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    Advice On Dealing With Vet And What To Expect On Regular Check Ups

    Dental check-ups are the trickiest because it doesn't look like we have enough equipment/experience where I live to deal with dental problems or even cleaning. This worries me the most because my cat does seem to have poor teeth and bad breath. I will talk to the vet about it, see if there's...
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    Advice On Dealing With Vet And What To Expect On Regular Check Ups

    I live in a small city in southern India and the veterinary care here, mainly for cats, is mostly sub par. I've tried different vets in my city and it's usually the same and I don't have much hope on finding a good vet. The one we currently consult seems like the best option and he does house...
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    Cat Suddenly Stopped Eating; Urgent Help Needed, Since I'm At My Wit's End

    Really long post, but please read through. I need help very badly. Timeline: On Dec 11th night my cat stopped eating all of a sudden. She gets dry food twice a day at 5:15am and 11:30pm, and wet food at 11:30am and 5:30pm. So when I gave her night portion of dry food, she turned her nose up at...
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    Cat Getting Herself Dirty On Walks By Rolling On The Ground

    I brush her very thoroughly every other day with the love glove (a different brand, but same concept). Do you think brushing her every day would stop her from doing this? She's done it one days she's been brushed as well. I wouldn't be so worried if she was dust bathing in a more 'natural'...
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    Introducing Second Litter Box?

    I get that, but I was just... hoping for some reassurance that she would use it when needed, perhaps? Like I said, the box is placed in an area she wasn't allowed to go before. So I'm worried she won't KNOW she has another spot to pee or poop when needed - like when we are out of town or when...
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    Introducing Second Litter Box?

    Since the usual location is my small bedroom, I can't keep them together. There just isn't any space and the boxes are large. Also, I want one outside of my bedroom so that I have the option of closing and locking my bedroom door occasionally. Right now, my cat has 24/7 access to my bedroom...
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    Cat Hair Everywhere!!

    You could buy/DIY one of those cat grooming brush arcs and see if your cats will use them and self groom. If your cats won't let you use the furminator, you could try a grooming glove. Because you'd basically be just petting your cat, it could be easier. It has helped reduce a lot of fur flying...
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    Cat Getting Herself Dirty On Walks By Rolling On The Ground

    I've started talking my cat on regular walks for 30 mins a day. We live in an apartment (1st floor) and there's a cellar (I believe is the right term?). It's open on all sides and used for vehicle parking. Surrounding that cellar is a concrete walkway with plants on trees on two sides. This is...
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    Introducing Second Litter Box?

    Every since we've had our cat she only had the one litter box I bought before bringing her home. For the most part she uses the box well and there aren't any real litter box issues. But I know it's a good idea for there to be 2 litter boxes, even if it's just one cat, so I got a new one. It's...
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    Made A Mistake With Changing Cat Food. Advice Needed.

    I live in India and the local pet stores don't provide a better selection. All that's available in my city is Royal Canin and Whiskas. I order Orijen off Amazon, though it's unavailable there now so order it from 'Jawsnpaws'. And from all the extensive reading I've done on cat dry food, it seems...
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    Urinating Outside The Litter Box

    Definitely stress related, but you seem to be doing good. I'd only add: have a schedule for her, if doesn't have one already, and stick to it. That really helped my cat when she first came in, and like yours, started pulling her fur out. Lots of playtime too. Let her have safe spaces with her...
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    Why Does My Cat Follow Me??

    Aww... That's so cute. My cat does that a lot as well, just not every time. Obviously, you are very lucky to have such a loving cat. With my cat, I think it's a combination of her loving me the most and also being a social creature. She wants to be where everyone else is at. Even though we've...
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    Made A Mistake With Changing Cat Food. Advice Needed.

    Hi, guys. Thanks for your replies. It seems her tummy fixed itself. She's pooped twice and peed thrice today, at the times of the day she normally does. So I guess I don't need to give her Farmina (although I had a 0.3kg packet ordered, in case I had to). Now, she's still not cleaning her plate...
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    Cat Doesn't Respond To Auto Feeder

    My auto-feeder came with the instruction that I should manually feed my cat in the feeder's bowl for a while until it becomes 'his' bowl. That is what I did and it worked. Have you tried that? Before getting a feeder was your cat fed on a regular schedule and at a specific spot? If so, try...
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    Comment by 'hypatia' in article 'Quiz: Let Us Guess Your Favorite Cat Coat Color'

    Oh, I got 'simply can't decide,' which seems to be accurate.
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    Need Help With A Poop Butt...

    A small tip that's worked for me when I had to clean my long haired cat's butt every now and then: rub at the base of the cat's tail and she'll lift her butt and tail up, giving you better access. It'll also feel good for her. If you have help, having someone else rub her spine will give you...
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    Made A Mistake With Changing Cat Food. Advice Needed.

    I fed my cat Orijen Cat and Kitten dry food until about 3 months ago. Then I ran into a problem with it's availability, so I gave her Farmina grain-free food until Orijen came back in stock. First I gave her Farmina Lamb and Blueberry, then switched to Chicken and Pomegranate. Now Orijen is back...
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    The Mega Pawsitive Fundraiser

    Ever since I got my cat, I've been feeling better mentally. I was suffering from severe depression, and just getting out of bed used to be a chore. Now, I have to get up to take care of her, but just that simple act has helped me incredibly. More importantly, all the love I get from her gives me...
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    Cat Pooping While Running

    Has there been any changes in his diet that could change the consistency of his poop. Is the litter brand the same that you always use? Maybe standing on the litter hurts his paws? If you do see him trying to go into the box and then run out again, try to observe him in the box. Like the other...
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    Cat Has A Licking Problem?

    Yes, the residue from cleaning fluids is a concern that I forgot to mention. But it's not just the germs. I'm worried about her eating whatever. For example, the paint and the calcium oxide when licking the walls. She doesn't lick for too long. I usually stop her when I see her doing it, but I...
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