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Cat not eating or drinking as muchOur cat (1yo British shorthair desexed female) has recently (last two days) been more quiet and sleepy than usual and doesn't seem to be eating or drinking as much. She has been peeing but not pooing for the last two days. Think we will take her to the vet tomorrow but thought I would ask for some advice. | |
Cats not getting alongFrazier, who is almost 14, is a lovely, big-sized indoor tabby. He has moved with me to various apartments, graduate school, jobs...and along the way, has lived with other cats and the occasional dog. For the past 5 years, it has been just "him & Me." Recently (two weeks ago today), I adopted a nine-month-old neutered male. I followed all the "steps" I knew to follow in introducing the two. Silas (the new guy) was kept in a downstairs living room for the first few days. They were able to "see" each other once, and had their first "face-to-face" on the fourth day for a few minutes. Days five-to-seven they spent ten to twenty minutes together. By day ten they were at 40 minutes! (there was hissing, mind you, but overall Silas would lie down and ignore Frazier). This weekend (days 13 & 14)has been horrible, however. Silas has run up to Frazier & they have exchanged "blows" with their paws. I am not sure what may have caused this change (I have a houseguest who has taken Silas to her room to sleep for the past few days...Silas' room has the computer in it, so I have spent more time in there to work on a project)...But I am so sad to see this difference! They are such sweet boys separately, but together they are a mess! So---here's my question...Do I go back to the 'drawing board' and start over at step one? Because of Frazier's age, I do not want to create excessive stress for him, and am especially concerned that he may have difficulty adjusting. I know this will take time, and I am not considering a return to a one-cat household at this point, but wonder what are the 'deal-breakers' when you are introducing cats? (I should also mention that Frazier does not have front claws, and Silas has all of his). | |
kitten snoringI have noticed that the kitten (3mo persian mix female desexed) snores and seems to cough a bit in the mornings. No discharge from eyes or nose and all behavior is normal. The kitten is a little heavy and has slightly persian type features (which I have read can cause beathing problems). She is under regular vet care and had last check up and 2nd round of shots 2 weeks ago. How worried should I be? I can't get her to the vet for several days due to work schedule and vet appointment availability. | |
Cat pulling out clumps of hairMy cat (10yo female neutered Domestic short hair) has suddenly started pulling massive clumps of fur from her back and sides. She doesn't have fleas as we treat her regularly. She doesn't seem to be in pain but her skin where she is pulling the fur out feels warm to the touch. We called a vet and he said she is allergic to fleas. She has no fleas! What else could be causing her to do this? Please help! Thank you. | |
Cat with possible purple tumorAre purple masses/tumors generally cancerous? Or are all tumors generally purple in cats? They were found above the knee of my cat (. Any chance they are hemangomias( or however you spell it)? There's this purple mass above her knee - she's a 6yo Domestic Short Haired neutered female. | |
Catching a feral catThis is a feral cat (3yo female) that lives in my garage. She hangs around but will not let me touch her. Her hair is starting to get matted and she has fleas. I need to get her to a vet but can not get her into a cat carrier. I have tried food and catnip. No luck. She had kittens a little over a year ago and they are great. She let me pet her for awhile after they were born. That was the last time she was at the vets. Is there anyway I can help her? She is darting around the yard like a crazy cat. Because of the fleas. She needs help. Thank you in advance. |
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Cat eating a lot and losing weight
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