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What does it mean if my cat excessively licks herself?
I found this cat a few hours ago in my garden.(i named him Simba). Hes actually a kitten, very small, cute and adorable.
Ive put him in a box and gave him some milk. He drank about 150ml of milk. Now he just doesnt move and look very sad. Ive cover him with a napkin in case hes cold. I just feel like hes bored and depressed. What am i doing wrong? Should i feed him something else? Does he need another cat because hes lonely?
You should call a veterinarian and bring the kitten in to have it checked right away. Depending on how old the vet estimates it is, will let you know what and how to feed it properly, it will allow you and the vet to know what condition the kitten is in and line you up for proper/necessary immunizations. Best of luck!
Kittens should be active eating and playful (age dependent). If they are not it should be considered an emergency and you should seek immediate veterinary assistance. Kittens are very fragile. Do not hesitate or wait I hope he is ok.
On Friday, my husband stepped on our male cat’s paw and he let out a yelp. Our female cat, violently attacked him and we were only able to stop the fight by locking her out of the room. Saturday, the male cat snuck his way into the room she was being held in and she violently attacked again. Today we have been switching them in and out of rooms to keep them apart. She has been sniffing where he has been excessively as if she has never smelled him before. They have been playing ok under the door, but when we cracked it slightly, the minute she saw him she hissed again and lunged trying to get him. They have lived together for over 3 years and this has never happened. What should we do?
This is certainly bizarre behavior. I’d keep them separated for now. Get your male to the vet to get his foot checked, too, in case he’s injured and she’s sensing that.
Hello,
I agree with Laura. I would be concerned that the male is injured and the female attacked because he smelled, or looked, or even acted differently. Cats (dogs too) will often attack another household pet when they act (smell/look) differently (the classic example is the pet having a seizure that the others then attack). In an effort to protect the male you should separate them. But I would have both cats looked at by your vet.
I would also ask about trying Feliway, and even something to help her anxiety like an SSRI (prozac). Please dont wait. best wishes.
please let us know how things go
my cat is acting different lately she is sleeping more and not really wanting to do anything and when we touch her on her belly she meows like she is in pain does she have cancer or is she sick?
Hello,
I cannot tell you what is wrong but she ABSOLUTELY NEEDS A VET! Please go as quickly as possible. If you think she is in pain and if she is lethargic and poorly responsive why hasn’t she seen the vet?
I really hope she gets to the vet soon (like tomorrow morning) and that she is ok.
I expect that she will need an examination, xray and bloodwork to help understand what is wrong and provide her an appropriate treatment plan to help her feel better.
My cat just loves to chew on wires.. Any ideas about how to keep her from electrocuting herself?
Spray the wires with Bitter Apple.
Keep her out of the rooms where wires are.
I would try keeping her away from all wires and using a spray bottle of water to discipline her anytime she approaches a wire. Good luck
Rabbits are always chewing on wires. We protect the rabbit by putting heavy plastic tubing on lamp cords, and any other power cords. Get a thick plastic tube from something like Amazon or an auto supply store. Carefully, make a cut using a sharp blade the entire length of the tube. Then spread apart and use it to cover the power cord. Now they are safe for cat biting.
Thank you, all! I’m going to try all of this and see how we do =)
FYI- I’ve been having luck with the spray bottle of water to some degree and Bitter Apple – working on trying the heavy plastic tubing around the wires next, but it’s just a big process (I’m a computer guy.. got lots of wires everywhere lol).
I wonder.. Would tin foil work the same way as plastic tubing?
Foil will not do the trick. The plastic tubing keeps them from coming in contact with the electrical wires with could injure or kill them. The foil, if bitten, would only serve to increase the possibility of an electrical short, or having them make contact with the electrical current. The tubing is not a psychological deterrent, but a physical one.
Please see
http://www.binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/101346/Default.aspx
for examples of where to get these wire covers.
Did any of these methods work for you?
My friend just decided not to euthanize her cat of 18 years old today. The cat is blind and suffering from seizures, as well as dementia. She seems alert and ok, today, though. Do you think that this was the right decision?
PS- the seizures are causing the cat to fall down stairs and other accidents.
I’m sure everyone has different thoughts on this, but my heart tells me it’s a quality of life question. If pets primarily live in the moment, it’s a shame for the last moments to involve suffering. It’s so hard for us to say good-bye because we still love and enjoy our pets even if they are no longer enjoying life.
Thanks, Laurie- yea, it’s just a tough call. Today was a good day, but no idea if or for how long that will continue.
It’s a tough call, your friend knows the cat better and will have a better idea of if she’s really suffering.
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My father told once that animals, cats in particular, would become very affectionate, clingy, and purr loudly when the were seriously ill and death was imminent. Is that true? Those thoughts have always made loosing a pet difficult for me. The one time an animal desperately needs, and is communicating that to me I can’t help them even after they have spent their lifetime showing me unconditional love.
I have seen some cats go quiet and some purr. It is, as with all things cats, to each their own.
I do think that all animals are far more intelligent, intuitive and superior than we humans give them credit for,, especially when it comes to death (and life).
Is there any value in tailoring my cat’s diet individually to him versus following a general high protein/low carb diet? If so, what should I consider when creating this diet?
Tailoring diets usually happen when there is a health issue involved. Since you didn’t mention one – I assume this is not the case. There are general guidelines you can find online for creating a raw diet for a cat – and once you understand the basics you can tailor it to what the cat likes and dislikes. Other than going raw (raw meaty bones and raw meat) I don’t understand how you would ‘tailor’ a diet to an individual cat.
Learn more about a biologically appropriate diet for a cat by googling that, also BARF diets for cats, raw diets for cats, etc. And start reading a lot of books on the subject. I have been feeding raw to my dogs since the 90’s and I am still reading and learning about canine nutrition – every years that passes gives produces more information, better understandings of what our pets need to be happy and healthy.
Good luck.
Ooos, that last sentence is pretty garbled! I meant:” – every year that passes gives us more information and a better understanding of what our pets need to be happy and healthy”
My cat, Mitsi, is 18 years old. She doesn’t have any signs if the urinary tract infections or lumps or bumps. She has no problem going in her litter box though occasionally she trips and pees when she is getting in the box (it’s only 4 or 5 inches high).
To be more specific with her scratching, she has done it for years but now she screams and pees when she does it.
She’s peeing on everything now and a couple times a day, I don’t know what to do anymore.
My family doesn’t have enough money to take her to the vet and due to her age they probably wouldn’t let me, but thank you for any help!
She has no problem eating or drinking and she pukes every once in a while as she’s always done. Besides the scratching and peeing , she’s just like she’s always been.
I would be worried about kidney disease and hypertension. Your vet can help with these. I am sory for the delay. the site was down. best wishes
My 14 week old cat have red swollen puss filled eyes and idk what to do
Hello,
I am sorry but our site went down after your question was asked. All eye conditions, especially one like yours describes need to be seen by a vet ASAP to protect the vision and correct the underlying cause. In cats this age it is usually an URI. Antibiotics and fluids are needed.
It can mean allergies, infection or most commonly fleas. I suggest using a flea comb to look really well (even if you don’t think it’s that) I have a great YouTube video on it, search Dr. Magnifico and fleas. Please talk to your vet about this first so you can rule out a medical based issue. Please keep us posted!