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I've got a dominant cat and I didn't notice it when it was just him and my other cat. I obtained her as a kitten when he was already several years old, so I wasn't surprised by him being the mother cat. However, it became extremely clear how dominant he was when I moved in with my roommate and...

I'm not sure how a top entry box would reduce tracking. I can see how it would stop litter from flying out though! I just bought a huge rubbermaid, cut a hole in one end and keep the litterbox on the opposite end. They're forced to walk over a litter mat and that seems to reduce the sawdust...

My boy doesn't cover, but it's because he's scratching at the high walls of his litter box to cover stuff instead of moving the litter. I've tried swapping litters to see if it's a texture thing, but nope he's just weird. I guess I should just be happy that he never has "accidents" outside...

I really like all the information I've gleaned from this thread, so I'm going to bump it with a post of my own. The type of food that I've fed Angelo has evolved since I've owned him. I used to be a big box store, what's cheapest will do kind of person. And then I came to the realization that I...

Around 6:30, Angelo goes off like an alarm. He doesn't get more active; he just starts meowing like nuts. Only thing I can figure is 1) I tend to wake up naturally around that time and he knows it and 2) the strays I feed pop-up around that time. I've learned to tune him out and go back to...

If it works for you, then I suppose it's an okay method. I personally wouldn't put my body in the same tub as a wet cat. If the cat spazzes, it's you, water, and claws. I find it best to fill the tub to a couple inches with warm water before I ever bring the cat into the bathroom. Then, I put...

I hated Swheat Scoop. Angelo didn't mind it, but to me, it had a sickly sweet smell to it--almost like vomit. And it traveled into the rest of the apartment. After trying World's Best, Swheat Scoop, and Feline Pine, I settled on Feline Pine. It completely eliminates the urine smell. However, it...

It could be a couple things. - Food. If it's poor quality, your cat may not be getting all the nutrition he needs. - Allergies. If it happens only every few months, it might be seasonal allergies. My parents have two out of three dogs that get ultra-itchy and flaky during the summer. Only...

I was told to take food away, but not water. However, she did wind up peeing on herself post-op. Poor thing. I would follow the advice of your vet though. She'll be fine without water for a day.

I'm in a small apartment, so I don't really have a good spot for the mega litter box. I have an extra large regular litter box with a large rim going around it. This is placed inside of a huge rubbermaid that I've cut a hole in for a door. I keep a litter catcher mat in the space between the...

I have a similar problem. I have a 6 yr old male of healthy eating habits and weight. And an underweight 8 month old female who is a picky eater. What is working for me is free-feeding a dry kitten food that she likes (Nutro Max Kitten) and offering canned food (whatever's on sale) at certain...

I went to a normal neighborhood vet for my kitten. It cost me about $150 to get screened for all the major diseases (FIV, FeLV, etc.), basic kitten shots, and spaying. No fees for "office visit", "aftercare", "stitch removal" or any other such nonsense. The only thing I can reason for the cost...

The kittens that I rescued were both calicos: one normal and one dilute. I kept the regular calico and gave away the other.

When I had my cat spayed, I was instructed not to feed her until the next day. A little bit of water before bed, but nothing else.

From my experience, catnip really helps with enticing a cat to use a new scratching post. Fortunately (and unfortunately) my kitten Penny employs the monkey see, monkey do approach to life. If Angelo (my much older male cat) does something, she'll follow suit. Angelo LOVES his turbo scratcher...