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7 yr old calico has sores around her neck area
5/30/22, 16:16 • Sandra Whiting 5/31/22, 14:57

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Nicole Van Andel
5/31/22, 14:57

Hi Sandra, Perhaps she has an allergy or is sensitive to the flea medication? Fleas can also be ...
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Help organizing a local TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program
5/26/22, 22:29 • Marylouise Tischler 5/30/22, 15:17

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Nicole Van Andel
5/30/22, 15:17

Hi Marylouise, Getting your community involved in a Trap-Neuter-Release program is an excellent ...
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How to prevent handicapped, deaf cat from urinating in the kitchen?
5/27/22, 02:15 • anne lucas 5/28/22, 18:17

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Nicole Van Andel
5/28/22, 18:17

Hi Anne, Since the two cats are wary of each other, and she is already abit anxious - it is poss...
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What does it mean if my cat is purring, but whipping her tail?
5/27/22, 10:16 • Carolyn Pitzer 5/28/22, 17:18

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Nicole Van Andel
5/28/22, 17:18

Hi Carolyn,As long as she is not hissing or growling during this - then it is most likely just ex...
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How can I get my cat to stop eating and batting at indoor plants?
5/27/22, 18:14 • Kim Taylor 5/28/22, 17:11

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Nicole Van Andel
5/28/22, 17:11

Hi Kim, You mentioned that you have a mat for your cats to sharpen their nails on. While this is...
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How can I get my cat to let me trim his claws?
5/27/22, 19:38 • Lynn Howard 5/28/22, 16:27

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Nicole Van Andel
5/28/22, 16:27

Hi Lynn, The first steps one must take to successfully accomplish nail trimming-is the cat must ...
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Stray kitten found lying on the ground in distress. Advice needed.
5/28/22, 13:34 • Melissa Callahan 5/28/22, 15:49

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Nicole Van Andel
5/28/22, 15:49

Hi Melissa, once you have been able to warm the kitten up - try giving it some food (kitten food,...
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How do you get your cat to use their cat bed?
5/26/22, 19:33 • Laurel Ron 5/28/22, 15:39

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Nicole Van Andel
5/28/22, 15:39

Hi Laurel, to get your cat to use his new bed - try these tips: 1. Lightly rub catnip or place a...
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Cat with allergies is scratching herself continuously
5/26/22, 01:12 • Burt Vergil 5/26/22, 19:35

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Laurel Ron
5/26/22, 19:35

Same for my 8 month old sweet girl! I know your frustration! I have a prescription from my vet fo...
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Cat throwing up after breakfast
5/25/22, 21:20 • Yolonda Lila 5/26/22, 19:34

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Laurel Ron
5/26/22, 19:34

Our cat always used to do this when we would give her wet food (she was fine with dry), and we ch...
How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my friend?
5/24/22, 05:37 • Jackson Cunningham 5/25/22, 20:32

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Krystle F
5/25/22, 20:32

Hey! I'm a registered cat behaviorist. Cats are sensitive to smells. Has your friend started wear...

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Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice

7 yr old calico has sores around her neck area
5/30/22, 16:16 • Sandra Whiting 5/31/22, 14:57

Help organizing a local TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program
5/26/22, 22:29 • Marylouise Tischler 5/30/22, 15:17

How to prevent handicapped, deaf cat from urinating in the kitchen?
5/27/22, 02:15 • anne lucas 5/28/22, 18:17

What does it mean if my cat is purring, but whipping her tail?
5/27/22, 10:16 • Carolyn Pitzer 5/28/22, 17:18

How can I get my cat to stop eating and batting at indoor plants?
5/27/22, 18:14 • Kim Taylor 5/28/22, 17:11

How can I get my cat to let me trim his claws?
5/27/22, 19:38 • Lynn Howard 5/28/22, 16:27

Stray kitten found lying on the ground in distress. Advice needed.
5/28/22, 13:34 • Melissa Callahan 5/28/22, 15:49

How do you get your cat to use their cat bed?
5/26/22, 19:33 • Laurel Ron 5/28/22, 15:39

Cat with allergies is scratching herself continuously
5/26/22, 01:12 • Burt Vergil 5/26/22, 19:35

Cat throwing up after breakfast
5/25/22, 21:20 • Yolonda Lila 5/26/22, 19:34

How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my friend?
5/24/22, 05:37 • Jackson Cunningham 5/25/22, 20:32

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Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice

7 yr old calico has sores around her neck area 5/30/22, 16:16 • Sandra Whiting 5/31/22, 14:57

Help organizing a local TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program 5/26/22, 22:29 • Marylouise Tischler 5/30/22, 15:17

How to prevent handicapped, deaf cat from urinating in the kitchen? 5/27/22, 02:15 • anne lucas 5/28/22, 18:17

What does it mean if my cat is purring, but whipping her tail? 5/27/22, 10:16 • Carolyn Pitzer 5/28/22, 17:18

How can I get my cat to stop eating and batting at indoor plants? 5/27/22, 18:14 • Kim Taylor 5/28/22, 17:11

How can I get my cat to let me trim his claws? 5/27/22, 19:38 • Lynn Howard 5/28/22, 16:27

Stray kitten found lying on the ground in distress. Advice needed. 5/28/22, 13:34 • Melissa Callahan 5/28/22, 15:49

How do you get your cat to use their cat bed? 5/26/22, 19:33 • Laurel Ron 5/28/22, 15:39

Cat with allergies is scratching herself continuously 5/26/22, 01:12 • Burt Vergil 5/26/22, 19:35

Cat throwing up after breakfast 5/25/22, 21:20 • Yolonda Lila 5/26/22, 19:34

How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my friend? 5/24/22, 05:37 • Jackson Cunningham 5/25/22, 20:32

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Indoor cat's

Can you suddenly develop an allergy to cats?

Can you suddenly develop an allergy to cats?

Can you suddenly develop an allergy to cats?

Can you suddenly develop an allergy to cats?

Forum statistics

Newest members

Christine Tran

Janet Bearfield

Ryan Thomas

Sherry Calvert

Kim Thibault

Most liked authors

Nicole Van Andel

Linda Simon

Allyson Reilly

Julie Fager

Shannen Stan

Jackson Cunningham

Bonnie Keddy

Sandra Lothridge

Beth Bigelow

Michele DeLia

7 yr old calico has sores around her neck area
5/30/22, 16:16 • Sandra Whiting 5/31/22, 14:57

Help organizing a local TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program
5/26/22, 22:29 • Marylouise Tischler 5/30/22, 15:17

How to prevent handicapped, deaf cat from urinating in the kitchen?
5/27/22, 02:15 • anne lucas 5/28/22, 18:17

What does it mean if my cat is purring, but whipping her tail?
5/27/22, 10:16 • Carolyn Pitzer 5/28/22, 17:18

How can I get my cat to stop eating and batting at indoor plants?
5/27/22, 18:14 • Kim Taylor 5/28/22, 17:11

How can I get my cat to let me trim his claws?
5/27/22, 19:38 • Lynn Howard 5/28/22, 16:27

Stray kitten found lying on the ground in distress. Advice needed.
5/28/22, 13:34 • Melissa Callahan 5/28/22, 15:49

How do you get your cat to use their cat bed?
5/26/22, 19:33 • Laurel Ron 5/28/22, 15:39

Cat with allergies is scratching herself continuously
5/26/22, 01:12 • Burt Vergil 5/26/22, 19:35

Cat throwing up after breakfast
5/25/22, 21:20 • Yolonda Lila 5/26/22, 19:34

How do I get my cat to stop hissing at my friend?
5/24/22, 05:37 • Jackson Cunningham 5/25/22, 20:32