Cat Health Questions Archive Three

my 5 month old tom cat jumping on and biting my female cat. 
my 5 and a half month old female cat is just back from vet after being spayed, since her return my 5 month old tom cat who is still un neutered has been …

My himalayan cat has a red, irritated and rather stinky behind. 
My 3 1/2 year old himalyan cats's behind is red and irrated at times. He also has a rather smelly behind. I feed him Science Diet cat food for sensitive …

is my 10 week old cat dying? 
I have a 10 week old cat,He has his mom with him & when he was younger he had energy,but now he just looks sad.Is he dying? Answer by Kate Hi Esther …

My cat begs to eat constantly!! 
I got a cat a few months ago that was in foster care for the first year of life. She was fixed shortly before I got her (her belly was still shaved). …

Buster's diorrheoa, vomitting, spraying and change in behaviour  
Hi, my tom cat Buster is aprox 5(+)years old. I took him in over 4years ago as a young stray so not sure of his exact age. He has always been boisterous …

Cat butt issues 
Hi, We have a 10 year old Maine Coon cat. We've been noticing that his butt-right around his anus has some white spots-like little sores...in conjunction …

My cats butt pusses - HELP! 
As gross as it is my almost three year old cat has always has bad gas, it comes and goes. Recently he was excessively licking his butt and when he …

My cat has blood in her poop 
I saw my cat poop one day and after she was done and scooping litter on her poop, a drop came out her bum like liquid poop and it has a bit of blood in …

cat litterbox problems 
i have read all the information you have but i still have a question. my cat has stopped using the litterbox to urinate in, but he still continues to deficate …

Help tell me what to for my new cat 
I just rescued a 2 yr. old cat from the APL 2 weeks ago and she was spayed while prego with 5 about 5 weeks ago they had her there and gave her all her …

cat vomiting 
My cat vomits at least once a day in the afternoon a green bile like color with the first vomit being with food and then the next 3-4 that are watery without …

Lost Rescued Cat 
I have just rescued a cat. He was only living at my house for 2 days when he got out, and I have no idea where he is. He is a 4 year old neutered male. …

flea stuff 
after putting cat stuff on the back of my cats neck they both licked it off and both have now lost their voices and are retching Answer by KAte Hi …

kitten's scared to be picked up 
I have a new tonkinese kitten (almost 10 months old). She lived behind a bookcase in her last home for many months - only coming out to use her box and …

introducing 8 month old kitten to 13 year old cat and 14 year old dog 
Hi, I'm currently living in a flat with my (gorgeous!) 8 month old female kitten, who is about to be spayed in the next week. I'll be moving back …

My little kitten 
I found a kitten, decided to home it for awhile till it's old enough to fend for itself. But my kitten is too skinny! And its saliva has a strong bad odor …

kittens 
my cat has only had one kitten and is being over protective with the baby. it is 9 days old. it wants to come out of the box, but my cat keeps running …

Is my cat sick she is licking a lot 
I woke up this morning to notice that my cat is incessantly licking her tail near her anus. When I go to pet her she wont let me touch her and she starts …

Is my cat pregnant? 
My cat is breathing heavy lately and growls when i touch her belly. She is 6 months old and not neutered, yet. Is she pregnant? Answer by Kate Hi …

sore on cats bottom 
right next to my cats bottom (butt) to the right side is missing hair and a round red sore thats the size of a dime what is this and what can i do Answer …

unhappy cat 
hi there, I'm asking this question on behalf of a good friend of mine who i recently helped to find a cat. the cat 'Rocky' actually came from a neighbour …

10 month old kitten with large stool 
I adopted a tonkinese kitten three weeks ago. She was spayed at that time, and recovered from her surgery very well (has seen the vet since then). Before …

My cat now cannot sit !! 
My lovely 4 year old Bengal boy has been very ill for quite a few weeks It started as a lame front leg followed by an extremely high temperature for …

Lord Simberton keeps urinating inside 
Our lovely Persian cat is around 10 years old (human) and has just started urinating in various spots around the house. We catch him sometimes and put …

my cats brother just died... 
We got our 2 cats 17 years ago. They are brother and sister. It was always obvious they were very close, always sleeping together, eating together, lounging …

My Kitten does not look well 
MY kitten was always very active. Lately she's been lethargic and does not come running wehen I call her (but responds by looking but doesnt move). She …

cat has blood in stool and missed tray 
my cat (Mr.Kitty) has just missed his box..its the first time he has ever done this.. when cleaning it up i seen his stool had blood in it..he seems healthy …

My persian cat isnt having bm's  
I have a 5 year old persian cat who has recently become very lethargic. He doesnt come around begging like he usually did at feeding time. I notice he …

MY 13 YR. OLD CAT SOMETIMES VOMITS. 
sassy has never eaten anything except meow-mix for 13 yrs.-never tasted anything else--always healthy--indoor always- breed- Himalaya has always been …

Mother's kittens passed. 
Is there anything naturally I can do to relieve her milk without going to the vet? ANswer by Kate Hi I cannot say that I know much about this area …

what is wrong with my cat 
my cat has recently started pooing blood and being sick, but i just thought he was ill with a bad stomach after he ate something that didnt agree with …

Helping our cat to go out 
Hi, My girlfriend and I have a male cat (three years old), he's not neutered, and we would like to avoid having him neutered, even though we're aware …

cat trying to bury food 
Why do cats try to bury their food? Answer by Kate hi well they don't as general rule. i haven't personally seen this behavior and so cannot comment …

cat fowling every where  
hi i have a 2 year old male cat he has been litter trained for god know's how long and has been going outside along with my other cats for as long as i …

cat twitching and acting scared 
my four-year-old neutered cat started twitching on friday. The twitching is in his ears as well as his back, tail, and even legs. It starts running around …

finding a new vet 
Is there a database somewhere of local vets in the US? I will be having to switch vets as my previous vet is now 45 minutes away from me :( Answer …

how can i introduce my 7 week old kitten to my 1 yr old staff  
hi i have just got a 7 week old kitten and i have a 13 old staff and a 1yr staff they both are ok with cats but my kitten is relly scard of my younger …

Cat eye infection and losing eye 
what happens to cat when it has to lose an eye because of an eye infection? Answer by Kate Hi Cats cope very well when they have to adapt to a new …

how do I stop my kitten from lying in my lap constantly? 
My problem is my kitten doesnt seem to want to lie by herself at all. She also gets hold of my clothes while im in them, to climb her way up to my shoulder …

Mother moving kittens away from her 
My cat just had kittens two days ago. Four of them. Today she moved three of the kittens away from her and only kept one by her. Is she rejecting the …

My cat drools thick mucus 
Hi there, My cat is almost 5 and used to be mainly indoors but has been spending about half her time outside now (about 2 weeks) which is what we prefer. …

Need help with my cat 
I have a 10 yr old male neutered indoor only cat. Recently he has been throwing up almost daily, always white foam (not much); he also has been peeing …

is my 6 month cat pregnant? 
My Cat is about 6 months old. I have noticed in the last two days that she has gained a little bit of weight in her belly,and she is very sleepy and irritable. …

Cat has clumps hanging from her behind. 
my 3 year old cat as got brown lumps hanging from her bottom. It looks like poo but it isn't as i have tried 2 remove them. She is constantly licking her …

Max our cat peeing in the house 
Our cat is 3 years old, and started out as a indoor cat and used the litter box, but we have a doggie door which the cat started using and staying outside. …

Can a cat have dandruff? 
Hi, My 3 year old male fixed tabby cat has some dandruff. At least it looks like dandruff. It's not a whole lot, but I have noticed it. Is this ok? …

Stray Cat had kittens.  
I live in the country and there are a lot of strays around here. I put food and water and shelter out for these cat's. Five of those strays have come …

Cat urinary blockage 
Hi there, My male cat is 3. Five days ago I took him to the vet because he would not pass any urine. They catheterized him for a day and a half and had …

Cat Nightmares? 
I have had my cat for about 4 years now and occasionally she will suddenly wake up from a nap and start crying loudly and frantically. It doesn't matter …

Strange stray cat behaviour 
What we think is a neighbourhood cat visits our house quite often. Recently I've noticed she is very skinny and when i offer her food she eats all up like …

My cat is going bald. 
Hi, my names maria and i have a 9 year old tabby cat. Shes very happy, alwayds friendly with everyone and is in very good shape. Recently, i have been …

Athritis or something different 
My 8 year old cat Spazzie, was hit by a car last year and broke her pelvic bone in 2 places, we let her heal naturally, what the vet said. This was …

Cat oder under my mobile home 
I own two cats and they are both fixed and indoor cats. I own a mobile home and have skirting all around but just recently noticed a hole where I believe …

Cat Sickness after Neutering 
My cat got neutered 3 weeks ago & for the past 5 days she keeps bringing up her food. What is the problem? She is a lovely black cat 8 months old, she …

my cats strange behavior 
my cat is about a year and a half old. She is usually very active and plays around. But the past couple of days she has been very lazy, making weird breathing …

lethargic cat not eating 
Our kitten has not eaten for 3 days and she seems to be losing weight. She has had Diahrea and vomits up water. Took her to a Banfield clinic and she was …

cat urinary area bump 
a few months back my 5year old female cat had a urinary track infection and got over in in a week or so however after she started acting normal and feeling …

Can Impetigo be obtained by the licking of a cat on a specfic area? 
I had impetigo which cleared up with topical treatment appx 6 weeks ago. I woke up today with a new bout of the blisters on my chin. My cat loves to …

Hungry kitty 
I just adopted a lovely 7 month old kitten from the spca. He has been here for five days, and my older cat has finally come downstairs to interact with …

Does my cat have worms 
My cat has been acting completely normal and all of a sudden, one day, I was cleaning her stool and I noticed a millipede like thing inside one of the …

Our Cat has ripped most of his hair out of his back side and leg area 
Our male cat had ripped most of his hair out from his back side and leg area in the course of one night. We thought maybe we had tracked fleas into the …

cats anus comes out evertime he poops! 
everytime my cat poops his anus comes out a little bit its very red and swollen. he is a munchkin cat, he doesn't seem to be in pain, poops are very smelly …

Problem with my male kitten. 
My kitten keeps walking funny as if he is going to fall over. Also when you pik him up he meows alot and looses control of his bladder and bowle movements. …

cookie my cat likes to carry things 
My cat is 6 years old and she want's to carry around this rag in her mouth but she seem's distressed when she is holding it in her mouth as if she's looking …

16 year old cat yowling and disorientated  
Last night his breathing was a little noisy. He was eating this morning and tonight he let out 2 yowls and started walking in a crouched postion disorientated. …

cat gone daft 
last august we rescued a batch of kittens a feral cat had abandoned. 2 where very aggressive from the start and we found them a home on a farm suited to …

Cat has lost voice 
My cat seems to have lost his voice. I had him treated yesterday for tapeworms and got his rabies shot. Then this morning he has no voice. He opens his …

Cats turning on each other 
Hi i currently have 3 all male all neutered cats. two of them are from the same litter and are about a year and half old. about six months ago we found …

Kitten with a virus 
I have a 7 month old kitten. She came down with a kitty virus about a week ago. Started out with lots of sneezing. Breathing through mouth, clear discharge …

Cat left out of yard today! 
Hi, I have a pure bred flame point siamese. He is declawed and nutered.I have a fenced in yard but of course he always jumps the fence. He usually comes …

is my cat sick as she is very skinny 
I took in a cat about 6 months ago and it was a small cat then and was around 6 months old, she has lost more weight since I got her, she is very skinny …

cat baby time 
my cat is about to have its baby and i don't know if she found a spot yet she keeps following me were should i put her to have them or will she do that …

Cat has bleeding bowel movement  
Dear Guide, I have a 6 years ordinary cat. This couple days i looked at her eyes that she got some kind of sore eyes and i dont know why its happened …

Cat has big, grayish scab...and is losing fur. 
After getting my cat groomed, he came back with a samallish scab on his back. It's possible that it was already there (cuz he had long hair). Anyway, …

Male cat pee leaking 
Why does my male (unfixed)cat dribble or leak urine wherever he lays? on pillows,clothes,or even my fiance and i? Answer by Kate Hi well it could …

Do I seperate the pregnant female cat from the male? 
I have a pregnant female cat and the male cat is trying to mate with her again. should I keep them apart? or is this normal and no problem? Answer …

Cat sprays and poops wherever 
Hi I have 2 cats. mother and son.Cramer the mother is about 10 or 11. She has been spraying for a few years and I usually tried to keep her outside …

when can kittens go outside 
how old does a kitten need to be befor they can go outside. Answer by Kate Hi well I wouldn't let them out until they were weaned and this is usually …

Cat aggression and urination issues.  
Dear Kate, My family has an odd assortment of three cats. We have two neutered males and a recently spayed female. One neutered male, Patches, is about …

Cat poops herself when male cat is around 
my fixed female cat is getting raped of bullyed by a unnutered male cat when i come to her rescue she has poop all over bottom, and cleanes her self right …

My cat hates me since I came home from hospital 
I am so very sad, I have 3 cats but my Daisy, a little lilac point Siamese, and I were so very close, I mean we did everything togetheer, she was always …

Agressive cat play 
I have a petite, 5 year old, female, spayed, declawed Siamese. She got out. I was heartbroken. My husband got me a 5 year old, female, spayed declawed …

What breed is your happy cat logo" 
Hello, I just found a homeless cat in my apartment complex recently and he "meows" all the time and he wants to be all over us, is he/she lonely ? Also …

Disoriented cat 
Our cat, Monty, was treated for a fever yesterday; injection of antibiotic and capsules with food. He had stopped defecating, wasn't drinking as much water …

Cat Vaccination 
what shots are appropriate for a 8 year old cat? Answer By kate The requirements are different depending on where you live, if you telephone your …

My Cat Is A Food Theif 
First off my cat has been checked out by a vet and is 100% healthy and spayed. I have an automatic feeder so she can eat all day long (and she does). If …

Is my kitten ok? 
She just started acting weird last night. She has been meowing more than usual. she keeps like crouching low but her bottom doesnt touch the ground she …

Does my cat have cancer or allergy 
Hi there, First of all, thanks for the help. Our 15 year old female indoor only calico started vomiting daily 3 weeks ago. The vomit is always massive …

Cat weak in hind legs and balding 
Well my cat is about 5 years old... She is having trouble walking... Her back legs seem to be weak and they just give out on her. She also has (on each …

Cat acting odd 
He is 3 years old, gets stressed easily and is fairly frequently harrassed by my grandmother's dog who is staying with us temporarily. After spotting a …

Resident cat and new adopted cat 
We just adopted a new kitty and this morning when i opened the door to the room that we are keeping the new kitty in my other resident cat watched him …

cat has discharge what does it mean? 
what does it mean when white stuff comes out of a cats vagina? Answer by Kate Sounds to me like she could have an internal infection. in which case …

maine coon cat 
why does my mancoon cat put toys in water dish. Answer by Kate Umm good question and one I'm sure many cat owners would like answered too. Even my …

How do I stop neighbourhood cats from peeing on my porch? 
There is a neighbourhood cat (or cats) that is (are) peeing on our front porch. Some mornings the stench is unbelievable when we walk out the front door. …

cat gagging 
i have a stray cat that came here a month or so ago so im not sure bout shots and all should have already had done but havent yet but she was a really …

my cat maybe dying 
My cat little boy is not eating and is very weak,Last week my other cat poillow died having the very same systoms,are my cats being poisoned. Answer …

Sick kitten 
my kitten is six weeks old he has mucus in his diarrhea and has been throwing up yellow phlegm. he is laying around won't eat or drink what is wrong with …

feeding multiple cats 
I have two cats both girls one likes to eat all of her food while the other likes to graze. The problem i'm having is that the grazer isnt getting all …

Cat suddenly pees on the couch 
So a day ago my male cat seems to be acting oddly. Very lethargic and doesn't want to eat. He always eats. He eats his food and then the other cats food. …

Cat Behavior change..big time 
I rescued a 4 month old Kitten about 4 weeks ago from a shelter and when we brought her home she was fine. She ran around the house crazy the first night …

Wretching Cat 
my cat is wretching 2-3 times a day sometime he will throw up saliva or mucous with a few bits of food in it but most of the time nothing will come up …

Cat has minor facial twitches 
Hello. I have a a 3 yr-old female cat that gets a facial/head twitch noticeable when she is super relaxed / laying still. It is very minor so it is hard …

not sure if my cat is sick 
my cat has,nt eaten her catfood this mornin, so i went to the shop and bought her 1 i no she likes, she has,nt eaten anythin and she has been asleep all …

Worried about my cats stools 
Just wondering if my cat poo should be wet n fairly sloppy, it is very smelly, light brownish in color. Is there & could i feed them something different …

cat vomiting and just laying down 
Im not sure whats wrong with my cat hes about 3 years old and when he was six months i got him fixed and soon after his belly started drooping almost like …

Aggressive Cat Behavior 
We have two cats; one male and the other female. We have had them spayed, neutered, and front claws removed at age 6 months; they are now 3 years of age. …

male cat problem's 
i have a 1 year old male siemease cat. He has never been outside. He has only seem a female through my liveing room window. He has never breed. But he …

cat problem 
My cat, Max, and my sisters cat, Ranger, were sitting by the screen door when all of a sudden my cat started to hiss and growl at Ranger cat for no reason, …

my cat poop in its water bowl 
my cat is pregnant and she has pooed in her water bowl is this normal? Answer by KAte Hi no this is not normal, is her water bowl close to her litter …

13 YEAR OLD FEMALE CAT IS BLEEDING SOME FROM VAGINA 
My cat is bleeding, spotting a little from her vagina. She is 13 years old. I cant see anything when she urinates, though. just a few spots where she lays. …

Cat peeing in dirty clothes 
Smokey has been with us for about 8 months now and we have had pepper for almost two years. Pepper has been fixed and smokey has not. The cats have gotten …

new cat hiding all the time 
I now have a four year old cat that was given to me. he was with the same family all his life and now is seriously depressed. he will not come up from …

Loud meowing 
my cat just recently has started meowing really loudly and we dont understand what this is all about he is fed and is a house cat and sometimes goes outside …

my cat throws up everyday 
i was wandering why my cat throws up everyday,a couple times a day. she eats then she'll throw up she'll drink water and throw it up. she just throws up …

Cat has consistently sore bottom 
I took my 8-year-old spayed cat into the vet about 2 months ago for a sore bottom. Vet cleaned out her anal sacs, and sent her home. After getting her …

Temporarily re-housing my cat 
Hello, I am leaving my house and cat to go abroad for 6 months. Unfortunately my tenants do not want the responsibility of looking after my cat. My …

Light bleeding after cat gives birth 
Hi, my cat gave birth on monday. The first was at midnight & the second one came out 7 hours later quickly followed by the other 3, so 5 in total. She …

Cat Behavior Problem 
I have a female persion cat, we got her and our male orange tabby from some friends who could not keep them any longer. They have grown up together so …

Sexual like behavior in neutered cat 
I adopted a rescue Siamese kitten at about the age of 6 - 7 weeks. Mother was feral and had been trapped. Chester had ear mites and ringworms. Through …

Runt Cat 15 months old, has not gone into heat yet!!! 
My Cat is a smaller than normal cat, she is part siamese im not sure of the other, but she was the runt of the litter and was sick when she was born, but …

Are Cats connected to the spirit world? 
My father has just passed away and every where i go there seems to be a cat looking at me my father wasnt a cat lover more of a dog lover but this is really …

My Cat won't stop crying  
Hello, My seven month old cat, Dexter won’t stop crying almost and he walks around with his tail in the air as if he was in heat. But he is …

My 6 month old kitten peeing on the floor?? 
Okay so my mom had a cat who is nutered and I adopted a kitten a while ago and she all of a sudden started peeing on the bathroom floor when there was …

wandering cat 
how do i stop my cat from going back to his old address Answer by Kate Hi If you live close to wear you lived before then it may not be possible to …

my cat felix 
hi its my cat felix he is nearly 2 and for the last few days he has been licking himself alot an finding it to pee an today he is just sleeping and not …

Is my kitten ok?? 
Hi, my female 6 month old kitten has over the last few days started making lots of noise! She makes a noise almost like whinning and she keeps walking …

outdoor cat is sick and can't trap 
i take care of a feral mother & daughter. i got both fixed with shots, etc about 1 year ago. the daughter cat is almost 2 years old now, i dont' know …

kitten with constipation 
I've had my cat 2 weeks and he is just 6 months old i have been advised by the Cat Protection to keep him indoors for 4 weeks. My problem is that he …

Cat has lost weight of her back end 
My female cat is about 5/6 years old she is overweight but a happy cat but the last week or so i have noticed that she has started to lose weight on her …

something is wrong with my cat 
my cat is about a year old and i just noticed that she has green puss-like discharge coming from her vagina...i'm not sure if this has been going on or …

HELP 3 CATS 
we have 3 cats two 9 yr olds and a 9 month old all get along great. now we took our 9 mo too get spayed and just overnight brought her home and the other …

cat urinates on my pillow 
I have a rescue cat that I love dearly. However, she periodically, has just started again, pees on the pillows on my bed. There are three of us living …

cats eyes 
the white corner of my cats eyes has been showing the last few days it sometimes covers half of her eye is this normal,she still seems to be her normal …

Cat eye infection 
My cat is around 3-4 yrs old and we just recently received a kitten, and the kitten is very aggressive. Well the older cat this morning wasn't really …

What is happening to my cat 
My cat is acting strange,he hasn't eaten in about 3 days. 2 days ago he was throwing up. But since he wasn't eating anything he was just throwing something …

How to introduce another cat 
Hi, I have previously had a male ragdoll cat who passed away at 1 1/2 yrs old, 1/2010. I also have a female ragdoll cat who just turned 2 in February. …

ouch! I accidently stepped on my cats foot! 
I think my cat is going to be ok but he is limping. can I give him a little asaprin ? (if so how much? He is 11 lbs) He has a heart condition and is …

cat freaks out after eating 
Hello, Every time my cat eats he shakes his head and goes running around. This happens every time. He usually doesn't eat all his food at once, he usually …

My cat is 1 years old losing wieght and urinating on himself  
My cat is 1 and within the past few days I have noticed he has lost an extreme amount of weight which you can notice by his back legs (hips) and there …

Shedding? 
My cat sometimes has little tufts of hair that come out that have skin attached to the end. What is this? Is it normal? Answer by KAte Hi no this is …

13 year old cat pooping outside of litter box 
My cat was litter box trained for 13 years and now, all of a sudden, she's pooping on the carpets. My mother thought it was our 2 year old dog, but she …

Cat Has Back Problem 
Hello! Thank you having such a wonderful service! I have a 10 1/2 year old male cat. I have had him since he was 8 weeks old, he has always been …

What do cats need to keep them happy indoors 
My son moved from a 2-bedroom condo and cannot keep his cats who grew up together as kittens; I took the cats until I can find a home for them; however, …

Does my cat have allergies? 
My cat is having trouble breathing and has a clear liquid coming out of her eyes. Answer by KAte Hi well it could be an allergy reaction but equally …

Cat won't eat her usual food 
My cat is about 4 years old and has ate nothing but hard cat food. We buy the Diamond Brand and that's what she has been eating. Recently we bought the …

Is it time to put my cat to sleep? 
My 16 year old cat has not been well for well about 2 years. About a year ago, she had thyroid surgery and did well after. She gained weight, stopped …

Newly Adopted Cat with Smelly Gas 
Hello, I just recently adoped a 4 year old cat from my local shelter about a week ago. Since I've brought her home, she's had smelly gas and poo. I'm wondering …

why is my male cat yawling for my female cat 
why is my male cat yawling for my female cat? He wont leave her alone and he keeps spraying. Answer by Kate I well it sounds like he is not neutered. …

SMELLY CAT!! 
My 2 yr old female cat has always had bad gas...but just lately ive been noticing a change in her pooh, its soft almost like diarrhea with a green moldy …

what happens if mother cats is mated with son 
Well what happens when a cat gets pregnat by her son because she ceeps getting humped by her son!It happened yesterday morning he humped her 20min. …

cat acting strange 
hi i've taken in a stray cat that used to live next door to us'but she's been living with us for a couple of months she been fine but lately she's gone …

cat not using litter tray 
My cat is about 6 years old. She has ALWAYS used her litter box. I have never witnessed her peeing or pooping anywhere but there until recently. Several …

Cat is always covered in poop 
Hi. I have a 2 year old neutered male indoor cat. We adopted him from a shelter at 5 months old. My husband was leery of him because he was very clumsy …

cats sits on my back 
Why does my cat(female)lay on my back when i am laying down watching tv or on the computer??? I find it rather funny.... Answer by Kate Sounds like …

Cat does not or will not make it to cat box  
Hi, My Moms cat that she adopted 8 years ago always used the cat box and in the last month he will not even try to get to the cat box just cries …

Cat has constant sore behind 
M cat is an outside cat, but since she was a kitten, she was born with her anus and vagina too close together It's always red and infected looking. What …

Kitten playing with poo 
My cat is playing with her poo out the litter box i do move it but shes still doing it and putting it all over the bedsheets also I have a new leather …

My 12 day old kitten hasnt grown since birth 
my cat had a litter of 6 but one of them hasnt grown at all since birth. its bones stick out but it seems quite alert. her eyes are open and shes tring …

Cat not eating or drinking suddenly 
Hello, My wife and I have three cats, all three are between the age of 11 to 13. Are female cat is small about 9 pounds, but usually eats like a horse. …

My cat has lumps in ear is it an Infection? 
Today I recently noticed that inside my cat's ears are these huge black bubbles that go all the way inside to around the inside edges of her ears. I carefully …

How do cats eyes glow in the dark. 
WHY DO THEY EYES GLOW IN THE DARK CATS Answer by Kate This is because at the back of a cats eye they have a layer which is light reflecting and is …

Cat losing fur on belly area 
My cat has been losing fur on his belly and private areas. Otherwise he is very happy and healthy. Someone suggested fleas but he doesn't have any and …

no vaccinations yet  
Hi there , I have a beautiful female kitten called Tootsie , SHE is a Tortoiseshell cat , she is round about 7 or 8 months now and still hasn't had her …

new cat won't eat 
Hi Kate, Two days ago, i adopted a one year old male neutered mixed breed. He hasnt been drinking or eating and has been hiding all the time. His previous …

older cat losing weight 
I have an 11 year old male, neutered kitty who cries alot after eating and sometimes throws up and sometimes not. He's losing weight and seems to be asking …

cat is vomiting alot 
our 8 year old cat is throwing up a lot. it might be hair balls but we see no hair. Answer by Kate hi well it does very much depend on how long this …

Cat Lays on us at night 
WHY DOSE MY CAT LIKE TO LAY ON ME AND MY WIFE WHILE WE ARE SLEEPING AT NIGHT? Answer by Kate hi i have been asked this question a lot lately and I …

Female Persian cat on heat? 
My female persian is seven months old and has started making strange sounds constantly. She is usually very quiet. Could she be in heat? If so, can …

Frustrated cat parent in Cary, NC 
My female cat that was spayed is leaving black spots on all my chairs, why is this happening and how do I stop her from sitting the chairs? Answer by …

my cat is crawling 
hi im really worried about mt cat she is one years old in june and today she has started crying and she wont walk properly she is digging her back legs …

16 year old cat stopped eating. 
My 16 year old cat has stopped eating. He is still drinking water, but I have had to try and force feed him. He has become very letharic and weak. I have …

female cat aggression toward male cat with diabetes 
i am getting to point i think i must give away one of my cats. i have 9 yr old declawed fixed female in house with a 2 yr old fixed declawed male. a …

my two female cats are fighting 
If two sister cats who've lived together from birth and have only ever been indoors, have always gotten along and been quite close but have never been …

my kittens don't meow- is this normal? 
I have just acquired 2 rescue kittens aged 6 months. They meowed a few times when we got them but now do not meow at all. They purr and seem content and …

My cat seems to be itchy 
I've noticed that since I bot my kitty a coller and put it on she been itchy,has the coller cossed a rash or somthing if it has should i take it off and …

Do u get my kittys moods 
I have a 5mth old kitten her names Onxy. She loves to get attention and to be patted but she gets in these moods where she will run of away from u and …

Why is my cat peeing everywhere? 
My cat is a two year old male and fixed. A couple weeks ago our dog's bed smelled like urine we were first unsure of which of the two animals might have …

cat having kittens help 
My cat is having kittens...how do i get her to go have them in the box i made? Answer by Kate Simple answer, you can't. The queen will decide where …

help my cat won't listen to me 
I need 2 know how i can get my cat 2 lisen 2 me. I've tried 2 call hher name and then tell her what i want or don't want her 2 do but its not seeming 2 …

male cat aodres my oven 
my male neutured 4 year old cat pees on my oven , every so often, why and how can i stop this behavior? Answer by Kate Hi Try to make sure that you …

cat - cough sneeze gag 
my kitty is almost 17 a geriatric...he has thyroid issues which are being handled. What I've noticed recently is that every time he eats or starts to he …

Why does my cat sleep on my neck. 
why does my cat like to sleep on my neck when i am sleeping Answer by Kate unfortunately this is similar to asking how long is a peice of string. there …

1-2 week old kitten acting strange 
Hi, my name is Taven. I have a 1-2 week kitten who keeps his head tilted to the side as if he can't move his neck but when I help him, the neck seems fine. …

what's up with freckle my cat 
my cat who just went into her first heat last week is acting very strangely. last week she went through the normal meowing rubbing so forth, the last …

Cat is not using litter try all the time 
We have 3 cats & 3 litter boxes, all the cats use them. We clean them daily even 2 times a day,yet 1 will still poop on the carpet. New litter helps …

cat over dribbling 
hi last night and tonight our two year old male cat is over dribbling any thoughts Answer by Kate Hi well this could be caused by a bad tooth or mouth …

Cat acting different. 
Hi I have a female cat who is a little over a year old. She just had a litter of kittens and they are about 8 weeks old. Everything has been going well …

Eye problems in my pregnant cat 
My cat is 1 1/2 years old and she is pregnant. She has a yellow discharge coming out of her right eye. Do I need to take her to the vet or is it something …

My Cat seems to be choking but nothing comes up 
Several times a day my cat seems to heave, like he is choking, but nothing is coming up. It wears him out and it happens several times within a day. …

Could kitten have nerve damage 
My cat had a litter of 4 three weeks ago. I came home from work one day and found that she had moved them to my closet. The area she had them in was very …

bengal cats fighting 
i have a male bengal fixed and a femal fixed i had the female first then i got the male he is so mean to my female how can i stop this ? Answer by Kate …

litter box issues 
why does my cat stare in her litterbox a while and when she does go in stays in there a while, and not cover her urine just her feces? Answer by Kate …

cat pooing in neighbours house 
i have just been informed by a neighbour 2 doors down that my cat is using her living room as a toilet,i am so shocked because he has never had an accident …

Jake my cat needs help! 
Jake is my 17 1/2 year old cat. He has lost alot of wieght and is frail. Lately he has been licking things like paper and/or books alot. He drinks alot …

Is my new kitten sick? 
I just recently bought a kitten for my children. I am the one solely responsible for him. He is 10 weeks old. The first day we had him he went to his …

Sick Cat and lethargic 
Have a 7 yr. old cat. For the past few weeks the cat seems bloated, won't eat, and has used the bathroom only a couple of times. About once a day gags, …

Cat Not Playful 
Hello I have an 18month old female Tabby cat. About 6weeks ago I had her fixed and came home and she remained very playful after she recovered …

6 month old hisses and growls at mom and new babies  
Yesterday our cat had a litter of 6 kittens, we also have one of her kittens from the last litter 6 months ago. Now my question is, why would the 6 month …

cat has lump on back  
My cat Rex hasn't been acting the way he normally does. Usually when I pick him up and nobody is around he wont make a noise or dig his claws into me but …

pregnant cat, yes or no 
my cat is pregnant i think how do i know? and she has white substance coming out of where she is supposed to have kittens what is it? Answer by Kate …

no meow 
I just got a cat from a shelter, and it trys to meow but it just croaks. What could be the cause? Would it have been abused at all by it's former owners? …

cat chewed on phone wire 
Hi, My 10 month old kitten is a female( and she is fixed) chewed on my phone wire. The wire is behind our bed and she went back there and she chewed …

Cat sleeping on me instead of beside me. 
Out of the blue my female 4 year old cat has started crawling on top of my side to sleep instead of curl into my stomach or beside me on the bed. I am …

Cat blinking At Me 
why does my female cat blink at me? is it a sign of love? she is very close to me. Answer by Kate cats seem to use their eyes as a form of communication. …

Cat Cleaning Too Much 
My Cat constantly licks himself for long periods of time and he pulls out his fur. He's losing his fur on his belly and the inside of his back legs. Why? …

hair color change on my cats back legs 
sissy is 4, mouse gray,health good does seem to scratch , but no fleas, very active, has big brother companion. she is turning to a lot lighter gray , …

very concerned about my male cat shadow 
The past few days he has been acting a little odd. He has just been laying around. A few nights ago he ate a good amt of cat nip and since then he has …

My cat puked up a bloody worm! 
Before he did this he began sneezing like he had a cold. That night i found patches of vomit all over my bed, normal kind of stuff. I thought maybe he …

My 10 yr old cat... 
I have 2 cats one is 10yrs. the other is 7yrs. Last fall I took my 10 yr old Orange cat to vet for a checkup, he said she has some arthritis in her hind …

cat in heat and in pain 
yees my cat is 11months old and i think she got preagent.but i have noticed she is in alot of pain.i dont know why? she can hardly walk and she is sleeping …

Should I take my cat back to the vets? 
My cat is 6 years old and had an inner ear infection. She started by hiding and walking really close to the floor. I took her to the vet and they gave …

red liquid from male cat 
i have a 3 year old male cat he has been neutured. sometimes when he is playing with us some liquid comes out of him which i persume is from the back end …

6 month old kitten drinking 3 bowls of water in 1 day 
Hi again Katie I meant to say my kitten has a upper resp infection not a uti sorry about that, we adopted her last Friday and my vet noticed has a upper …

cat with lump in ear 
My vet says my cat has a growth in the canal of her ear. She is a one year old black cat. The vet wants a review in three months, should I insist on getting …

Cat howling all the time now after death of feline friend 
My cat Ginger is a 17 almost 18 year old domestic short hair orange tabby male. After the sudden death of our 15 year old female tortise shell domestic/ …

male cat stomach bloated  
HI I have a male cat who is about 13 years old and who has had urinary track infections. His body produces a large amount of crystals a lot of the …

Fur loss on my cat 
I have a small female, who has been an indoor cat since birth. She is not spayed,I also have 2 males that have been neutered. One is her brother, the other …

how do i no my cat has mated 
my cat is in heat. shes been out rather alot over the past few days. she is normaly a very affecionate, loving cat. she came in this afternoon and was …

Food Fanatic cat 
I have an 11 year old tortishell called Molly. Recently within the last couple of months she has become obsessed with food. She is well cared for, doesn't …

is my cat very ill? 
my cat pepper is 10 years old. we have her and polly her litter sister since they were 8 weeks old. pepper is acting strange. she is very thristy, drinking …

My bunch of kitty babies  
Hi there. I have many questions about my cats, so I'll start with some background so you can get an idea of the situation... We rescued a kitten from …

Kittens tail seems to be hurting 
My kitten mews every time i touch her tail or butt.She is an indoor cat.I have 2 other cats, and one chases her around the house.i think she might have …

new kitten 6 months old drinking constantly 
Hi we adopted a 6 month old kitten from the human society lastweek. We noticed her bowl of water is gone everyday after I fill it up to the top and it …

Angry Cats!! 
I took my 2 male kittens who are 5 months old to the vet to get neutered yesterday, everything went great except now they hate each other!!! They can not …

Cats uses neighbours garden for toilet 
why has my 9 month old cat stop using his litter tray to poo in and does it in my nieghbours garden it is very imbarrasing and how can i stop him pooing …

Kittens demands only wet food.. 
Hello. I have a couple of questions. I recently adopted a male kitten 5mnths old. The pound said he was a stray.He is absolutly obbessed with eating! He …

Cat walking very stiff, as if in discomfort. 
My cat seems to be experiencing some stiffness of joints. He is an inside/outside cat. Is he stiff because of the cold weather, or are there indicators …

Whats wrong with my new kitty? 
Hi, I really hope you can help me. I have a new 8 week old kitten, which I've had for a week now. When I chose him from the litters (there were 11 …

Meowing cat 
Hello recently I found a stray cat he as meowing so loudly I thought it was stuck in the woods . his tail is jacked forward and he is very sweet & shy …

cat questions 
what does it mean when your cat breathes weird? Answer from Kate well it depends. If it is a constant strange breathing pattern then he may have an …

cat ate medicine 
my cat ate one amoxicillian and a piece of a sulindaclike motrindo i need to do anything for him?hes a year and a half old.thanks so much Answer …

Old Thin Cat 
My cat is 13 years old and over the past couple of months he seems always hungry. I have to feed him in small doses as he will become a gluten and eat …

questions about my male cat peluche 
is there a reason he likes drinking water from my toilet.hes wanting to do this alot now.also wanting to getup on the sink for me to run water in it.then …

odd neutering effects on cat. 
Hello. I have a small male dog about a year n a half in age, and a big male cat about a year old, both never go outside. they love each other and play …

Frustrated and want to get rid of pets 
I have 2 cats...1 of them (or both) has been pooping in my daughter's room...It's been going on for a few weeks now and sick of it...I don't know how to …

Cat swallowed a plastic mouse 
My cat has swallowed a plastic mouse, will he need to see a vet or will he manage to pass it on his own? Answer by KAte Hi well if it is small enough …

New 3 month old Kitten with leaky diarrhea-Help!  
I am currently living in China where our family has decided to adopt 2 -3 month old kittens. One of them was a little on the skinny side but thought nothing …

my cat i have not figured out a name for her 
i have not figured out a name for her as i usually name them as to their personality, i owned three cats that includes this one 3 were male as a youngster …

struggling with decision about my cat 
Hi. I'm having a very difficult time with my cats. I have two...a boy and a girl. They are six years old & have lived together with me since they were …

cat sits backwards 
we posted a question about our cat who sits backwards and seems to smother my wife does anybody else have a clue here she just started this behavior.

9 month neutered male kitten dissapearence. 
my indoor-outdoor cat has always loved the outdoors, he used to go out for long periods of time at night (ranging beetween 12 and 16 hours) then we got …

litter problem  
HI, My name is angela and i have a cat who is 8 years old in cat years, but in reality he is 56 in human years. just reasontly he has started pooping on …

My cat is sick after eaing 
i have a sweet long haired orange female tabby about four years old. but at least once a week she pukes on my livingroom area rug. as far as we can tell …

is my cat getting old? 
Hi, I have Himalayan cat, Daisy, who will be 14 soon. She had kidney problem at 8, but has been fine since. Last 4 months she seems to have gone downhill, …

Cat Drinking Too Much Water 
My 12 year old cat is drinking more water than usual and urinating in places he shouldn't. What could be wrong with him? Answer by Kate hi well the …

cat vomited in bathtub 
this type of thing is out of the ordinary for my cat. the odd time she will vomit when I am away but she has never went in the bathtub. She is a calico …

cat eye problem 
it looks as if my cat has a cut on his eye?!? and i domt know what to do or if its even serious?! can u help right away please?! Answer by Kate hi …

Cat over washing 
If my cat is awake, she's either eating or continually washing herself. If she needs me for something and I can't go right away, she'll sit beside me …

2 year old spayed female cat over eating  
my cat eats a lot more then my 4 year old neutered male cat. she has a very bloated stomach all the time. when you look at her head on her stomach sticks …

Our Cat is Aggresive 
We took in a kitten that the vet estimated at being 5 weeks old, she is now approx 5 months, she was found in some woods near a caravan park, friends of …

Cat Attack 
Hello im poppy and im 11 i do not no whats happening with my cat she had 4 kittens in july 2009 and she was all nice to them and was mean to us if we …

Cat sits backwards 
my wife and myself have a question, at night when she is sleeping our female cat lays backwards on her very close to her face, she does this only at night …

My cat has been losing her hair lately... 
My mama cat, Diva ((her personality is the reason for her name)), had a litter of four kittens in June and then was fixed in August. But ever since these …

My cat seems to be swallowing a lot..... 
My dear kitty is 10 yrs old...I have noticed lately she seems to be swallowing more often..just while sitting around, not while eating or drinking--not …

My cat wretches often. 
My cat wretches often without actually throwing up. She's been doing this for about two weeks. She's a little over 13 years old and is overweight. She …

a 9 wk old kitten with a severe cold 
we just got this kitten 4 days ago along with its siblings,her left eye has alot of mucus as with her nose,she has little activity but loves to be cuddled.can …

Male cat Rectal discharge urinated on bed 
5 year old male cat had history of worms several months back. He was diagnosed and treated. I have been paronoid ever since always taking a quick look …

kitten crying 
My kitten is about 5/6 months now and is making high pitched cry, what could this be ? Answer by Kate Hi well if your cat is female then she may be …

sneezing cat 
my cat is having sneezing issues,he never had these before,can cats get a cold? Answer by Kate yes cats can get colds just like us, they can also get …

my cat perfer water than eating her cat food and she is losing weight rapidly 
our cat is 14 years old, has now stopped eating, will only drink water out of the facuet alot. And she has started deficating is random locations. What …

Cat puking 
Hello, I currently have two cats. Both female. One is about 7 years old and the other is about 2. About a year ago I picked up the younger one from a shelter …

cat behaviour after recent work done in house 
my cat got scared when i had work done in my home , i couldn't find him for 5 days and he was hiding in my dirt cellar, he was not injured but meows alot …

Is our cat ill or in heat? 
Taco, the female stray we've had for almost a year is behaving strange. She is normally always inside, but one night maybe 6 to 8 weeks or more she slipped …

is my cat having nightmares? 
i have a 6 year old spayed orange tabby who is quite large. she is about 18 pounds. she is a little overweight but mostly just a big cat. my question is, …

My cat is acting strange and is very lethargic 
My cat is a female whose name is Avery she seems to be very lethargic and does not seem to be eating, and is about a year and a half. She has drank a …

Cat has swelled jaw on right side  
hello my cat loves to go outside in the summer @ winter but i don't let him go out in the winter because it's cold where we live, i have taken him out …

Cat losing fur on legs 
Our neutered male black cat (he also has a sibling in the house and they're both about 5 years old) has begun losing fur on the backs of his legs. Our …

Cat urinating in house after arrival of new baby 
My family has a 8-10 month old female cat. My wife has just come home from delivering our child. Since she has been back our cat has started urinalting …

Bloated cat starving to death 
We have an outdoor male cat whose stomach is swollen, barely eats, and you can feel every bone on his spine. We have given him de-wormer. What else can …

Pooping Black Cat 
My cat keeps pooping on my bed and i all ready change the cat liter. Why is he doing this? Answer by Kate this can be a complicated problem and can …

Kitten acting weird 
What does it mean when my 7 month kitten will not let her butt touch the ground? She usually likes to be picked up, but she is restless and meows when …

cat hissing 
hello we just got a cat he is almost a yr old and we have 3 small children and he is fine to me and my wife but when he sees the walking he starts hissing …

Cat started peeing on her bed while she lays sleeping 
Our cat is a persian tabby,and she's 5 to 6 yrs old. She will not use a litter box. She lets us know when she needs to go out and we let her out. This …

9 year old cat acting strange 
Hi we have a 9 yr old kitty, he got a cold from our new kitten who was on antibiotics for a uri it cleared up and our 9 yr old cat got the sneezing part …

concerened about my cat's health 
I've had my cat for almost 20 years now and he has recently been acting strange. He randomly starts crying, loudly and doesnt stop for a while. He has …

cat throwing up every night  
hi! my cat throws up every night between 4-5 am but only water or maybey yellowish color stuff. It has been going on for about 30 days. She is eating …

PREGNANT CAT 
MY FEMALE CAT IS PREGNANT AND MY MALE CAT IS TRYING TO MATE WITH HER,SHOULD I TRY TO KEEP HIM AWAY FROM HER OR LET IT BE? Answer by Kate hi It is …

Weird behavior and stool 
I just adopted a 2 year old domestic long haired cat, he is fixed, his name in Valentine and for the past 4 days we had no problems, but today he got scared …

kitten not gaining as much weight as sibling. 
I have two 7 month old black, female cats both from the same litter. We picked them up from a rescue centre three months ago (when they were 4 months old) …

Cat meowing and purring 
My cat is all of a sudden meowing and puring every single minute is my trying to tell me something or is it a sign? Answer by Kate Hi well you have …

6 year old male cat and neutering 
I have a Persian cat who is turning 6 this year. Is it still safe to get him neutered. And will there be complication after wards. Please let me know …

Mrs, M. Taylor 
my daughters two cats took ill quite suddenly . They were glassy eyed , lethargic and not responsive . They took them to the vet , nine hours and …

My cat pukes up food and liquid 
Can dry cat food cause this? I'm putting her on wet food to see how she does but she has puked that up before too. I recently spent $424 on her dental …

cat peeing in front of kitchen cupboards 
I have a 3 year old female cat who has been spayed when she was 6 months old she is liter trained, however for the past month she has been urinating in …

my precious cat is walking stiffly 
my 2 year old cat is walking slower than usual and she is being very carefull on jumping off chairs when she is usually hyper what could be wrong with …

Cat howls before and after bowel movement 
My cat howls deeply before he has a bowel movement, and when he is finished, he runs out of the box, through the house, and proceeds to scootch his rear …

kittens in the morning 
Hello, I mostly feed our kittens in my home. But in the morning i notice they get impatient when im in the bed and their up. I also noticed with the older …

cat won't stop crying when i'm away 
I found a 4 month kitten on the streets and have taken her in. She is now 9 months. She's always been a friendly kitten. I work for an airline so do …

Unspayed female acting vicious 
My female cat is almost a year old and in heat, she ALWAYS wants to be outside with this one male cat in my neighborhood. We have found her in the bush …

Cat urinating in his sleep 
My 1-1/2 year old, male cat has been urinating in his sleep. I first noticed this shortly after he was "fixed". He was laying on his back as usual, and …

cat attacks! 
I have a male cat about 2 years old. He is currently an indoor cat though he was previously an outdoor cat for about a year. We have no other pets in …

cats eating cables 
why is my cats eating my electrical wires Answer by Kate hi well there is a very strange cat condition known as Pica, which is where a cat will try …

cat ill after going missing 
Hi Just wondering if you can tell me what could be wrong with my cat she is 8 years old and went missing for three days she returned yesterday looking …

Cat losing weight and staring at water bowl. 
I have a very old Persian cat that I rescued about 10 yrs ago just before they were going to put her to sleep at the shelter. She has been pretty healthy …

Old Cat Fearful Of Younger new Cat 
Hi, Kate. We have two male Siamese rescues, and are at our wits ends with the most vexing cat introduction we've ever had. Hershey is our 4-year old who's …

is my cat in heat 
my female unspayed cat is around a year old yesterday i noticed that she was walking funny with her hind legs down a bit she has just had her first season …

Cat pooing everywhere 
How do you get your cat to stop pooing anywhere and to POO in there litter tray? Answer by Kate Hi well it depends if it sue to not being litter trained …

My cat bites. 
My cat bite's all my family so i wanna know. How do you get cats to stop biting? Do you get some sort of spray? Or food? Answer by Kate Hi Unfortunately …

Spaying and Eating problem with cat 
I recently just got my cat spayed last December and have noticed a BIG change in her eating habits. She used to peck at her food here and there, rarely …

Worried about my cat Smokey 
Just this evening when I came home from work ,my cat Smokey was making a strange noise every 10-15 minutes. It sounds like a sneeze. It's jarring to him …

my cats behaviour lately 
My cat has been lately very angry and will not let to pet her or brush her hair close to stomach.She has been gaining weight also and looks like a balloon …

pregnant cat problem 
several months ago, there was this female stray cat that found its way on the roof of our laundry area. we fed her and since then, it went to our rooftop …

cat tails 
what does it mean when a cats tail is double curled? Answer by KAte Hi well I can honestly say i have no idea, i have never seen this before. Perhaps …

Crying after feeding 
My 18 year old female cat cries after eating. This can be very persistent, extremely loud and sounds distressed. It's reminiscent of when we also had a …

My male cat is acting weird!! 
Hello, I have a very strange question about my just 6 month old male cat. We haven't gotten him fixed yet and he hasn't started spraying yet. We are …

How Do We Get Our Cat to be Happy 
Hello, We adopted a 7 month old kitten from the Humane Society two weeks ago Tuesday as a playmate for our newly adopted 9 month old kitten and us. …

CAT FLAPS 
I want to get a cat but I have double glaze doors. What can I do? Answer by Kate I have two cats and have double glazed doors and no cat flap and the …

Why dose my female cat mewos very long sound like she is whinning 
My best friend came to Los Angeles for about two weeks while she was here she would rub and talk to my cat she was so seren and quite but when she went …

crouching cat? 
Our kitten (4 months old) recently started walking as if she is crouching to attack something and then when she gets to you she will lay down and roll …

old cat keeps urinating in same place 
Our cat is 6 years old now, she always stayed in the house,she was strayed when she was 6 months old, she did some urine markings trough these years but …

9 year old cat --problem peeing  
hi My male 9 year old short hair cat is peeing often all over the apt about a size of a quarter looks like he is straing ..but showing no signs …

balding fur around cats ears 
my kitten is balding on his head in front of his ears on bth sides. Any Idea why this might be? Answer by KAte Hi well it sounds to me like it could …

Why does my cat's backend move up when I pet it? 
Whenever I pet my cat, and stroke her on the back from her head to her tail, her back end goes up in the air, as though it is bothering her. Why is this? …

Cat throwing up out of the blue 
i have had my cat for 3 yrs and she has never threw up before and tonight she starts gagging then up chucked.she has been off by herself a lot.my new cat …

my cat attacks my dogs 
i have had a cat that is 2 years old for 6 months. I have two 5 pound dogs. the cat attacks them and bites them on the stomach. I am afraid he will hurt …

whats wrong with my cat? 
my 13 year old cat kaitlyn is having some strange issues that we have not seen before. She is what looks like discharge and is a yellow/white colour around …

How do i give my cat access to the outside? 
I live in a second floor flat and have had a cat for only a few weeks. I really want to give her access to the outside. Several people mentioned seeing …

My cat hides and act afraid of noises and people 
Would Ear Mites cause a cat to hide and act like he's afraid of noises and people? Answer by Kate hi no necessarily but it could make them skittish …

Smudge, The sickly, Scaredy Cat who lost her friend - HELP!! 
My cat smudge is nearly 7 years old. I got her and her sister (Cyber) aged 3 from a couple who were emigrating. Both were always happy outdoor cats. …

Stray cat problem 
I have a wild cat outside that I have been feeding. I feed cans of foods since my 2 cats inside eat it. He is a very picky eater and sometimes won't …

kitty acting weird randomly... 
I have a cat shes only a little over a year old, 2 days ago my landlord was doing some work outside of our apartment complex and he used a very loud drill. …

cat limping and now lethargic 
A couple of days ago my cat started limping and now he seems sick because he is lethargic and vomiting could there be a connection? Answer by Kate …

Female cats in heat? 
I have a female cat name Tink and she went into heat like a week ago and we took her to a place that had a male cat thinking that would help and to make …

Leaving cat for 2 days 
there may be a time where I have to leave my cat alone for 2 days. If he has food and water for a 1 day period, will he be okay? Or should someone be …

my cats first heat 
my female cat is in heat and yesterday she had some leakage,i know it's gross, i don't know if it was from her butt or the other, but is this normal? …

cat has scruffy fur 
My cat's fur has become scruffy and not laying flat to his body. Is this an indication of an oncoming or existing illness. Does seem to be sleeping marginally …

Kitten Spaying 
Hello, My moms cat was Spayed 3 days ago... She was fine the first day after her surgery.. but now... three days later.. she seems to be getting sick a …

New Cat owner with lots of questions. 
I'am really hopeful this site will help me feel more relaxed owning these 2 kittens. I have never owned a cat and last saturday my husband adopited 2 …

Cat vomiting some blood 
My cat has not been eating and throwing up blood. What could be wrong with him? This just started happening yesterday afternoon, he seemed fine yesterday …

Elderly diabetic cat crys constantly 
My cat is approx. 16 years old. He has had diabetes for a few years now and was on insulin now it is controlled by food. Lately, he is constantly meowing/screaming. …

Help! My cat has diarrhea for 5days now! 
I have an indoor cat..He is almost 5months old..5days ago he started to have a diarrhea..I thought the reason was he accidentally ate fish bone.. i went …

My cat cries when I pat her and pick her up whats the matter? 
OK I inherited these two cats 2 months ago when the neighbor left and didn't take them. I took them in cause she just left them on the street they were …

Cat spine 
I have a 9 month old cat and I got her from a shelter when she was 2 months. As she got older her spine grew out wierd. It sticks out when she sits and …

Get cat to stop chasing 
How can I get my 3 year old cat to quit attacking my new kitten? Everytime she sees her she goes right for her. It's been 2 months now ans she still does …

cat peeing in house 
have a 7 year old male cat, brought an 8 month old male kitten into the house, and ever since he's been peeing in the house, how can I get him to stop …

Cat won't use scratching post 
Our former outdoor tabby has been in my apartment for the past 6 months and is content. I'm just wondering why she doesn't have any interest in using the …

Cat vomitting once a day 
My fourteen year old male Chinchilla has been vomiting about once a day for a few weeks. He has lost weight but seems ok other wise and is always hungry …

cat peeing on clothes and coughing up hairballs 
my cat is about 9 months old and all of a sudden started peeing on laundry not always dirty but if its left on the floor she will pee on it even if its …

Is my cat in heat? 
my cat is supposedly in heat but is meowin very loud non stop for about 2 days and is spreading her legs and wriggling her butt. i think she is in pain …

Cat goes on kitchen table while eating. 
How can i get my cat from going on the kitchen table while eating dinner it's so hard to have a nice and quite dinner with out her begging for table food …

Cat Lover worried  
hi there. i have a 2yr old cat. one day, she was limping with one of her legs. i don't know why. i don't see any bites or anything. this actually happened …

Cat years 
How can you tell how old a cat is to human age.If i have a indoor cat that's a year and half how old is in human years.... Answer by Kate Hi well …

Cat excessive Licking of Fur 
My cat is excessively licking her fur, and has about seven bald, scabby spots all on her sides, and rear end. I have a dog that she has grown up with …

sudden cat problem... 
cat was fine until this morning... he is a male cat, fixed and declawed, 11 years old, about 12 pounds old, has has all his annual shots... he eats well, …

help needed to save other cats life 
what would cause a cat to lose its balance and die with in only a couple hours when it was perfectly fine hours earlyer please help Answer by KAte …

Cats in heat??? 
Is there away that you can stop a cat from being in heat? Besides being spayed...... Remedies???? And also how long do the go threw the stage? Answer …

18yr old cat 
I love my Cat. I've had her for 18 years, since she was 5 weeks old. She's had her ups and downs with wellness and we had a scare with Kidney/Liver issues …

Cats in heat? 
I was wanting to know if female cats spray around when they are in heat? Answer by Kate Hi yes they can do this. female cats will also spray for …

cat hair loss near eye 
i have a 4 year old orange tabby. i just started to notice he is losing hair by his ear going toward his eyes, there is some skin actually showing where …

my cat smells of urine 
My cat never smells like urine...his kitty liter is kept clean always. the past few days its like hes rolling in his pee he smells pretty bad....and he …

Weird Cat Behaviour 
I have a 2 year old female cat named Cleo. I got her when she was about 2 months old. She was an indoor/outdoor cat. She got pregnant when she was about …

cat strangely just gone dont know whats happend 
okay here is my question we have an 10 month old male kitten he is an outdoor cat mainly but sleeps inside at night is inside sometimes and always comes …

One or our cats is pooing al over the apartment 
Hi. We have two 4 year old Cats. They have been together for their entire lives. We moved 2 months ago to a new and larger apartment. The cat-girl …

what does this mean, is my cat sick? 
My cat has lost weight,seems to have no appetite,is walking round &round rubbing against things,as if itchy,and moewing constantly. Answer by kate …

cat useig neigbors garden as loo 
my 6 month old cat is middening outside on the neighbours lawn. what can I do? I got him from a cat sanctuary when he was l0 weeks old. He is very affectionate, …

girl with a sick kitty 
I have a 2 year old male who about a 2 months ago started losing his hair on his belly and hind legs mostly..the vet put him on what i believe is prednisone …

Outside cat ill 
My cat has always been very healthy - a very beautiful long haired cat. Lately he is extremely hungry - his coat is scruffy - and his belly is swollen. …

Dirty Paws 
I have an older cat (unsure of his age due to taking him in from someone else with no records) and every time he uses the bathroom his back paws are always …

please help my cat 
My cat jellybean, is my very first cat ive had him for about 1 1/2 years but i suspect he is more like 3 or 4 years old, after being a fairly bulk cat, …

Cats puking 
My cat tends to puke once a month or so and when he pukes he pukes up the full chunks of food. I dont know why he is doing this he always has fresh water. …

my cat is vomitting white foam 
hi my cat is like 6 years old and it never had any major sickness or disease befor.until recently he started vomiting white foam.he also stopped eating …

Kitten leaking urine 
Our 4 month old kitten is starting to leak urine. After he has sat somewhere we can see spots of urine where he was than He begins to clean himself to …

Cat puking Clear Foam 
My 10 year old female blue point is puking clear foam. She is an often puker of hairballs and sometimes food, but lately she has been puking foam and this …

Very sick cat 
My cat fred has been sick for about two weeks. He has no energy, he wont eat, he is super skinny, hes kind of bloated, and he drinks a ton but he pees …

Why does my new cat have soft poo? 
I recently got a 6mo. old persian kitten. He has extremely long white fur. Unfortunately after I've had him for about 2-1/2 weeeks he started having very …

Cat napper! 
Why does my male neutered cat walk around my house "rrrrrrrowing" and stealing socks, stuffed animals, toys, etc. He does not go outside. He just started …

Cat not bonding with new owner 
my friend adopted a cat 6 weeks ago,but the cat has become attached to me. She was attached to my husband when he worked at the shop where she lived - …

Is my cat ok 
For the past couple of days my cat has stop eating and she also has knots in her stomach not her fur she has been vomiting and leavin a trace of pinkish …

old cat spraying 
I have a 12 year old male cat who constantly sprays unrine. He has now been confind to only being in my conservatory for short periods of time. I have …

MY PRECIOUS CAT 
My 7 year old cat went to the vet because his tail was down or limp. His trademark is his tail it's always up like an s, and you can see him coming! …

My cat has lumps down her side 
shes walking around with here tail between her legs. she keeps howling. she hasent eaten at all today and she keeps hiding under the bed howling. And …

2 Cats One House 
I will try to keep this short. We live in California, and we now have two cats. One cat was an outdoor cat – Jude / female , never liked to come …

Cat Dad 
My seven month tabby, does not like to be loved in regards to being held, rubbed, and just nurtured. Now the young tabby is walking around the house the …

Fixed female cat with swollen teat 
Hello, My fixed female cat is 7 years old. She's about 6 lbs. She had 2 kittens 5 years ago, but I just noticed that one of her teats is swollen and hairless. …

My cat is acting funny. 
Why would my cat be meowing non stop and making purring noises constantly? She also scoots around on her belly a lot and sticks her but up a little. Its …

cat is stiff in the mornings 
Henry has had problems walking we took him to a vet who gave him a shot of anti biotics for a VIRUS. Henry was extremely weak and walked as if drunk …

Maybe my cat has a UTI? 
Hi I have a ragdoll cat who just turned one years old and she has been constantly going in and out of the litterbox but nothing is coming out such as pee …

Kitty bites 
My cat is amazing but when she's laying there beside me and I'm petting her once in awhile she'll reach around and bite me. I don't mean a love nibble …

Worried about my cats sudden weight loss 
My male cat is about 6 years old now, he is a rescue cat so we dont know his exact age. I have noticed that he suddenly feels very skinny and considerably …

how can u tell if your cat is dieing? 
I have 2 cats one is almost 15 years old I had him since he have been 3 months old and the other is Ashley she will be 14 years old got her when she has …

My new cat 
I just got a new cat female about four months old and I got her from the local animal hospital. I brought her home and she has been very skidish and scared …

Cat and Hair loss in winter 
his hair loss is only in winter around his bottom and a bit at the top of his tall. so can you please tell me what it his please/ ive used front line on …

Cat in first heat. 
My 6 month old kitten, is going through her first heat. How long will it last, and will she have the clear liquid every time she's in heat? And is there …

Possible Pregnant cat 
We have a cat that we rescused that we do not know the exact age,but a week ago she started going into heat and this morning we left and didn't realize …

My cat keeps licking his hip. 
and he's very lethargic....he won't let me touch him, and usually he is friendly.....and he just sleeps all the time....?? Answer by Kate Hi, I don't …

Cat Has obsession with rubber things 
My seven year old spayed female cat has started doing strange things at night with rubber gloves and more recently with large thick rubber bands. Whatever …

cat peeing in bed 
I adopted my daughters cat 2 weeks ago, and all of a sudden she started to pee in my husbands bed and today she went in her bed. She poos in the litter …

Clinging cat 
My wife was a cat person. I haven't been around cats that much before that. We have been married over 20 years. She recently passed away. One of her cats …

Where do I leave my cat while I'm away? 
After I returned from a trip last year, my cat has been howling every night and occasionally when she doesn't see where I am. It now isn't as bad as …

persian cat owner & lover 
what is the best liquid eyecare product to use to keep a Persians eyes clean and without stains? Answer by Kate Hi, I am not able to say which is the …

Cat throws up every morning 
for about a month now every morning my 5 year old indoor cat has been making a crying noise than she throws up , no hair balls just throw up. I have not …

Strange Cat Behavior 
Hey there. My cat, a 12 year old, female, spayed, and indoor Siamese, has recently begun wandering around the house all night and constantly meowing a …

new cat urinating everywhere in house 
I took in a stray cat afew months ago, it has taken to weeing on rugs and also on beds and on furniture despite still going in its litter tray and going …

my cat is making a funny noise and cab't sit down. 
my kitten can't put her bum down and is making a funny noise do you know whats wrong with her Answer by Julie, Well there are many possibilities, …

My cat is yowling most of the day and night 
My cat is approx 10 months old. Given to us by a friend who told us it was a male. Recently it has begun yowling, crouching down on its front legs to the …

My small cat is having some issues. 
My cat is a year and three months and has been on Frontline Plus for 2 months now. She's been sneezing for a few days and I just assumed it was a kitty …

Worried about my kitten 
My kitten Sophia is about 6 months old, 4 lbs. (a little underweight). She just went through her first heat about 2 weeks ago and last night she recieved …

my cats keep peeing everywhere  
i have two orange tabbies about a year old. they are destroying my house ?! i am to attached to give them away! they sleep with me everynight one by my …

Kittie's foot hurts... 
My cat Kittie (yes, original name lol) has been sleeping in my closet for the past couple of days, and rarely comes out. Last time I woke her she got mad …

What is going on with my spayed female cat? 
My cat question is I have a female cat. It was peeing all over everything, it seem to mostly be while she was in heat. We had her fixed. She did not do …

When do female cats stop going into heat? 
Do female cats ever get too old to go into heat or is this a lifelong experience with unspayed females? Answer by Kate Excellent question, I hadn't …

Has my cat miscarried or pyometra? 
Hello My domestic longhair female is around 14 months old and yesterday she started growling while lying on the couch. I rubbed her belly a little because …

new cat home from shelter 
I adopted a 12 month old cat on sat. She seems very playful, and appears very healthy, however she sleeps for about 4-5 hours at a time. Is this normal. …

my cat is crying with a weeping eye on the right with yellow/green fluid coming out of it. 
my cat is crying with a weeping eye on the right with yellow/green fluid coming out of it. I have cleaned it with warm water and cotton wool but its still …

my cats very disoriented 
My cat just yesterday seemed very disoriented and she cant stand up or walk on her own without like rolling and falling down. And it's becomming a problem …

Scared Birman cat  
Hello, Me and my husband just bought a birman and he comes from a very large family. When.we first met him in his own enviroment he seemed scared and …

Cat hair loss 
Why is my cat losing her hair on her belly, backside and back legs? Answer by Kate Hi well this could be caused by several things and the only real …

My neutered cat humps my arm! 
I have a male neutered cat, Buster. He was neutered at the age of 6 months ASAP because he was jumping on the backs of my other cats (all spayed and neutered). …

Cat sudden frightened behavior 
Tonight, my dog was outside and I left the back door open for him to come in. We heard our cat hiss and angry meow then ran and hid. I ran to the …

My Cat seems unhappy 
My two and a half year old Tabby boy cat, who is one of two I have seems unhappy. He is a bit younger than his brother, but is however the less active …

clear gooey substance in my cats eye 
what does it mean if my cat has a clear gooey substance on her eye which is making her barely open her eye? Answer by Kate Hi well she may have an …

Cat is very sick urgent 
Hi I donno if I got time to wait for an answer but I cant find any vet. near by. My cat's body is as cold as an ice cube, and it wont move at all, its …

sad kitty 
My cat throws up her food soon after she eats, acts lethargic, hasn't eaten, no water, sleeps alot and wont play at all. She's 7 months old. Please help …

12 years old cat drooling 
my 12 year old female cat has started drooling? I have no idea why. my first thought...maybe bad teeth but she isnt losing weight & appears to be eating …

Cat Freaking Out 
Okay so I was sitting on my bed, and my cat was laying near me. Then all of a sudden she started making a crying sound that I've never heard her do, and …

Black kitty limp 
my 6 month old kitten has slept literally all day. when you pick him up he makes sort of a gasping noise. He has always made wheezing sounds occasionally, …

Senior Cat and Mothering. 
I have an elderly female cat named Ares. lately she's been taking small toys around our house and hiding them in random places. She coos to them like they …

How can I get my older cat to like a younger feral cat  
How can I get my older cat (female) to like a younger feral cat (female) that had her tail crushed an was near death, so I took her to the vet, surgery …

do cats that are grieving run away? 
we had to put our dear cat to sleep a few days ago and chose to do it at home. The vet suggested that other pets sniff around right afterwards so that …

Cat suddenly acting aggressivily 
My cat is about 4 years old and all lof a sudden she is starting to act violent towards me, my kids, and my husband. I have noticed a weight gain with …

Cat Has Bad breath 
My 14 year old cat have very bad breath what can i do to help her Thank you in anticipation Answer by Kate hi, well my first thought is, when was …

Removing dried food from my kitten's nose 
Hi Kate, I have an unusual problem. I adopted two feral kittens from the shelter I volunteer at in New Jersey and they are doing incredibly well. …

My cat is sick and may be dying! 
Okay, my cat use to be a house cat,but when it discover the outdoors it didn't like to be inside as much.He only meow at the door if he wanna come in to …

crazy cat 
My kitten just turned 6 month old and lately has so much energy he messes everything up from him playing and all of a sudden he wants to be around someone …

cat peeing in house for no reason 
I have 5 cats. One is 11yrs a boy, one is a 9yrs a girl, one is a 8yrs a girl and two 6yrs boy and girl left over from ath first litter of the oldest three. …

7 month old kitten sits with one leg/hip sticking out 
I adopted a beautiful Lynx Point Siamese cat. She is happy,healthy, and has a wonderful active and loving personality. She is 7-8 months old now and has …

black seed like things in cats behind 
male cat has discharge from anus that resemble's seasamie seeds Answer by Kate hi sounds to me like it could be flea eggs of dirts. Often the rear …

my 7month old cat seems to be in pain:( 
my 7month old cat keeps meowing, rolling around on the floor, and crying what do you think is wrong with her? im thinking her eggo is prego ?? Answer …

Cat scratching her butt on carpet? 
Why is she doing this? She just started recently. She is a fat cat. Also, any suggestions on reducing her weight. I had been told that dry makes them overweight …

My Male Cat 
My male cat pees all over the house and cries (howls). I don't let him in because his pee has a strong bad odor. Does he need to mate? And he cries (howls) …

Cats not getting along. 
We recently got a new kitten hoping it would be a good companion for our 1 1/2 year old cat. Well for most of the time the cat HATES the kitten! Now …

pro lapse rectum on kitten 14 weeks old 
would my kitten problem go away or fix it self im giving her baby food and stool softener 2 times a day and some milk hills cat food i got at the vet w/d …

My cat is suddenly terrified of me... 
I received a 5 month old rescued shelter cat for x-mas. She was in the home of the gift giver for one week, and had also been spayed before coming to my …

Cat Bleeding from mouth 
My 12 year old Maine Coon has blood dripping slowly from his mouth. He is eating but, not that comfortably. Being very distant. What could be happening? …

My 12 year old feral cat stopped eating about 2 weeks ago, I found her dead today. 
Hi, This has been a very hard day. I have 2 feral cats, sisters I'm told from my neighbors. First a little history. When I moved into this home I found …

Cat throwing up 
Why is my 16 year old cat throwing up a yellowis foam liquid? Answer by Kate Hi well it could be a hairball. Please see here for more on this http://www.our-happy …

Cat has stuff coming from mouth 
Why does my cat have this green goey stuff hanging from her mouth, its kind of starting to scare me and i don't know whats wrong with her. Can you help …

my cat is throwing up  
cat 2 years old female throwing up yellow stuff now first threw up food now yellow fluid once so far. has been given saline for dehydration and med to …

help my cat swallowed a balloon  
my cat swallowed a balloon. what do i do? Answer by kate Balloons like elastic bands although not harmful in themselves regarding toxicity. They …

Kitten taking dry food out of dish 
We rescued our kitten 6 weeks ago from a local shelter she has been great for the last 6 weeks . All of a sudden a couple of days ago she has started taking …

Male cat spraying 
Hi, I wanted to know if a male cat has been living outside for a few years and has been spraying would be continue to do this behavior if he got fixed …

when a cat gets sick 
I have a 16yr old female cat. When she gets sick she then goes poop on the floor. Any other time she uses the liter box. I recently witnessed this and …

my cat is fixed can she still get pregnant? 
my cat got pregnant over a year ago and had 7 kittens and now i had got her fixed about 3 months ago and about 2 months ago my kids let her out side and …

cats vagina swollen 
My cats vagina seems to be swollen and she has been constantly licking at it. She is very irritable and even growls at me when I go near her. She was …

older cat licking its private for 5+ minutes 
Hi, my 17 year old male cat was laying on my bed, and i notced he was licking his rear for quite a while. I thought he was just cleaning himself back there, …

is my cat a turkish van or angora? 
My husband brought home a stray kitten, we call her Calypso, and it looks to me an aweful lot like a turkish van. I'm fully aware of the low probability …

Round Worm medicine - cat now sick 
My father in law gave my 18 yr old cat round worm medicine,Now hes sick?? What should we do?? Kim Davis Answer by KAte I'm afraid the only answer …

cat meow a lot and urinating in house 
my male cat is starting to meow alot all the time lately and started peeing not in his box like he used too and going everywhere in the house Answer …

Cat scared of us  
We adopted a 2 year old cat a month ago, He stays under the bed most of the time but does come out in the AM for food will follow downstairs and eat alittle …

My 18 month 1 eye kitten.. Marlbes 
Long story short last july I found a young cat outside during a thunder storm and feed her she ran right inside and I fell in love right away my mom didnt …

Litter out of box 
Why does my cat kick her litter tray all over the floor she practically empty's the whole lot out and this is only when Im out of the house plz help? …

my cat is not herself, should I worry? 
my cat hasn't eaten in 24 hrs and also wont let me pick her up and seems very reluctant to move but i have no idea what's wrong with her. she hasn't done …

seperating kittens will they be sad 
my sister and i have two 7 month old male kittens (brothers) they have been together since birth and are now going to be separated permanently how will …

cat losing whiskers and weight 
ok, my 13 year old male cat, who has always been healthy, is starting to lose weight and shed a few whiskers. I'd like to know what this can be a sign …

cat vomiting and dragging hind leg 
My cat is almost 8 yrs old. He's neutered, has been since he was 6 weeks. He's thrown up before, I think he eats too fast, sometimes, be he's always been …

My cat keeps calling  
I have my cat since he was a kitten. He is 3 years old now and is called leo. He is a spoilt boy and is completely loved on. He has plenty of people …

Spraying Cat problems 
hiya, my names claire, I have a male tabby domestic shorthair called daisy (long story about the name) daisy is just over a year old, the last few weeks …

cat missing. but found. 
I have two cats brother and sister, both are fixed. The boy cat was missing for a few days he had never done this. He was hurt when he came back. We took …

My Cat is howling 
My cat just started making a crying howling kinda noise it's very annoying, why is she doing this?? Shes 10 months old. Answer by Kate hi well cats …

Paralysed Cat 
my indoor kitty suddenly became paralysed when i held her, her front and back legs were straight up in a v shape her head was turned to the right .she …

Recovery from cruciate ligament repair - please help! 
My 11 year old male cat has just been diagnosed with a tear in his cruciate ligament. He is miserable and I have agreed to surgery next week as I cannot …

Old cat yowling and losing weight 
Hi Kate, My cat is 15 years old, neutered, and has always been extremely healthy. She is a tortoiseshell cat. For the last year or so she has taken to …

A Cat and a dog in the same house 
My wife and I just picked up a stray cat. She seems docile and friendly and it was either take her in or have her die in the winter cold. The vet has …

Cat cries all the time 
My cat cries really loud all the time and also squirms around on her back knocking or actually pushing EVERYTHING off tables with her feet etc. She also …

Can cats be sneezing because of the cat liter? 
Hi, I use Fresh Step clumping clay litter. I love it. I have always used this, however sometimes my 2 kitties will sneeze a lot and then sometimes they …

A couple days ago my cat started acting weak 
My cat is 1 year old and usually very active and playful. She is acting weak, she sleeps most of the day and she is not eating very much. This started …

Indoor cat urinating on the carpet. 
My 3 year old male cat was neutered before he was 6 months old. He has been an indoor cat, and until recently has not spent any time outside. I allowed …

new cat attacks old cat 
i have a 11year old female cat(cuddles) that i have had since she was 2 days old i hand reared her and her 3 sibling i kept her and her brother, unfortunately …

Cat hate? 
We have had a female cat in our family for about 5 years now and recently added a 5 month old male. We implemented the keep them separated for a week, …

Cat messing in house 
Help! My male cat Dylan who is around 8-10 years old has suddenly begun to go to the toilet inside on the carpets instead of outside. We have had him for …

Uncomfortable Kitten Butt, and acting strange 
Hi, My 4 month old kitten who has feline lukemia, is acting funny. Making strange consistent meowing sounds and sticking her butt in the air. It looks …

Male Cat Clear Liquid Coming Out of Behind 
My male cat is having some sort of clear liquid coming out of his behind, I thought maybe he had peed but it was clear and too thick to be water. He had …

sick cat 
hello i found my cat about two months ago outside of my work he was extremely skinny and looked like he has been homeless for quite awhile, so i took …

Cat has something wrong the vets are incompetent  
My kitten sometimes drags her bottom all over the floor after she uses the litter, staining the floor with her feces. and i have noticed her anus seems …

hungry cat 
My cat is alwasy bugging me for food. He has lost allot of weight in the last 6 months for someone who eats as much as he does. I can also hear his stomach …

Introducing two stray cats 
I have 2 rescue cats, 1 male 1female both around 3 yrs old... had them 4 days, both very loving to me and affectionate but she keeps growling and hissing …

Sick Cat breathing heavy 
My cat is behaving strangely. He went and pooped on the carpet and was sitting on top of it. He wouldn't move when we called him. And his is sitting very …

wierd litter box routine 
my cat will only poop on one side of the litter box and pee on the opposite side. which makes cleaning the litter box impossible, especially because he …

Cat Worms 
Today I found a white worm by her butt, can I purchase a product at a pet store? Answer by Kate Hi there are several different types of cat worm and …

Inside or Outside Cat 
My kitten is 18 weeks old, he sometimes gets into moods where he bites everyone and growls for no apparent reason. We took him to the vet and they advised …

Can cats be gay? 
Hi do male unneautered cats try to mate with neautered male cats? I have a neauterd gorgeous bshcross tabby of 8months old and recently a huge black unneutered …

my kitty have problems pooping 
I want to know why my 3 month old kitten cry's when she goes to the litter when she is pooping, sometimes I may think is the food, because her poop is …

kitten diarrhea 
I have a 4 month old kitten. I recently changed her cat food because from the time I got her she has had the worst smelling poo. For the first week that …

My kitten is ill help 
My cat needs to poop and cant what can i do? Also he seems weak and walks he shakes a bit. he prefers to want to lay down and just this morning throw up …

crazy mama kitty 
about 6 weeks ago i rescued a mama cat and her 2 week old kittens. she was left in an empty apartment with no food or water. when i got her she was very …

Found my cat sitting at his water dish, lethargic 
We came home last night to find our 10 year old male cat sitting at the water dish. I got him to lay in his bed and he was still there this morning. …

cat and her kittens 
My cat just gave birth a week ago to 5 kittens. I noticed she wants to hide her kittens under my bed. Eventually the 1 kitten was pinned down and died. …

New Kitten doesn't always use the litterbox  
but continues to crap in one corner of the house Why is he doing this and how do I stop it!? Answer by Kate There are many reasons for this but one …

Sick cat 
My cat is not acting right. He is running around and then hiding. He is leaving pieces of feces around with him. He's the kind of cat that eats everything …

cat laying on the couch 
when my cat lays on the furniture she leaves behind some kind of little seed looking thing that looks to be in with her fur Answer by Kate Hi well …

my 9mth old cat sleeps all the time 
why is my cat starting to sleep all the time ,she is nine months old .She got spayed 3-months ago Answer by Kate Hi well it is difficult to say if …

My cat Sparky 
Hello, My cat is almost 10 years old. Recently he has been sleeping under our bed which he has NEVER done before. He also seems to be walking slower, …

Licking Cat 
Why does my cat lick me when i scratch her back right above her tail? Answer by Kate Hi, well i think that this question has no definitive answer i'm …

My male kitten is larger than his oldest sister 
We have to two kittens the male is larger than his oldest sister both are 12 weeks worried about her appetite. Princess eat when we put food out …

Cat Kneading  
my cat will take its two front feet and start moving them back and forth on anything what does that mean Answer by Kate Hi well this as you have said …

Cat seems to be grieving 
Ever since my grandpa died my cat has been acting weird. She usually sleeps in this one room, but lately she been sleeping upstairs. She only slept upstairs …

Cat pooping on furniture 
Just out of the blue my male cat will poop on my furniture. He will be good for a long time, and then all of a sudden he feels the need to poop on my …

Cat is confusing 
I have a little bit of a problem with my cat. He hasent been fixed and hes not that old about 4-6 months i would say according to the previouse owner. …

new cat trouble 
hi we just brougt another cat into our home and she seems very scared...our regular cat dosent bother her at all, she hides all the time and when we bring …

Blood coming from kitten 
My 8month old kitten had blood come from her rear end today and I think she might be pregnent because she has a round belly and drinks a lot of water what …

pregnant cat is she in labour 
ok so im certain that my cat is pregnant. she has lost the hair around her nipples, and they are swollen. you can feel the kittens moving inside of her. …

Cat excessively licking bottom of tail 
My app. 10 yo healthy neutered indoor cat "escaped" a few weeks ago and had his first and only rather long (7 hour) outside excursion. (There are several …

2 year old cats acting different 
My 2 2 year old cats, who love each other and used to get along beautifully, suddenly started fighting yesterday morning. They have not stopped. The are …

green pepper plant and cats 
we have an aerogarden with green pepper plants...out 7 year old himalayan tomcat is crazy about the leaves and raids the plants constantly...is there a …

How to bond with a 5 year old female cat? 
Yesterday we've adopted a gorgeous 5 year old cat. We absolutely adore her. when we first bought her into our home, she allowed us to pick her up and …

Timid frightened cat sleeps constantly 
I have a 3 year old boy cat that used to be very playful and energetic but last week he got really scared when an Electrical Engineer came to our house …

Male Cat Problem 
Ok, so my cat, male, 6 1/2 months old is aggressive and he sometimes acts crazy. Sometimes he just gets up and starts running and jumping all over the …

Cat Problem with rearend 
hi ummmm my cat has a problem with his rearend. he justs sits in mid air with his rear not touching the ground like he is trying to use the bathroom but …

Older cat being sick 
Our twelve year old male cat has been sick several times during the last month. three times he has been asleep on our bed during the night and has had …

Cats health after declawing 
We just got our cat neutered and declawed on Tuedsay. I can tell his left paw is bothering him...It's Saturday and he's still just laying around and it …

cat poohing in strange places 
hi can any body help i have a 9 year old cat who recently had accidents in the house at night. so i got his litter tray back out since that it is getting …

my cat ate string and is now ill 
My cat has recently eaten some string off of a piece of beef, and he was sick. Now sometimes he won't eat and is behaving funny and the fur under his chin …

My cat seems scared all of a sudden 
My cat seems scared all of a sudden. She walks bend down close to the floor. Goes and hides in a spot and we do not know why she does it. She also acts …

litter box move 
My husband, myself and our two 4 year old cats will be moving from a very small one bedroom apartment into a house. I was wondering if you knew a way to …

My Kitty 
My cat has been kinda lazy and whines when I pick him up.... He has also been kinda shaky and breathing a bit heavy.. Answer by KAte Hi it is impossible …

Can I worm my kittens 
Ok, i have 3 kittens that are 8 weeks old, and i was wondering if i could worm them even if they have a bad case of diarrhea. I hope you can answer my …

Cat lethargy 
My 4yr old male neutered cat "muffles" has been very lethargic for the past 4-5 days. He is still eating and drinking normally, he is also using his cat …

my cat has stopped eating 
my cat is 12 years old and she was a very fat healthy cat now she has loss alot of weight and she is not eating at all and she cant really walk that well …

My kitten can't go number 2 
My kitten was born in May 2009 and for the last 3 days she has suddenly been drained of any energy and the only time she moves is to go to the litter box …

my cat is wheezing 
hello, my cat is wheezing when she breathes. is this bad? Also, she is overweight and i do not over feed her. Any suggestions? Answer by Kate Hi she …

Cats gone wild 
I have a kitten that was introduced into a family of 2 other cats. She is a female , I have 1 female 1 male both spayed and neutered. It took a week for …

my kitten anus sticks out  
please help me to get my kitten fix her rearend it look ugly and dont have the money for the vet i talk to the vet he said she can die if i dont fix it …

Cat not eating and being sick 
I have a 7 year old Bengal and he is a very active and playful cat. Just recently he will not eat much of his food he eats a little of his hard food which …

Urinary Problems in my male cat 
I have a neutered male cat who has had 2 UTI's and then a blockage. He has been on antibiotics and was hospitalized for the blockage. Things are finally …

Kitty Nightmares 
Hi, I have a 9 yr old, spayed himalayan crossed. 5 months ago, her "senior" check-up was awesome, all her blood work came back 100%. We have never moved …

Peeing Kitty 
What if your cat keeps on peeing out side of a litter box but only once at times. Answer by Kate please see my page here about this issue http://www.our-happy-cat. …

Cat rubbing behind on carpet 
Why is my cat rubbing her but on our carpet? Answer by KAte Hi well if she is not spayed then it could be caused by her being in heat, this is one …

kitten lost appetite 
our cat is about 9 mo. old and very fat and healthy. Last week he just quit eating and mostly lays around. We have about 8 cats around and all are healthy, …

Cat obsessively smacking, licking and nipping when touch lower back/hip/hind area 
My cat is about 4 years old and recently she has started doing something strange. Whenever you touch or scratch her on her back near her tail she starts …

kitty problems 
my cat is 15 years old and every time i pick her she cries, which she has never done before. she loves being held. also, just today i noticed that her …

my cat wont stop pooing outside the litter box. 
i have 5 cats and recently i have constantly found poo's around the house in particular corners... usually in the back room on the carpet and in the laundry …

my darling sick cat, rose 
over the last week i had noticed my cat rose wasnt well, she would sleep all day and she would look at me like she was trying to tell me that she needs …

how to get my cat un afraid of another cat 
I don't want my Gracie to be terrifed and stay under the bed in the quest room all the time because there is this new 1 yo cat (more like kitten) here. …

My Cat is Scabby, bleeding, and losing hair 
My 6 month old kitten bernard has just recently got some scabs around his neck. Within a week he licked all the hair off around his neck and it's constantly …

cats eye 
my cat was crying from one eye and we initally thought there was something in the eye but we just cleaned it out with a qtip and she was still crying. …

cat worms 
my cat farted on my leg and when i looked there was a really tiny worm on my leg Answer by Kate You need to treat your cat for worms, they can make …

no where to have her kittens 
my girl cat is pregnent.we recently found out she has worms.i had her box in my room everytime she in there she want to be on my bed im totally grossed …

Worried sick about my little kitten, can't afford a vet check-up right now 
Well, my cat is a male, born in September, I saw a little white worm come out of his bottom not too long ago, then there was a bit of red liquid in his …

cat grooming all the time 
My cat is about 9 years old. She lives indoors. Has been very healthy. However, lately she has started licking more than usual almost obsessively. …

losing weight, blood in stool 
my cat is 4 years and 5-6 months old male..he has started losing weight and he pooped in the bathtub and thats when i noticed blood in his stool.. he still …

Neutered Indoor Cat Constantly Meowing To Go Outdoors 
Our eight month old neutered male housecat who we've had since he was 4 weeks old meows like crazy constantly to go outside. We've let him go outside with …

Kitten sneezing 
My kitten is now 7 months survived upper resp infection when she was 3 months barely. She just started sneezing with loose mucus comming out of her nose …

caterpillars in cats sick? 
My cat has been sick three times over the last couple of months and each time she has four or five of these things that look like caterpillars in it. They …

scenting cat 
I have a fourteen year old siamese cat. He has been a wonderful cat for our whole family-very affectionate, kind if a bit loud at times with his great …

Cat acting very strangly 
my cat is 8 yrs old and lately she stays climbing on my shoulders and going to sleep right there she always climbing on me like a new born baby ,she never …

Tigger and fur loss 
my kitten is 7 months old got bold spot on back neck red and sore .keeps scratching it makes it bleed ,been bathing with slighty salted water, looks very …

My cat is acting funny 
I have about a 6 or 7 month old cat that we found when she was about 2 month old the last 2 days she has been making this funny whining noise and laying …

kitten is sleeping more 
Ok my kitten is about three months old now she sleeps and plays a lot, but lately she has been sleeping and hiding when she sleeps more now, is this normal? …

My cat's Head is twitching to the left 
My 14 year old cat's head is constantly twitching to left plus his eyes are sporadically moving back and forth and he can barely walk Answer by Kate …

Worried About my cats Health 
I have four indoor cats and a dog and since moving to my new place, 6 months ago, it has been nothing but stress. It seems like I am always in the vet …

Will cats jump from a 4 story patio? 
I am thinking about getting a cat but the only place I have for the litter box is out on my patio. I live on the fourth floor and want to know if cats …

What does it mean when a cat tosses fresh turds out of a clean litter box? 
What does it mean when a cat tosses out a fresh turd from a clean litter box? I give my cats lots of attention. I am very loving and attenative to my …

Cat chewing cables 
Hi, my cat has a tendency to chew on my electric cords, my computer and phone charger especially. I've replaced my computer charger over 3 times now. Does …

Our kitty Tiki 
what would cause our kitten of 5 months to all of a sudden to not want to be social with us and be afraid of going into our bedroom, he was very vocal, …

31/2 month kitten 
My 31/2 month old kitten it seems like today she doesn't want to eat very much even treats and drinking some milk. She was eating yesterday but today …

Why shouldn't we look into cats eyes? 
Hi, I just read something you wrote about not looking directly into a cats eyes. Could you tell me this is? Thank you so much. I am trying to learn …

what is wrong with my kitty? 
my cat is only a few months old. she has problems with meaowing, her voice is not workig so well. she lost all of her weight! and she cant hold her body …

maine coon cat and her tail 
my cat hates her tail, she will growl and bite it. sometimes i think she is going to hurt herself. I have taken her to the vet, they thought it might be …

I want to keep you...kitty 
I have a kitten that has been with us four months and he is very skittish. I need to get him to warm up, or else he'll have to be given away. What do i …

Mean kitten 
We have a 9 month old female Flame Point. We acquired her from my sister cats litter. Her mother belongs to my sister and is a sweet natured cat, the father …

Whats wrong with my cat? 
MY CAT RECENTLY VOMITED 4 times and then had really bad direara she also vomited acouple of weeks ago.What could be wrong?Iam so worried.Is this serious? …

Scabs and Lose of Cat Hair 
My calico is about 2 1/2 years old. About a year ago, I noticed some hair lose on her lower back, right above the tail. I figured it was stress due to …

starving cat? 
why does my cat always act like she's starving? She's only 7 weeks old and she goes absolutely nuts when there is people food around and always trying …

my cats wont stop fighting 
please help,i have a 3year old male cat called nonnyboy and a 6 month old female kitten called minnie mouse,and i just cant stop them from fighting,they …

about the experiences with my 2 cats; 
my names nancy from ashtabula ohio.ive had my babie since they were born.ive got 1 cat that will not touch catfood.ive tryed everything there just about …

My Cat has Diarrhea & is now aggressive 
My cat got diarrhea and she has had it for awhile but since the diarrehea she attacks my kids when they have food. They push her away but she comes back …

What is wrong with kitty? 
I recently moved into a basement, I have found some little moths and at least one millipede (or centipede) or something. My cat has started meowing strangely, …

Foul Smell coming from my cat 
I have a female kitty, Olivia, who is 6 months old. Recently I have noticed a foul smell on the furniture and tonight I smelled it on Olivia's fur on …

my cat and her vomitting problem 
I have an 8 month old cat that was spayed a week ago. This morning she began throwing up, she has vomitted about 6-8 times from 6 am until 3 pm. I have …

odd behavior in my cat 
My cat Ramone, suddenly started crying it seems out of fear and wouldn't let me go near him when I tried to console him. He would run away etc. After …

holiday travel and my cat 
I adopted a cat about 6 months ago. She is still a little skittish and does not like to be held. I will be gone over the holidays for about 4 days. I hate …

help my dads kitty 
3 days ago the cat started throwing up, then avoided people, now he cant control his bladder and pees all over himself, very weak so weak he cant even …

salivation pouring from cat's mouth 
Our year old cat has been having unusual symptoms of saliva intermittantly pouring from his mouth. Every so often it will come out in a pool, as opposed …

cat belly fur 
my cat has lost it's fur on her belly and now it is sore and leaking.What is wrong with her? Answer by Kate Hi this sounds nasty. It could be caused …

orange tabby cat won't sit on my lap 
my 8 month orange tabby cat sleeps on my legs at night in my bed but won't sit on my lap. she is affectionate but also does not like to be picked up. …

Should I get one or two cats 
I have a male Persian, a little over two years old. We previously had an older female cat that passed away around six months ago, so he is familiar with …

CAT wont stop pooping on floor  
Hi, I have a Male cat of my own , hes about a year old and fixed. Recently, i have taken in my grandmothers cat to babysit for the winter, SHE is about …

moving cats 
i have two stray cats that live in a shed on my property.ive been feeding them for a year and now have bought them a insulated cathouse with a warming …

my poor cat 
My 13 year old male cat has recently been diagnosed with an over active thyroid and had also been prescribed betablocker for his heart as it beating too …

My cat won't use the litter box! 
Hello, I have a 3-4 month old kitten named Hugo. My roomie and I already have a 1 1/2 year old cat when we got Hugo and the two of them get along fine. …

stinky farts and crying 
my kitten is 3 and half months old and she is farting stinky farts and crying more than normal Answer by Kate Hi well at three months kittens can …

5 year old Male cat 
The cat started pooping and peeing all over my house after being litter trained since he was a kitten. I called my vet and he gave him 2 mg of diazepam …

Cat's "Angry Chair" 
I have a particular chair that my cat likes to sit on -- we call it its "Angry Chair" because no matter what mood he was in before, after he jumps on it …

female cat behavioral changes, loss of hair 
I think my cat may be sick. She has recently lost alot of hair from the backs of her hind legs, bottom, all around the base of her tail/lower back. Also …

My 2 year old Persian died last night 
She started only using the litterbox for urinating and would poop outside the litterbox by the end of her life all the time. At times it would be normal …

3am Wake ups 
We have 3 cats, 2 females and 1 male. They are all from the same litter, and we have had them for 2 years now. We got them when they were six weeks old. …

My adult cat is attacking guests 
My cat is nine years old and never attacked people before. Now all of sudden she has attacked two guests out of the blue. My daughter is pregnant and …

cat with balding 
i have a cat that is balding and redness at butthole area what could be causing this Answer by Kate hi Chad well it could be caused by fleas or …

Cat Licking Constantly 
My cat is 31/2 and has recently started constantly licking his self and sometimes biting....He is very healthy. His fur and skin keep jerking and he keeps …

Cat poop on carpet  
I have a 13yr old female cat...She has been the only cat in the house for the past 5 years. Recently, in the past year or so in the middle of the night …

My cat champ 
Champ is acting all wired up like he has had a energy drink. he has little spots with missing hair right above his eyes and those spots are red. he is …

8 year old outdoor/indoor cat never vomited before 
My cat can come and go out my window. She has alway been small, but healthy. She has never vomited other than the occassional furball. All of a sudden …

Sad Kitten??? 
I just adopted a 3 1/2 month old kitten the other day from a shelter. They said they had found him wandering the streets by himself. He was only at the …

7 month old kitten breaths hard if you listen closely. 
My 7th month old kitten breaths heavily if you listen to her. She is a female and I believe she is a rag doll or Balinese. She loves the outdoors and …

cat gets on work surface 
can u help i have 2 problems with my 7 month old kitten she is becoming a handful she will not stop going on kitchen work surface so how do can i stop …

Cats wont stop fighing! 
I have 2 adult cats that usually get along great. The other night they started fighting very heavily and haven't been able to be around each other without …

cat and new home 
I have moved several times in the last six years with my cat. I have never had a problem with her until the last few days. We moved into a condo a few …

is my cat pregnant ??? 
my 6 month old cat will not let us hold her for less than like 5 sec.also she will not let us touch her stomach.she is going into small place and she will …

Other Cats and Bad Behavior 
Hi Kate, Do you know why my 2 male cats go balistic whenever they see a very mild neighborhood cat walk across our front porch? Sometimes it comes …

angry Kitty 
we have a cat about 2 years old, the sweetest thing in the world. But recently when we go away for a weekend she gets "angry" and will tend to bite me, …

Little Tiny White very slow to see moving 
I have been seeing a very small hardly moving white worm every now and then by my cats butt. What kind of worm is it? Do I need to get a vet medication …

cat constipation  
had cat to vet and hospital cleared constipation problem cat is drinking {only 12 hours}seems very weird just sitting near water bowl looks very traumatized …

help cat can't sit down 
Hi, My cat who is about 5 months old is having some problems with its rear end (butt). It cant sit down on its butt. It sits down but it keeps its butt …

Cat Scratching her head  
This is a continuation of my question about my seven year old female cat. Kate was kind enough to answer me, but I am still scratching my head (sorry) …

Cat has flatulence problem 
My cat has been farting a lot and it smells horrible. Recently she has been whining a lot and shaking and she cant control her bowel movements. Her tail …

pet toys 
will my cats be unhappy if they do not have any pet toys to play with at home Answer by Kate All cats need to live in an environment that is full of …

Is my cat eating to much? 
Lately my cat has been drinking a lot of water and he is always hungry. should i be concerned with this behavior. He fed about 2 cans of at food a day …

little red dots in front of my cats ears 
hi, my cat is a little over a year old, and shes been fine. she has been neutered, and had a few different shots but mainly shes indoor. she had fleas …

Humane Sterilization or Euthanasia 
On my parent’s farm there are 12-15 cats (maybe a few more), probably about 1/2 not tame, that we feed. Typically, during the winter, because of …

My cat licking my head 
My cat sleeps with me and she will lick my head all over. I am a guy and have very short hair. Just wondering why that appeals to her. Thank you. …

CAT CANT POOP RIGHT 
my cat had no tail, and he seems to have a problem pushing to go to the bathroom. Poop builds up and it looks like it hurts him, hoe do i fix it? Answer …

Why is my Cat wanting to lick people between their legs? 
I have a 5wk old stray kitten that I adopted. She is doing well and has all her shots for now, however, she has began to want to lick at people in their …

Cat urinates on my husbands stuff 
Why is our cat only urinating on my husband's side of the bed and on his clothes? We just recently got the cat and have discovered that she is pregnant. …

cats and fleas... 
My cat hasn't been eating her food, she has fleas, and she's very weak and skinny; what can i do to help her? Answer by Kate Well she needs to get …

my cat has been sick a couple times in the past week or two 
Today he was very sick after he ate his breakfast. He also went to the bathroom on a towel I had out and I saw just clear liquid coming from his butt. …

balck junk in ears and sensitivity in kittens 
we got a male and female kitten at the same time. elderly people had taken them to vet for worming and shots. they are 13 to 14 weeks old. female was …

Cat peeing on the couch! 
I have an eight year old spayed female cat that has always been a very clean cat, will use her litter box even if it gets dirty. Suddenly she started peeing …

Cat licking fur off 
We recently lost one of our cats and Sophie was very sad. After a few months we got a kitten, who is very sweet, and respectful towards her. However, Sophie …

my cat is she pregnant? 
About 2 and a half months ago my cat got outside and disappeared for a week, she hasnt went into heat scent than. Could mt cat be pregnant? Answer by …

Why is my cat peeing a clear liquid? 
I have a two year old female cat who is not spayed. I adopted her when she was one. She has recently started "peeing" a colorless, smelly liquid. However, …

My cat attacked me 
Hi, I have a 3 year old male cat named Bootsie and a 7 month old female cat named Bonnie. Both have been fixed. We got Bonnie so Bootsie would have …

sick or old kitty? 
I have a female cat who is about 9 yrs old. recently we had to move due to the death of my mother. so we took my cat with us to a new place to live. for …

Cat using floor as toilet after surgery 
I recently took in a stray male cat that I believe to be 1.5 to 2 years old. I just had him neutered and a hernia repaired. The week after his surgeries, …

questions about my cat peluche 
both him and my other cat simba.have been fixed and had their rabies shots.my question is.about peluche.sometimes hes active and plays with his brother.then …

My cat wondering outside and not coming back 
Lately, i noticed that my cat likes to wander outside and refuse to come back to our house. Initially he comes back for his breakfast thereafter he goes …

Cat loosing fur 
my himalayan seal point is 1 year old but she is losing her fur at a rapid rate in clumps we have treated her for fleas and she seems happy enough but …

My Poor kitty 
My poor cat skin is just hanging off him. He is putting out his hair and going to the bathroom in the wrong places... Answer by Kate Sounds very …

stray kitty problems  
we found a stray kitten three days ago. it appears to eat and drink normally but it can't pee and it's stomach is bloated and hard. what is wrong with …

Sneezing kitty 
Hi. I have a two part question. 1. My new 6 1/2 wk old kitten started sneezing a lot after I brought her home. The rescue center I purchased her from …

Cat paralysed for awhile 
a few nights ago my 5 year old female cat had a episode where her back end seemed to be paralyzed for a few minutes and she almost tipped over. She is …

cat drooling and not eating 
Hello-we have a 10/11-year-old long haired cat that we added to our cat brood 6 to 8 months ago. Recently we noticed that she was not eating and she …

Pet just below tail gives strange behavior 
My female cat is about 5 years old and fixed. I can usually scratch her right below her tail by her butt and she usually starts to meow, nip, and play. …

Vomiting 7mth Old British Shorthair 
Hi, I hope you can advise. I have two black British shorthair kittens 7mth olds, brother and sister. Up until about three days ago, the boy was fine. …

Cat goes after his tail 
I have a 3yr old male cat he has been fixed. He goes after hts tail. and he is not playing. if he could bit it off he would. he hates it. he goes after …

can a cat have a stomach ache? 
my cat "lucy" hes a boy and hes not feeling well i think its happening 2 a reaction from the other night when 1 of the cat strays i take care of outside …

is it true about pet shop cats 
I've heard from many people that if u buy a kitten (or any pet) from a pet shop, it's not good because they aren't brought up properly. is ths true??? …

Is my cat happy? 
My cat was a 4 month old feral Maine Coon cat when I captured in the wild. I had read that once a kitten is 8 weeks old and has not been socialized to …

Kitten Behaviors 
Hi I got a 2 6wk old kitty's but one passed away he was really sick the one left behind cried alot so we just got a new 3 month old kitten, Who seems to …

Help my cat is crabby!! 
On wednesday i took both of my 6 month old female cats to get fixed, they came home on Thursday and as soon as they got out of the carriers the one cat …

cat changing behavior 
I took in a very friendly stray cat last year (first time cat owner at age 42) because it was so good with my kids. The cat had kittens before I got it …

My cat has changed 
I had my cat for 9 months now, she has always been friendly, kind, just the sweetist cat. She loves my 3 small dog's. Shes never try hurting us never. …

Cat is dribbling 
cat is dripping saliva (WATERY NOT THICK). No outword behavorial problems or odors. CAT IS 15 YEARS OLD and has no previous health problems Answer …

Behavoir changes in cat 
I have a 9 month old female cat, she is energetic and only wants to play. She's not a lap cat and doesn't seem to enjoy petting and usually takes any …

cat night time behavior 
We adopted a cat, Mattie, from a shelter about 4 months. She is a tabby about 3 years old. During the day and evening she is very skiddish and will not …

Female Cat Smelling Male Cat Behind 
Hi, I have two cats. One is a male who has been fixed and the other is a female who hasn't. Here lately we have noticed the female cat smelling and biting …

wieght loss in cat 
my cat seem healthy, he eat goes to the litter box. Drinks water, runs around as much as a 13 year old cat should. But with all the food he eats up to …

Sneezing kittens 
I recently bought two gorgeous little maine coon kittens who are brother and sister and are very happy and settled in their new home. Although they seem …

Cat wetting himself 
my cat is about to be one year old im two months but he just started wetting himself when he is asleep and just lays their and it does not smell like urine …

Slow and Sad Kitty - behavior change 
Hello, our cat is super old. Probably at least 15. She is super duper loud (meowing heard around the world!) and acts almost like a dog. She often barks …

Constant Cat Vomiting 
My cat is just over a year and since yesterday morning has been throwing up everything she eats and when she as nothing on her stomach it's a pinkish liquid. …

Worried about cat 
hi, im realy worried about my cat, how many times a day should my cat go to the toilet? Answer by Kate hi It rather depends if we are talking …

Cat Going Lick Crazy 
My 4 yr old female cat is licking all of the hair off of one spot near her rectum. She is hiding in the closets and trying to go under the bed. Please …

Worried about my Cat. 
My male cat's behind has been looking really red the past few days. Tonight I checked to see if it was any better and it looked red and like it had a …

My female cat 
My female cat which is fixed keeps having a bloody like discharge. She keeps doing it all over the house except in her litter box. What could be wrong …

Cat's territorial peeing and anger? 
I have a neutered cat that randomly pees in places other than the litterbox. I've been watching the behavior very closely and it seems to happen in 2 …

Why does my cat smell my neck in the morning? 
In the morning I will often wake up to my cat kneading my neck and sniffing around it. If my chin is down low she will even push her face under it to get …

recently adopted cat acting strange. 
Hey guys my self and my girlfriend have recently adopted a 18 month old male neutered ragdoll cross some thing?~ anyways he seems unhappy and seems …

about my male cat peluche 
ive asked questions before on here.but hes been laying around alot.and sleeping.also has bad gas and stomachs been bloated.and when i try massage or rub …

Old Cat question 
My cat is 15 yrs old and has recently started going to the bathroom all over the house . He still uses the litter box and also goes outside but this new …

i love my sassy  
i have a lovely cat name sassy and shes 11yrs old and noticed that she having hard time walking on her behind legs and she has lump on her tummy she eating …

4 month old kitten 
my 4 month old male kitten has just pooped out blood. its not a lot but what could this mean?he had a cold could the blood be because of his cold? he eats …

urine and feces on the bed...HELP 
My daughter has a ten year old spayed female cat named Max that she has had since a kitten. She is a very affectionate cat that loves to be held and sleeps …

7 month old flame point siamese who bites 
We got our flame point siamese kitten 2 weeks ago from abandoned cats. He is 7 months old. He can be extremely loving and affectionate. However, he …

1yr old kitty my daughter found in a shed. hides all day and out at night. 
we have a cat that is about a year old and was found in a shed! She hides all day and comes out at night while everyone is sleeping to use her litter box …

Problems with a newly spayed kitten & her brother 
Yesterday my 6-month old female kitten was spayed at the vet. As instructed, I brought her home and kept her quiet in her own area. Later I tried to …

cat is scared of me and plain doesn't like me. 
We've had this cat for about a year and a half. The cat, bebe, used to be fine i used to bottle feed her and play with her for hours. Now she hisses at …

Cat potting in the wrong places 
How can I get my cat to going back to useing her litter box and not my bath room rug? Answer by Kate Hi Harry, please see my pages about this issue …

help cat gone missing 
my cat is nine years old. I have had her one week, i let her out because she seemed so sad... And was used to going out when she belonged to another …

cat with neck pain 
My cat's head jerks back and he is in pain. He will run to the cupboard and hide. I have taken him to the vet who has done test etc. not ear infections, …

hii my cat had a litter and i had a qustion about the queen 
my queen cat hand a litter and her stomach still feels like theres babies in there and i not sure if i should take her to the vet cause she needs to care …

My cat is acting very strange please help!! 
Today my cat ( a calico named Carly) randomly started to act veryyy strange.she keeps sitting/lying in the same place all day or walks around my dining …

cat not eating and sleeping all the time  
i am looking after a desexed female cat. she is eighteen months old and she has hardly eaten in the last three days. Also, since Sunday night (it is now …

My Cat looks like she swallowed a beach ball! 
Hi, I just stumbled across this delightful website and wondered if maybe one of you could help with my problem. In 2007 me and my family took in …

Residue from Scratching 
My 5 year old spayed female indoor cat has suddenly started chewing/licking the fur off the back of her front legs. She doesn't seem to have any fleas …

my cat puked up bloody saliva 
Can you tell me why my cat puked up bloody saliva? It happened yesterday. She is approx. 16years old. I feel she is very healthy. She is fed only the …

cat behavior 
I have a 3 year old female feline and I'm wondering If she would be jealous or have some behavioral issues If I welcomed a female kitten or other female …

my 13 week old kitten has not been playing like he was before. 
i have 2 13 week old kittens, who are very playful. My one kitten for the last couple of days has not been playing as much as my other one, he has been …

Cat with bladder leakage 
My 15 year old female cat has developed bladder leakage. It doesn't happen all the time. What is causing it and what can be done for her? Thanks. …

What is happening to my meaty !!  
I rescued my meaty outside the health clinic it was snowing and cold and for a homeless cat he was HUGE ! Im talking a good 16lbs . Well he chirped at …

Concerned about my kittens 
I recently got two kittens they are brother and sister and about 3 months old. I have not taken them to get shots have appointments for both. They other …

cat losing weight and not eating 
My 11 year old cat is losing weight fast. She refuses to eat, or come downstairs. At first i thought it was because she was depressed ( her sister of the …

Runny Poop And Prominent Third Eye 
My lovely kitten is about 19 weeks old. He is very loving, purrs alot and is playful. We got him when he was about 9 weeks old, and has been vaccinated …

I'm pregnant and kitten has a problem not useing litter box. 
my kitten loves to be by me all the time and i love her oh so very much but since i moved to my new place she doesn't feel the need to use the litter box …

12 year old cat loosing weight 
Hi, I have a 12 year old cat who is loosing weight. He eats & drinks as he always has. Acts normal. He is just getting very thin and his coat is not …

8 mo old kitten, rapid sharp cries, when having a bowel movement, that is bloody diarrhea? 
our 8 month old kitten starts cry, no screaming when she has to have a bowel movement, and it consists of a dk brown watery diarrhea, that is about 20% …

poorly simba 
i have 2 7 month old brother cats the one is fine his usual self simba on the other hand seems like hes lacking in energy he hasnt been out to play hes …

Cat not using litter tay at night 
What can I do about Cat diahrea and elimination of this outside the box? This occurance takes place in the same room of the box and only at night, I provide …

why does my cat like baths 
My four Month Old Kitten Gizmo likes Baths which is really weird and he also likes to be taken out for walks on a leash and nothing scares him i thouhgt …

when should my cat go into Heat 
Hi I Have an 7th almost 8th month old female and a four month old male and i was wondering when my cat is suppost to come into heat and what are the signs …

My 17 year old cat 
My cat started vomiting a black color and hardly eats, she is 17 years old, what should I do? Answer by Kate Hi There is only one thing you can …

hurt cat 
whats it mean when a cat covers a certain part of there body with there tail. the reason im asking is because my cat is acting funny and can't hardly walk …

Kitten Potty Issue 
I recently got a kitten she is 3-4 months old. She uses her litter box regularly and her feces seem to be normal. She loves to be close to me but I began …

Cats fighting 
I have had a female spayed cat for 5 years and a male spayed cat for 1 1/2 years. Both are indoor cats and have gotten along well. Recently the male cat …

my cat is reacting to my boyfriends absence  
My boyfriend left a week ago for basic training, so he will be out of the house for 2 months. We lived together and him and our cat were together all day …

Cat with stuffed dog 
my 7 year old male cat plays with a stuffed dog while meowing, what does it mean? Answer by Kate Hi sounds to me like normal hunting play to me. the …

after having my 2 male cats neutered: 
my name is nancy from ohio.i am a cat lover.i got my 2 babies when they were born.and recently.this past thursday,i took them and got both of them neutered.that …

young cat 
hi my name is beth. i have a 7 month old cat named katie lou. she has a small amount of dried blood on her vagina .it does not appear that she is in heat.( …

Cat scratching persian, losing hair chunks,thinning 
Hi-I have a 4 yr old white flame point persian male feline. This year he is scratching more, and also finding hair chucks on our carpet. We thought with …

my cat is in heat 
my cat has been leaving wet spots on my bed that smell distantly like pee but it is clearly not urine. she is in heat is this a result of her being in …

Brother and Sister cats in a new home 
I just moved in with my boyfriend and brought my 2 cats with me. The cats have been together since birth and now you would think they don't even know …

hairball 
My cat threw up a hairball the other night and ever since she has had a raspy meow. Why could this be and how can i fix it? Answer by Kate Hi I wouldn't …

Loose Uncontrollable Stools 
We were told that having our cat spayed would solve the high estrogen issue she was having before causing her to have uncontollable loose stools everywhere. …

Is My Cat Sick after giving birth 
Is my cat sick? She has 5 kittens who are barely milking now but she barly moves or eats and will not purr.Shes a Calico was a stray cat but is now a house …

kaniamania 
Four months ago my cat was an outside cat, she went missing for two days. She came home on her own and was sick, coughing, sneezing, and lethargic. Vet …

Pregnant Cat situation 
I have a pregnant cat that has been pregnant for the full term and at this time all she has been doing the last 24 hours is basically lying in one spot …

tiger is loosing weight 
I have a 2 year old fixed, & declawed male cat. He seems to be loosing alot of weight. His appetite is good, eats all day, feeding Purina Feline Favorites. …

Spraying cat 
I have a fixed male cat, 7 years old. He regularly and religously uses his cat box. The problem is, when he gets very excited, most times looking out …

cat can't swallow 
my cat doesn't really want to move and he has a hard time swaollowing, what could be wrong with him? Answer by KAte I am not a vet so could not give …

Litter Box Annoyance 
My cat will not stop kicking litter on the floor, no matter how much or how little we put in the box. We have a lid for it, and it doesn't stop her, she …

4yr old female cat salivating and urinating in the house 
I have a 4yr old female cat who had a litter of kittens about 3yrs ago then we got her neutured. She has been healthy up to about 4wks ago when late at …

cat losing fur and sneezing 
My cat, for the past few months, has been losing fur. He is overweight, and he is constantly sneezing. Like not once or twice, I mean like 10-20 times …

Guests from out of town 
So my cat's litter box is set up in my basement and it seems to work well. I recently had guests stay with me for the weekend and they brought along their …

Can a Neutered Cat regrow a tescticle?  
I have a 3 year old Male Doll Face Chinchilla Persian cat that was neutered at 9 months old. I had the groomer at the house to trim his hair, nails,bath …

Cat in the Bedroom; Help 
My boyfriend is a cat person. I am a dog person (non-shedding). I have asthma and many allergies. I don't allow my dog in my bedroom even though she doesn't …

cat with thyroid condition has other problems 
My male cat has a thyroid condition and takes 5 mg. of methimazole a day. 1/2 of pill in morning and 1/2 in the evening and it has controlled his weight …

red liquid in cats vomit 
why did my cat puke red transparent liquid? Answer by Kate Hi this sounds like it may be blood and really needs to be looked into by a vet. It is …

Kitten and Giardia 
My kitten was diagnosed with Giardia yesterday. I am not sure of the medication prescribed because the name of it is not written on the bottle. The medicine …

Nine week old male kitten 
My nine week old kitten has quit playing, is now sleeping all the time. I noticed today when he pooped there was blood on his anus. What causes this, and …

Cats Fighting 
Hello, my two male cats(one 8 years old and the other 5 years old) both are fixed, have been fighting for the past two weeks. They have lived together …

Please Help Me Figure Out What Is Wrong With My Cat!!!! 
my cat has very dry scabby skin, she is old and she has wierd tumer like lumps on her belly we dont know what is wrong we were wondering if u could tell …

My cat isn't eating  
My 5 year old cat suddenly has stopped eating. She throws up sometimes yellow thick liquid, two times a day or so. She has hard yellow poop in the litter …

whats wrong with my kittens? 
i have 3 kittens one boy two girls.one of the girls have a scab blocking there urine.whats wrong??? Answer by KAte Amber I am not sure what you are …

6 year old male cat wobbly and falling over. 
Our male cat that lives outside came onto the porch yesterday morning for his breakfast and was wobbly and when my husband reached down to pet him--he …

cat bites tail and make it bleed 
my cat bites her tail often but not all the time sometimes it bleeds Answer by Kate Hi well this could be caused by a mite problem or an allergy. these …

calico cat acting depressed. 
Hey. My 6 month old calico cat has been acting very strange lately. She is still as lovable as she's always been. But she isn't as playful with other two …

Tucker the poopy cat 
I adopted my 6 month old kitten 3 weeks ago, and for the first 2 weeks he used the litter box fine, in the last week he has started pooping all over the …

Skidish Cat 
I just rescued this pretty 8 year old female cat who had been checked out by a vet. The girl that gave her to me works in a Vet's office and a lady brought …

cat has stringy stuff in her eye 
I have a new kitten and she might be 8 weeks old. She woke up with stringy crap in her eye? What could this be and how do I treat it? Answer by Kate …

Something coming out of cats butt 
I just noticed my cat had a patch of hair missing at the base of her tail on her right side, there is a scab. When I went to look at it I lifted her tail …

Cat Meowing 
My cat constantly is meowing - - she follows me around and meows. I give her somthing to eat, fresh water and that doesn't do the trick. She has the …

Does my cat have a heart problem? 
My five year old Himalayan/Siamese female cat I believe has a heart problem. In the past she has had a problem of throwing up all her food. Last night …

The cat lady - MY CAT STORY  
I have 6 cats all but 2 are adopted. Have had all for several years. Suddenly my 25 lb. long hair cat is refusing food for several days. Have bought …

Why does my cat scratch around her water bowl? 
My 6 month old calico, name Cali,scratches around her water bowl before drinking from it. Why does she do this? Answer by Kate I'm not really sure …

Cat Losing Weight 
I have an adult male cat, about 6 years old. We recently noticed that over the last few months he has started losing weight, to the point that we can …

cat eye discharge? 
My cat this morning had some white stuff forming, like eye buggers. I wiped them off, after my shower his eyes had the stuff again. should I be concerned? …

My cat has a strange.... 
bubble on her stomach. and she has had it since birth and i forgot about it till i took her to get fixed and they shaved her and now the bubble is presentable. …

Black Cat 
Here for the last few evenings, a black cat has been at my doorstep meowing short meows over and over. I am curious what meaning this has, or am i just …

injured cat 
my cat has a 1 inch cut on his leg what should i do im only 13 he got in a fight with one of the neighborhood strays also his leg is swolen and he wont …

Blind Cat attacks me 
Hi there, We have given a home to a blind cat and it has turned out more difficult than I expected. He sees things close up and can see shapes. His …

cat talking at night 
I have a 4 year old cat that recently started meowing (high pitched) at night, while she is doing this she has a small stuffed animal in her mouth, usually …

Help my cat is sick 
My cat is eating a bit less...not much. He drinks water but not as much as he should. He seems fairly healthy and plays with me alot and is very active. …

cats rectum leaking 
WE JUST GOT THIS CAT ABOUT A WEEK AGO, AND HER RECTUM IS LEAKING OUT A SUBSTANCE. I WAS JUST WONDERING WHAT CAN WE DO TO STOP IT OR HELP HER? Answer …

Cat starts Licking 
My Cat, Jaymee, is 12 years old. Recently I have noticed if you rub or scratch around her tailbone. She would start licking, or just constantly sticking …

Cat likes me is it because I'm pregnant 
im pregnant and my moms cat is attracted to me always wanting to sit on my lap i wanna know why? Answer by Kate Hi well i have heard of this before. …

Adopted by cat 
A stray cat just adopted me. I got flea drops and applied them to her back (although I don't expect fleas) The cat is good at grooming herself. She is …

Cats all throwing up 
I HAVE 5 CATS IN MY HOUSE HOLD, AND I'VE NOTICED ALL OF THEM HAVE BEEN THROWING UP CLEAR FOAMY LIQUID AND IT SOMETIMES IS NOT FOAMY. IT JUST STARTED HAPPENING. …

my sleeping cat 
why is my 2 year old cat sleeping a lot Answer by Kate Hi well it depends what you mean by a lot. cats are renowned for their sleeping and as cats …

Cat peeing on our bed 
So, we have a cat that is 1 1/2 yrs. She had gone into heat a few times earlier this year and would spray when she did, never a large amount of urine, …

Cat ear problem 
My outdoor cat (9 yrs old) has brownish sappy stuff in his ear. I wiped it out yesterday, and it is back again. He keeps shaking his head like it bothers …

Kitten has runny and bloody stools 
my 10 week old kitten has runny stools with blood in them at the moment she will only eat her mothers cat food and not her kitten food could it be down …

Black Cat lethargic 
Hi I have a male black 4yr old cat and he is beautiful he is the type of cat that is a gret talker in the mornings and was eating well now he is not doing …

yellow cat grumpy 
We have two barn cats- about 18 months old. They are brother and sister. Have always been close and played together until recently. Now the female (a orange …

My childs Calico cat is sick..Help 
ok, So last April we put down my childs cat of 13 years. Then a baby Calico falls our way we bring her home for my child and the bond is instant. She …

scratching post 
we have 2 lounges in our house (1 for the guests and 1 for using daily)We have decided that we will put the litter tray in the lounge we use daily (which …

Wild/Stray Kitty?  
Have had a stray/wild kitty on property for 2 years. Thought it was neighbors, but we have 53 acres and he/she seems to currently like it on a duffle bag …

floor of house and cat 
We are thinkignof getting a cat but there isnt carpet in our house. is that OK? will the cat slip over thanks natasha Answer by KAte Thats ok. I …

White crystals: are they flea eggs? 
Thank you for your great advice on ridding my Cream-Point Himallayan of her horrible flea infestation. I took your advice and washed all the chemicals …

food and water bowl for cat 
where is the best place to put a cat's food and water bowl. Can they be placed together? we've already decided where the cats going sleep (in my bedroom) …

is my cat dying 
lately my black cat fur is comming out in different parts of the body he's almost bold and hes getting skinny and scratching alot what is it. but heres …

kitten development 
when a cat is 5 months old has it developed how to play? Because we're thinking of getting a kitten or a cat and my parents say that a small kitten is …

placing litter tray 
Where is the best place to put a litter tray. We are thinking of putting in a lounge room (we have 2 lounges) Answer by KAte the best places to put …

using litter tray at night 
I want my cat to sleep in my bedroom(in a basket or my bed, i dont mind)and i will most probably close the door because my parents dont like the cat going …

Bathroom Troubles with Cat 
Hello, I've had my cat for 5 or 6 years now and aside from a few minor issues she's been a very healthy normal cat. I've just noticed in the last …

My ten year old cat is howling all night! 
My ten year old, inside cat, has started howling at night, for hours. Sometimes she is playing with something, other times, just howling. She was fixed …

bloody stool in kitten 
could giving my kitten human milk cause her to have a little blood in her stool and afterwards on her butt.. Answer by Kate Hi not sure but it could. …

bulimic cat? 
I have a 6 year old female ragdoll (only about 6 pounds or so) who was adopted through the SPCA. She had been on the street for some time, they thought …

Cat thirsty all the time 
my cat all of the sudden cant get enough to drink an is losing weight Answer by Kate Hi you need to take your cat to the vet as soon as you can. it …

Cat Depressed? 
Hi. I have ten cats. I took one of them on vacation with me for 3 days. She seemed so happy and affectionate while we were on vacation, but now that …

CAT "HUGS???" 
My nine month old neutered orange american shorthair sometimes gets into my lap, faces me, rears up on his hind legs, drapes both forepaws over one of …

Jealousy between my cat and roommates' cats. 
I moved into an apartment with my sister and her boyfriend about 3 months ago. we all have a cat. the three of them have adjusted quite well to each …

laying in urine 
I have been caring for my friends cat while he is in the hospital. I feed him his usual dry food and 1/2 can of his wet food. I always give fresh water …

Green Ooze 
My cat recently has been acting strange. Not going out or anything so last night my mother and I realized she had a bump on the side of her face with a …

My Cats are both bleeding after pooping 
I have two Persians, a female that is 10 months old and a boy that is 3 months old. My female started bleeding after i got the male. i had a stole sample …

Salivating Cat 
We've introduced a new kitten into our home with our 1 year old Maine Coon. The older cat is salivating stringy saliva when the kitten gets too close. …

cat's butt 
I returned home from work to see some blackish stuff and what appears to be a whitish-puss/scab on my cat's bottom. Do you have any idea what this might …

kitten stepped on 
my nieghbor has a 1 month old kitten that was stepped on, she is breathing not moving and sounds like fluid in her chest area. I told them to take her …

my male kitten never uses the litter tray 
my male kitten is about 6 months old he started using the litter tray first but know he doesn't even when the litter tray has been cleaned and a fresh …

i think my cat is dieing... 
my cat is about 7-9years old, im not sure exactly how old she is... shes been growling a bit, and when she growls its like shes doing it out of pain, …

What does my cat have? 
Male cat approximately 10 1/2 years old. In the past year has had repeated episode of patches of hair loss from constant chewing. Looks like it's been …

Stray Female Cat 
Me and my sis and mom found a female stray cat. Well we have a male inside cat and she keeps growling at him. Anyone know why? Answer by Kate This …

Pairing cats in one household 
Hi, I currently have one cat, but my girlfriend wants to get a cat. We to be living together within the next 6-8 months, and are wondering is it better …

Cat health  
What does it mean if my Cat has green stuff coming out of his nose? He is about sixteen years old Answer by KAte Hi it sounds to me like he may have …

please help 
My cat is a year and a half old, one day he was perfectly fine, the next day he came home he was walking like his back paw was broke I took him to the …

My cat is pooping liquid 
I just noticed yesterday morning that my cat who is 2 yrs old, was pooping liquid, most was in the litter box, but some got onto the kitcken floor. I recently …

cat defecates everywhere 
My 12 year old male cat has never gone number 2 outside of his litter box until recently and the places he goes seems to be the places where he lays the …

Bad food habits! 
Since we had my cat, he's always had scraps. He would eat human food over his own food any given day. He's about 7 years old now, but now he's worst than …

Cannot pick up cat 
I have had my cat a year she was 6 months old when I got her she will not let anyone pick her up it is very difficult to pet her whenever you try to pet …

cats and their kittens 
my cat had 3 kittens a month ago and they all died after 4 weeks due to anaemia the fleas took all their red blood cells and no oxygen could pass through …

Anal Leakage from kitten 
We have a 4 month old kitten that was given to us. She has been treated for ear mites and fleas and checked for worms. We have had her for a week. She …

hair ball? 
my kitty Emma-Lee keeps acting like she has a hair ball. she makes a horrible sound kind of like a cough and nothing comes up. She has been doing this …

My Cat Is Sick and is losing fur 
My cat all of a sudden was losing his hair behind his ears and above his eyes. Also, he has gotten terribly skinny. He looks at me with his big beady eyes …

Sickness symptoms in cat 
Hi there. I came home from school this week to find my cat not acting like herself. She just lays around. Whenever you try to stand her up, she falls over. …

cat vomiting after pet loss 
How can I get my cat to stop vomitting once a day? My 14 year old siamese female cat cope with the loss of her litter mate 2 months ago? She vomits …

Tape worms? 
We have a beautiful black and white cat. We have always noticed that he was fat but lately his stomach is huge and he does not liked to be petted on his …

My three orphan kittens are trying to nurse each other! 
Oh my goodness! I have three orphan kittens (all male) around three weeks old and I walked into the room the other day and they were trying to nurse each …

spraying inside litterbox 
Can you tell me why my 1 1/2 year old part Siamese neutered male cat once in a while will lift his butt up while peeing in the litterbox and spray it up …

six week kitten 
how can I make our lil kitten stop crying and what can I do to make her happier.. We have had her only 1 day and she was ferrell. I took her to the vet …

Clear watery bubbly stools 
My kitten is about 5 months old and the other day he just got really weak and wouldnt get off the couch he went to the litter box and pooped and water …

two cats scent marking 
I have an 8 year old spayed female and a 1 1/2 year old neutered male. About 2 months ago both cats started marking 1 couch in my house. One of them …

Cat with crusty eyes 
My cat has crusty areas around his mouth and his eyes get crusty in the mornings. I have changed his food to all natural with no additives, made sure …

Is this a flea problem? 
We have 2 inside outside cats. They both prefer fresh water as in out of the bathroom sink. I keep seeing these red spots on the sink counter, I was wondering …

Introducing my cat to a new home and a dog - help please! 
Dear Kate, I have a cat (Tasha) that we rescued 8 years ago and she has never liked other animals. Whenever another cat or dog approached our yard or …

Concerned about my pregnant cat 
Hi, I have a pregnant persian cat. She is a year old. She became pregnant not long ago and in August this year gave birth to 3 kittens, two were still …

all cats in house acting odd 
Hi, I have four cats. The mother, and 3 of her kittens. They are all very healthy energetic cats and I haven't ever had any trouble with their health from …

Amnesia or became feral in 7 hours? 
We have two male cats from the same litter (brothers). One is smaller than the other but is more dominant and outgoing. The larger cat seems more aloof …

Cat using everything except litterbox. 
Hi, we have 4 cats, the two oldest are brother and sister. (all are fixed) Recently, the oldest male (Leon) has been using sinks, the bathtub and even …

cat leaving brown spots everywhere 
My female cat that has been fixxed is leaving brown spots on my furnitre and bed, why is this happening? Answer by Kate This is either diarrhoea, or …

My cat is being weird 
Hey , Recently my cat has been really weird ever since he came back from the vet 2 days ago , he was at the vet because he swallowed a wasp and his throat …

My cat and his stitches..... 
Hello, my cat tore his leg open last sunday, and hes had stitches put in and then a few come lose. so the vet tried some staples in his leg, but just …

cat losing weight after giving birth 
my cat just had five kittens. She is very skinny i feed her a lot of dry cat food and a lot of wet food but she is still skinny what should i feed her …

Our older male cat is beating up our newly neutured male. 
We have a 6 year old pound kitty (Harvey) who is generally pretty laid back. 4 months ago we introduced a male Savannah kitten (Spanky). The two got …

Sick six month old kitten 
My name is Heidi and I am e-mailing you because I am concerned about my 6 month old kitten. Just recently my boyfriend and I bought a pumpkin, which our …

Older cat drooling 
My thirteen year old neutered cat is drooling and it has a definite smell to it. He is also lethargic. What do you think is going on? Answer by Kate …

Kitten eating everything! 
I'm having a problem with my kitten where she picks up things off the floor and tries to eat them. Typical baby, right? It's Autumn and our long-haired …

Indoor/fixed cat 
My 5-year-old female cat wheezes and makes quite a bit of noise when she breathes. She's never done this before and it happens a lot when she's curled …

My older cat and kitten... 
I got a new kitten a while back, a boy. My older cat is a 5-year-old female. She doesn't really like other cats but got on really well with the two male …

Found stray kittens 10/13/09 
Found stray baby kittens they look about 4 to 6 weeks not so sure. I've been feeding them dry cat/kitten food for about a week and their stool is soft …

Kitten feeding and a problem 
Hi. 3 weeks ago my cat gave birth to 3 kittens the first 1 which is still the smallest has its tail bent in two places that looks like a pig tail, will …

Introducing new kittens to an older cat 
We have a 3yr old male cat (REX) who recently lost his sister. (The neighbors dogs mauled it to death, horrible scene.) We are very, very sad to say the …

cat using litter box sporadically 
We have a cat that is a mystery. She gets an infection no vet can figure out. We give her antibiotics and it clears up. She takes spells where she wont …

terrified kitty :( 
My kitty lives with me and three other guys. He's about a year old, and we have had him for about 3 months. We went out friday and he got outside, which …

Pollys Stomach 
Hi, my cat , Polly seems to be having problems today, I noticed earlier that her stomach is moving really fast, like she is breathing fast and she has …

orphaned kitty 
I have a kitten that we found by her self. we have been giving her kitten formula. she does urinate when stimulated, but she has not passed any solid fecal …

Throw up cat? 
We recently adopted (4 days ago) a stray male kitten we found on our property. The first day we got him we gave him some dry cat food which he ravenously …

Using bathroom on bed 
My cat is about 10 months old (we think, he was a rescue). He's an indoor cat, an only pet, and he's always behaved really well. However, in the past two …

crazy cat rubbing against things 
My cat has been meowing and rubbing against things alot lately? she is 6 monthes old. She has been dewormed and has a current flea killing powder called …

my kitten cant poop 
How can I get my kitten I found last week to poop? Answer by kate You will have to help them by stimulating their tummies after eating. please see …

pregnant cat leaking brown stuff 
hi my cat got pregnant well over 2 months ago, about 3-4 days ago she started leaking a brownish blood, and had dripped ever since. yesterday she was growling …

My cat misses the litter box 
Hi....We have 2 cats, both neutered males. One is 13 yrs old, the other is 16 months. The younger one,over the last month or so, has decided to poop …

cat pooping problems 
I have a himalayan sealpoint. She is 3 years old and lately she has been pooping on my mat that is located in front of my door. Her litter box is cleaned …

Brother and Sister cats 
Hello, We have two kittens about 6 months old that are brother and sister. Do we have to get the female nutered or the male spayed or because they …

outside cat has become very weak  
i have an outside cat that has become very weak, mucus from eyes and nose today he was very staggery not able to stand well, the mucus from his nose gets …

kitten with head bent to side 
I have a 5 week old kitten I is walking with its head twisted to the left and cant straighten it .It has difficulty walking,but seems bright and eats well …

5 week old kitten have pooping troubles. 
My 5 week old kitten is named Khloe, lately her poop is really runny with some blood in it. Is it because I switched her food? And my nephew has to held …

Cat just had babies now wont stop meowing 
My cat who is almost 2 years now, had a litter of kittens about 7 weeks ago. she weaned them from feeding but she has this behavioral problem with pooping …

is it safe for kittens to nurse 
i adopted two 7 week old kittens and i had a queen at home that recently lose her kittens i put fles medicine on the queen then a week later the kittens …

My cat is sick!! 
She is drooling and spit keeps coming out of her mouth and I dont know what to do! and she just had babies about a week ago. Answer by Kate You need …

My indoor/outdoor cat 
hello, i have an indoor/outdoor male cat where i got to know and raised in my grandmothers' house and in the area where she lives. my problem is with …

cat sticks out toungue 
my cat has her toungue kinda sticking out sometimes I see it mainly when she comes in from outside could it be she is really hot? I don't mean to keep …

Old cat and new kitten problems/concerns 
I have had my cat for about two years, for a year of that time we stayed with my parents who had two cats. My cat loved having the other two cats around. …

Old cat and new kitten problems/concerns 
I have had my cat for about two years, for a year of that time we stayed with my parents who had two cats. My cat loved having the other two cats around. …

worried about cat 
what are the syptoms of a tape worm in a cat? Answer by Kate Please see my web page here for more advice https://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-worms.html …

Cat in heat or infection? 
my kitten is between 5-6 months old and not spayed. yesterday I noticed she had some yellow crusties stuck around her vaginal region.. she's been licking …

Cat eating problems 
Hello. We just recently adopted a kittie that came to our door and was injured. We took him to the vet and he went to surgery he lost two of his canines. …

First time kitten owner  
I grew up with cats, but they were already 10 years old by the time I started living with them. I rescued this sweet little kitten yesterday, and was told …

why bite the person you like? 
My cat (7 yrs old) has started to bite my sister-in-law. She has always liked her and has always wanted to be petted whenever my sis-in-law comes over. …

Cat pees only when we're in the room 
I wrote before about my cat but it has come to my attendtion that my cat only pees on the bed when we're in the room why is that? Answer by KAte I …

Unusual cat behavior 
My cat is about 6 years old, and until recently has never slept on the kitchen table. For the past few nites now he has been going to sleep on the kitchen …

Sticky Tail 
My one year old male cat has a sticky like spot on his tail. We thought it was just sap or something so we tried to wash it out, but it didn't go away. …

Cat fighting 
I have two cats brother and sister raised together from babies. The vet fixed both cats so they can,t reproduce. Everyday the boy fights the girl for …

5 month old kitty, now sleeping all the time 
We have a 5 month old kitty that was very very active and in the past week has started sleeping all the time and doesn't even chase her toys. Is she sick …

worried about cat 
my cat has been laying around alot and a couple of days ago she peed at the foot of my bed and it looked like something a human would pee she is sleeping …

Cat urinating in my home 
I have a 6 year old coon cat, that has started urinating in the house. He has never done this before and he is neutered. I did recently rescue a kitten, …

side of effects after vaccinations 
Dear Kate, I had my kitten vaccinated for the first time. the day after his shots, he's been slow, sickly and eats little. He also had diarrhea. He's …

Spaying My Cat 
My cat had a liter of kittens 7 weeks ago, she has weened them for the most part, they still try to nurse but she will move from them. I have kept her …

blood in cat fececs 
what can i do for my cat that has dieare and blood in the faeces Answer by Kate Quick answer is to take him to the vets as soon as possible. Blood …

Introducing a 3month old male kitten to my 6month old male kitten  
Hello, I just brought home an adorable sweet 3 month old (male) kitten. I already have a 6 month old (male) kitten and am having trouble with them …

how should 10-15 day old kittens be acting??? 
okay i have kittens (six of them) and i have some questions like how should they be acting and do i need kmr and any dos and donts? please help this is …

i need help with my beloved mancoon  
shadow marie is 12 and has been a out door cat. She seemed fine 2 weeks ago now she has lost alot of weight.she has some missing hair down her neck line.she …

introducing cats 
I have one Devon Rex at my house for 4 weeks. Now I went and got two more from the same house and they are related. But the oldest growls and hisses and …

Cat Feces and Urine problems 
Dear Kate, Thank you so much for taking my question! My cat recently has started to use my landlord's carpeted hallway to urinate and defecate on! …

Cat hiding 
My male cat is normally a very needy cat and likes attention almost all the time. Recently my daughter moved out and there was alot of activity with that. …

clear liquid on my cat's head 
the other day i noticed this wet streak on my cat's head. at first i thought he simply wet it but when i pet him it felt hard underneath and i thought …

Queen's behavoir 
Hi There, I brought in a pregnant stray cat (very friendly, mellow)just over three weeks ago. She had a litter of 8 kittens in my spare room. She …

Our cat has started licking our laptop computers 
My wife and I have an 8-year-old male cat. Recently, he began licking all over all laptops -- first the keyboard, now the lid of the laptop when it closed. …

my cat's behavior has changed since birth of first live kitten 
After three stillbirths my cat finally had a kitten live. I am so happy for her, the problem is that she doesn't seem to want to stay with the baby. She …

Kitten with lump on mouth 
I have a 7 week old kitten and as I was scratching the bottom of his mouth. I noticed a small hard lump on the side of his mouth. It doesn't seem to hurt …

Cat very thin after holiday  
I went on vacation and left my cat for two weeks, outside. I had someone check on food and water in that time. When I returned, she had lost considerable …

Cat is Sore to Touch 
For the past couple days my female cat (she is indoor only) has been sore to touch on her hip up to just in front of her tail on her right side. I can …

Cat litter box issue 
hi, i have a 18 yr old cat. she is health eats well. i have one problem with her lately. she is using her litter box just to poop. she is peeing on …

sleepless nights because of cat 
I just got a 8-9month old true bangal cat. She came from a loving home with a her sister bangal cat. She crys so much though I dont know what to do please …

Making funny breathing noises.... he is old, but is acting better today then yesterday 
I have an older cat, not exactly sure how old because an old boyfriend traded him to me for some furniture... I loved the cat! I know he's at least 15 …

cat in a new place 
If i want someone to lookafter my cat while i go on holidays and leave the cat with them in their house, will the cat act weirdly,or be scared because …

Scabs and Throwing up. 
My cat is a 4 or 5 year old tabby. She is a very happy, loving and caring cat. We also have a 7 year old mancoon and he takes care of her so well, ya know …

cat brings leaves! 
my cat lemon is about 1 year old and she has already had 6 kittens and we kept 1. they are both fixed.. but anyway about every other nite my cat brings …

leaving cat in house  
hello, if me and my family go on a holiday for a long time (1 month ect.) then we'll ask a professional person to come and feed our cat, or leave the …

mother cat moving kittens 
my cat keeps lifting her 9 day old kittens from the bed is this normal she seems distressed Answer by Kate hi If a mother cat feels worried about …

New cat and old cat fights  
I have an older cat, about 4 years old. Almost a week ago, we got another female cat about the same age. My older cat is having a real hard time adjusting …

older cat  
My thriteen year old cat sometime poopes on the floor at night and than schoots across the floor. help karen Answer by kate hi well you have not given …

my kitty has a lump on her tail 
a couple of days ago i was petting my 6 month old kitten and i noticed a lump on her tail. im not sure but it seems to be getting bigger. i cant see it …

Kitten with runny behind 
My cat had a litter of siamese kittens. They will be 7 weeks old tomorrow. I am reluctant to go to the vet, as another kitten was there recently and iit …

7 weel old kitten born with nub for a tail, pee's while asleep 
I picked up a 7 week old kitten that was born with a nub for a tail, I brought her home, cleaned her up and she practically fell asleep right away. My …

Cat Vomiting - Is it poisoning? 
my 3year old ginger cat was sick 3 times last night and it was green he has not eaten anything 2day and is not interested in food or drink. i am very conserned …

Cat Cold? 
About 3 days ago I noticed that the outer part of my kittens mouth was always extremely wet. Then today I noticed that it had gotten thicker and seemed …

tiny dark spots all over my carpet 
3 year old male cat leaving tiny dark spots all over my carpet Answer by Kate Hi this sounds like flea dirts or eggs if they are tiny specks. http://www.our-happy- …

lil kitten 
hi, friday nite we found a small kitten in the rain . she may be possible 2 months old at the most. her eyes were runny and swollen a little .she was …

moving litter tray 
If my cat's litter tray is usually outside 1 room, and I'm going out somewhere and I want to keep my cat in 1 cat-proofed room, can I move the litter-tray …

cat proofing house 
to keep a cat in my house, do i have to cat-proof my whole house or can i not let the cat come in some places where there are decoration pieces(glass …

I'm concerned about my cat. Please help 
My female cat keep scratching and constantly licking under her chin. Underneath her chin it is all cut and scabbed up from her constant scratching. Whenever …

Inadvertently an outside kitty 
Kally since about 6 weeks of age, has been in our home. She's a calico, born with no tail. She has feral tendencies. She was not spayed or declawed. …

Any suggestions cat won't use litter tray 
Its me, ?. They've got seperate litter trays, but rosi wont stop pooing in the floor. We have tried fresh step clumping litter. We've tried feline pine, …

male or female cat/ 
I have a 2 year old male cat neutered as a kitten . Hes very friendly . thinking about getting another kitten. should I choose a male or a female? Answer …

cat moody after mating 
My cat which is a female was mating with a male cat but after that she's been leaking a lot of clear liquid and a tiny bit of light brown liquid. And for …

CAT PROBLEM 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF YOUR CAT IS GOING CRAZY AND CLEAR STUFF IS COMING OUT THERE BUTT Answer by Kate If it is a un spayed female cat then it could …

do queens get sad 
Does a mother cat get sad when her kittens are given away? My cat has two kittens and I am ready to place them, they are 9 weeks old. Will she be sad or …

Cat illness 
My friend has a female cat who seems depressed, has no energy to even get up and walk, will not eat or drink either. She was also seen throwing up which …

staying in room 
Hi I might be getting a cat soon and want to know if cats can stay in 1 room for a long time. If I'm gone to school (for about 6 hrs) can the cat stay …

my kitten is acting weird. 
My 6 month old female tabby named Eevee is acting weird. She is a very sweet cat who loves being pet and she enjoys people playing with her. However today …

12 week old kitten and blood 
today i gave my 12 week old kitten a bath and he peed out some brown/red colored blood he seems fine hes been play,eating,drinking,etc. what could be wrong …

scratching floors. 
our new cat keeps scratching the kitchen floor, what does this mean? Answer by kate When cats scratch floors etc they ae tryng to find a place to go …

Cat behavior 
I have a 10 year old cat. She is now, for the first time in her life, an only cat. I lost my 13 year old cat a few months ago. Since discovering our …

cat developed raspy meow 
I am not sure if they are related but after adopting an abandoned 6 week old male kitten by adult female cat has developed a raspy meow. her meow was normal …

my cat has a bump/lump near her butt 
my cat has a bump/lump near her butt. when she lifted her tail i saw some kind of lump and i dont know what it is, it wasnt there yesterday when she went …

my cat Winston won't eat 
hiiiii, my winston suddenly stopped eating, when i give him dry food, he eats a couple of pieces and then walkes away, when i give him wet food (expensive …

My cat is scared 
Hi, I am having some trouble with my male 5 year old manx cat. He has become very clingy. Not to me so much, but my things. At night when we put him …

Cat difficulty walking 
my 1year old female Bengal is finding it difficult to walk, (she is not pregnant) and cannot get up the stairs or jump on to my lap she walks for a few …

Stray Cat not pooping 
I have got a cat who was outside and starved but now he lives inside with me and he is eating just fine but he will only pee not poop why? Answer by …

loud meowing all of a sudden 
My siamese cat recently got out of the house and i couldn't find him for two days. When i brought him back in the house,all he does is meow! All day. He …

Why the sudden change in her behaviour? 
My saffy is 9, she is a loving cat but the last 2 days has become rather hissy! When she comes for loving and cuddles (she comes to me herself) when …

baby cat monkey 
i have a year old cat. i was never a cat lover. i have always been a dog person. until i moved in for a while with my mom. my sister had moved out of state …

HELP cats don't get along 
I have 2 cats that grew up together. 1 is eight years and the other seven. We have lived happy together and nothing has changed in my household. Out of …

My cat seems to be sick maybe arthritis 
My cat is always very vocal and very active. He is an inside cat. His litter box & food are up high so the dog doesn't get to it.Never been a problem. …

Ginger cat with bald spot 
I JUST NOTICED MY MALE 2 YEAR OLD CAT HAS A 2 INCH DRY BALD SPOT ON HIS CHEST. HE IS A INDOOR CAT EATS WELL AND IS VERY LOVEABLE. WHICH IS WHY IM SO CONCERNED. …

Cat Rivalry 
My elderly Father is moving in with us in a few months. The problem I am forseeing is my 3 year old Main Coon (declawed) Male who is very, very spoiled …

Cat is hiding  
My cat has all of a sudden been hiding more often. Lately also laying near his litter box. He is still eating, but eating less than usual. He is approximately …

eat mites vs skin dermititis 
my new cat we adopted came home from pound with upper respritory inf, got antibiotics and now has spots on her eats, head that itch and we did skin scrapping …

Blood in cats urine 
My cat is 24 and she went to the bathroom and it was blood everywhere. She takes medication for her kidney. Is this a sign of her kidney failing. Should …

my cats falling down... 
My 14 year old cat just started falling down today and I don't know if she had a stoke or what.. Answer by Kate Hi well there is no easy answer to …

Introducing a new cat to one already in the home 
I have a 1 year old female cat at home and I would like to adopt a 4 year old male cat into the home. Can you give me some suggestions on how to introduce …

owner of a cat 
My 10 year old cat has reddish/brown liquid leaking from his eyes daily. I wiped them 3-4 times a day, every day. What is this and what causes it? It has …

my cat won't look after her kittens 
hi my cat had her kittens this morning and wont feed them or go near them. but she has had one previous litter before them and she was a really good mum …

my pregnate cat is vomiting white foam  
my cat is due to have babies anytime (i think ) and she is voiding us and also throwing up alot today. it was pretty normal to start but then liquid and …

my cat moved out 
I have a gray tabby named Champion that i have had for 11 years. Last year i got a orange tabby named Cheddar. At first Champion was uoset thren he seemed …

cat breathing heavily 
my cat is running around the house in circles breathin heavy and panting in a dog way. whats wrong with my cat? Answer by Kate Hi there is no way of …

Feral Kitten 
Yesterday I came across a litter of kittens and the mom which is feral. They were found in my shed. The mother has moved all but one, which is the runt. …

diet for cat with urinary infection or upset stomach 
what kind of food does she need Answer by Kate hi you sound as if you are not sure what is wrong with your cat. Without knowing for sure it is impossible …

3 month old kitten cut 
my 3 month old kitty ran away for 2 nights she came with a cut on her stomach what should i do?? Answer by Kate Hi well you need to clean the area …

My cat's coat. 
Hello My cat summer is is a Bombay mixed with Ragamuffin and I was wanting to know what can I feed her to make her coat shinny. he is mostly black all …

My unhappy cat 
we have a eight year old male tabby cat a eight year old golden whom grew up together, a few weeks ago a white male kitten about 3 or 4 months old came …

Bad behavior with the water dish 
I have an 18-month old cat who is constantly splashing the water out of her water dish. I can't get her to stop making a mess!!! I tried a regular small …

cat stil spotting after birth 
my cat gave birth yesterday and is still spotting is this normal this is our first litter Answer by Kate Hi yes a little blood will still appear for …

What is a matter with my cat? 
What is a matter with my cat? He is a couple monthes old and lately he has been making weird sounds and vomitting all over the place. Please help me! …

Young cat had kittens 1 week ago - acting strange, nipples swollen, lumps, won't feed...... 
My cat who is less than a year old is acting very odd. She had a litter of 4 a week ago. She was nursing well as first but this week she is acting like …

screaming cat 
My cat is about 18 or 19 years old. She has recently started screaming day and night. She walks around the basement and screams...then comes upstairs …

Cat Liver Inflammation. 
I took my cat to the vet and they diagnosed her with Liver inflammation. They said I have to feed her every two hours for about 3 months. She had not been …

Cat Problems. 
little white things fall off of my cat's butt. But they aren't moving and they don't have a smell. They are off white and they are in different sizes. …

kittens? 
what happens when one of the momma cats kitten dies does she abandon her other babys or what? Answer by Kate This is not not uncommon, sometimes a …

balding cat 
my 7 week old kitten is balding around the neck and down the spine. He has no scabs, redness or fleas. He was abandoned by his mother and was fed cat …

Concerned Cat Lover 
I have a cat that was a rescue and we got her 4 years ago. She was left in the country, where she lived but the owners moved away without her. She …

help my kitty 
my kitty broke my large vase on the table i dont know if it hit her before hitting the ground and breaking but when i ran to see whats the problem she …

Please help!!!!! 
my 4 week old kitten wont eat his moms food! and wont walk a all plezz help me!!!! email me when you get and answer Answer by Kate Hi Morgan, I'm sorry …

Cat Constant peeing on clothes 
Hello, i have a 3 year old mostly Maine coon cat. While i was working at the humane society i saw him and my mother had always wanted a maine coon, so …

cat behavior sleeping on work surface. 
my cat has a problem with sleeping on my kitchen table when we go to bed. she has long hair and is a problem for me. Answer by KAte me too. i have …

male adult cat and male kitten 
why is my adult male cat always licking my male kittens rectal area??? He is causeing it to bleed. Answer by Kate Hi this sounds to me like an over …

Cat has runny Stool 
My Cat Billy has been havin runny stool and we dont know whats wrong can you help? Answer by Kate Hi Cat Diarrhoea can be caused my several things. …

Cat and spine injury 
How does a cat break his spine? Answer by kate the same way anyone would really, by being hit by a car, by being kicked very hard, by being sat on …

cats third eyelid 
what causes the cats third eyelid to come over the cats eye? Answer by Kate I'm not sure what you mean but if the third eyelid remains across the eye …

feeding cats 
is it ok to feed a cat things that we make at home?(that we eat) Answer by Kate Umm well not really as the food we eat may not be balanced for a cats …

how often should a kitten poo 
how often does a 5 month old cat need to poo Answer As often as they need to is the quick answer. There is no set amount of times. As long as they …

My 13.5 yr old cat is losing weight and now not eating... 
Hi there. My cat is 13.5 and for about a month we've noticed some strange things happening... For the past month, he has had a lot of hairballs. I thought …

our cat is being weird? 
our cat has been a house cat and on occasion in a couple moves to new houses when we got there she would occasionally want to go outside but we wouldnt …

Cat is pregnant and doesn't clean her butt good 
Im having a little problem with my cat. She is 11 months old and is very close to her time of giving birth to her kittens. But in the past 2 weeks she …

My kittens butt 
We just got a seven week old kitten lass than a week ago. She had something hanging off of her butt so i pulled it off.. now her butt is sticking our farther …

Stooling as separation anxiety? 
My cat is 5 years old and has always spent a lot of time home alone. In the past few months, he has been stooling in inappropriate locations while I am …

Cats head 
My cat lays on his head sometimes when he's taking a nap..like head bent laying on it where I dont know if he breathes but he does.. Is this because he …

can cat stay in 1 room 
Hi, I'm Natasha, I want to get a kitten but before I get 1 I want to know as much as I can about them. If me and my family are gone somewhere(for a few …

my cat is terrible 
why my cat wakes me up exactly at 5:30 AM, every day, and her plate is full of food and water? Before she used to sleep in her bed, wich is like a little …

my cat adores my new kitten but has stopped eating! 
i have a 2 year old female entire cat and we have just got a 7 week old female kitten. after about 6 hours, they where cuddled up together and seem to …

Possible Early Pregnancy Symptoms? 
Hi, Our cat that had escaped from us for approx. 30 mins. and we are unsure if pregnant.she came back dirty(not hard considering shes white) and acting …

Help! My newly Spayed kitten keeps choking. 
Our kitten was spayed 2 days ago. We brought her home today. Everything seemed fine until she tried to eat or drink anything. She wretches/chokes without …

cat poops outside box 
We just recently, about 2 weeks ago, rescued a 4 year old male neutered cat. We have a large breed dog also. The cat at first was fine, he ate normally, …

Cat has a dry spot on the back of her head, what could this be? 
My cat has a dry spot on the back of her head. When I touch and rub on it it doesn't seem to bother her but it becomes flakey. The area is rough and …

bengal kitten crying all the time 
just bought A 8 WEEK OLD BENGAL KITTEN AN IT WONT STOP CRYING WHY Answer by Kate hi cats use meowing for many reasons but one of the main ones is to …

bengal cat with watery eyes 
I have a six year old bengel i brought her from a breeder n she has spent most of her life in a cage, she will not come on your lap or let u pick her up …

hair loss 
my cat start to lose patches of hair from the back of her head. its only one spot and seems to be the spot she can reach her back paws to scratch. i dont …

very poor kitten 
my kitten is weeing and soilling at night is legs are red raw i need help ore he will dye what can i do what cream can i use Answer by Kate nasty. …

6 month old mother cat 
My cat's name is Lucky and she is one year and 6 months old. She already had her batch of litter. But i'm extemely worried about her. Light Green stuff …

i'm scared for my kittens 
they are orphens and I have been taking care of them for about three months now they were about six to eight weeks old when they came around.they were …

vomiting & pooping on carpet 
My 16 year old cat (who does have Hyperthyroidism, which she takes medication for) has been throwing up and pooping on the carpet a lot lately. She's been …

my cat has bumps but hes not sick? 
hi, my name is Brynne and i have a cat named Bubba, hes about over a year now and hes realy fat, when i pet his stomach i feel lumps but hes not sick, …

Will cats go away to die? 
My cat was about 17 yrs old. She was getting a little wobbly after she slept when she tried to get up but other than that she seemed fine. 3 nights ago …

Older Cat Change in Behavior 
We have an 11 year old spayed orange tabby. She was a stand-offish cat for several years and then she became very affectionate; would follow me everywhere; …

Cat is sick and acting weird. 
We have a female cat that is probably 3-4 yrs old. She just started puking, acts very lethargic, hisses when we approach. Last night she climbed in bed …

HELP!! asperated kitten 
i found an abandoned 2 week old kitten in the barn... cold, covered in fleas, starving and barely alive!! i brought it home and have been bottle feeding …

OLD CAT WITH HEAD IN WATER DISH 
Our cat is 16 years old and keeps laying with his head in and around the water dish and puts his paw in the water dish, what does this mean? He has also …

Two Cuties 
I have two kittens around 5 months old and one is a male and the other is a female. They are brother and sister, will I have to get the male nuetered even …

13 years old cat 
our 13 year old cat keeps losing control of his hind legs and poops all over the place and in his litter box. the box is kept clean Answer by Kate …

My 12 year old cat: Scratching 
I have a male cat that is about 12 years old in good health but for some strange reason he's constantly scratching his chin mostly and ears, The Facial …

Cat will not stay off kitchen counter 
My cat is almost three years old and has gotten in the habit of laying on our kitchen counter. I have done all sorts of things to try to get her to stop …

foam on cats urine 
is it normal for a cat to pee white foam on top of normal clear pee? Answer by Kate No i don't think so, but it may just be that he is too close to …

cat pooping outside of litter tray 
Its me ?. Rosi has stopped using the litter box. We scoop it and when theres like 4 piles of poo, she stops using it. My bathroom is filthy! There are …

flea collar problems  
my cat wore a flea collar and couple of weeks later i noticed a scab so i took it off.it started to get better and today it fell of.but now he has a stomach …

Sick Kitten- Last Hope! 
My kitten and his brother were found abandoned in the middle of the country. They were only a few weeks old at that time. When found, my kitten had a …

cat lossing fur after spay 
can your cat lose fur all over there body after they are spayed in days after Answer by Kate Hi well this is not common but sounds to me like it may …

Cat depression? 
Yesterday we got rid of our kitten. And today her brother is acting very weird. Whats wrong with him and what should I do Answer by Kate It is normal …

my cats are crazy i need help  
my cats are two beutiful maine coon cats and they are driving me and my family crazy! they both are only 8 months now neutered and they steal from us seriously …

litter box issues 
my cat likes to Poop in the litter box but Pees outsides the door then covers it with litter, he shares the box with another cat, we have put plastic under …

My cat is being weird and meows all the time 
Ok so like all cats, mine sleeps all day! Then around 7:00pm, when my boyfriend gets home from work, he sits on the table or computer desk and meows, …

Only pooping Mucus 
My cat is leaving tiny watery puddles where she sits and at times those water puddles contain big mucus clumps. What is that? Answer by Kate Umm don't …

Precious little kitten is sick 
My husband brought home two kittens two days ago. The elderly women he got them from said that they were 9 weeks old and fully weaned. To me, they appear …

Carpet..... Cat Poop 
Okay hi umm we just got new carpet im our house and the cat isnt used to it and she keeps pooping in every room we got new carpet!what do i do to keep …

dewormed now peeing brown 
my cat was dewormed 5 days ago now he is acting very sick and I just notice his pee is brown what should I do. He was fine before the deworming. Answer …

cats and pistachios 
My cat ate a pistachio the other day. I dropped it on the floor and didn't rush to pick it up, b/c it did not occur to me he would be interested! Over …

Serious Problem with cat 
My cat will go crazy and squirm around like someone scared her, and water/ liquid come out of her vagina, My question is why and what is wrong? Answer …

CAT WONT USE LITTER BOX 
I HAD ASKED ABOUT VENUS, SHE WAS ABANDONED, WE TOOK HER IN. WE HAVE HAD HER FOR 4 YEARS, & SHE JUST STOPPED USING THE LITTER BOX & GOES POTTY WHEREVER …

Cat wakes me up at about 3 AM  
I adopted a 3 year old RagDoll. She wakes me up a around 3:30, it can vary but I have to get up at 6 AM and I need my sleep. She will jump on me as I sleep …

Kitten Constipation 
I found an abandoned kitten that is between 1 and 2 weeks old. I have been feeding her formula from a bottle and "masaging her genitals" with a wet cloth …

Frustrated Cat Owner 
We adopted two cats from a breeder in February. Monty is a 3-yr. old bluepoint Himalayan and Smokey is a 1-yr. old black half Persian and half Himalayan. …

is my cat sick  
my boyfriends cat is about 6 yrs old here latley she is not going to the litter box she is peeing and pooping on the floor and i have also noticed that …

White Stuff out of cats butt 
My cat is 5 years old. today I was playing with her and all of a sudden some white juicy stuff came out of her butt. It smelled really bad. What is it? …

Casper ..2 yr old spayed female ..never outside unsupervised 
Meet Casper ..Our 2 yr old spayed female ..she's an indoor pet that has never been outside unsupervised. A few evenings ago, she was on my sons shoulders …

why is my dog insisting on licking my pregnant cats rear? 
Our cat is close to giving birth and our dog won't stop licking her butt. The cat isn't bothered by it but my wife is. Answer by Kate umm why are dogs …

Cat starving to death 
Hi there! I have a 9 year old bengal cat who, over the past couple of months, has lost interest in eating. He has been eating Acana for a number of …

neborn kitten problem 
i have a 3 day old kitten and it's belly button is open and has a little white tube like thing that constantly gushes out a odd orange-clear liquid it …

cats don't like each other any more after vet trip 
I have two male british shorthair cats, they have lived together quite happily until I took one of them to the vets. We were out of the house no more …

my kitten jasper is very sick 
i took my kitten to the vet and he got medicine for a bladder infection its been a week and he was doing ok now he eats but not solid food and not chunks …

my cat has not moved in 2 days 
my male cat is 5yrs old for thepast 2days he hasnt moved from the same spot at all not even to drink eat or go potty. he has has 2 uti's before. help …

Mother of three cats 
My cat Pumpkin is 5 years old and all of a sudden started peeing on my area rugs; I think it might be because we moved the litter box but it's been 4 weeks …

Little Mo 
This is not a question. I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear about your Little Mo. I know how you feel and I just wanted to let you know …

why not using litter box 
We rescued this cat , we have had her for 5 years now, & she just stopped using the litter box. She will go everywhere except the box. We have changed …

What could cause agression in my cat? 
I recently witnessed my cat attack my grandson in an all out "going for blood mode" She was not provoked in any way, as a matter of fact she wasn't even …

Confusion in buying PURE Persian Kitten 
According to my knowledge there are 3 kind of Persian cats ... one with flat face, other with round face and another with fox face. Breeding Persian cats …

Bump on our cats, Orion's head 
Friday morning my cat, Orion, turned up with a hard bump on his head between his ears. At first we thought he got in a fight (which has never happened …

Did i do something wrong to my kittens? 
I read a couple days ago online that if your kittens eyes aren't open after 14 days then you could take a cotton swab and warm water and apply it to where …

Kitten has become quiet 
why is my normally healthy bouncing kitten just laying around he has a dry nose no vomating or upset tummy he was fine at 7 am this morning now he is just …

Kitten Attacking from behind and dislikes Padding and dislikes to be carried in hand. 
I have a 2 months old Persian female Kitten. She is extra ordinary playful, either she is sleeping or eating otherwise playing all time. Whenever I try …

Somethings wrong with my cat? 
my cats been acting funny and breathing weird..for the past two weeks he hasnt had much energy and when you put you ear next to him you can hear him breathing..like …

my three month old cat is really lazy 
do you think she might be pregnant? or what do you thin k the problem is? she was very playful before and all she does now is sleep help please!!! …

whats wrong with my cat? 
Hello, I want to know if you know what is wrong with my cat. He is about 2.5 years old and he has always been such a friendly cat but for the past few …

Cat freak out 
Hi, i had a question, my cat has this tiny leash we put on her if she misbehaves for 10 minutes, the other day she got it tied up around her left leg …

hurt stray cat 
i just recently found a stray cat and it seems as if he has a hurt leg. in the couple of days that hes been here it seems as if its been biting at its …

My little orphaned kitten, Julian. 
15 days ago my husband found a little orphaned kitten out by our garbage cans. It still had the placenta attached. He has been doing very well. I am …

What's coming out of my cat's butt?? 
My cat (2 yr. old male) leaves what look to be tiny yellowish droppings of some sort all over the house. I'm sure they're coming from his butt because …

anal leakage in kitten 
i have a kitten that is about 3 to 4 months old and he had really bad worms when I got him. I dewormed him about a month ago and he is now having anal …

why does my kitten........... 
why does my kitten have some weird noise in i's tummy... In night time my kitten comes to me and rubs it's head onto me and he also has that weird noise... …

Cat crying at night 
What can I do about my 14 year old cat that has suddenly started howling and meawing really loud in the middle of the night? I have a 13 month old baby …

Cat nursing questions 
i have a 3 year old cat who has adopted my sister's kitten. my cat has never mated therefore has never had a litter of her own. the kitten nurses on my …

Concerned about my cat 
A few months go my cat had his leg taken off and a few months down the line now he's leg and nose has gone a dirty black and his fur comming out very easily …

will cat get annoyed? 
i'm deciding to get a cat and want to learn about cats as much as I can before I get one. because my whole house won't be cat-proofed, when i'm at school, …

worried about my cat 
We got my cat spayed while she was pregnant and the vet kept her overnight.They said she was fine, she was when she came home but as soon as a door opened, …

Kitten meows all day, could he be sick? 
I just got a kitten, I think he is between 4 and 5 months old. He was brought back from my son's grandfathers farm. His grandfather had its shots and had …

Please help with my cat! 
Hello, My cat is almost 14 years old and he was very heavy but now he is losing weight, especially just before his back legs in his belly. The first …

weird reactions from spayed cat 
my cat is throwing up and making unusual sounds and she cant be pregnant because we got her fixed but i knew we shouldn't of so what should we do? Answer …

cat in heat and crying 
my cat is female about 1 year old as just had a litter she was a feral cat but we took her in because we wanted to make sure she and now her 5 kittens …

Adult Cat Biting 
What does it mean when my adult cat puts his teeth on me, without actually biting me? He does this especially when I am petting him. Is this his way of …

very concerned about my kitten 
my kitten has ringworm and fleas so we are using lots of thing(shampoo and flea dip) to try to get rid of it, but lately she has been shaking and is sheding …

cat too weak to walk 
My cat is 6 months old, but now It can't even stand up! it doesnt eat much of drink much, but it still talks and purrs, it does everything like before …

Took in young Stray Femaie cat & 2 weeks later had 4 kittens  
We took in a stray cat, she was very loving and gentle, because she was a stray she was very thin, she seem to adapt very easily to being confined to 1 …

new kitten at home 
we just got sweet 5-month old kitten on thursday night. Until today (saturday night) he has not eaten anything at all and is still hiding. Although, he …

My kitten wont stop climbing on window screens 
Hello, we recently took in a stray kitten and he is pretty good, except that he keeps jumping up on our window screens and then just hangs there or climbs …

Four week old kitten 
I have a four week old kitten. He is currently being treated for an Upper Respiratory Infection. This morning when I woke up he was slightly shaking, he …

Early morning wake up call 
Hello, over the past few months, our 6 year old cat has developed the really annoying habit of waking up at 5am and running round our apartment (running …

cat with swollen leg 
My cat's front right leg is twice the size it's suppose to be. I can't see any cuts, bruises,oozing, or any of that. All he is doing is sleeping and …

Minor flea issue 
I recently noticed that my cat has fleas. I don't know how she got them because she is strictly an indoor cat. I am so frustrated bacause I have been …

Cateract kitten 
My 5 month old kitten has a cateract on her eye. She has had it since we got her at 10 weeks old. The people we got her from said that she had had it …

Belly blemish on cat 
My baby has this spot on her belly. It is red and looks a little raw. She has actually chewed the hair down and exposed the area even more. It is red …

Sneezing Kitty 
My cat has recently been sneezing. She doesn't do it all the time, but she is doing it more often then I ever noticed her doing it before. She also …

Cat shivering 
My cat, Sophie, is about five months old. We recently have had an issue with fleas. I have given her a few bathes with Dawn dish soap. Afterward she …

wierd white stuff on kitten butt 
i came home from work today to find that my cat has a white scab like thing on her rectum , at first i thought it was a piece of litter stuck to her so …

My Cat is scared of my father and sometimes pees herself when really terrified 
Hello, I have two cats that came from the same litter - both were trapped as a litter by a rescue group. I adopted them both when they were 6 months …

my cats got neutered  
my cats were just neutered on sunday. they are eating pretty well and drinking water and sleeping a lot(i mean a lot!)but the only problem is that they …

Cat In Charge 
my cat thinks hes in charge. and when i punish him for something he gets mad and will keeping doing all the while making sure i notice. he just thinks …

Licking/Cleaning cats 
Okay I have a male and female cat. Both are fixed and indoor cats. My family and I have noticed the male cat (this is going to sound gross but here it …

i am not sure what is wrong with my cat 
My 3 year old cat recently got over a bladder infection (about 4mo ago), he is on special diet and all. Over the past few weeks, his behavior has turned …

My cat lays in litterbox 
Hi Kate, My 3 year old neutered male cat, Sammy won't stop laying in his litterbox. There has been alot of stuff going on lately and I wonder if he's …

My Maine Coon hates our new cat! 
I have a 1&1/2 year old male maine coon mix who is Mr. Personality. He talks all the time, is sweet and snuggly, LOVES to play, and can often obsess over …

Cat Behavior 
I have a 2 year old male cat.. getting very aggresive and needs a playmate. I have heard its better to get a female for a male, is that true? And should …

Prince not covering his poop 
Ihave a 4y/o male cat who use to cover his poop when finished in the box.but,here recently he just leaves it on top.my 2 other cats always cover theirs.why …

help me please im scared for my cat 
my cat hasnt been eating or drinking anything not even wet for since yesterday and she is trying to poop and cant and has been licking her cat star and …

female cat  
my female cat is fixed and i adopted her and after a year now she starts shaking and than leaves a brown liquid spot were she was is this normal or i need …

Cat urinating on clothes 
Our cat seems to only be urinating on my sons clothes. He works out and plays sports, but the cat has peed on clothes that he had not worked out in. …

Big Boy Oliver is not feeling well. 
My cat is 2yrs old and neutered and is completely and indoor cat. He has thrown up four times since midnight. The first 3 times were food, the last time …

cival war kitty cat style 
I HAVE 2 CATS I RAISED FROM LIL KITTENS THAY ARE ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD NOW. THAY ARE BROTHERS THE ALFA AND THE RUNT THAY HAVE ALL WAYS GOT ALONG GREAT. IN …

BB my cat is sick again 
over 1 week ago, 51/2 month kitten was vomiting green stuff and stopped eating and I really thought she was going to die and trying to get a Vet to see …

my momma cat 
I have a 8 month old kitten who 7 weeks ago had 6 babies and now, is not acting herself. she is pooping out almost water 9 very stinky) and is not being …

older bengal. 
I just adopted a 9 year old bengal cat female from the local ASPCA. They said she was healthy, no health problems at all. although she is very thin, I …

sudden change in cat behaviour 
Hi, My cat honey went missing for three days, during these three days it was raining quite heavily. She did return to us but she seems like a different …

Pregnant cat with blood clot 
My cat of about 2 1/2 years was pregnant and has been pregnant before, i found her in the bathroom with a blood clot looking thing out on the floor and …

Cat sleeping in my room 
I'm deciding to get a kitten. It's going to sleep in my room. I wanted to know if it's Ok if the kitten sleeps in my room for the whole night. if it's …

Cat keeps scratching under chin 
Lately my inside cat keeps scratching under his chin. He is doing it often. I thought i might have tracked a flea in so i put flea medicine on him but …

cat breathing problems 
I have a friend who has a cat and she is saying that the cat has runny poop and thinks it is having dificult breathing at times and doesent want to be …

Lots of cat questions  
What is a mother catt called? What is a baybe kitten bot called? What is a baybe kitten girl called? Are they both called kits? ARGH I NEED HELP!!! …

help my kittens didnt poop yesterday or today yet im scared  
HELP my kittens are brothers and they are 7 months old they regularly use the litterbox once a day sometimes twice, but yesterday i noticed that they …

kitten in house- and nobody is getting any sleep 
Hi- I recently adopted a newborn kitten, which an experinced cat rescuer was nursing. In fine health now, the little guy is just not going to sleep …

new kittens and old cats 
Ok so my cats have been here awhile and one of them just had a litter a kittens 5 weeks or so ago, there stating to climb out of the box we had them in, …

Choking! Sneezing! Cat 
My cat has been choking and sneezing and breathing really loudly for a couple of days. He is an out doors cat but he hasn't really been going out to much. …

my kitten is aggressive after trip to vets 
My kitten had her shots today, but now she doesn't want me to pet her. She even hisses at me. Is this normal behavior for a kitten getting it's shots …

cat with swollen leg 
i saw a cat and his leg was swollen well bigger then the rest of his legs and then this whitish stuff came out of it with a little blood not much.so i …

My cat has an allergy. Her hair is starting to fall out.  
Hello Kate: I have a Tabby cat, her name is Sunnie, 4yrs. old. She a inside cat, but goes outside on the screened patio to play. I live in Miami, …

my cat is bleeding help 
my 2 year old cat is about 8 to 9 weeks pregnent she started leking milk a week ago and i saw she is now bleeding well its brown she is not eating like …

middle of the night visit from cat 
My 11 year old female recently began bringing an old toy that she had not played with for months to our bedroom at all hours of the night and making a …

when can I let my cat out 
When do I let him go out of the house on his own. Answer by kate Hi if you mean if he's new to your home it is usually recommended that you give him …

cat spaying and hunting behavior 
Will spaying my female cat make her not want to hunt anymore? Answer by Kate No it won't stop that natural instinct. Nothing will stop that natural …

hairball or worse? 
My cat is 5 yrs old, and has always had, what I call, digestive problems. He has vomitted his food alot. Sometime it contains are big hairballs, and …

my cat was hit by someone and is now afraid 
My cat was hit by someone and is now making weird noise and is very jumpy and hisses after everyone what is wrong with her? Answer by kate firstly …

my cat keeps getting sick 
My two year old cat keeps throwing up his food and water he has been treated for the last six months for worms the vet says that the vomiting is no longer …

Concerned cat owner 
I got a 12 week old kitten from a good shelter about a week ago and he now has anal leakage. He is eating and drinking well, but this just starting this …

STRANGE CAT BEHAVIOR 
MY CAT HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED OVER NIGHT. HE WONT LET ME TOUCH HIM AND HE HAS BEEN HIDING ALL DAY AND NOT EATING. AFTER FORCING HIM OUT HE RAN TO ANOTHER …

7 yr old male tabby cat keeps leaving wet patches on bed covers 
is this normal? for example i was sitting in bed the other night and he came wanting to sit with me. he went to sit on my lap and began paddling on me, …

my cat and new kitten 
I have had a cat for a few years now her name is lulu she is soooo nice the best behaving cat ever but now we have just gotten a new kitten her name is …

Cat fight for territory 
I have had my cat for 2 1/2 months now, and has had free access to the garden for the last 1 1/2 months. I have another cat in my area which 'owned' the …

Introducing a new female kitten to an adult male Cat 
I have an adult Persian Round face Male Cat (1 year Old) Now I am planing to buy a Persian Punch face female kitten (1.5 month old) Reason to buy a …

Some Blood in Cat's Poop 
I just brought home an adult male cat (1 year old). After few days his diet has increased 4 times then his normal diet maybe because I pamper her too much. …

3yr old Neutered male urinates on rugs 
I have a male cat that was neutered about 2mos ago yet still continues to pee on the floor or throw rugs. What can be done about this? Answer by Kate …

My cat is Throwing up 
Okay, My cat is 4 years old. SHe is female and spayed. She is usually hyper and happy. But when i got home today she was under my bed. She had thrown up …

Cat hiding blanket 
why dose my cat take her blanket out of her box and movers to under my bed she just leaves it there ? she dont play with or anything i put it back and …

Cat pooping outsie of litter tray 
Hi my cat who ive had for 2 years now, she has been good for all that time but recently has started pooping away from the litter tray and in a store room …

graham 
my persan cat has been sick every day since we got him as a kitten and he is 2 he eats ok drinks ok and has put on weigth ok i think he is just a sicky …

My cat have a soft gushy bump on head 
My cat have a soft bump on her head and if I touch it it goes in and feel really gushy it is located by her right ear and it is spreading to her forehead …

Kitten Poop Sticky stinky gooey bloody 
When I first had my kitten I saw that his butt looked like it was swollen and ignored it. I noticed that he had very sticky moist poop. Just assumed this …

my cat was hit by a car 
my cat was recently hit by a car,only his leg. i took him to a vet they said he looked fine but they didnt do any x-rays hes still limping,but hes eating …

my poor kitty's 
Please, if anyone has some real feedback: I took in a kitten about 2 mos. ago, and though skinny, she tested clear for feline lukemia( she did have bloating …

1 1/2 yr old female cat has weird yellow/green discharge from anus.  
Lately my cat Oreo has been meowing a lot, similar to before she was spayed. I checked her rear for worms- as she has had them before. When checking I …

lazy cat 
I have a 1 year old siamese cat, who is normally verry active but has suddenly become very lazy, she hides under my bed and sleeps all day when she would …

Cat stressed,  
I bought a house and moved my cats in a little over a month ago. I brought my 2 younger cats, Hobbes and Lolly over because they're brother and sister, …

HELP! My cat is sheding hair so bad 
My cat KallyBlue all the sudden has started loosing so much hair. when i pet her it flies off her by the handfull, she has gotton kinda skinny and her …

Cat won't walk on floor 
MY CAT STARTED JUMPING ON FURNITURE TO GET AROUND NOW HE NEVER TOUCHES THE FLOOR HE IS ALWAYS UP HIGH ON BOOK CASES AND FURNITURE IS THERE A REASON WHY …

Kitten with flat chest  
my three week old kitten seems to have a flat rib cage, and it kind of drags its back legs, its ears are flattened, but it seems healthy. what could be …

my cat has lost weight suddenly  
my cat chi-chi is 14 in cat years.she lost weight FAST ,is this bad or really bad or i dont need to worry about ??? Answer by Kate yes it is something …

Cat spilling water  
My cat ( 1 yr old ) always knocks her water over. I've tried different bowls and containers but they all end up overturned. What can I do ? Answer …

5 week old kitten 
My 5 week old kitten was fine when we went to bed last night.This morning less than 8 hrs later he couldn't stand or walk on his own and is very lethargic …

sudden aggression in female persian  
weve had our persian cat since she was 2 months old . she is now 5 shes never been bred,spayed or even outside. shes always been standoffish but a week …

Sick Kitty blood in urine 
I'm very sorry I was unable to make a donation I hope that doesn't stop you from helping me, if I had money I'd take my kitty to the vet but again I'm …

Confused about my kitty. 
I have a fairly young indoor cat. We took her to the vet a few weeks ago, because she somehow managed to injur her back and was walking funny, etc. She …

Middening - What is causing it? 
We moved to our new house about 2 months ago. The cats are outside during the day (they always have been) and for the past few weeks, one of my two cats …

crusty scabs in my kittens ears 
I have a kitten that was born Feb 14th. I noticed three weeks ago there were two rough spots in his ears. I thought it just might have been from play …

cat absesses 
How can I treat to what looks like an absess on the back of my cat. I was wondering if you knew how to clean and treat them. The holes look to be getting …

Cat Snatching What are my rights? 
The week of June 28th I received an anonymous letter in the mail from one person on my block to keep my cat in my own yard. I spoke to several neighbors …

4 MONTH OLD KITTEN 
SO I KNOW MY KITTEN IS A BABY AND ALL, BUT HE IS VERY NERVOUS, HE WONT LET US PET HIM UNLESS HE IS SLEEPING. HE ALWAYS BITES US AND NOT OF THE METHODS …

My cat is using the bathroom on my carpet 
When we got out cat he had a litter box, than when he was around 1 1/2 yrs old, he started going outside to use the bathroom. He did that for about 3 yrs. …

cat hunting habits 
My cat eats around a chipmunk a day during the warmer months. Why does she eat only the heads and leave the rest on our doorstep? Answer by Kate why …

Whats up with my cat? 
I've noticed lately that my cat, Lupe, has some milky secretion coming from her vagina. She is an un-spayed female and she'll be a year old in sept. …

Cat scratching 
I keep flea medicine on my animals, but my cat scratches till he make big sores, what causes this( he is an inside cat)? Answer by Kate Hi cat allergies …

Sick kitten after rescue 
Hello. My father recently rescued three little kittens from the middle of the desert on a corner street, who seem to be about a couple months old maybe …

cat peeing in chairs and bed 
our 15 lb 2yr. old cat has been treated 2x in the last month for uti, he started peeing in our living room chair, my daughters bed and clothes basket before …

Cat is freaking out!!! 
Our beautiful normal sweet cat was fine until we found a small baby stray kitten and we let it stay in our home over night until we could find something …

Water Fountain Pee Incident 
My 2 year old female has starting peeing & pooing next to the litter box. The litter box is spotless and my life revolves around keeping that box clean. …

13 y/o female sudden howling cat 
My cat is a spayed 13 y/o female; I had the vet examine her last week because she was suddenly (overnight change) and LOUDLY howling her head off all over …

cat hair 
does it hurt when you cut a cats hair Answer by Kate I'm not sure I know what you mean. You shouldn't be cutting a cats hair unless it is because …

My new cat get's aggresive at night..why?? 
I got a cat (male tabby, 7-9 mos old) from a friend & he seems laid back when I come home from work & we play abit, but around 9pm when I finally sit …

sick kitties 
I have a total of 5 (2 are my sons he lives with me)cats 1 dog,1 kitten that adopted my son he took him in when I left last friday for camping my cats …

My cat bites the hand that feeds her... 
We got our cat from the Humane society about 4 months ago. She is about a year and a half old. Lately, she has taken to sitting on top of me each morning …

Help my kitten is sick 
Hello my name is kimberly and I have a 4 month old kitten named lola whom I dearly love..I also have 4 year old kitten named lucky...my problem is with …

Should I block my bed from my cat 
I have a 5 yr old male cat (neutered) that I had since he was 8 wks old. He's a great cat. Lovable & whenever anybody came to my apt he'd greet them, sit …

Young male cat aggressively defending his territory from tiny female kitten 
I brought home my little male cat (6 months) home 3 months ago. He now runs the place, and is very oddly attached to me personally. Crying when i leave …

cat's butt 
I have a 4 month old kitten and her butt smells really bad, sometimes a white liquid comes out and no matter after I shower her, it still smells and she …

is my new cat trying to get rid of my old cat??? 
my new cat bitty has been trying to beat up my old cat katie i have gotten on to her alot because of this problem is she just trying to be playful or is …

throwing up cat 
my kitty is a very happy cat but then today my started to throw up something clear like warter. what is wrong with her? ANSWER BY kATE Hi well it …

Screaming/yelling Cat 
Hi there, I have an 8-year-old American Shorthair spayed female cat named Ginger. She is extremely lovable. She's always been more on the vocal side but …

Cat not eating 
We decided too keep a kitten which showed up in our yard several weeks ago, we guessed him about 3 to 4 mos. old at the time, just guessing he is about …

Coral has identical lumps on the inside of each leg 
We adopted a kitten who will be one year old in December. She is very furry almnost like a persian so her lumps are not visible.; I picked her up one …

concerned about sick kitten 
I found kittens abandoned under my porch the other day. the spca refuses to take them, and said if they do take the kittens they will be put to sleep. …

Cat really sick 
My cat has for about over a week stoped eating and drinking has this scab on his nose and a couple of times had anal leakage and today did this weird thing …

Want cat but where it will stay 
I'm planning on getting a cat, but my parents said I have to keep it outside or only in my room. I don't want to keep the cat outside, as there are many …

Cat Threw Up 
Hi My cat, a 15 mo year old Domestic Shorthair (13 lbs - long but not fat) threw up for the first time ever tonight. It looked like a mix of wet and …

Sore spot and missing hair on my cat 
One of my cats has a patch of missing hair on his right side, right below his spine and by his hip socket. The area is tender when I apply pressure to …

Newborn Kittens 
my cat had kittens then left two what do i do and why do they cry when they eat or meow or wont eat Answer by Kate Hi well it could be that these …

What is wrong with my cat? 
She's itching all over her face. She has reddish bumps on her ears, and she constantly keeps meowing. She has clear liquid coming out of her butt, what …

Behavior changes in my cat 
We bought our cat when he was 11 months old have had him now for 7 years. He seems to have changed his lounging habits a bit. He always had his special …

My cat twitching. 
My cat keeps twitching and won't sit still and she stops to lick herself vigorously once in awhile. She's about 5 years old. And quite small-ish for an …

kitten is always sneezing 
We took in a kitten that was born to a feral mama cat outside. I think she was about 6 weeks old when my boyfriend rescued her. She has always been wonderful. …

cat vomiting problem 
hi. my cat is 14 years old. he has started vomiting several times the past day or two. it seems unusual. its quick without the pomp and circumstance of …

Should she go to the vet? 
My kitten....(I just got her a few days ago from a shelter) she is leaking this yellow oily stuff from her butt. She just got fixed like 5 days ago. Everywhere …

Worm covered in cat poo on my carpet... 
Today I was cleaning my living room and found a 2 inch long, dried, brown colored worm on my carpet. I've noticed my cat throwing up a bit this lasst …

Bumps under cat chin and around neck area. 
These bumps seem to release liquid but don't look to be bloody. She does not scratch at them but enjoyed when I picked at them, while investigating. …

Biting and Licking cat 
I adopted a cat that has been abused in some manner, ie no shelter, not fed on a regular basis, when fed just a small tin of tuna, and some sort of physical …

17yr old neut male constantly hungry & crying 
This time last year I had 3 cats aged 17, 13 & 12 and a 6yr old cav spaniel dog. My dog was put to sleep in Jan due to a bad heart, I was made redundant …

Cats fur falling out? 
My cat's fur around her butt is falling out,and at the base of her tail.Her fur has overall thinned alot.What can cause this?? Answer by Kate Hi Often …

adult cat and urination issue 
i have an adult cat who was a stray that i took in. she had always used the litter box but all of a sudden she is going to the bathroom all over the house. …

My cat has green stuff coming out her butt. 
She is very friendly outside cat, we adopted. She is very skinny, but eats very well. One day she kept pooping on my steps, and there were a million brownish …

Adult cat still bothers its mother 
I have a 7 year old domestic short hair cat and her two 6 year old daughters living with us since there birth. One of the girls to this day still tries …

Smelly Cat 
I have a 4 year old spayed female cat...she has had this white/clear very smelly liquid sqirting out of her female parts for almost a year now..Im not …

8 week old kitten and a broken leg 
i think my 8 week old cat broke her leg. she wont walk on it and she wont let anyone near her... how do i know whether or not she broke it or sprained …

1 yr old bengal with tummy upset. 
i have a one yr old bengal i just got on sat. i think he has something really wrong with him. he is leaking poop all the time. it is really making me worry. …

Three of Four Week Old Kitten 
Hi, I am "babysitting" a three or four week old kitten for a friend who found it abandoned in a barn. I'm assuming the mother cat left the kitten because …

Cat meowing at night 
We have a maine coon cat(Gizmo) she tends to do her howling when we are in bed @night,if she isn,t in our room she will do that crying thing like she is …

My cat's testicles regrew? 
We lost him for three weeks and when we found him, his testicles had grown back. How is this possible? Answer by Kate Well it isn't possible, so what …

Spayed Cat 
I got my cat spayed a couple weeks ago, everything went fine. But I noticed that her nipples are enlarged like she is getting milk, but she couldn't because …

help my kitty 
my cat had fleas and we gave her a bath and put the drops on her back and its been a day now and shes hiding under the couch and wont eat or drink whats …

Worm Medication 
I bought roundworm medication over the counter.I just got a new kitten that was born to a feral cat so I figured she had worms. I have heard most kittens …

Cat on vacation 
We are sitting for a cat while the "parents are on vacation". About how long does a cat sleep every day? Answer by Kate HI well I have never been …

is my cat sick 
my cat stopped eating and lays with her face in the water bowl Answer by Kate Yes of course she is ill. Please take her to a vet as soon as possible. …

10 year old cat pooing inside 
10 Year old cat now pooing inside- why?- She is timid- always been so Answer by Kate Hi can I ask you to read my page about this issue as it will give …

Bowel problems in cat after injury 
My cat has just recently had stitches on his leg and has been able to urinate but I have not seen a bowel movement. I was rubbing his tummy when I felt …

my pregnant cat 
Okay so my cat is pregnant, im not quie sure how far she is but i know she is. She just pee'd all over my couch and floor. It was a lot and she has not …

cats fighting 
I have 5 cats, they have always got along with each other, a few times here and there when playing they get upset, only 2 are related ( brother and sister), …

why does my cat....... 
what does it mean when every time i go to pet or touch my cat she always meows. How can i tell if shes welcoming my petting, or is it bothering her? …

Cat eye crust 
my cat all of a sudden go a weird eye crust..he has never had it before but he is pretty old. What do i do? Answer by Kate Hi you can wipe it away …

My Cat just had kittens and she is VERY SKINNY 
My cat Lily at 6 months old got pregnant. Through her pregnancy she did great. On June 20th she had 5 kittens. About a week after she had the kittens I …

Diabetic cat and bald spots. 
My cats keeps getting bald spots on his back. He has diabetes. Can diabetes be causing these bald patches? His hair never grows back. Answer by …

Kitten making wierd noise when breathing. 
My kitten was found on May 29, 2009 he has a sister also. They were left to die on the side of a road, they weren't winged yet. I took them in and I've …

Wierd clicks and noises from my cat 
I was playing with my cat with one of the lazor toys and everytime i would make the lazor disapear he would start making there clicks and wierd noises. …

hurt cat 
my cat was attacked and raped, she is spayed and is having pinkish discharge from her vagina Answer by kate hi sorry to hear of your cats recent trauma. …

pregnant cat vomiting 
I have took in my friends moms cat. She is pregnant. Lately I have noticed her puking but the last time she puked up orange stuff not food but it was liquid. …

Cat vomitting, not eating or drinking!! HELP!! 
My cat has had a raspy meow all day. and has not been eating or drinking.She has been pooping all over the house..and shes panting like shes hot or needs …

Cat throwing up food 
My two year old male neutered cat started throwing up his dry cat food and it was not digested on Sunday evening, he then started throwing up a yellow …

Cat - Wet Behind -Semi Urgent 
Hi, Hopefully you could shed some light as I'm a little stumped as to what might be the problem. I have a 10 year old cat, long hair and I've started …

Moo our cat is acting weird 
Hello, My fiance and I have an adult male black and white cat, we also recently adopted a male kitten from the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, …

why is my cat still jealous??? 
my cat is 2 years old and she is jealous of the new cat and it has beem 2 weeks is this normal or is she going to be mean to my new cat forever ????? …

9 week old kitten in pain. dunno what to do 
i just got my kitten like a week ago. she seemed to have a infection in her eye, but i wiped out the stuff every day a few times a day and thought she'd …

11 month old cat won't stop salivating... 
his mouth is dripping a water like substance like crazy. there are puddles all over the house. i thought it was urine but i smwlled it and it wasnt, and …

concern for my 2 month old male kitten 
i adopted a 2 month old kitten from the humane society and ever since ive had him he has been having major diareah with blood in it that comes and goes …

Young Cat Being Terrorized By Older Cat 
I have a 3yr old shorthair female (grey and white) that we rescued from a frozen ice bank. We had here for about 5 months when we decided to get another …

Licking and Biting cat 
Sometimes while my cat is licking me it will take a hold of my hand.At first we thought it was biting us but we couldn't tell why because it is always …

Automatic Litter Box Broke 
We came home to find the automatic litter box had broke and was making a noise because it had got stuck. We threw it away and got a regular cat box. But …

Meowing Cat 
why does my cat meow alot since his brother left? His name is Stewie. He is one year old. Answer by Kate Hi well cast meow for lots of reasons see …

cat meows at night 
i have a 13 year old short hair cat all he does is meow meow meow he would no longer eat hard food so i started giving him soft food now every morning …

Urgent Pregnant Cat Question?! 
So a few months ago we rescued a cat from an abusive household. This cat is extremely shy and runs when someone comes near it but has been slowing warming …

got a new kitten and it poops out water diarrhea 
my new kitten is pooping out brown water diarrhea. should i be worried? the previouse owner said she was dewormed does this diarrhea have anything …

Loosing to many nipples and pacifiers to cat 
My fixed cat it can be at night or in the day time she will get my sons (9 months) stuffed blankets or toys ... carry it in her mouth and just walk around …

cat hit by car 
my cat was hit by a car and now it has a clear liquid coming from its vagina is it o.k. to have this liquid? Answer by Kate Please take your cat to …

I think my kitten is dying 
My kitten is shaking and has a kind of brownish liquid coming out of his mouth and he is real lethargic. I don't know what it is or what it could be. it …

cat flea eggs 
how long before eggs hatch? please see this page about the cat flea life cycle https://www.our-happy-cat.com/flea-life-cycle.html

Compulsive Cat 
My cat keeps licking herself and has removed all the hair on her stomach. She is now going for her legs. I took her to the vet and physically she is …

my fat cat 
If you could, tell me how many times a day should i feed my cat? she is a orange tabby and weighs 17 lbs and is 3 years old. im feeding her mostly …

My cat keeps urinating on my sons bed. 
I have a 16 month old male neutured cat who just recently started urinating on my 4 yr old sons bed. Ièm not sure if its because we went away on our first …

Cat pulls food from bowl 
Lately my cat has been pulling his food from his bowl using his paw. He then proceeds to eat the food from his paw and the floor. He no longer eats directly …

Very thin cat! 
My male cat eats plenty but has gotten very thin. but he pukes up white foamy stuff frequently. What could his problem be? Answer by Kate well not …

pregnant cat bleeding 
help my 4 year old domestic shorthair is at least 1 month and a few days pregnant and she bleeding through her vaginal area and vomiting help i need to …

Took Bootsie Cat to the vet 
Hi, This is isn't a question. I just wanted to let you know that I had written to you about my cat's eye looking awful. We did take him to the vet and …

My cat wakes me up @ 3am every day and is now urinating on my rugs. HELP! 
My cat has been waking me up everyday @ 3am and meowing non stop. I have recently noticed that she has been urinating on my rugs. Is she sick? Answer …

serious cat illness 
I dont know whats wrong with my cat but he cant walk and he wont eat or drink water. we have to put this water dropper in his mouth to give him water. …

Tigger won't let me touch his head 
My kitten was recently outside and when he came in he was fine. About 15 min. later he started acting abnormally by meowing funny, not letting people touch …

Cat sitting problem 
Hi there: I was wondering if you can help me on a strange situation. My parents are leaving for Europe and they asked me to take care of their 17 yr old …

Cat eye infection? 
I was away for a few days visiting my daughter and my boyfriend was home with our 2 cats. Our cat Bootsie who is almost 3 years old looks like he has a …

Cat losing fur on neck 
My cat is starting to loose its hair on its neck and we have found that there is a tiny hole and bump where this has started to occur. What do i do? …

Why does my old cat keep crying to go outside 
My cat is 16 years old and has been an inside cat all her life. However, in the past month or so she keeps crying to go outside. She has gotten out twice …

Diabetic cat urinating outside litter box 
My mums cat was diagnosed diabetic just about 6 months ago and through insulin and a better diet it has started to improve, however, over the last couple …

What could be the problem with my 6 yr old cat? 
Hello, My 6 yr old female cat has been vomiting a lot (it seems like fur balls), and peeing / pooping (partial diarrhea) around the litter box, and …

Green goooey liquid from cats eye 
my cat has green gooey liquid coming out of her eye and i put vasaline on it,and it helped but it is still there.what happens when green gooey liquid comes …

Kitten getting poop on my floor...... 
I have an about 11 week old kitten that was a rescue, she was found abandonded by herself under a house at a couple of weeks. It seems that everytime I …

My cat, is he rude? 
my cat sits in the corner with his back turned to me, why does he do this? Answer by Kate Well it's either a preferred sitting place (who knows what …

moody cat 
i have a cat thats only a year old she is not fixed.she can get very moody and when shes moody she can get mean she has caused harm to me and my family. …