
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Litter Problems
My cat likes to pee on my throw rugs, please help!
My cat likes to pee on my throw rugs . I can't put them down. I am not sure why he is doing this.
Latest Comment Posted:
12 months ago
Melina Grin
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Behavior
Cat meowing a lot in new house
Hi! We moved to a new apartment two weeks ago and our 1-year-old cat has been extra meowy since. He seems completely normal otherwise: eating, drinking, playing, and eliminating. We are trying to spend more time with him to help him adapt to a new place and we got a Feliway diffusor to hopefully hel...
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12 months ago
Melina Grin
3
Product Recommendations
Nulo Vs Open Farm dry cat food and Wet food question
Hi I am looking at three different dry foods, the Nulo Freestyle Chicken and cod, the Open Farms Wild-Caught Salmon, and the open farms raw mix prairy. Which of these would be the best kibble option?Also I was gonna add in some tiki cat wet food but I dont know how to start wet food exactly since I ...
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12 months ago
Kate Barrington
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Nutrition
How to feed cat encore complementary wet food and complete tippaws dry food ?
How to feed cat encore complementary wet food and complete tippaws dry food ? How much of them ? Or which complete food you recommend
Latest Comment Posted:
12 months ago
Kate Barrington
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