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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A 1 1/2 Year Old Male Cat. As A Kitten He Was Given…

I have a 1 1/2 year old male cat. As a kitten he was given all of his injections, was neutered and chipped. After then he was allowed to go outside for several hours at a time. we use a flea repellent drop on him monthly and he is wormed every 3 months in accordance with the packet directions. He enjoys being outside and always stays close to home, returning when shouted in. My partner is concerned that allowing him to go outside is significantly reducing his life span and is bad for his health, but he enjoys being allowed outside. Would you advise that it would be better for the cat to be kept indoors rather than allowed out during the daytime?

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  1. Anonymous

    Outdoor cats have shorter lifespans than indoor cats.  You cannot guarantee he is safe from accident and injury, and he may very well pick up worms, other parasites, and disease.

    I wouldn’t let him outside.  If you do, keep him on a leash and stay outside with him.  This is safest.
  2. kim chi

    It doesn’t really affect it much, it can knock of 1-2 years of a cats like though. I just think it’s dangerous for them to be out because of other hazards such as, cars, other people, and other cats, even some toxic plants, but if it’s a backyard I think that it’s perfectly safe, but honestly it all comes down to opinion.

  3. Anonymous

    Cats never just stay in a backyard.

    Kim, please put a bio in your profile. This is a requirement.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hi, I’m Staying At A Friends House And She Has A Bird. She Just Went…

Hi, I’m staying at a friends house and she has a bird. She just went to sleep and I was eating a chips ahoy chocolate chip cookie and I see her give the bird human food all the time so I have the bird about a third of the cookie. I’ve been reading a lot of articles some saying the a little amount of chocolate is fine and some saying any amount of chocolate can be extremely lethal. I was just wondering if the bird will be alright?

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  1. Anonymous

    I would let your friend know…

  2. Yydhs Hehsh

    I just don’t want her to be mad at or hate me.

  3. Anonymous

    That’s…not the wisest course of action. What if her bird ends up sick? How will you handle it? Seriously, tell her.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
After My Dog Was Neutered, He’s Been Peeing Everywhere In The House, Even On My…

After my dog was neutered, he’s been peeing everywhere in the house, even on my bed. How can I get him to stop? And why is he doing this?

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  1. Anonymous

    Have him checked for a UTI.  If he’s clear, go back to square 1 with housebreaking. 

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Can’t Afford Anything. I Am Only 13 Years Old And Worried For My Kitten

I can’t afford anything. I am only 13 years old and worried for my kitten

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  1. Diedra Cardamone

    I am so sorry that this happened. It really is an emergency and you should go to the emergency vet as soon as possible.
    Diedra

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have Cleaned Her Eye From The Ooze Which Now She Has Her Eye Opened…

I have cleaned her eye from the ooze which now she has her eye opened but still looks irritated. I do know that the eye she has it in does have cataract. Can I get her an over the counter at the pet store if it dry eye? And how many drops do I give her?

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  1. Anonymous

    I don’t mess around with eyes – I head to the vet if it’s anything like you describe.  There could be something in the eye causing a problem, and the longer you wait the more risk you take.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Know Our Vet Will Want Xrays Etc And Cost Us 500 Dollars To Hear…

I know our vet will want xrays etc and cost us 500 dollars to hear she is fine and to just give it time. Any suggestions?

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  1. Anonymous

    Crate rest for 24 hours.  This means she isn’t allowed out except to toilet, and that should be on leash.  If, after 24 hours, you see no improvement, then you know to go to the vet.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Kitten Is Now About 12 Weeks Old Now And I’m Thinking About Getting…

My kitten is now about 12 weeks old now and I’m thinking about getting him neutered before I go on vacation in 2 weeks and he will be with his catsitters for a week, will he fully recover by then?

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  1. Andrea Cox

    Quickly. A couple days. When mine were neutered they went home with pain meds for two days and it knocked them out on the couch only getting up to eat and back to sleep. By day 3 they were eating playing and being normal. Just need to make sure they don’t lick the stitched up area and make it so they are stress free. No kids playing with them and no parties. Quiet stress free..

  2. Andrea Cox

    I meant spayed. . They were female.. but the same advice for the males..

  3. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    Most cats recover very quickly from neutering.  As long as there are no complications he should be fine.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Is It Safe To Give My 2 Month Old Kitten Cooked Carrots? If Yes How…

Is it safe to give my 2 month old kitten cooked carrots? If yes how much should I feed him?

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  1. Anonymous

    Cats are obligate carnivores.  They do not need and cannot digest plant matter.  Don’t give him carrots.

    Seriously.  Don’t.

  2. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    Why would you want to give your kitten carrots?  I agree with Laura don’t feed him carrots!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Know That He Underwent Neutering On 7/7 So 5 Days Ago, He Seemed To…

I know that he underwent neutering on 7/7 so 5 days ago, he seemed to have some discharge coming from his incision site. I asked the woman at the desk about it and she said it was ok but he seems lethargic and its still leaking, he doesn’t lick or bite it since he is always sleeping. I’ve kept him with me from the moment I got him because I’m worried for him.

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  1. Ashley Messer

    Does anybody have any advice?

  2. Anonymous

    Has he been to your vet yet?  If not – all new dogs and cats NEED to be seen by YOUR vet for an introductory visit.  Get that done before the end of the week and ask that vet.

  3. Ashley Messer

    I plan to take him to the vet asap. I had just adopted him yesterday and I was so worried but this morning he is active and trying to explore. He seems to be doing better. He isn’t leaking anymore and he was definitely interested in his water again. I called my closest emergency vet last night and they gave me some peace of mind and told me the only real red flag is his disinterest in food but that could be the change in environment since his discharge was clear and he Seems to have no problem in the potty department.

  4. Anonymous

    Ahh, I understand your worry. 🙂 I’m sure he’s fine.

  5. Ashley Messer

    Thank Yu, its always Nice to get other furbabies parents opinions since I’m aware I’m am over worrier lol

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I’ve Just Got Home To Find My Mum Has Bathed My Cats Wound With Diluted…

I’ve just got home to find my mum has bathed my cats wound with diluted dettol. After reading everything online, what should I do???

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  1. Anonymous

    I didn’t read too far into it, but it sounds like it’s toxic if ingested.  I would thoroughly wash the wound again and put a cone on your cat to prevent it from licking the wound.

  2. Charlotte Pearce

    Thank you! I’ve throughly washed him, although he hates me now. And making sure he’s drinking plenty. Still being his annoying self, so I think he’s ok!