Everyone has cat health questions once in a while and you are invited to ask them here. We don't always have the answers but will attempt to put you at ease about your little critter.
Sometimes its just a fur ball causing that queasy stomach and periodically its a little more than that. I'm attempting to cover most questions as the pages get published here, but I still have a lot to cover.......however, you may find what you need by clicking on the Index/Site Map button which gives a pretty thorough selection of what is available right now.
If you have any questions about your cat's health, or want information on how to solve a cat health issue, ask here and we'll try to answer as quickly as we can.
If we don't answer your question, the most likely reason is that we have answered the question before. Occasionally the question is outside the scope of this website, or of our knowledge. In that case we will let you know and you can seek the assistance of your veterinarian.
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SPRAYING MALE
Several weeks ago, something spooked one of my kitties.
Both were found in a park by a friend, and I adopted them.Two males, who are very close emotionally,...
Dry food/treat advice for 15 yr old female indoor domestic with kidney issues
I have a 15 year old female indoor domestic cat who is on a prescription wet food for kidney deterioration. She is full of energy and does not have any ...
kitties love yogurt
Any idea if cats can eat yogurt ? I use goat's milk yogurt and they love it.It is easily digestible. I do not give them a lot. I put a dab on a spoon, warm ...
No fleas, however excessive grooming when touched on lower back
We have noticed our 3 year old cat will start grooming herself whenever we touch her lower back - on her spine. She and our older male cat do not have ...
kitties and CHRISTMAS TREE
Our former kitties, did not bother a table artificial tree ( used because of them ) ~~~
However, new , two males , are wild ~ as young felines can be ...
Gray mass in corner of eye
My cat has a hard, gray mass in the tear duct area of her eye & the other eye has one forming too, but its smaller. The vet doesnt know what it is or how ...
hard skin on cats nose
My cat has developped a black hard skin on the tip of its nose. What can I do?
ANSWER:
Without seeing the hard part on the nose it is difficult ...
bio clock?
When and how do i know what a biological clck is and how does it affect my kitte or cat female
ANSWER:
When you say “biological clock” and specify ...
injury
what happens to cat if broken palate
ANSWER:
To have a broken palate a cat has to have suffered some physical trauma. Falling from high areas and ...
pink eye
Can my 7week old kitten get pink eye?
ANSWER: First, let me apologize for the late reply to your question. I am currently traveling in Italy until ...
cold?
my cat has been outside for about 3 weeks and just came home. she lost her meow(voice) and her nose is HOT and damp along with a little cough. what could ...
Fur-less tail
One of our 4 week old kittens has been losing fur on it's tail, and the tail is "knobby"; tip seems to have "dried-up"; occasional slight bleeding - otherwise,...
third eye lid up? both
what does it mean when the third eye lid stays up in cats? i took him to the vet and he got a shot and eye med. i just went back for a recheck, its been ...
black gums
Hi my 18 year old cat has black gums im not sure how long its been like that for but i just want to know if this is normal with age or very serious. I ...
SKIN BUMPS
WHAT COULD CAUSE SMALL BUMPS ON OUR CAT'S NECK, LIKE PIMPLES
ANSWER:
Cats can develop small bumps or larger lumps on their skin for a variety ...
Feline virus - how fragile?
"The virus is fragile and usually dies within 5 minutes of exposure to outside air. Even so, play it safe and always thoroughly wash and dry your hands ...
fip
can the fip virus live on without a host ie on bedding toys etc if so for how long and can dogs carry the virus.
ANSWER:
The FIP virus can live in ...
Is their hope that my cats don't have FHV?
Will a kitten with Feline Herpes Virus eyes suddenly clear up completely and look good? Is this a sign that it doesn't have the virus?
And if a cat ...
how to awake cat
my cat was anesthesiated for surgery and for more than 14 hours he didnt wake... he tries to eat or drink but he can not i think because he cant use his ...
Pooping outside the kitted box
My 11year old cat is in good health, an indoor cat. He uses the litter box almost all the time to pee but rarely to poop. He prefers a rug or couch for ...
my cat has lost her voice
My female cat has got very aggressive to my other female cat they are both neutered they have lived together for over a year and it's only started to happen ...
discoloration of the mouth
My cat has a kind of black substance around the mouth. Its kind of crusty and its growing.
ANSWER:
There are a number of things that this could ...
Blood in stool
Im wondering if you could give me some reasons why i would find blood in my cats stool.
ANSWER:
You say that your cat has blood in its stool but ...
cats eyes
my cat Willow isnt quite one yet,but in the last couple of days her eyes havent been opening properly,the second lid isnt retracting (if that makes sense)...
Kitties eating vegetables and fruit
My two 'found in the park' kittes, especially Mika, jumps up to the counter whenever I am cutting fruit, or clipping ends of vegetables. They are not feral,...
little black dots
One of my elderly cats , which just turned 16 last week, has been having tiny black dots on her lower back spine..and notice alot on the floor and bed....
organ transplant patients & cats
I have had 2 organ transplants ('96 Liver, dialysis inbetween, 2010 Kidney). I am disabled and home all day. I need to move. My 10 yr. old cat has been ...
need answer about my baby buddy (house cat) 4 years old
My house cat always HISSES at my husband but not for so long only when he picks her up...me no problums why is that... and rolls on his side of the bed ...
MY BUDDY NEED CLEAN TETTH AND NOSE.
HOW DO I CLEAN MY CAT.... nose, and teeth, and she indoor cat she only had 1 shout is that ok. thank you maria
ANSWER:
Typically, your cat cleans ...
paint and carpeting hazards
I'm expecting to have my apartment painted and carpeted but I'm worried that the carpet and/or paint odors might sicken my older cats. Are there certain ...
limping
my 9 month old cat is limping, has been for over a week. I can see no injury. He doesn't mind if we hold him, he still wants to go outside and he is ...
Scratch on my cat's ear
My 4 1/2 year old female spayed, indoor only, cat ran out onto our front porch yesterday afternoon and confronted another older cat who daily comes to ...
Cat Flasher, Safety Device for Cats
Can I send you a Cat Flasher for review? catflasher.com
Answer:
I went to your website...catflasher.com to get some information about your product ...
Why not retracting?
My 15 years old male cat has stopped retracting his rear claws.
Any idea why?
Answer:
I don't have a definitive answer for you. I find it puzzling ...
Paws
My cat has four swollen pads on all four paws. How do I help him?
Answer:
If this was just one paw it could be caused by an insect bite, a burn,...
alcohol on cats skin
Is alcohol on a cats skin poisonous? Not to drink, but only on the skin.
Answer:
Some cat owners use a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cotton ...