Hi Lee, this is Dr Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I'm very sorry for the loss of your cats. We do know that cats will grieve and this can include mild lethargy, tempor...
Hi Lee, this is Dr Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I'm very sorry for the loss of your cats. We do know that cats will grieve and this can include mild lethargy, tempor...
Hey there Ren and thanks for this question. If there is some bullying going on aorund the food, it is best to feed the cats separately. This can mean different rooms or feeding one (the f...
Hi Judith, I'm Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I'm sorry to hear about this ongoing diarrhoea. This sort of diarrhoea can have a wide range of causes including: ...
Hey! This is a very common issue in cats, so you are not alone. Smaller mats can be teased with our hands and then clipped with a scissors. We can also get some 'low noise' elect...
Hi there! If this is truly a feral cat (rather than a stray) it is not safe to try and handle him and could result in serious bites and scratches to you. The only safe way to catc...
Hey Maya! Firstly, I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved cat and I'm glad you have decided to bring a new furry friend to your home soon. It's great you're keen to ha...
Hi Jackson. I'm sorry to hear this about Chloe. Oftentimes when an older cat starts to react in this wat to being touched, I'd be suspicious of arthritis. Signs can be subtle and may inc...
Hey there! My suggestion here is that the sooner we can get kitties out and exploring the better, as being confined to a small space could be stressful for them. I'd want to ensur...
Hi Nancy and thanks for this question. 6 cats, I wish I had this many, this is my dream for the future! So when we have so many cats, even if they get a long well, it is really common to h...
Hi Cheryl, my name is Linda and I'm a small animal vet. I'm sorry you've had this issue with your cat; I know it is a really frustrating and unpleasant issue to deal with. Firstly, I'd wa...
Hi there Bonnie, I am Linda, a small animal vet. I'm sorry you've been having this issue with your newly adopted cat. This sort of thing is very common, especially in cats who have perhaps...
Hi Mary, this is Linda, a small animal vet. I'm sorry Inky has been having this issue. It sounds like he is irritated and possible itchy. The first considerations would be fleas....
Certainly lots of interesting (and passionate!) views on cat diets! Cats can lead healthy lives whether fed dry, mixed or wet foods. Those who eat dry diets will naturally drink more water and sh...
I second the suggestion for Gabapentin. As a vet, I swear by it for very anxious kitties. It can also help to get the cat used to the carrier (have it out in the living room) and to use pheromone ...
Hi Alexandra, I'm sorry to hear about this. My name is Linda, and I'm a small animal vet with 10 years of clinical experience. A once off vomit is not usually a concern and can be due to e...
Hi @ Bridgett, This sounds like typical Cat Flu, which is very common in rescues and those who have been in shelters or whose mothers were not vaccinated. As these are viral infecti...
Hi @ Ginger. By sinus draining, if you mean discharge from the nose, we'd consider Cat Flu, allergies (causing chronic rhinitis), a nasal polyp, a foreign body in the nose etc. I'd agree ...
Hi there Lori, my name is Linda and I'm a cat with 10 years of clinical experience. It sounds like Ziggy is quite a character! There are a few things to go through here. With regards the ...
Hi there Geraldine, I am Linda, a small animal vet. There are a few things to consider here. Some cats enjoy the salty taste of our sweat or the taste associated with any creams...
Hey Karen, I am Linda, a small animal vet. Passing poo or pee outside of the tray is not an uncommon issue and there can be many causes. Oftentimes, this will be anxiety related, ...