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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?
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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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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