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How do you understand your kitten’s language? Is there a sign or kitten body language to…

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Our kittens use body postures and facial expressions to help convey their moods and feelings. Ears that are forward and a soft stare say “I am interested.” Ears that are back, pupils dilated and twitching tail may be saying “I am upset or anxious.” A crouched, low body position may indicate […]

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My tabby cat, Tigger, that I have loved since she was a kitten, suddenly within minutes…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Tigger. In most cases of sudden death in an apparently healthy cat, I think of heart disease. To know for sure if Tigger had heart disease, a sample of her heart may also need to be examined by a pathologist. A sudden death like […]

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We have a rescued almost two-year-old neutered male (Rascal) cat that constantly sprays…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

If Rascal has no health issues prompting the behavior, the spraying likely relates to territorial marking behavior. Even if the cats get along well, Rascal has become used to leaving his little pungent messages around. He’s doing what comes naturally for a cat. The Creator made him this way–there’s nothing broken or in need of […]

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My 14 year old female seems to have trouble getting up - almost like ‘achy.’ Can…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Recent research has indicated that 90% of cats over 12 years of age have some arthritis in one or more joints. What is deceiving is that they often keep moving, but just more slowly. A cat should never be given over the counter pain medication because they cannot metabolize those types of medications […]

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I think my 2 year old Siamese has a broken tail. Is there anything I can give her for…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

This is an important question. You should NEVER give your cat human over the counter medications without consulting your veterinarian. Many medications like Tylenol and Advil are toxic to cats and can make them very sick, even resulting in death. If you believe your cat’s tail is broken and/or she is painful, I would have […]

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Can you really train a kitten to sit and shake?

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Kittens and cats can be trained to do many different types of tasks. Ffood rewards and patience are necessary. Cats tend to eat slower than dogs and may take longer to perform the task so training should proceed at a different pace.
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Hello. By the way I use Purina Cat Chow and my cat and I love the product. I have some…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Does the cat have claws out? Is she hissing or growling when she does this? If she’s silent and simply pawing at them, I suspect she’s just playing and there’s nothing to be done. If she’s also vocalizing with growls or hisses, then the pawing is a warning for the dog(s) to keep their distance. […]

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My adult cat was in a car accident five weeks ago and miraculously lived despite head…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

A cat that can no longer see is at a disadvantage in many ways. First, she cannot read the facial signals and body postures that the other cats are sending and may not react appropriately. Second, she may wander into dangerous areas and become further injured. It may be best to keep […]

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I have two boys who are severely autistic. We adopted the neighbor’s cat without meaning…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

You’ve had wonderful good fortune with Brownie. If he’s an adult kitty, he should be able to get out of the boys’ way before they can pick him up–if he wants to avoid them. Since he’s not trying to get away, and hasn’t hissed, bit or scratched, he must be willing to tolerate the attention […]

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What would cause my cat’s nose to bleed from time to time? She is approximately 13 years…

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

There could be multiple causes for your cat’s blood nose. I would be concerned about something in her nasal cavity like a foreign body or polyp. Various kinds of infections could cause intermittent bleeding and I would also be concerned with dental disease and the possibility of cancer. I would have her looked at as […]

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How do you understand your kitten’s language? Is there a sign or kitten body language to…

My tabby cat, Tigger, that I have loved since she was a kitten, suddenly within minutes…

We have a rescued almost two-year-old neutered male (Rascal) cat that constantly sprays…

My 14 year old female seems to have trouble getting up - almost like ‘achy.’ Can…

I think my 2 year old Siamese has a broken tail. Is there anything I can give her for…

Can you really train a kitten to sit and shake?

Hello. By the way I use Purina Cat Chow and my cat and I love the product. I have some…

My adult cat was in a car accident five weeks ago and miraculously lived despite head…

I have two boys who are severely autistic. We adopted the neighbor’s cat without meaning…

What would cause my cat’s nose to bleed from time to time? She is approximately 13 years…

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