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Conurewomancats will sleep long, because they are nocturnal animals and do their sleeping most of the day, but at night they are out and...
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No, it is not.
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Cats can become allergic to a number of things, just like humans. Some cats are allergic to flea and tick bites, medication (just...
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I would suggest keeping an eye on your cat, to see if it is lethargic or grumpier than usual. Or drinking/going to the toilet...
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There is no basic exercise that a kitten needs. All they need is the run of the house and they'll do just great. Don't keep them...
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Running around outside so you need to let them out for at least 30 minutes, but 10 mins if it is colder
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That depends on the cat. If you have a fat, lazy cat you should try to do things to get them to move around or they will become...
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Although there is no cure for feline leukemia, there ae drug therapies to help the cat live a longer and healthier life. Below is...
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there are several very noticable signs, almost impossible to miss. :) She will wander around making the most awful sounding 'meow...
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We're in uncharted waters here; my cat foams up in the mouth a bit when given Cyproheptadine. Is that an allergic effect? Could...
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Advertise in your local area. Ask friends and family.
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Whiskers are like eye lashes. They gradually fall out but new whiskers are always being made. Like I said, they're just like eye...
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A good place to start when you get a new cat is to give it some time to adjust to its new surroundings. Cats generally don't like...
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well if he has them then he is a boy!
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Take him/her to the vet immediately if this persists. If its only once or occasionally dont worry about it. All cats vomit...
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If your cat has ear mites, take it to the local vet and they will give you meds that you yourself have to apply directly in their...
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No, that's possibly the worst time to get a female cat neutered.
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Gather up your cat and the kittens and take her to the vet. Seconded. If you don't she will probably/certainly die, and then...
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Middle English spaien, from Anglo-Norman espeier, to cut with a sword, from espee, sword, from Latin spatha. See...
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There is nothing worng with a cat with bi-colored eyes. In fact, I think its rather cool! Heres a...
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I'm not sure how much your kitten policy would increase, but my 2 policies for my dogs just went up 20.63% in the second year!!...
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More than likely if there is a bad odor coming from the ears it either has an ear infection of some sort or ear mites. Either...
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There are a myriad of problems that could cause these symptoms and it's best to see your vet for a proper diagnoses and ASAP!...
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Phone your vet and they will tell you. Let them know how old your kitten is. As far as full grown cats they require a 'cocktail'...
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Not on a general basis (it's water) but kittens are noted for worms (common) and you should see your vet and if possible take a...
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Green discharge in just about any animal indicates infection of some sort. I'd suggest a check with the vet for this.
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Cats don't become anorexic like humans can and generally there is a health issue creating it and a cat that is too thin and is...
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This is something you and your vet must work on together. It's important to find out why the kitten is not digesting it's food....
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It's obvious your cat is constipated and needs a fish oil or other remedy. If you phone your vet and ask what you could use to...
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It could be their diet or, it could also be the fact your cat has hairballs and is eating grass and often the vomit is yellow...
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I have just learned the carpal pad is sort of anti-skidding device.There seems to be no other function-except the troubles when...
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Unfortunately yes. It depends how old the cat is or if there are complications, but it's not as common as you would think....
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Yes the kitten will die as it needs mother's milk or formula from the vet and will have to be bottle fed by the owner. It's not...
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Help them by giving them food or water. You can give them to your nearest pet store, Or you can, of course keep them. Or if you...
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Pet foot sprains are much the same as humans. I am hoping you took your cat to the vets to be sure the foot isn't a hairline...
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It's a possibility, but some cats may just have an itchy behind. My cat Molly does it on occasion and she doesn't have worms....
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Unless you have personally looked after animals (on a farm or ranch) or know someone that has then take your cat to the vet to...
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I believe you asked this question before. The obvious is to take your kitten to the vets to be diagnosed. Most kittens will eat,...
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There should be a small incision on the lower section aigning with the hip bones or lower abdominal area. Look carefully as the...
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It depends on the kitten. Some of my kittens needed a week or more to really start moving around. At about three weeks they...
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Well, anytime, if your cat is pregnant I would recommend seeing a vet to ask when they're due. I've heard of a mother cat giving...
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Well, that will effect the kitten's genetics. My dog had a litter with her son, and her pups had bad genetics, and only had 2...
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Yes, but it is much easier for her if you wait until she is past that period. Also, you can have a cat spayed at 4 or 5 months...
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Lymph Nodes. Swelling can be a result of infection OR a lymphoma (a common cat cancer). See you vet.
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It isn't an illness, they are just deformed. Siames cats have a tendency for crooked tails. There are many great myths about it....
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It expands to the side if she is pregnant you are going to know because its going to be big on sides.
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A cat's respiration is its breathing. A cat's respiratory rate is normally anywhere from 30-100 breaths per minute
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A cat can go into labour on her own, but you will need a vet handy as things can go wrong, like if she is too young she will rip...
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You should always be careful and take your cat to the vet, but if money is your issue then I suggest finding out the cause of why...
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she probably will because if she was only having one kitten you would not be able to tell, her stomach would not grow much at...
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maximum- 2lbs minimum- 1lb
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You should really get her to a vet to get checked out because if she is not eating then there is something wrong with her. When...
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Pretty much all cats shed. I have a ginger and white cat, and whenever I pet her she sheds alot of hair.
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Probably nothing, but it's not a good idea to let them. Caffeine (and any other stimulant) is best to be avoided with cats....
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wonder how many years are in one human year it is...7 and there you have it that's your answer 7 is dogs. around 9 to 15 but it...
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Your Persian cat is probably sick or has worms. I would take him to a vet ASAP. Want to learn more about Persian cats? Visit...
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My 7 week old kitten was displaying the same symptoms and also had brown crusty discharge around her nose. When I brought her to...
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It sounds like your cat was in a nasty fight with another cat. Consider not letting your cat roam until it is fully healed.
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If the cat is your pet then very little. People are too 'germ crazy.' Cats are very good at grooming and if shots are kept up to...
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Usually right away. Unless if she abandons her motherly duties and neglects them. It happens in some cases, where the milk has to...
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I dont know. BUT PLEASE DON'T TAKE A CHANCE! i love cats! Dont TRY TO FEED IT TO A CAT OK? thanx!
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