I know,people nee dot realize that dogs are truly superior!
What have cats done for anyone lately?
Lick themselves? Pee?
Cats rule while dogs drool.
when you say "we" - do you mean humans? or dogs?
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
New born kitten, might be runt, isn
My cat just had four kittens today. They are so cute! I am worried about one though. I think it is the runt. It doesn't seem to eat. I have not seen it eating a single time. I try to put it to a teat and it won't grab onto it. But it still searches around for one when I put her down. The other kittens grab onto one right away but not this one. What should I do? Maybe I missed it and she isn't hungry (though I doubt that since they are only hours old) or maybe she doesn't have feeling in her nose and can't figure out when something is there? any suggestions? Should I go get a kitten bottle and try to bottle feed her?
if the kitten doesnt get any of his mother milk within the first day or two it could be bad..def try bottle feeding if nothing else..watch the kittens for awhile..if ur sure the other kittens are eating good id move them and let the little one eat by himself for a while unless the mama cat doesnt want to do that..sometimes if theres 3 other kittens they will push the littlest away and he wont be able to latch on and sit for awhile on the teat..good luck
my cat did the same thing when she was little. Sometimes it takes time for the kitties to ajust I gave mine 8 hours but she wouldn't eat so I bought I bottle. If you do bottle feed warm up the milk but not too much.that's all it took for mine.
Put a drop of warm milk on the tip of your finger and see if she licks it. If so, try putting her on the mama cat again. If she still doesn't eat, then get a bottle.
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deffinatly get a kitten bottle. but use the right kind of kitten milk not cows milk :D
if the kitten doesnt get any of his mother milk within the first day or two it could be bad..def try bottle feeding if nothing else..watch the kittens for awhile..if ur sure the other kittens are eating good id move them and let the little one eat by himself for a while unless the mama cat doesnt want to do that..sometimes if theres 3 other kittens they will push the littlest away and he wont be able to latch on and sit for awhile on the teat..good luck
my cat did the same thing when she was little. Sometimes it takes time for the kitties to ajust I gave mine 8 hours but she wouldn't eat so I bought I bottle. If you do bottle feed warm up the milk but not too much.that's all it took for mine.
Put a drop of warm milk on the tip of your finger and see if she licks it. If so, try putting her on the mama cat again. If she still doesn't eat, then get a bottle.
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deffinatly get a kitten bottle. but use the right kind of kitten milk not cows milk :D
My cat injured his back paw and he is still limping?
Basically on thursday my cat jumped off my lap awkwardly and hurt his back paw he wasn't putting any weight down on it but since then he has been putting more weight down gradually and still jumps and walks about and eats e.c.t but he still has a slight limp he lets me touch his foot and i don't think its broken, is there anything i can do to check it as i don't have the money to visit the vets :( :( i was told it could just be a sprained paw???
he should be fine if he has rest, but cats at the end of the day are playful. my 2 cats always run frantacally round the house. he'll probably b as good as new at the end of the week.
if you can handle his paw and squeze a little without any big reactions, he probable has just sprained it. its just like us stepping on the side of a hole and twisting our ancles.
he proably is fine, hope this helps
You need to take him to a vet, regardless of your finances. He is your responsibility, and to be perfectly frank, most posters on YA are not millionaires, but we all still find a way to take care of our pets. Cats do NOT display the amount of pain they are really in, because it would get them killed in the wild. If your cat is displaying pain, then its severe and the injury could cause him permanent damage. Please take him in and discuss a payment plan with your vet, and if you really can't take care of him, consider surrendering him to your local shelter so they can care for him and place him in a home that can care for him.
If it is getting better, that's a good sign. You should just wait it out a bit and see if he gets back to normal soon. There's nothing you can really do for him right now but take him in and I doubt you are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for an x-ray, just for them to tell you that it's a sprain, Good luck!
the problem with animal they cant tell you how much pain there in try seeing if the foot is swolen or try to move it around see if you cat fliches best thing to do is go to the vets its been 6days lend money if you have to or go to a charity vets (in the uk we had PDSA and RSPCA ) there alot cheeper
From that height he's unlikely to have broken anything just sprained it. If it's getting better then he'll probably be fine.
If you are really broke (and claiming benefits) then you can always take him to the PDSA for free treatment.
Keep watching him. If he continues to limp I would take him to the Vet. Since he isn't crying and only limping he could have bruised the pad of his foot. You could call the Vet sometimes they will give you free advice over the phone.
Here's an answer give you pet to someone that can afford to take care of them properly. If you can't afford to take it to the vet and do the right thing then dont get another one.
Does sound like just a sprain that's getting better. He wouldn't suffer you to touch his foot if it was very painful.
You need to take to the vet to get checked out it could be ligament or tendon.
please find someone who cares about this cat enough to take proper care of it since you don't seem to want to.
he should be fine if he has rest, but cats at the end of the day are playful. my 2 cats always run frantacally round the house. he'll probably b as good as new at the end of the week.
if you can handle his paw and squeze a little without any big reactions, he probable has just sprained it. its just like us stepping on the side of a hole and twisting our ancles.
he proably is fine, hope this helps
You need to take him to a vet, regardless of your finances. He is your responsibility, and to be perfectly frank, most posters on YA are not millionaires, but we all still find a way to take care of our pets. Cats do NOT display the amount of pain they are really in, because it would get them killed in the wild. If your cat is displaying pain, then its severe and the injury could cause him permanent damage. Please take him in and discuss a payment plan with your vet, and if you really can't take care of him, consider surrendering him to your local shelter so they can care for him and place him in a home that can care for him.
If it is getting better, that's a good sign. You should just wait it out a bit and see if he gets back to normal soon. There's nothing you can really do for him right now but take him in and I doubt you are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for an x-ray, just for them to tell you that it's a sprain, Good luck!
the problem with animal they cant tell you how much pain there in try seeing if the foot is swolen or try to move it around see if you cat fliches best thing to do is go to the vets its been 6days lend money if you have to or go to a charity vets (in the uk we had PDSA and RSPCA ) there alot cheeper
From that height he's unlikely to have broken anything just sprained it. If it's getting better then he'll probably be fine.
If you are really broke (and claiming benefits) then you can always take him to the PDSA for free treatment.
Keep watching him. If he continues to limp I would take him to the Vet. Since he isn't crying and only limping he could have bruised the pad of his foot. You could call the Vet sometimes they will give you free advice over the phone.
Here's an answer give you pet to someone that can afford to take care of them properly. If you can't afford to take it to the vet and do the right thing then dont get another one.
Does sound like just a sprain that's getting better. He wouldn't suffer you to touch his foot if it was very painful.
You need to take to the vet to get checked out it could be ligament or tendon.
please find someone who cares about this cat enough to take proper care of it since you don't seem to want to.
I am not worried or anything-but my cat will stare at a bug and just half meow. like mea-a-a-a-a-a?
he will cut his meow short like he is laughing.
Cats often do this while 'hunting'. It's an evolutionary thing that's held over from when they were more feral and hunted food in the wild. It's a quiet meow to not scare the prey away. My cat is a bug hunter too and I asked my vet about it once. It's adorable.
It's normal, because I have a 5 year old cat and a 9 month kitten who both do that when they find a fly inside the house.
She's just trying to figure the little guy out. Its cute when they are so curious about something.
lol thats very normal. My cat also does this. First she'll do that werid meow then she'll chatter. Its so cute!
Cats often do this while 'hunting'. It's an evolutionary thing that's held over from when they were more feral and hunted food in the wild. It's a quiet meow to not scare the prey away. My cat is a bug hunter too and I asked my vet about it once. It's adorable.
It's normal, because I have a 5 year old cat and a 9 month kitten who both do that when they find a fly inside the house.
She's just trying to figure the little guy out. Its cute when they are so curious about something.
lol thats very normal. My cat also does this. First she'll do that werid meow then she'll chatter. Its so cute!
My gf
My gf's cats breathing especially her purring has gotten a lot louder (like a motorboat) she has also made like the wheezing sound like she has bronchitis or athsma, it like a low hum that has appeared out of nowhere. Its got me worried cause I love the little fur ball but the gf has problems taking care of animals, so I'm looking into it for her. She has thrown up her food twice in the last week (it was warm) and the only other time previous to this I found out what a hairball thrown up looks like, but this has been food. I just want to make sure she's ok, or if any of you have any advice on what could be happening, thanks:)
It could be a few things:
If she's an indoor cat she is very likely to have a hairball problem, outdoor cats get it too but not as often. They have special food for cats that are indoors to help with that problem and weight control. Also they have a hairball remedy in a tube that you can give to your cat orally. You can find it almost anywhere and you give them a little 1 inch squirt everyday between meals until symptoms disappear, then continue it once or twice a week. This with good oral care will help. FYI if you try this and can't get the cat to eat if off of your finger wipe it on there paw, cats hate being dirty and will lick it off. They also sell a special kind of cat grass for them to eat to help them digest everything if they are indoors.
Another problem could be a upper respiratory infection, my cat got one right after being spayed which is very common with cats who under go surgery, I'm not sure why but that's what the vet said. If this is the problem when the vet gives you medicine ask for it in a liquid, it's better than pills because cats often can't get the pills down all the way which will create ulcer like sores in there throat (happened to my cat when she had her URI and we had to bring her back and get her the liquid)
She could also be getting into something that is making her sick. Cats for some reason like to lick and chew on plastic grocery bags or garbage bags, types of ribbons...they are crazy! If she uses a litter box make sure everything that comes out in there looks normal because if she's eating something weird the answer might be in there.
It is also allergy season not only for humans but for animals too. There are so many possibilities that the cat should probably be seen by a vet if it isn't resolved soon. Good Luck and I would try the hairball stuff until you can get her in to see the vet. Otherwise they have those emergency vets that are always open, if it's a URI it could probably kill her if not taken care of.
She may have a respiratory condition or allergies. My cats sometimes throw up, but they are fine. The fact that it sounds different than usual, you may just want to take it to the vet. It doesn't sound that serious.
I would definitely take her to your vet. She may have an infection od some kind.
I have to disagree with the previous answerer. Breathing issues can be very serious. Especially combined with vomiting. You should take her to the vet as soon as you can. You cal also call the vet and explain to the tech that answers the phone what the situation is and they can tell you how urgent it is the cat be seen.
Sounds like she has a cold and/or respiratory infection. Respiratory Infections can become quite serious and often need antibiotics to cure. if she's throwing up that can quickly lead to dehydration problems. Something you can do in the mean time is turn the shower on hot and lock the kitty in the bathroom. The steam will help loosen up the gunk in her lungs and airway and help her breath better for a little bit.
Please at least give the vet a call and explain the issue. It wont cost you anything and will give you a better idea of what is wrong and if/how soon kitty needs to be seen. They might also have some more ideas on what to do in the mean time.
Good luck with your kitty! :)
It could be a few things:
If she's an indoor cat she is very likely to have a hairball problem, outdoor cats get it too but not as often. They have special food for cats that are indoors to help with that problem and weight control. Also they have a hairball remedy in a tube that you can give to your cat orally. You can find it almost anywhere and you give them a little 1 inch squirt everyday between meals until symptoms disappear, then continue it once or twice a week. This with good oral care will help. FYI if you try this and can't get the cat to eat if off of your finger wipe it on there paw, cats hate being dirty and will lick it off. They also sell a special kind of cat grass for them to eat to help them digest everything if they are indoors.
Another problem could be a upper respiratory infection, my cat got one right after being spayed which is very common with cats who under go surgery, I'm not sure why but that's what the vet said. If this is the problem when the vet gives you medicine ask for it in a liquid, it's better than pills because cats often can't get the pills down all the way which will create ulcer like sores in there throat (happened to my cat when she had her URI and we had to bring her back and get her the liquid)
She could also be getting into something that is making her sick. Cats for some reason like to lick and chew on plastic grocery bags or garbage bags, types of ribbons...they are crazy! If she uses a litter box make sure everything that comes out in there looks normal because if she's eating something weird the answer might be in there.
It is also allergy season not only for humans but for animals too. There are so many possibilities that the cat should probably be seen by a vet if it isn't resolved soon. Good Luck and I would try the hairball stuff until you can get her in to see the vet. Otherwise they have those emergency vets that are always open, if it's a URI it could probably kill her if not taken care of.
She may have a respiratory condition or allergies. My cats sometimes throw up, but they are fine. The fact that it sounds different than usual, you may just want to take it to the vet. It doesn't sound that serious.
I would definitely take her to your vet. She may have an infection od some kind.
I have to disagree with the previous answerer. Breathing issues can be very serious. Especially combined with vomiting. You should take her to the vet as soon as you can. You cal also call the vet and explain to the tech that answers the phone what the situation is and they can tell you how urgent it is the cat be seen.
Sounds like she has a cold and/or respiratory infection. Respiratory Infections can become quite serious and often need antibiotics to cure. if she's throwing up that can quickly lead to dehydration problems. Something you can do in the mean time is turn the shower on hot and lock the kitty in the bathroom. The steam will help loosen up the gunk in her lungs and airway and help her breath better for a little bit.
Please at least give the vet a call and explain the issue. It wont cost you anything and will give you a better idea of what is wrong and if/how soon kitty needs to be seen. They might also have some more ideas on what to do in the mean time.
Good luck with your kitty! :)
How can i keep my 2 adult cats happy in one room?
I'm moving into a 4 bedroom house this weekend, and I'm renting one room to myself. The room mates are fine with me bringing my cats, but only if they're kept in my room at all times, because one of the guys has a bad cat allergy. My 2 cats are well behaved and trained, i have no problem keeping all their food, litterbox, toys etc. in my room (i'm used to it.) But I'm afraid they're going to become depressed, moving from my parents house (moderate sized 3 bedroom house) into a decent sized bedroom. I can't leave my cats behind, they're my companions and i care about them so much. This living arrangement is only for the next 9 months until the lease is up and i have more money, then I'd find my own one bedroom apartment where my cats will have more room. I just want to know how I can keep my 2 babies happy just living in my bedroom all the time. If anybody can relate or has had a similar experience, I'd appreciate your help!
Well, I'm sure people that live in tiny NYC studios have cats and they're happy. So in your case, I don't think it should be a problem living in a bedroom, especially since it's only temporary. I suggest getting them a big cat tree so they have their "own" space, and give them lots and lots of love and attention ~ but I'm sure you do that already :)
I would do what you think would make your cats happier. If they are very attached to you I would take them with you. If you think they'd be better staying with your parents until better living arrangements then do that. It's also very stressful for animals moving around a lot. If they normally follow you around and sleep with you at night definitely take them. Otherwise leave them with your parents for now and visit often with kitty treats and toys. Don't forget it's only 9 months, pick what's less stressful for them.
If the cats are already cool with each other and well trained, then it shouldn't be a problem. Does your bedroom have a window? If it does, you might see about rigging up a "window cage" where they could sit when the weather's nice. It will keep them from feeling quite so cooped up.
The main thing is for you to still play with them so they don't feel abandoned and lonely. And check your shoes carefully the first week or so...
Well, I'm sure people that live in tiny NYC studios have cats and they're happy. So in your case, I don't think it should be a problem living in a bedroom, especially since it's only temporary. I suggest getting them a big cat tree so they have their "own" space, and give them lots and lots of love and attention ~ but I'm sure you do that already :)
I would do what you think would make your cats happier. If they are very attached to you I would take them with you. If you think they'd be better staying with your parents until better living arrangements then do that. It's also very stressful for animals moving around a lot. If they normally follow you around and sleep with you at night definitely take them. Otherwise leave them with your parents for now and visit often with kitty treats and toys. Don't forget it's only 9 months, pick what's less stressful for them.
If the cats are already cool with each other and well trained, then it shouldn't be a problem. Does your bedroom have a window? If it does, you might see about rigging up a "window cage" where they could sit when the weather's nice. It will keep them from feeling quite so cooped up.
The main thing is for you to still play with them so they don't feel abandoned and lonely. And check your shoes carefully the first week or so...
My 1 year old cat is being aggressive towards my new 8 week old kitten?
My friend gave my fiance & me this really cute 8 week year old grey tabby kitten yesterday; we're really happy & she's very playful and healthy. The only problem we've had is that our 1 year old female cat is being really aggressive towards her. She hisses & growls whenever she sees her & has even tried to take a swipe at her a few times. The little kitten wants to play with her but our older cat just won't have it. My older cat has never been like this towards our other male cat who is 2 years old (he gets along fine with the kitten). How can we get my older cat to accept the new kitten & get along? Thank you.
They are both female by the way, & the older one is spayed and has never had kittens.
They will eventually get along. TRUST me, I had 4 cats at one time :).
The one year old kitty is just trying to let the younger kitten knows who's boss. It's a territory thing.
What I did was keep the youngest kitty in a seperate room. My other cats would growl at me when I left the room because I smelt of the new kitten. Soon enough the oldest cat got used to the scent on me. And every so often I would allow him near the smallest. Soon enough they will be playing. It takes time.
Also, try to give the oldest cat the same amount of attention as you did before the kitten arrived. The cat may be afriad that you will pay more attention to the new-comer.
Your cat probably sees it as an invasion of territory. It was just her and the other cat before. Now she feels like the kitten is intruding. She is probably also asserting dominance over the kitten.
You could try giving your cat more attention. She might feel that you no longer belong to her. Once your kitten grows older the older cat might get along with her more. Give her time and perhaps they'll warm to each other.
Use a baby gate to keep them apart. Let them hiss and swipe through the holes in the gate (with your supervision) and hopefully then they can get used to each other. Since they are both so young, they can grow up living together, which will make them more comfortable. After a while of that, try different ways of showing that they are both nice, like having one on your lap and the other watching. This could all take around 2 years, but soon they should be fine.
My older cat did the same thing when i brought in a new kitten. Its a new animal on your cats territory, they have to get used to each other. Its better to introduce them slowly instead of just shoving them together instantly
i found myself in that same situation, i bought a 6wk old cat into a household with 2 adult cats, 1 male 1 female. i kept 3 of them apart wen i was not around,but i would normally hold the adult cat down and bring the baby over to lick them,,that was the meeting point,,i did that for a few days..then allowed them to meet briefly whilei was present, the male cat got used to her quite quickly,,,he even taught her to clean herself, butthe female adult( the queen of the house) was subborn,,she`s never had kittens b4 and wasnt having any of it..but after time,,i guess she got used to the kittens smell, and usd to her running around,,,just giv them some time...ur kitten will soon be running around behind them...
They are both female by the way, & the older one is spayed and has never had kittens.
They will eventually get along. TRUST me, I had 4 cats at one time :).
The one year old kitty is just trying to let the younger kitten knows who's boss. It's a territory thing.
What I did was keep the youngest kitty in a seperate room. My other cats would growl at me when I left the room because I smelt of the new kitten. Soon enough the oldest cat got used to the scent on me. And every so often I would allow him near the smallest. Soon enough they will be playing. It takes time.
Also, try to give the oldest cat the same amount of attention as you did before the kitten arrived. The cat may be afriad that you will pay more attention to the new-comer.
Your cat probably sees it as an invasion of territory. It was just her and the other cat before. Now she feels like the kitten is intruding. She is probably also asserting dominance over the kitten.
You could try giving your cat more attention. She might feel that you no longer belong to her. Once your kitten grows older the older cat might get along with her more. Give her time and perhaps they'll warm to each other.
Use a baby gate to keep them apart. Let them hiss and swipe through the holes in the gate (with your supervision) and hopefully then they can get used to each other. Since they are both so young, they can grow up living together, which will make them more comfortable. After a while of that, try different ways of showing that they are both nice, like having one on your lap and the other watching. This could all take around 2 years, but soon they should be fine.
My older cat did the same thing when i brought in a new kitten. Its a new animal on your cats territory, they have to get used to each other. Its better to introduce them slowly instead of just shoving them together instantly
i found myself in that same situation, i bought a 6wk old cat into a household with 2 adult cats, 1 male 1 female. i kept 3 of them apart wen i was not around,but i would normally hold the adult cat down and bring the baby over to lick them,,that was the meeting point,,i did that for a few days..then allowed them to meet briefly whilei was present, the male cat got used to her quite quickly,,,he even taught her to clean herself, butthe female adult( the queen of the house) was subborn,,she`s never had kittens b4 and wasnt having any of it..but after time,,i guess she got used to the kittens smell, and usd to her running around,,,just giv them some time...ur kitten will soon be running around behind them...
I took my new cat outside..and when i brought her in she went CRAZY!?
I bought a new cat about a week ago. she realllllly really really wanted outside, so i put her on a harness and leash and let her explore a little. she went out there and was laying and rubbing her body all over in the dirt. when i brought her in... i gave her a treat for being good...then she just went bazerk...and started running around and freaking out. she started scratching upthe carpet...and like jumping around on her string toy. she is usually really really MELLOW and sweet... it was just a crazy moment! what do you think is up. should i trust her to go outside again. eventually i want her to be an outdoor indoor cat, but i dont want her to run away and freak out!
first of all... did you know the lifespan of an outdoor cat is 3-5 years? if you love your kitty keep it indoors only.
and secondly.... I have a leash and a harness for my kitty too... she loves to walk with it if I hold up her leash and ask her if she wants to go outside she meows like crazy and starts rubbing my legs its cute.
My kitty always goes nuts when I bring her back in.... but she eventually settles back in to her normal self... I think it's just that the cat likes it out there so much that they are frustrated that they can't figure out how to get back out there again... so when cats are frustrated they just go nuts and take it out on you... carpet... toys... its just nature.
but I love taking my cat outside and she seems to love it too... it's rare that a cat will walk on those things so you are lucky like me!
She must like the outdoors better! She acted that way because she wanted to be outside. And the fresh air must have felt good to her. She's fine. And she'll be fine after a while of taking her outside. If she was inside her whole life then the fresh air hit her hard. Again, she'll be fine.
Hope That Helps!
My Cat does this too. My cat is a outdoor indoor and she is the daughter of a feral cat, she just has a wild side, cause she goes a little crazy now and then, its actually pretty cute.
My cat's the opposite. She loves being inside like the Queen (Pun definitely intended LOL) of the house hold. When she goes outside she crouches down and crawls along.
lol cats just have moments and she will eventually be able to be an inside outside cat good luck with your kitten!
first of all... did you know the lifespan of an outdoor cat is 3-5 years? if you love your kitty keep it indoors only.
and secondly.... I have a leash and a harness for my kitty too... she loves to walk with it if I hold up her leash and ask her if she wants to go outside she meows like crazy and starts rubbing my legs its cute.
My kitty always goes nuts when I bring her back in.... but she eventually settles back in to her normal self... I think it's just that the cat likes it out there so much that they are frustrated that they can't figure out how to get back out there again... so when cats are frustrated they just go nuts and take it out on you... carpet... toys... its just nature.
but I love taking my cat outside and she seems to love it too... it's rare that a cat will walk on those things so you are lucky like me!
She must like the outdoors better! She acted that way because she wanted to be outside. And the fresh air must have felt good to her. She's fine. And she'll be fine after a while of taking her outside. If she was inside her whole life then the fresh air hit her hard. Again, she'll be fine.
Hope That Helps!
My Cat does this too. My cat is a outdoor indoor and she is the daughter of a feral cat, she just has a wild side, cause she goes a little crazy now and then, its actually pretty cute.
My cat's the opposite. She loves being inside like the Queen (Pun definitely intended LOL) of the house hold. When she goes outside she crouches down and crawls along.
lol cats just have moments and she will eventually be able to be an inside outside cat good luck with your kitten!
Can your indoor cat get Flea
My cat has never been outside I'm just wondering if I need to get a flea and tick collar for him so that they won't come.
You don't need to get a flea and tick collar, but it isn't to say that he won't get fleas. You can bring them in on your shoes and clothes, ticks too. I suggest you buy a flea comb and just quickly go over him once a month. He may have the odd one or two fleas every few months, but nothing like an infestation and certainly not enough to get a flea collar. I hate putting chemicals on my cats. If you are worried though, lightly spray some very diluted lavender oil on your cat and you'll never have a flea or a tick. They hate lavender.
EDIT: I wouldn't suggest using products such as Advantage, Frontline & Revolution. One of my cats had an allergic reaction to Revolution, it burnt her fur and skin off and it was very painful for her for months. She now permently has the scars from the chemical burns she had, and her skin is still sensitive. It is rare to have an allergic reaction to it, but it's not unheard of. It's better to go natural and use lavender.
Indoor cats can get fleas and ticks, as the little beggars (the bugs) can hitch a ride on shoes and clothing. Fleas are the biggest worry they will reproduce quickly -- ticks don't breed until they are bloated and by that time you have seen them and removed them.
Flea collars, however, are virtually useless. The do not repel fleas effectively and only offer minimal protection, and can be dangerous. In other words, if your cat has a flea collar, it will do nothing to stop fleas from infesting your cat or home. Your best bet is to get a topical med like Advantage or Frontline. However, I wouldn't dose an indoor cat unless there was some evidence of fleas, and that would be scratching, little white flea eggs and pepper-looking flea poop on the coat, and, of course, fleas leaping on and off the cat.
As other have said, fleas can come inside on shoes and clothes.
Don't use flea collars. First they are not as effective as other things and they can injure the cat. Some are allergic to the collars and the chemicals can harm their skin.
Instead of a collar, use Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution. These are products sold by vets which you put on the cat's skin between their shoulders.
It spreads over the cat, through I think, the lymph system, and kills fleas when the bite the cat or come in contact with the product.
Ask your vet about them.
We only use them if we have a cat with fleas but they are intended to be used each month.
We have a few cats and the monthly cost is too high for us so we only use them when we have a cat with fleas.
If you have only one cat, you can probably afford to treat them monthly.
Talk to your vet about them, most vets have one they prefer.
In bad flea years, we will spray our yard with an insecticide that kills fleas, it really helps.
Your cat definatly won't get ticks if your not walking through areas that commonly have ticks and bring one home. Same thing with fleas. As long as you or anyone else coming into your home is flea free, then your cat won't get fleas.
Don't treat something that isn't there.
flea's can come through screens but ticks most likey want get on him but they could be carried in on like a shoe or something.
yes they can. and just about 2 fleas can reproduce to hundreds and they will spread all over your house, so don't take the risk.
NO FLEA COLLARS! They don't work on the fleas and are extremely toxic.
yes fleas can enter your house even through screens
You don't need to get a flea and tick collar, but it isn't to say that he won't get fleas. You can bring them in on your shoes and clothes, ticks too. I suggest you buy a flea comb and just quickly go over him once a month. He may have the odd one or two fleas every few months, but nothing like an infestation and certainly not enough to get a flea collar. I hate putting chemicals on my cats. If you are worried though, lightly spray some very diluted lavender oil on your cat and you'll never have a flea or a tick. They hate lavender.
EDIT: I wouldn't suggest using products such as Advantage, Frontline & Revolution. One of my cats had an allergic reaction to Revolution, it burnt her fur and skin off and it was very painful for her for months. She now permently has the scars from the chemical burns she had, and her skin is still sensitive. It is rare to have an allergic reaction to it, but it's not unheard of. It's better to go natural and use lavender.
Indoor cats can get fleas and ticks, as the little beggars (the bugs) can hitch a ride on shoes and clothing. Fleas are the biggest worry they will reproduce quickly -- ticks don't breed until they are bloated and by that time you have seen them and removed them.
Flea collars, however, are virtually useless. The do not repel fleas effectively and only offer minimal protection, and can be dangerous. In other words, if your cat has a flea collar, it will do nothing to stop fleas from infesting your cat or home. Your best bet is to get a topical med like Advantage or Frontline. However, I wouldn't dose an indoor cat unless there was some evidence of fleas, and that would be scratching, little white flea eggs and pepper-looking flea poop on the coat, and, of course, fleas leaping on and off the cat.
As other have said, fleas can come inside on shoes and clothes.
Don't use flea collars. First they are not as effective as other things and they can injure the cat. Some are allergic to the collars and the chemicals can harm their skin.
Instead of a collar, use Frontline, Advantage, or Revolution. These are products sold by vets which you put on the cat's skin between their shoulders.
It spreads over the cat, through I think, the lymph system, and kills fleas when the bite the cat or come in contact with the product.
Ask your vet about them.
We only use them if we have a cat with fleas but they are intended to be used each month.
We have a few cats and the monthly cost is too high for us so we only use them when we have a cat with fleas.
If you have only one cat, you can probably afford to treat them monthly.
Talk to your vet about them, most vets have one they prefer.
In bad flea years, we will spray our yard with an insecticide that kills fleas, it really helps.
Your cat definatly won't get ticks if your not walking through areas that commonly have ticks and bring one home. Same thing with fleas. As long as you or anyone else coming into your home is flea free, then your cat won't get fleas.
Don't treat something that isn't there.
flea's can come through screens but ticks most likey want get on him but they could be carried in on like a shoe or something.
yes they can. and just about 2 fleas can reproduce to hundreds and they will spread all over your house, so don't take the risk.
NO FLEA COLLARS! They don't work on the fleas and are extremely toxic.
yes fleas can enter your house even through screens
Is my cats breed a bombay?
I have a cat and he is 17 years old. He is pure black apart from a white patch under his neck that is about 3cm by 3cm. His eyes are a coppery yellow colour.
I was reading a book about cat breeds and there was a picture of a Bombay cat that looks exactly like my cat apart from the white patch. I read the characteristics and they were all like my cat and I read the appearance and it sounds exactly like my cat apart from the white patch. I then read on and it said that pure black all over and my cat isn't because of his white patch on his chin.
If my cat isn't a bombay then what breed could he be. I really want to know!
P.S
He had a brother that has sadly past away who looked exactly like him. He also had the white patch under his neck. I guess it might be something to do with genes but I'm ot sure. Please help!
Thank You for all of your help : )
You just asked this, and I said:
Probably not! :)
Unless he came from a breeder and has the papers to prove it, your kitty is simply a very handsome-sounding Domestic Shorthair, or DSH.
Best of luck with him!
Unless you have papers to prove he is a Bombay, its very unlikely to be one. Bombay's are not running around loose - they are not a popular pet and are pretty much confined to dedicated breeders or those showing the cats.
And white spots are never found on Bombays. They were originally bred from Burmese cats and basically look like a black Burmese instead of a brown one.
odds are he is a domestic short hair
I was reading a book about cat breeds and there was a picture of a Bombay cat that looks exactly like my cat apart from the white patch. I read the characteristics and they were all like my cat and I read the appearance and it sounds exactly like my cat apart from the white patch. I then read on and it said that pure black all over and my cat isn't because of his white patch on his chin.
If my cat isn't a bombay then what breed could he be. I really want to know!
P.S
He had a brother that has sadly past away who looked exactly like him. He also had the white patch under his neck. I guess it might be something to do with genes but I'm ot sure. Please help!
Thank You for all of your help : )
You just asked this, and I said:
Probably not! :)
Unless he came from a breeder and has the papers to prove it, your kitty is simply a very handsome-sounding Domestic Shorthair, or DSH.
Best of luck with him!
Unless you have papers to prove he is a Bombay, its very unlikely to be one. Bombay's are not running around loose - they are not a popular pet and are pretty much confined to dedicated breeders or those showing the cats.
And white spots are never found on Bombays. They were originally bred from Burmese cats and basically look like a black Burmese instead of a brown one.
odds are he is a domestic short hair
Behavioral problem with my cat?
My cat, Eddie, goes into my room that's upstairs and brings my stuffed animals downstairs. He holds it in his mouth and meows for a good amount of time. He treats my stuffed animals as if they're his prey. Although quite comical, it gets a bit annoying. This happened before around the same time last year, and I'm not quite sure why he is doing this. Any answers?
I have four cats and one of them does this all the time--except with dog toys. She hunts them and then attacks them. Honestly, it doesn't bother me. It is her natural instinct and since she is a house cat, a stuffed bone is about the closest she is going to get to a wild rabbit. Perhaps provide more toys for your cat, like balls she can chase (the way she would chase a mouse, more running instead of stalking) and cat nip to entertain her. Alpine Scratchers are also fun for cats--it is an inclined cardboard (cheap!) scratcher that you sprinkle cat nip on--this can entertain your cat (quietly) for a long time. As long as your cat is happy and having fun, which it sounds like he is, you should be happy :)
Cats never lose their instinct to hunt even if they never get to experience it for real. I had a female cat that used to carry a soft toy around the house as her prey. I think it's just a way for them to practice their hunting skills and help them judge the size and weight of prey that they could tackle.
You have answered your own question. it is prey and he is parading it around. When my cat started doing this (with a shoelace) I thought he was in serious pain and came running down the stairs only to see this.
He walks around with it in his mouth like he has to poop! Yes, annoying but I let it go and he stops after a bit.
my cat does this all the time, but hunts socks.
it's in the cats nature so i'd just be happy the cat isn't hunting mice or birds and bringing them in.
if its really bugging you you can put repellent on the stuffed animals.
Some cats just do this. It is comical. Unless you plan on putting everything away, Eddie will continue. He's not hurting anything, it's just a little personality trait, so enjoy his antics.
I have four cats and one of them does this all the time--except with dog toys. She hunts them and then attacks them. Honestly, it doesn't bother me. It is her natural instinct and since she is a house cat, a stuffed bone is about the closest she is going to get to a wild rabbit. Perhaps provide more toys for your cat, like balls she can chase (the way she would chase a mouse, more running instead of stalking) and cat nip to entertain her. Alpine Scratchers are also fun for cats--it is an inclined cardboard (cheap!) scratcher that you sprinkle cat nip on--this can entertain your cat (quietly) for a long time. As long as your cat is happy and having fun, which it sounds like he is, you should be happy :)
Cats never lose their instinct to hunt even if they never get to experience it for real. I had a female cat that used to carry a soft toy around the house as her prey. I think it's just a way for them to practice their hunting skills and help them judge the size and weight of prey that they could tackle.
You have answered your own question. it is prey and he is parading it around. When my cat started doing this (with a shoelace) I thought he was in serious pain and came running down the stairs only to see this.
He walks around with it in his mouth like he has to poop! Yes, annoying but I let it go and he stops after a bit.
my cat does this all the time, but hunts socks.
it's in the cats nature so i'd just be happy the cat isn't hunting mice or birds and bringing them in.
if its really bugging you you can put repellent on the stuffed animals.
Some cats just do this. It is comical. Unless you plan on putting everything away, Eddie will continue. He's not hurting anything, it's just a little personality trait, so enjoy his antics.
Mother cat won
We have three 9 week old kittens and their mother won't stop feeding them. They are eating normal kitty food as well and are healthy. The problem is we need to spay her before she has another litter and the vet won't do that until she stops lactating. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop her from feeding them? We won't be able to seperate them so we need to find another solution.
Call your vet. A vet can prescribe meds that will dry up her milk.
good luck!
I've always let mom decide - have had a few queens that nursed kittens up to 12 weeks old with no problems. As long as mom is kept inside and not around unneutered males, she is fine to nurse.
As far as when to give them away - the IDEAL time is 10-12 wks - kittens are still nursing up to 8 weeks or longer. I don't care what the vet and SPCA says - they don't really see the emotional behavior problems of taking kittens away from mom/siblings before 10 weeks old.
That's probably WHY mom is still nursing the rest - because you took her kittens from her too soon.
Something bitter on her nipples. Pet stores sell anti lick cream. you would have to help her clean belly tho. I had mom cat she had 5 kittens and nursed them till 12 weeks i finally had to cage her cause at that point she was getting very annoyed but hardly would make kittens stop and it was hurting her(the kittens were using her as a teether/food source...poor mom).
On another note I have seen breeders use either a baby onsie or a specially made "outfit" to prevent kittens from nursing(usually when they would get sick if they nursed as the blood type is wrong or if mom came from a section).
You need to keep her away from other cats so she doesn't get pregnant again. Her body is still in pregnancy mode and is very fertile. She still feeds her babies because that's what a mothers instinct does. She is babying her offspring because she still feels that they can benefit from her nutrients in the milk & the babies love it,. It will stop soon so I wouldn't worry about it too much. I suggest you pay attention to the momma and make sure she isn't wondering outside near any strays that can get her pregnant again, until she is ready to get fixed.
either get bitter apple or pickling salt on her nipples or even a lite amount of hot pepper if you are not able to seperate them
what does your vet suggest that you do?
????you already gave away 4 kittens?????? it's a little early, they need to be with the mom till they are 12 weeks old
Let her feel them, I don't see the problem. She'll stop eventually.
You should really let them feed for a while longer. theres nothing wrong with it as long as you aren't letting her out.
And 6 weeks is waaaaaaaay too younge for a kitten to be given away. They're not completely eating kitten food yet, they don't completely know how to use the litter box yet, and they've missed out on critical learning experiences that they can only get from mama. The SPCA says they can seperated, because they deal with strays who must be seperated and abandoned kittens. Yes a kitten can survive without their mother at that age, but that doesn't mean they'll thrive. If you didn't absolutely need to give the kittens, you shouldn't have.
Once they hit 12 weeks, if they are still feeding (they probably won't be, if they are only occasionally) (12 weeks is basically when critical education comes to a close and they can leave mama) All you have to do is seperate them. If mama isn't pushing them away when they try to feed, then you do it. Every time you see them trying to feed, put mama, or kittens in a seperate room. Feed the kittens, and then let them re-unite after the kittens are full and won't want to feed. Mama's nipples will become engorged at first, but thats normal, don't worry about it. After a few days of the kittens no longer feeding, the milk will dry up, and you can take her to the vet.
It's a shame that she had to have one litter, but good job making sure this will never happen again.
I'm glad your keeping some of the kittens. I hope that they are a joy.
Good luck
Give the kittens away!
Call your vet. A vet can prescribe meds that will dry up her milk.
good luck!
I've always let mom decide - have had a few queens that nursed kittens up to 12 weeks old with no problems. As long as mom is kept inside and not around unneutered males, she is fine to nurse.
As far as when to give them away - the IDEAL time is 10-12 wks - kittens are still nursing up to 8 weeks or longer. I don't care what the vet and SPCA says - they don't really see the emotional behavior problems of taking kittens away from mom/siblings before 10 weeks old.
That's probably WHY mom is still nursing the rest - because you took her kittens from her too soon.
Something bitter on her nipples. Pet stores sell anti lick cream. you would have to help her clean belly tho. I had mom cat she had 5 kittens and nursed them till 12 weeks i finally had to cage her cause at that point she was getting very annoyed but hardly would make kittens stop and it was hurting her(the kittens were using her as a teether/food source...poor mom).
On another note I have seen breeders use either a baby onsie or a specially made "outfit" to prevent kittens from nursing(usually when they would get sick if they nursed as the blood type is wrong or if mom came from a section).
You need to keep her away from other cats so she doesn't get pregnant again. Her body is still in pregnancy mode and is very fertile. She still feeds her babies because that's what a mothers instinct does. She is babying her offspring because she still feels that they can benefit from her nutrients in the milk & the babies love it,. It will stop soon so I wouldn't worry about it too much. I suggest you pay attention to the momma and make sure she isn't wondering outside near any strays that can get her pregnant again, until she is ready to get fixed.
either get bitter apple or pickling salt on her nipples or even a lite amount of hot pepper if you are not able to seperate them
what does your vet suggest that you do?
????you already gave away 4 kittens?????? it's a little early, they need to be with the mom till they are 12 weeks old
Let her feel them, I don't see the problem. She'll stop eventually.
You should really let them feed for a while longer. theres nothing wrong with it as long as you aren't letting her out.
And 6 weeks is waaaaaaaay too younge for a kitten to be given away. They're not completely eating kitten food yet, they don't completely know how to use the litter box yet, and they've missed out on critical learning experiences that they can only get from mama. The SPCA says they can seperated, because they deal with strays who must be seperated and abandoned kittens. Yes a kitten can survive without their mother at that age, but that doesn't mean they'll thrive. If you didn't absolutely need to give the kittens, you shouldn't have.
Once they hit 12 weeks, if they are still feeding (they probably won't be, if they are only occasionally) (12 weeks is basically when critical education comes to a close and they can leave mama) All you have to do is seperate them. If mama isn't pushing them away when they try to feed, then you do it. Every time you see them trying to feed, put mama, or kittens in a seperate room. Feed the kittens, and then let them re-unite after the kittens are full and won't want to feed. Mama's nipples will become engorged at first, but thats normal, don't worry about it. After a few days of the kittens no longer feeding, the milk will dry up, and you can take her to the vet.
It's a shame that she had to have one litter, but good job making sure this will never happen again.
I'm glad your keeping some of the kittens. I hope that they are a joy.
Good luck
Give the kittens away!
Will my kitten always upset my Boxer?
We adopted a kitten a week ago. My 3 year old boxer doesn%26#039;t like him too much. Today he went into the kittens room (my daughter%26#039;s room) and lifted his leg on the cat box, in the middle of the floor and by the door entrance. After 40 minutes of cleaning up his mess he did it again! I turned my back for a second (I know, I should have shut the door) and he went in and lifted his leg on the cat toy.
How do I punish him if I don%26#039;t catch him in the act. Will this pass or is this what I have to look forward to? BTW, he is not fixed.
Thanks!
First off get him neutered...but i don%26#039;t think it will be a permanent problem,they are like kids and his routine is most likely upset and he is feeling it...Just give him extra love and affection and slowly he and the kitten will adjust to each other,as long he isn%26#039;t aggressive towards the kitty i wouldn%26#039;t worry too much...i have 4 cats and a huge black lab...in my case the cats had to adjust to the dog moving in and my one cat peed in the dogs bed...lol...but they are fine now.Good luck.
Male dogs will mark with urine to mark their territory. So he smells the kitten%26#039;s urine and he marks over the top. It really has nothing to do with the kitten, it%26#039;s more about marking territory.
My advice is to find a permanent home for the cat box where he can%26#039;t get near it to mark it. Some dogs will eat cat feces too, so it%26#039;s another reason to find another location he can%26#039;t get to. Maybe putting up a baby gate or placing the box in a high place the cat can reach but he can%26#039;t will do the trick.
Neutering definitely can reduce the desire for territorial marking but may not 100% eliminate it.
First, you should not have brought a new animal into the home without considering how your dog would react to it. Boxers will either get along with and like cats, or they will not. There will be no in-between, ever.
Every naughty behavior that your dog is exhibiting is YOUR FAULT.
He is marking his territory. The kitten is not welcome. It is HIS house, and it%26#039;s not your dog%26#039;s fault. Punishing him after the fact is WRONG and CRUEL,
I have a boxer, and he thinks cats are great chew toys.
Get him neutered, and find another home for the cat.
Getting him fixed may help with the peeing problem, then again it may not. You should always introduce the new animal before buying or bringing it home just for this reason, if it doesnt work out what happens to the less desired animal?
leave him outside for a while.
It just takes time for them to figure out if they like each other or not. I would say several months at least.
As for the dog marking his territory, that is what he%26#039;s doing. You can get him fixed, it might help out...It might not. I would consult a vet if you wanted to.
Squirt him with water and say %26quot;NO!%26quot;. Remove him and shut the door. If you see him by the cat%26#039;s things and he doesn%26#039;t pee on it give him a reward and praise him. Do that every time he is being good. He will figure out if he doesn%26#039;t pee on stuff he gets a reward.
It will all just take time, hang in there.
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How do I punish him if I don%26#039;t catch him in the act. Will this pass or is this what I have to look forward to? BTW, he is not fixed.
Thanks!
First off get him neutered...but i don%26#039;t think it will be a permanent problem,they are like kids and his routine is most likely upset and he is feeling it...Just give him extra love and affection and slowly he and the kitten will adjust to each other,as long he isn%26#039;t aggressive towards the kitty i wouldn%26#039;t worry too much...i have 4 cats and a huge black lab...in my case the cats had to adjust to the dog moving in and my one cat peed in the dogs bed...lol...but they are fine now.Good luck.
Male dogs will mark with urine to mark their territory. So he smells the kitten%26#039;s urine and he marks over the top. It really has nothing to do with the kitten, it%26#039;s more about marking territory.
My advice is to find a permanent home for the cat box where he can%26#039;t get near it to mark it. Some dogs will eat cat feces too, so it%26#039;s another reason to find another location he can%26#039;t get to. Maybe putting up a baby gate or placing the box in a high place the cat can reach but he can%26#039;t will do the trick.
Neutering definitely can reduce the desire for territorial marking but may not 100% eliminate it.
First, you should not have brought a new animal into the home without considering how your dog would react to it. Boxers will either get along with and like cats, or they will not. There will be no in-between, ever.
Every naughty behavior that your dog is exhibiting is YOUR FAULT.
He is marking his territory. The kitten is not welcome. It is HIS house, and it%26#039;s not your dog%26#039;s fault. Punishing him after the fact is WRONG and CRUEL,
I have a boxer, and he thinks cats are great chew toys.
Get him neutered, and find another home for the cat.
Getting him fixed may help with the peeing problem, then again it may not. You should always introduce the new animal before buying or bringing it home just for this reason, if it doesnt work out what happens to the less desired animal?
leave him outside for a while.
It just takes time for them to figure out if they like each other or not. I would say several months at least.
As for the dog marking his territory, that is what he%26#039;s doing. You can get him fixed, it might help out...It might not. I would consult a vet if you wanted to.
Squirt him with water and say %26quot;NO!%26quot;. Remove him and shut the door. If you see him by the cat%26#039;s things and he doesn%26#039;t pee on it give him a reward and praise him. Do that every time he is being good. He will figure out if he doesn%26#039;t pee on stuff he gets a reward.
It will all just take time, hang in there.
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