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New kitten is hissing at us and our existing cat
7/2/23, 1:18 AM • Cheryl Joseph 7/17/23, 9:41 PM

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Linda Simon
7/17/23, 9:41 PM

Hi there Cheryl, I am sorry you are having this issue with your new kitten. It is likely she is ...
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new kitten Cat Behaviour Older cat not adapting well with new kitten
6/22/23, 4:46 AM • Sal Shearer 7/17/23, 9:17 PM

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Linda Simon
7/17/23, 9:17 PM

I'm sorry you've not had much success here. It can be very tricky indeed to introduce a new kitt...
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How often do you train a feral cat to use an indoor litter box
6/21/23, 8:41 AM • Elizabeth Park 7/17/23, 9:14 PM

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Linda Simon
7/17/23, 9:14 PM

Hi there, and I'm sorry this cat sounds poorly. As ferals are completely untame and hugely stres...
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What shots do I need for my 4-5 week old kitten?
6/20/23, 6:05 PM • Margaret Miele Collins 7/17/23, 9:12 PM

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Linda Simon
7/17/23, 9:12 PM

Hi there. We vaccinate cats from 9 weeks of age. All cats should be vaccinated against ...
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My male cat is being aggressive to my other cats
6/16/23, 11:01 PM • Julie Jerue 7/17/23, 9:09 PM

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Linda Simon
7/17/23, 9:09 PM

Hi Julie, I'm Linda, a vet wirth 10 years of clinical experience. I'm so sorry to hear this and ...
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How to prevent cat from over grooming himself?
4/1/23, 7:58 PM • Laurie Blanchard 7/16/23, 2:30 AM

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Carolyn Furman
7/16/23, 2:30 AM

she doesn't appear to be uncomfortable just over grooms. She is a very clean kitty and loves to b...
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Why is my cat biting me?
6/7/23, 10:07 PM • Faye Moore 6/14/23, 7:26 AM

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Brenda Slatt
6/14/23, 7:26 AM

@Linda Simon I have my kitten since last September he was a month old and in my car engine for li...
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Can I use normal clumping litter for the double litter boxes where urine drains to the bottom?
6/12/23, 9:24 PM • Melanie Froehbrodt 6/13/23, 6:33 AM

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Linda Simon
6/13/23, 6:33 AM

Hi there. I will try my best to answer you, but I'm struggling to picture what you mean ...
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Can't let my cats outside because of feral cat
6/11/23, 6:53 AM • Nina D 6/13/23, 6:26 AM

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Linda Simon
6/13/23, 6:26 AM

Oh bless them! Hopefully he finds his furever home soon :)
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Sneezing Why is my cat suddenly having sneezing fits?
4/18/23, 11:49 PM • Jacqueline Wu 6/12/23, 9:27 AM

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Linda Simon
6/12/23, 9:27 AM

Not at all and I hope he is doing well!
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Cat peeing in inappropriate places
6/12/23, 12:55 AM • Nancy Harper 6/12/23, 9:27 AM

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Linda Simon
6/12/23, 9:27 AM

Hi Nancy, this is Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I am so sorry to he...
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How can I get my cat to let me brush his long hair
6/9/23, 11:14 PM • Edie Mendonca 6/10/23, 6:35 AM

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Linda Simon
6/10/23, 6:35 AM

Hi Edie, this is Dr Linda. I'm sorry you're having this issue with your boy. There are ...
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My 14 year old cat will suddenly not use his litter box for pee but will use it for poo
6/6/23, 4:55 PM • Priscilla kent Kent 6/7/23, 11:49 AM

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Linda Simon
6/7/23, 11:49 AM

Hi Priscilla and thanks for this question. I'm Linda, a small animal vet with 10 years of clinic...
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How can I help my overweight cat with joint pain and arthritis?
6/2/23, 4:26 AM • Cheryl Talley 6/2/23, 7:24 AM

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Linda Simon
6/2/23, 7:24 AM

Hi there! This is Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I am sorry to hear...
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Help prevent my cat from destroying my wool rug
6/1/23, 8:21 PM • Patricia Gainer 6/2/23, 7:21 AM

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Linda Simon
6/2/23, 7:21 AM

Hi there Patricia, I am sorry to hear about this issue. For cats, scratching like this i...
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Recommendations on healthy cat food?
6/7/22, 12:25 PM • Margaret McCourt 6/1/23, 8:13 PM

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Patricia Gainer
6/1/23, 8:13 PM

Will someone please help me choose a cat litter? I don't like unnatural stuff, including fa...
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How can I train my cat to be quieter and more peaceful?
6/1/23, 1:26 PM • Aniko Mattison 6/1/23, 4:19 PM

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Linda Simon
6/1/23, 4:19 PM

Hi there and thanks for this question about Lily. I'm sorry you've been having these issue...
CW

Why does my Calico cat keep biting me?
10/16/22, 9:26 AM • Cynthia Whitford 5/28/23, 11:10 PM

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Patrice Howard
5/28/23, 11:10 PM

My cat continually bites my leggs, my hands. When I walk across the room. I bleed alot when she d...
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Old cat won't eat after bringing in new cats
5/28/23, 7:34 PM • Bonita butler 5/28/23, 8:27 PM

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Linda Simon
5/28/23, 8:27 PM

Hi there, this is Dr Linda. I am sorry that your brother's cat has gone off their food, and udne...
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How to stop cat from attacking my leg?
5/26/22, 1:16 AM • Bonita Cecelia 5/28/23, 7:43 AM

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Linda Simon
5/28/23, 7:43 AM

Hi Kay and thank you for this new question. I'm really sorry you've been dealing with this issue...

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Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice

New kitten is hissing at us and our existing cat 7/2/23, 1:18 AM • Cheryl Joseph 7/17/23, 9:41 PM

new kitten Cat Behaviour Older cat not adapting well with new kitten 6/22/23, 4:46 AM • Sal Shearer 7/17/23, 9:17 PM

How often do you train a feral cat to use an indoor litter box 6/21/23, 8:41 AM • Elizabeth Park 7/17/23, 9:14 PM

What shots do I need for my 4-5 week old kitten? 6/20/23, 6:05 PM • Margaret Miele Collins 7/17/23, 9:12 PM

My male cat is being aggressive to my other cats 6/16/23, 11:01 PM • Julie Jerue 7/17/23, 9:09 PM

How to prevent cat from over grooming himself? 4/1/23, 7:58 PM • Laurie Blanchard 7/16/23, 2:30 AM

Why is my cat biting me? 6/7/23, 10:07 PM • Faye Moore 6/14/23, 7:26 AM

Can I use normal clumping litter for the double litter boxes where urine drains to the bottom? 6/12/23, 9:24 PM • Melanie Froehbrodt 6/13/23, 6:33 AM

Can't let my cats outside because of feral cat 6/11/23, 6:53 AM • Nina D 6/13/23, 6:26 AM

Sneezing Why is my cat suddenly having sneezing fits? 4/18/23, 11:49 PM • Jacqueline Wu 6/12/23, 9:27 AM

Cat peeing in inappropriate places 6/12/23, 12:55 AM • Nancy Harper 6/12/23, 9:27 AM

How can I get my cat to let me brush his long hair 6/9/23, 11:14 PM • Edie Mendonca 6/10/23, 6:35 AM

My 14 year old cat will suddenly not use his litter box for pee but will use it for poo 6/6/23, 4:55 PM • Priscilla kent Kent 6/7/23, 11:49 AM

How can I help my overweight cat with joint pain and arthritis? 6/2/23, 4:26 AM • Cheryl Talley 6/2/23, 7:24 AM

Help prevent my cat from destroying my wool rug 6/1/23, 8:21 PM • Patricia Gainer 6/2/23, 7:21 AM

Recommendations on healthy cat food? 6/7/22, 12:25 PM • Margaret McCourt 6/1/23, 8:13 PM

How can I train my cat to be quieter and more peaceful? 6/1/23, 1:26 PM • Aniko Mattison 6/1/23, 4:19 PM

Why does my Calico cat keep biting me? 10/16/22, 9:26 AM • Cynthia Whitford 5/28/23, 11:10 PM

Old cat won't eat after bringing in new cats 5/28/23, 7:34 PM • Bonita butler 5/28/23, 8:27 PM

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Why is my cat biting me?
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How can I get my cat to let me brush his long hair
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My 14 year old cat will suddenly not use his litter box for pee but will use it for poo
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Why does my Calico cat keep biting me?
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Old cat won't eat after bringing in new cats
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How to stop cat from attacking my leg?
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