I was recently adopted by a pregnant stray cat. She's been at my house for the last week and a half but has occasionally strayed off for a few hours. The last 2 days she has been here constantly and her niples have gotten bigger. After she hung around all day yesterday I let her in and put her in a back room where she seems content. I just discovered that her milk has started coming in.
Does this mean she is getting ready to deliver at any time? Is it possible that she had the kittens a couple of days ago and abandoned them or they died and she left them? I wasn't sure if she would get her milk before or after the kittens were born.
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It can happen (milk) either way. Usually after they give birth. Check her tummy, Can you feel them moving? If she had them outside , she would want to go look for them. Good luck
i think she is good luck.
It probably means she is getting ready to deliver.
If she had had her babies already, then she would be crying to go outside all the time because she would want to be with them. Mother cats don't usually abandon their young.
Plus she should look a lot thinner if she gave birth already, so if she's still the same size, then she hasn't given birth yet.
Note: I don't know firsthand because my cats have never given birth.
Has she started nesting? That is a sure sign she is about to give birth.
Anyway, I'd say you are about to become a grandma. Congratulations.
if she has already had the kittens, it is unlikely that she would let you keep her in the house if they were outside somewhere. it is possible that she could start to produce some milk just before she gives birth. try and let her out during the daytime and follow her if you can. if she has already had them she may lead you to them.but for tonight watch her. she may start labor. good luck
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Cat Question~?
got my 2yr old newly adopted cat neutered friday. Will he change much? anyone else have a sexually mature cat get neutered?
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He would be the same cat he was/is.
He will get fat!
no, but he probably just wont be as hyper active
He will probably be a bit more mellow (less possesive about things being HIS!), but for the most part he should be the same.
If you continue treating him as you always have, he is unlikely to change, though he will need several days to heal before his normal personality kicks in fully.
My old cat was around two when he got neutered as well. We bought him a huge pillow bed and he spent about a week just laying on it and pouting. He did get fatter and lazier, but essentially he was the same cat as he was before.
i have three cats and have had others in the past.right now i have
one male.all of my cats have been spayed and/or neutered and
i have never experienced anybody ever changing for that reason..i have heard the same myth about dogs, that having them neutered would settle them down..that's false, my dog's just as crazy today as he was the day i brought him in, hasn't changed a bit.
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He would be the same cat he was/is.
He will get fat!
no, but he probably just wont be as hyper active
He will probably be a bit more mellow (less possesive about things being HIS!), but for the most part he should be the same.
If you continue treating him as you always have, he is unlikely to change, though he will need several days to heal before his normal personality kicks in fully.
My old cat was around two when he got neutered as well. We bought him a huge pillow bed and he spent about a week just laying on it and pouting. He did get fatter and lazier, but essentially he was the same cat as he was before.
i have three cats and have had others in the past.right now i have
one male.all of my cats have been spayed and/or neutered and
i have never experienced anybody ever changing for that reason..i have heard the same myth about dogs, that having them neutered would settle them down..that's false, my dog's just as crazy today as he was the day i brought him in, hasn't changed a bit.
Cat Question? is it ok to.?
I go visit my bf every other weekend I bring my two cats with me both re 1 yr old, I want to see them, so do you think this is ok for my cats they play with his cats and have a good time. what do you think
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as long as they are acting like they are content or and you say "having a good time" there should be no problem with it
with them being so young they are more adapt to the change and should be fine.
it is when all they are doing is fighting or it changes their behavior to the point where they start to get destructive, as in clawing or "marking" what they see as theirs then you may consider alternative actions.
i think it is great you take your cats with you. But just be careful you do not make them sick from traveling. They can also get sick if it is to hot in the car. I think it is a great relationship between you and your Kitty's. And even your boys Kitty's also.
sure why not just make sure at first that there not all mad.but keep an eye on them.
yes
I don't know if that is such a good idea, because we had some cats and then we got more and they still don't like each other and get into some serious cat fights. Although if their about kitten size then they might.
As long as they don't get stressed out traveling, and are having a good time, go for it. My mother used to take her cat with her all over the country when she traveled for business. She would sneak it into her hotel room! He never minded and got to see alot!!
why not, sounds like one big happy family
as long as they are all up to date on their shots it should be perfectly fine
If everyone gets along and they are alright with it I say why not.
I am pretty sure if you leave them in the same room 4 a little while and cheack on them every so often.
Make sure your cats are updated on their shots because if not and the others arent . they could get sick and I mean deathly sick.
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as long as they are acting like they are content or and you say "having a good time" there should be no problem with it
with them being so young they are more adapt to the change and should be fine.
it is when all they are doing is fighting or it changes their behavior to the point where they start to get destructive, as in clawing or "marking" what they see as theirs then you may consider alternative actions.
i think it is great you take your cats with you. But just be careful you do not make them sick from traveling. They can also get sick if it is to hot in the car. I think it is a great relationship between you and your Kitty's. And even your boys Kitty's also.
sure why not just make sure at first that there not all mad.but keep an eye on them.
yes
I don't know if that is such a good idea, because we had some cats and then we got more and they still don't like each other and get into some serious cat fights. Although if their about kitten size then they might.
As long as they don't get stressed out traveling, and are having a good time, go for it. My mother used to take her cat with her all over the country when she traveled for business. She would sneak it into her hotel room! He never minded and got to see alot!!
why not, sounds like one big happy family
as long as they are all up to date on their shots it should be perfectly fine
If everyone gets along and they are alright with it I say why not.
I am pretty sure if you leave them in the same room 4 a little while and cheack on them every so often.
Make sure your cats are updated on their shots because if not and the others arent . they could get sick and I mean deathly sick.
CAT question?
Hi. A friend has been feeding a stray cat for a while, he is 2 years old, very sweet cat.im planning on taking him in, ive wanted a cat for a while now. How hard will it be to litter train him.if anyone has any tips on how to make his and mine transitons easier that would be great. Anything u think i need to know about owning a feral cat please tell me!.i do know it will be hard to turn him into an indoor cat.
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I doubt he's feral. Feral is a term applied only to wild cats. Ferals have had little-to-no human contact and are very leary of people. If your friend has been feeding this cat, odds are he's simply a stray, not feral. In which case, it probably won't be as hard as you think to turn him into an indoor cat. Many cats seem to really like being indoors after spending some time in the great wide open. We adopted our male cat when he was a couple years old, and he'd been a stray. The biggest issue we had with him being inside was that he would sometimes yowl at the door.but he wasn't neutered until we got him, and I think he could still smell females in heat and it contributed to the yowling.
The cat may have been owned by someone at one point in time, in which case, he'll know what the litter box is. Even if he's never seen one, however, it shouldn't take him too long to take to it. Cats prefer to go in places where they can bury their business. Just show him where the box is, put him in it, gently rake his paw through the litter. If he has any accidents, put his poo and him in the litter box. He'll get the idea, and it shouldn't take long. Our male went in the box first thing..never even had to put him in it, just showed him where it was.
I'd recommend picking up a copy of Cats for Dummies. It's a fantastic reference book that's helped me out with a lot of things.
The biggest issue for you and the cat is getting him vet care. His shots will need to be given since you have no idea of his history, and he'll more than likely have to be treated for worms, fleas, and perhaps ear mites. I'd also recommend (and I'm sure the vet will, too) having him tested for feline leukemia and FIV (feline HIV). Both are manageable illnesses, but a cat can become very sick very quickly if he's not put on treatment. Because of this, it's important that you keep him away from other healthy cats until you know he's clear.
You will notice a big change in him if you put him on a high-quality food. His diet should be at LEAST 50% canned food since males are more prone to blockages from urinary crystals, and being properly hydrated helps to avoid that problem. My male had been free-grazing on dry Science Diet (I don't recommend it), and he was getting a bit tubby. After switching him to two meals of Wellness canned food a day, his eyes are clearer and brighter, his coat is softer and shinier, and he's lost some weight. He's also pooping less often, and it's not as smelly (canned food is easier for cats to digest than dry). If you want to see a good site on cat nutrition, check this one out:
http://www.catinfo.org
If you do feed him dry food often, it's a good idea to put him on a quality brand. Avoid foods that have "by-product" and "corn" in the ingredients list, and look for foods that list REAL meat as the FIRST ingredient, and use more nutritional fillers like peas. There is a list of good foods on that website, but my personal favorite is Wellness brand. My cat (and the female we once had) didn't really care much for Nature's Variety, but it is a quality food. I've had good luck with the Wellness. It's a bit more expensive than the cheaper, grocery store brands, but you'll save more in the long run because your cat will be healthy. It's much more economical than putting him on a cheap food, then having to take him to the vet for various illnesses. It's a preventive measure, and helps give you peace of mind..not to mention a sense of pride from knowing you're doing all you can to keep him healthy.
Make sure you get plenty of cat toys and keep 'em around to keep the cat entertained. Our male isn't much of a player, but he loves the fake mice. He bats 'em all over the place. Other than that, he plays with oddball things like ink pens, crumpled up paper balls, bottle caps, etc.
Scratching posts and/or cardboard scratchers (which my cat prefers and are cheaper) are highly recommended to give him somewhere to scratch other than your furniture. If he DOES scratch on your furniture, you can spray him with water from a bottle or squirt gun (just try and make sure he doesn't see you doing it or he'll think it's ok as long as you're not around). All my cat needed was a firm "NO!" with a clap and he quit scratching the furniture. But please don't declaw. Read up on it before even considering it. I grew up in a declawing home, but after reading the latest information on it, I've vowed I'll never do it to a cat in my lifetime.
http://www.declawing.com
I think it's wonderful that you're willing to take this cat in. I'm sure you'll both enjoy years of loving companionship:) Good luck!
Cats don't need to be trained to use the litter. Just show the cat where it is, and it will start using it when it needs to. Just one of the many marvels of cats.
this is going to be very tricky. I work for the SPCA and my best advice to u would be to try to make friends with this cat while it is outside as far as using the litter that will be up to the cat. I would take him to it as soon as u get him in the house then just hope he wants to use it. If u r not going to be leaving him out U might be in for a couple of wild nights..l wish u the best of luck and thank u for taking in a stray. Please be sure to get the cat fixed and microchipped as soon as possible.
it wont be hard to litter train that's natural for a cat
the cat might run out so id watch him very carefully
take him/her to the vet make sure its not sick and get her fixed
NEVER DECLAW its cruel cats claws protection
i had a cat that my aunt had and was keeping outside she let me have her i wanted to keep her in she stayed in for a while then she ran out we found her a week later then she ran back out . we cant keep her in.
good luck with turning it into a inside cat
go to book stores and buy books with info on cat training.
I have 6 cats and we never had to litter train them. We put a litter box and they just knew to use it. I would not recomend taking a stray cat in unless it is friendly.
Ps for some reson our cats seem to like aiming and peeing on you curtains. I don't know why though
gray box head is so right . you don't have to train them . it's their instinct within that carrys them within . at first he would have to get use to the surrounding of your home and give him time to adjust on his own and by the time you know it , he will be relaxed enough to come and lay by you are find a cozy warm place to sleep . putting them cat toys for him will be a joy to see him running and playing . they like them catnip toys . enjoy your kitty cause i know we do .one cat lover to another .
first u need to be prepared for the cat,because the cat can harm u in many,many ways.like the cat could harm u by scratching u and /or biting u.it is also safer to call a vet to get the cat some shots before it hurts u ,because it could give u rabies
I have had a number of cats who were rescued strays and most used a litter pan naturally. The few that didnt, were cats who had never seen litter before. For those, I started with potting soil in the litterpan, and over the next few days, gradually added litter and less potting soil, til the box finally contained only litter.
A feral cat should be vet checked for injuries or other problems (parasites, abscesses from bite wounds in fights being two common problems in a feral cat that need to be treated, )spayed or neutered too, given the necessary vaccinations, and dewormed.
It is not uncommon for a feral cat to act fearful when first brought into the house. Its often a good idea to start by keeping the cat in a smaller area, such as a bathroom, for a couple of weeks. That way you can easily observe if the cat is eating, drinking, and using its litterpan properly too. If your cat has had spay or neuter surgery, you can also easily make sure the cat is healing well. If the cat does act fearful, give it a hiding place, such as a cardboard box with a top and a hole in the side for a cat to go in and out of. Scared cats often will adjust faster if they can safely watch things from a hiding place.
Cats try to find earth or sand to pee in. So, when you take him home, put him in the box a few times. If he doesn't get it, when you see him pee outside, grab him gently, say nooot here, and put him in the litter box. If he still doesn't get it, collect some of the urine he has done with a spoon or sth, and put it in the litterbox. Then clean the floor well. He will go where it smells like his pee the next time.
Cats naturally know what to do in the litterbox. You just have to show him where it is.
Take care,
Troy
Just take it slow and let him get use to his new surroundings.pick an easy spot for the litter box and show it to him as often as possible till he remembers where it is.and most of all.As soon as you can, get him to a vet for a full check up %26 rabies shot %26 feline lukemia test, check for fleas %26 neuter him (if he's not already)
Good luck w/ ur soon to be new friend.
if you decide to take the cat just fill the litter box up with what you will be using and take the cat and just place him in the litter box so he knows where it is and you should be set there
thank you
Feral cats are wild and generally avoid human beings.unless there is free and easy food available. In short, you will not be able to turn a feral cat into this cute, adorable fuzzball. Seriously, feral cats will rip your furniture to shreds and mark its territory by spraying urine on every piece of furniture in your house. The time and effort it would take just isn't worth the hassle.
However, should you be able to catch this cat, do take it to the vet and GET IT NEUTERED/SPAYED so that it does not contribute to the countless litters of unwanted cats.
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I doubt he's feral. Feral is a term applied only to wild cats. Ferals have had little-to-no human contact and are very leary of people. If your friend has been feeding this cat, odds are he's simply a stray, not feral. In which case, it probably won't be as hard as you think to turn him into an indoor cat. Many cats seem to really like being indoors after spending some time in the great wide open. We adopted our male cat when he was a couple years old, and he'd been a stray. The biggest issue we had with him being inside was that he would sometimes yowl at the door.but he wasn't neutered until we got him, and I think he could still smell females in heat and it contributed to the yowling.
The cat may have been owned by someone at one point in time, in which case, he'll know what the litter box is. Even if he's never seen one, however, it shouldn't take him too long to take to it. Cats prefer to go in places where they can bury their business. Just show him where the box is, put him in it, gently rake his paw through the litter. If he has any accidents, put his poo and him in the litter box. He'll get the idea, and it shouldn't take long. Our male went in the box first thing..never even had to put him in it, just showed him where it was.
I'd recommend picking up a copy of Cats for Dummies. It's a fantastic reference book that's helped me out with a lot of things.
The biggest issue for you and the cat is getting him vet care. His shots will need to be given since you have no idea of his history, and he'll more than likely have to be treated for worms, fleas, and perhaps ear mites. I'd also recommend (and I'm sure the vet will, too) having him tested for feline leukemia and FIV (feline HIV). Both are manageable illnesses, but a cat can become very sick very quickly if he's not put on treatment. Because of this, it's important that you keep him away from other healthy cats until you know he's clear.
You will notice a big change in him if you put him on a high-quality food. His diet should be at LEAST 50% canned food since males are more prone to blockages from urinary crystals, and being properly hydrated helps to avoid that problem. My male had been free-grazing on dry Science Diet (I don't recommend it), and he was getting a bit tubby. After switching him to two meals of Wellness canned food a day, his eyes are clearer and brighter, his coat is softer and shinier, and he's lost some weight. He's also pooping less often, and it's not as smelly (canned food is easier for cats to digest than dry). If you want to see a good site on cat nutrition, check this one out:
http://www.catinfo.org
If you do feed him dry food often, it's a good idea to put him on a quality brand. Avoid foods that have "by-product" and "corn" in the ingredients list, and look for foods that list REAL meat as the FIRST ingredient, and use more nutritional fillers like peas. There is a list of good foods on that website, but my personal favorite is Wellness brand. My cat (and the female we once had) didn't really care much for Nature's Variety, but it is a quality food. I've had good luck with the Wellness. It's a bit more expensive than the cheaper, grocery store brands, but you'll save more in the long run because your cat will be healthy. It's much more economical than putting him on a cheap food, then having to take him to the vet for various illnesses. It's a preventive measure, and helps give you peace of mind..not to mention a sense of pride from knowing you're doing all you can to keep him healthy.
Make sure you get plenty of cat toys and keep 'em around to keep the cat entertained. Our male isn't much of a player, but he loves the fake mice. He bats 'em all over the place. Other than that, he plays with oddball things like ink pens, crumpled up paper balls, bottle caps, etc.
Scratching posts and/or cardboard scratchers (which my cat prefers and are cheaper) are highly recommended to give him somewhere to scratch other than your furniture. If he DOES scratch on your furniture, you can spray him with water from a bottle or squirt gun (just try and make sure he doesn't see you doing it or he'll think it's ok as long as you're not around). All my cat needed was a firm "NO!" with a clap and he quit scratching the furniture. But please don't declaw. Read up on it before even considering it. I grew up in a declawing home, but after reading the latest information on it, I've vowed I'll never do it to a cat in my lifetime.
http://www.declawing.com
I think it's wonderful that you're willing to take this cat in. I'm sure you'll both enjoy years of loving companionship:) Good luck!
Cats don't need to be trained to use the litter. Just show the cat where it is, and it will start using it when it needs to. Just one of the many marvels of cats.
this is going to be very tricky. I work for the SPCA and my best advice to u would be to try to make friends with this cat while it is outside as far as using the litter that will be up to the cat. I would take him to it as soon as u get him in the house then just hope he wants to use it. If u r not going to be leaving him out U might be in for a couple of wild nights..l wish u the best of luck and thank u for taking in a stray. Please be sure to get the cat fixed and microchipped as soon as possible.
it wont be hard to litter train that's natural for a cat
the cat might run out so id watch him very carefully
take him/her to the vet make sure its not sick and get her fixed
NEVER DECLAW its cruel cats claws protection
i had a cat that my aunt had and was keeping outside she let me have her i wanted to keep her in she stayed in for a while then she ran out we found her a week later then she ran back out . we cant keep her in.
good luck with turning it into a inside cat
go to book stores and buy books with info on cat training.
I have 6 cats and we never had to litter train them. We put a litter box and they just knew to use it. I would not recomend taking a stray cat in unless it is friendly.
Ps for some reson our cats seem to like aiming and peeing on you curtains. I don't know why though
gray box head is so right . you don't have to train them . it's their instinct within that carrys them within . at first he would have to get use to the surrounding of your home and give him time to adjust on his own and by the time you know it , he will be relaxed enough to come and lay by you are find a cozy warm place to sleep . putting them cat toys for him will be a joy to see him running and playing . they like them catnip toys . enjoy your kitty cause i know we do .one cat lover to another .
first u need to be prepared for the cat,because the cat can harm u in many,many ways.like the cat could harm u by scratching u and /or biting u.it is also safer to call a vet to get the cat some shots before it hurts u ,because it could give u rabies
I have had a number of cats who were rescued strays and most used a litter pan naturally. The few that didnt, were cats who had never seen litter before. For those, I started with potting soil in the litterpan, and over the next few days, gradually added litter and less potting soil, til the box finally contained only litter.
A feral cat should be vet checked for injuries or other problems (parasites, abscesses from bite wounds in fights being two common problems in a feral cat that need to be treated, )spayed or neutered too, given the necessary vaccinations, and dewormed.
It is not uncommon for a feral cat to act fearful when first brought into the house. Its often a good idea to start by keeping the cat in a smaller area, such as a bathroom, for a couple of weeks. That way you can easily observe if the cat is eating, drinking, and using its litterpan properly too. If your cat has had spay or neuter surgery, you can also easily make sure the cat is healing well. If the cat does act fearful, give it a hiding place, such as a cardboard box with a top and a hole in the side for a cat to go in and out of. Scared cats often will adjust faster if they can safely watch things from a hiding place.
Cats try to find earth or sand to pee in. So, when you take him home, put him in the box a few times. If he doesn't get it, when you see him pee outside, grab him gently, say nooot here, and put him in the litter box. If he still doesn't get it, collect some of the urine he has done with a spoon or sth, and put it in the litterbox. Then clean the floor well. He will go where it smells like his pee the next time.
Cats naturally know what to do in the litterbox. You just have to show him where it is.
Take care,
Troy
Just take it slow and let him get use to his new surroundings.pick an easy spot for the litter box and show it to him as often as possible till he remembers where it is.and most of all.As soon as you can, get him to a vet for a full check up %26 rabies shot %26 feline lukemia test, check for fleas %26 neuter him (if he's not already)
Good luck w/ ur soon to be new friend.
if you decide to take the cat just fill the litter box up with what you will be using and take the cat and just place him in the litter box so he knows where it is and you should be set there
thank you
Feral cats are wild and generally avoid human beings.unless there is free and easy food available. In short, you will not be able to turn a feral cat into this cute, adorable fuzzball. Seriously, feral cats will rip your furniture to shreds and mark its territory by spraying urine on every piece of furniture in your house. The time and effort it would take just isn't worth the hassle.
However, should you be able to catch this cat, do take it to the vet and GET IT NEUTERED/SPAYED so that it does not contribute to the countless litters of unwanted cats.
Cat Question?
My cat just recently starting getting all these scabs all over her body. I thought it might be fleas but I gave her flea medication a few weeks ago and they're only getting worse.They're pretty big too any ideas?
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Over the counter flea medications really don't work all that well. They may kill a few of the fleas but they don't protect against new ones, and if the cat has fleas, there are fleas in the house as well.
My reccomendation is to take the cat to the Vet, he may be allergic to fleas and that is what is causing all the scabs, the vet can give you real flea meds(ie advantage or frontline) and possibly a cortisone shot to the cat if that is what the problem is. Or it may be something else entirely, and the Vet would be able to help you with that.
Trust me, if it is fleas, you will want to take care of the problem before it becomes an infestation in your house!
take it to the vet the medication isnt working
Your cat could have allergies, you need to take her to the vet and be checked out. I'm sure they can give you medicine to clear up the scabs. Good Luck KG
Sounds like hotspots or ringworm, take her to the vet, I honestly am not that knowledga ble about cats %26 what to do.
I have two cats and a dog who have allergies that cause sores on the skin. They get shots regularly.
The most likely cause is an allergy. Cats are very prone to allergies. Their autoimmune system tends to over react to certain enviornmental stimulus leading to itching, scabs, diarrhea and vomiting. The most common causes are contact, food, flea and inhalant. Many cats form allergic reactions to the dander of their own fur!
Solutions: Bathe the cat (but don't use your own tongue). Clean the home. Change flea collars and litter box. Change food. Remove all inhalants and other addictive substances from within the cats reach..I'm kidding! If none of that works, consult your vet.
Could be mange or a skin infection, needs a trip to the vet!
Cats, especially outdoor cats, can pick up ringworm or other fungal infections of the skin. It's a fungus, just like humans can get (athlete's foot, etc).
Anyhow, my cat had a sore on her back and the hair fell out around it. Soon one ear went bald and there were other spots. So I took her to the vet right away and they said it was a fungal infection. They can give her a medicinal bath similar to a flea dip but it's not flea medicine. It's a Lyme-sulfur solution that makes the cat's fur reek like rotten eggs for a few days. Also, they have to dip the cat once a week for 3 or 4 weeks! So, it kinda sucks for you and the cat. The good news is that it's not terribly expensive and it seems to work really well. My cat is fine now; totally healthy.
This could be the case with your cat. I'd take her to a vet ASAP!!
go to TheCatSite.com I was just there %26 there are some good answers to this problem by cat lovers
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Over the counter flea medications really don't work all that well. They may kill a few of the fleas but they don't protect against new ones, and if the cat has fleas, there are fleas in the house as well.
My reccomendation is to take the cat to the Vet, he may be allergic to fleas and that is what is causing all the scabs, the vet can give you real flea meds(ie advantage or frontline) and possibly a cortisone shot to the cat if that is what the problem is. Or it may be something else entirely, and the Vet would be able to help you with that.
Trust me, if it is fleas, you will want to take care of the problem before it becomes an infestation in your house!
take it to the vet the medication isnt working
Your cat could have allergies, you need to take her to the vet and be checked out. I'm sure they can give you medicine to clear up the scabs. Good Luck KG
Sounds like hotspots or ringworm, take her to the vet, I honestly am not that knowledga ble about cats %26 what to do.
I have two cats and a dog who have allergies that cause sores on the skin. They get shots regularly.
The most likely cause is an allergy. Cats are very prone to allergies. Their autoimmune system tends to over react to certain enviornmental stimulus leading to itching, scabs, diarrhea and vomiting. The most common causes are contact, food, flea and inhalant. Many cats form allergic reactions to the dander of their own fur!
Solutions: Bathe the cat (but don't use your own tongue). Clean the home. Change flea collars and litter box. Change food. Remove all inhalants and other addictive substances from within the cats reach..I'm kidding! If none of that works, consult your vet.
Could be mange or a skin infection, needs a trip to the vet!
Cats, especially outdoor cats, can pick up ringworm or other fungal infections of the skin. It's a fungus, just like humans can get (athlete's foot, etc).
Anyhow, my cat had a sore on her back and the hair fell out around it. Soon one ear went bald and there were other spots. So I took her to the vet right away and they said it was a fungal infection. They can give her a medicinal bath similar to a flea dip but it's not flea medicine. It's a Lyme-sulfur solution that makes the cat's fur reek like rotten eggs for a few days. Also, they have to dip the cat once a week for 3 or 4 weeks! So, it kinda sucks for you and the cat. The good news is that it's not terribly expensive and it seems to work really well. My cat is fine now; totally healthy.
This could be the case with your cat. I'd take her to a vet ASAP!!
go to TheCatSite.com I was just there %26 there are some good answers to this problem by cat lovers
Cat Question?
We have a orange tabby cat. For some reason at night when I go up to bed he like plays hockey with his two paws at the back of my feet and he lightly bits your ankles.
Any one know why he does this?
Answers:
Some cats have brief periods where they are very playful, usually early morning and late night. Someone called it "The 30 minute mad dash". Playing with your cat before you go to bed might satisfy his desire to play. And some cats do things to get your attention if they want to be fed or want some petting..once Kitty is satisfied he will leave your feet alone.
sounds like he wants some attention. they always do when you are ready to go the sleep.
He want's attention and he want's to play. My new kitten does the samething to me at night and he jumps on my stomeck to.
He just playing, my cat does it
Sounds like he/she just loves you and is just showing you a bit of feline affection. :-)
he wants u to get up and play , they get active at night and they sleep all during the day . i have the same kind of cat and when i go to bed usually after i fall asleep i always have a foot hanging off the side of the bed and i guess i move it or whatever cause i wake up and he is hanging off of my foot then he goes and hides till i fall asleep again so i close my door when i go to sleep:)
playing
Cats love to do this. My two kittens adored swatting around at those mysterious lumps under the covers.
He is doing this to let you know that he does not want you to go upstairs and be left alone.
He is also playing and wanting attention, perhaps you could get him a kitten to play with and he will stop doing these things when you are going to bed.
Hope this helps.
Good Luck
he is just telling you that he wants to play
your cat is wantin your attention. they sleep all day and at night they are ready to play. my cats are wild at night and up all nite
Any one know why he does this?
Answers:
Some cats have brief periods where they are very playful, usually early morning and late night. Someone called it "The 30 minute mad dash". Playing with your cat before you go to bed might satisfy his desire to play. And some cats do things to get your attention if they want to be fed or want some petting..once Kitty is satisfied he will leave your feet alone.
sounds like he wants some attention. they always do when you are ready to go the sleep.
He want's attention and he want's to play. My new kitten does the samething to me at night and he jumps on my stomeck to.
He just playing, my cat does it
Sounds like he/she just loves you and is just showing you a bit of feline affection. :-)
he wants u to get up and play , they get active at night and they sleep all during the day . i have the same kind of cat and when i go to bed usually after i fall asleep i always have a foot hanging off the side of the bed and i guess i move it or whatever cause i wake up and he is hanging off of my foot then he goes and hides till i fall asleep again so i close my door when i go to sleep:)
playing
Cats love to do this. My two kittens adored swatting around at those mysterious lumps under the covers.
He is doing this to let you know that he does not want you to go upstairs and be left alone.
He is also playing and wanting attention, perhaps you could get him a kitten to play with and he will stop doing these things when you are going to bed.
Hope this helps.
Good Luck
he is just telling you that he wants to play
your cat is wantin your attention. they sleep all day and at night they are ready to play. my cats are wild at night and up all nite
Cat question?
My upstairs neighbor's cat is in heat. Every night it runs to the backyard and meows VERY loudly and does not stop until early morning. It is keeping me and my family up every night! I've asked my neighbor to quiet his cat, but he said he doesn't know how. How do you make a cat in heat shut the heck up so we can sleep?
Answers:
He is truly an ignorant man if he doesn't know he will soon be dealing with a pregnant cat and her litter of kittens. She has to be spayed to prevent that happening and to stop her squawking outside all night.
I hope you can diplomatically inform him of this fact and have him call 1-800-spayUSA for a low-cost spay/neuter clinic in your area.
My cat meowed alot before it got spaded/neutured that might help.
I'm not an expert but I suppose if you have a little patience, the heat period will run its course and the cat will settle down again until the next time. Meantime, the cat doesn't represent any danger or personal interest to your family, so next time that the sound is heard, say, "It's just that poor cat." and ignore it and go to sleep.
unfortunately there is not a ton you can do about it. the only real way for it to stop is to get neutered.
You can't.
Tell your neighbor to get the cat spayed.
only one humain way.toss a tom cat in the back yard..
BB gun . Permanently - 22
subjest to your neighbor nicely to have the cat spayed, as they catawahl when in heed to call out and let the male cats know that she is available and ready to concieve, producing unwanted kittens. as that's what they do to look for a mate.
First I would suggest to your neighbor that it would be a kindness to the cat and everyone involved if he had her spayed.(Unless he wants a house full of kittens)
A water gun also helps to spray them when they start in but you have to see them to do it.lol
Tell your neibor to get his cat spaded! god I hate pet owners that dont want to take responcibality of there cats. Tell him to keep the poor kitty inside
Tell your owner to SPAY his cat..this will stop her from going into heat and stop her yowling so you and your family can get a good nights sleep. If he truely does not know how to keep his cat from going into heat.he probably should not OWN a cat!!
Answers:
He is truly an ignorant man if he doesn't know he will soon be dealing with a pregnant cat and her litter of kittens. She has to be spayed to prevent that happening and to stop her squawking outside all night.
I hope you can diplomatically inform him of this fact and have him call 1-800-spayUSA for a low-cost spay/neuter clinic in your area.
My cat meowed alot before it got spaded/neutured that might help.
I'm not an expert but I suppose if you have a little patience, the heat period will run its course and the cat will settle down again until the next time. Meantime, the cat doesn't represent any danger or personal interest to your family, so next time that the sound is heard, say, "It's just that poor cat." and ignore it and go to sleep.
unfortunately there is not a ton you can do about it. the only real way for it to stop is to get neutered.
You can't.
Tell your neighbor to get the cat spayed.
only one humain way.toss a tom cat in the back yard..
BB gun . Permanently - 22
subjest to your neighbor nicely to have the cat spayed, as they catawahl when in heed to call out and let the male cats know that she is available and ready to concieve, producing unwanted kittens. as that's what they do to look for a mate.
First I would suggest to your neighbor that it would be a kindness to the cat and everyone involved if he had her spayed.(Unless he wants a house full of kittens)
A water gun also helps to spray them when they start in but you have to see them to do it.lol
Tell your neibor to get his cat spaded! god I hate pet owners that dont want to take responcibality of there cats. Tell him to keep the poor kitty inside
Tell your owner to SPAY his cat..this will stop her from going into heat and stop her yowling so you and your family can get a good nights sleep. If he truely does not know how to keep his cat from going into heat.he probably should not OWN a cat!!
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