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    Would any diluted essential oil scents in an evaporation cooler be safe for a cat?

    I have an evaporation cooler and before I adopted my cat I would put drops of essential oil in the water to give the cooled air a nice aroma. I stopped doing it when I adopted my cat after reading that essential oils are too strong for cats. It may not have been an issue in an evap cooler, it's...
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    How can I keep Toru from trying to escape through the front door

    The scenario is this: I live alone with a wonderful indoor Russian Blue mix named Toru. Well, I want him to be indoor. He wants to be an outdoor cat. I've decided it's best for him to be an indoor cat for various reasons. As long as I'm home I can supervise the door openings and make sure Toru...
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    Insurance coverage for emergencies

    Hello. I recently have changed my insurance plan for Toru. The new one covers most basic care but I have to go to a specific clinic, and there's no coverage for emergencies. I'm trying to figure out what would be my best supplemental plan for emergencies only, since the current plan covers most...
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    Cat just loves going behind my tv stands where all the cords are at

    I have an open TV stand where I keep various devices, including my modem, and my cat is obsessed with going behind it and messing around. He's got these mouse toys that he likes to throw around and chase. Normally him playing by himself is a good thing if he didn't find such a liking for this...
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    Cat likes to run in front of my feet while I'm walking

    Toru likes to do this, and I've had other cats that like to do it too. When I'm walking up and down the stairs I'm usually hyper aware not to trip over him, but there's times when I'm not aware and I might accidently kick him when I walk. It's not hard and usually it doesn't bother him. Well...
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    Emergency change of location of feeding/litter

    I had been keeping the litter and the area where I feed my cat in the basement. Well I've had a major flooding issue, and I have to find a new location immediately. I've read it's recommended to "slowly" move the locations, setting up a second litter tray and feeding station so the cat can make...
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    Puzzle feeder questions

    I got my cat this Catit 2.0 Food Tree: Previously I was feeding him a dry/wet mix but after getting this I put wet food in his dish and started putting the dry kibble in this. When I put food in his dish, he'll eat everything in his dish. After about a day and a half with this feeder, I...
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    Can laser pointers harm cats?

    Laser pointers seem to be a common device for cat owners. Obviously they reliably get cats into play mode and it's entertaining for humans to watch them chase. I've found it useful to lure Toru places and get him to stop messing around areas he shouldn't be. I'm always very careful using it to...
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    Toru has entered a phase I can only describe as "berserk"

    I've had Toru for about three weeks now, and he's my first cat. So far there has been three stages. First he was hiding and hissing at me. After about a week he relaxed and his demeanor changed. He became very sweet, wanting to be pet and cuddled a lot. Now he seems to be entering a new phase...
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    Stopping a cat from going underneath a recliner.

    My new cat Toru has a habit of going underneath my recliner where there's a small opening as I'm sitting in it. Usually I'm not aware until he playfully reaches out and touches my feet or I feel him moving around underneath. The problem is it's a rocking recliner, and if sticks his paws out from...
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    Finding the right cat harness

    I'm a first time cat assistant. Adopted Toru about three weeks ago now. Lately it seems he's been getting ansty to find new places to explore. He's jumping in cabinets and the fridge, even trying to get in the fireplace, etc. And he stares outside longingly. I don't want him roaming around...
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    Can mild essential oil fragrance can be harmful for cats?

    I've read mixed things online and not sure what to think. I have an evaporative cooler and sometimes I put essential oils in the water to give it a fragrance. One of my favorite oils to put in is peppermint oil because it seems to make the air feel cooler. I know peppermint can be bad for cats...
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