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...
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behavior changesposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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Kitten Siblingsposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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Diarrheaposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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: ...
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Tips for removing hair mats from my cat?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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How can I get a feral cat into a carrier?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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Recommendation or things that a new cat would need to make my home, theirs?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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Natural treatment for cat thyroid issues?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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Help with moving and acclimatizing cats to new homeposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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Peeing outside the liter boxposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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Help getting kitten to use litter boxposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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How long before a new cat comes out of hiding?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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How to prevent cat from chasing his tailposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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....
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How do I transition my cat from wet to dry food?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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7 year old domestic short hair TERRIFIED of vet's officeposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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 ...
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Cat suddenly started vomiting clear liquid and acting sluggishposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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Cat has chronic sinus drainage and sneezing along with it. Suggestions?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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Cat has chronic sinus drainage and sneezing along with it. Suggestions?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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 ...
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Help calming down attention seeking cat at night / bedtime?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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 ...
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Why is my cat constantly licking me?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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...
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13 year old cat going outside the litter boxposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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, ...
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