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Cat doesn't know how to poop
My kitty is 3 years old and has always had a range of issues with pooping.
When she was little, she would use the litter box, but her poops with stick to her butt and she would wipe them along the floor the get rid of them. This was fixed by including a little olive oil in her wet food for lubrica...
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6 days ago
Melina Grin
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Newly Adopted Kitten
My husband and I just adopted a 12 week old kitten. He has been with us for exactly 1 week and we are trying to figure out the best litter for kittens or does it matter? He came to us trained but we areconcerned that using the litter box in a new environment maybeproblematic. How do I help my kitten...
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6 days ago
Melina Grin
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Introduction 2 male resident cats to another male cat
For some context, I and my boyfriend had brought in my cat (3/4M) to his cats (1M) and all 3 are neutered. My cat has been neutered since I got him at the shelter while my boyfriend's cat was neutered almost a month ago. His cats are brothers and bonded together. My cat has always been the only one ...
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2 weeks ago
Melina Grin
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Outside stray cat care
I've been feeding an outside stray for the past couple years now. He will never be an indoor cat bast as I can tell, but he does show up promptly every night for his free dinner. Unfortunately this daily feeding has just attracted another, much larger and more aggressive feral and the fighting and...
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3 weeks ago
Melina Grin
1
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How to Keep My Cats Calm Around Their Aquarium?
Hi everyone,
I recently set up a cat-friendly aquarium at home, and while it’s been amazing to watch my cats' curiosity grow, I’ve hit a bit of a snag. My resident cat seems mesmerized by the fish and will sit by the tank for hours, but my new kitten doesn’t seem to know what to make of it. At firs...
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4 weeks ago
linda_
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Therapy Cat
I am an Administrator at a retirement village of frail 80-100 yo residents. We recently rescued a cat as a companion and to help deter mice (she's great at it). For resident's safety we have kept a harness on our cat in case of emergency but I am being told this is not safe for our cat. My question ...
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1 month ago
Melina Grin
1
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How do I get my cat to stop bitting or slapping us?
My cat likes to bite and scratch, I was told that is because she is over stimulated while petting. I've had her a month. She loves to play and eat. She is between 1-2 years old. I don't want a cat for the next 15 years that will bite all the time how do I get her to stop. She wants to play and eat s...
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2 months ago
Frances Rosas
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My Cat Won't sleep in his basket - has to sleep with me
My cat Milo (12 yo male ginger) has always slept in his basket but has suddenly refused to go anywhere near it. I don't mind as such, but I'm a really bad sleeper and he (12 kilos) has to take up most of the bed by sleeping diagonally, dreams and kicks, he also talks in his sleep and snores. I've ha...
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3 months ago
Kryztof Kowalski
2
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How has having a cat as part of your family turned your everyday life upside down in the best possible way?
What little moments or surprising changes have you noticed that show how your feline friend has shaped your daily routine, your relationships, or even how you see yourself?
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4 months ago
Melina Grin
1
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My cat has become scared of his own shadow
I have a 3 year old American short hair tabby that has been an indoor cat his whole life. He has a balcony that is fenced in so he gets to go out there for fresh air every day. Recently I brought in a new kitten for him, about 5 months ago and they seemed to hit it off right away, playing every day...
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4 months ago
T D
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Sibling cats play fighting to the point that they are crying
I have 4 kittens that are about 5 to 6 weeks old. They were taken away from their feral mother at about 3 weeks. They can be super sweet and are very social. There are times when they starting playing and they get very rough with each other and me. While they start play fighting fine, it turns into ...
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5 months ago
Melina Grin
1
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How to help a cat that is stressed?
About a year ago, a stray cat adopted me and has been my companion ever since. He’s very timid around others and only trusts me. From the moment he arrived, he made himself right at home. I’m about to leave for a six-day trip and am unsure of the best way to care for him while I'm gone. He feels sca...
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5 months ago
Melina Grin
1
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Cat hiding all the time, what can I do to get her back?
We rescued our baby Bogart on January 31, 2023. Our cat Stashie was going threw some grieving over the loss of her brother Rasta who had passed a few months prior. Stashie and I HAD a very strong bond she slept with me every night. In the beginning she was fine. But she stopped sleeping with me and ...
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6 months ago
Melina Grin
1
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Cat meowing a lot in new house
Hi! We moved to a new apartment two weeks ago and our 1-year-old cat has been extra meowy since. He seems completely normal otherwise: eating, drinking, playing, and eliminating. We are trying to spend more time with him to help him adapt to a new place and we got a Feliway diffusor to hopefully hel...
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6 months ago
Melina Grin
3
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Cat demands pets by swiping with paw, claws out and nipping leg
One of my new pet client's cat was acting like he wanted to be petted, walking back and forth in front of me and slightly arching his back, so I knelt down and reached out with my hand. He swiped at me with his paw and his claw got stuck in my hand. Next he tried nipping my leg. I texted the owne...
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7 months ago
Melina Grin
4
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Cat intimidation of another cat
I have a number of outdoor cats that are mostly well behaved. But I have one neutered male who consistently intimidates my spayed female by chasing her every time they come in contact. He is obviously jealous of Flint. He seeks her out and often tries to eat her food although they have unlimited out...
Latest Comment Posted:
7 months ago
Melina Grin
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I messed up clipping my cats nails, how do I undo the damage I did
I adopted a 3 year old cat Jazz and she is my first cat. I decided I was gonna clip her nails. I had done research on where to clip and stuff and Jackson Galaxy said they would complain but just to do it. Things I did not do: get her used to me touching her paws, get her used to the clippers, get he...
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7 months ago
Melina Grin
1
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Cat suddenly hiding and not eating
I have a 12 yo male orange and white cat that is not being himself. Trying to decide if it’s worth a trip to the vet or if he is just sad that his big sister (my daughter) is packing for college. He is in fact very attached to my daughter. She is not able to bring him to college as a freshman. She’...
Latest Comment Posted:
7 months ago
Melina Grin
1
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Young male cat bullies older female
I have a 5yr old male and a 12yr old female. The female came from a shelter and is very calm & demure, but I got the male later at 7 weeks, and he's a handfull. The neighbors gave him to me a week early because he was beating up his siblings. He intimidates my female too, but what he actually do...
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7 months ago
CaroleD
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Why does my cat pee in the shower?
My cat is so stressed out from another cat that she urinates in my shower. Guess I should be happy she isn't doing it on the rugs. Anyone have any ideas? I feel so bad for her.
Latest Comment Posted:
7 months ago
Terri Rimmer
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