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I have two five-year-old cats and my husband wants a dog. Is it better to start with a…

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Oh, it depends. If the cats have had positive experiences with a dog before, and the adult dog likes cats and knows to ignore and give the cats their space, then an adult dog would be my choice. But if the cats have never before been around a dog, a pup would be a better […]

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My cat follows me wherever I go. When I sleep he’s sleeps with me, and when I wake up and…

Monday, April 28th, 2008

It appears that he’s trained you quite well to give him nearly constant attention! If you shut him out of a room, and he meows and you give in, you’ve reinforced his behavior–he’s learned that meowing works! That’s perfectly fine as long as you don’t mind. By the way, you can clip his claws to […]

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Our cat keeps eating a lot and we can’t stop him what should we do?

Monday, April 28th, 2008

When a cat develops a voracious appetite and does not gain weight it may be a sign of a medical condition. An over active thyroid gland will increase metabolic rate causing the cat to be quite hungry without gaining weight. A cat that is diabetic will also be hungry but seems to lose […]

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Do indoor cats need to have yearly shots (rabies, distemper, etc)? My cat never goes…

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Vaccination in cats should be determined on a cat by cat basis as many factors can play a part in this decision. For healthy indoor cats, rabies and distemper are recommended. The distemper vaccine provides protection against many common viruses that could pose a risk to your cat even indoors. Rabies is recommended to protect […]

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My adult male cat constantly is pawing his dry food out of his bowl onto the floor. I…

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Some cats seem to be very particular about where they eat their food. Some may prefer to pick up one piece at a time, while others like theirs piled high. Offering the food on a flat plate may be more to his liking and less messy for you.
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I have a young, rescued kitty who has experienced some spinal cord damage in the…

Monday, April 28th, 2008

If your kitten has had some spinal damage it is certainly possible this could cause constipation or urinary issues. I would suggest you talk to your veterinarian about this and try to determine if any deficits are present.
Pushing more fluids can help with the hard stool, but in some cases a prescription stool softener, additional […]

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We took in two stray male kittens. It took them about two months to get them to trust us…

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Cats can actually vary a great deal in their desire for closeness and petting. Some cats are simply “cuddle kitties,” while others are more aloof. Often a cat may want to be nearby and close to their people but might not desire much touching and stroking. It is often useful to look for […]

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I was told by another cat owner that if you don’t see magnesium listed in the…

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Your cat owner friend is mistaken in her statement on ingredients. All ingredients are listed in decreasing order of predominance based on weight - just the same as in human foods. Labeling in pet foods is very closely monitored and regulated by AAFCO (the Association of American Feed Control Officials) so if something is not […]

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We have two one-year-old sisters. Both are spayed. The smaller of the two walks around…

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Isn’t it amazing how very different cats act, even when so closely related. My cat Seren also talks a great deal. Cats tend to meow at people, to get humans to DO something…open the door, fill the bowl, give pets. So I suspect she’s quiet while sleeping–or when you aren’t around to hear her.
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Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Feline hyperesthesia syndrome is mostly seen in young cats under five years of age but can affect older cats as well. Vets describe this disorder as a neurotransmitter malfunction, meaning that it is similar to the panic attacks we as humans can experience. This disorder is seen more commonly in Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, and Himalayan […]

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I have two five-year-old cats and my husband wants a dog. Is it better to start with a…

My cat follows me wherever I go. When I sleep he’s sleeps with me, and when I wake up and…

Our cat keeps eating a lot and we can’t stop him what should we do?

Do indoor cats need to have yearly shots (rabies, distemper, etc)? My cat never goes…

My adult male cat constantly is pawing his dry food out of his bowl onto the floor. I…

I have a young, rescued kitty who has experienced some spinal cord damage in the…

We took in two stray male kittens. It took them about two months to get them to trust us…

I was told by another cat owner that if you don’t see magnesium listed in the…

We have two one-year-old sisters. Both are spayed. The smaller of the two walks around…

Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome

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