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    Anyone dealing with IBD??

    For the past few months, Tiki has been having random bouts of diarrhea (on our carpet unfortunately) with some blood. After bloodwork and an ultrasound, the doctor said it is Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He has been on antibiotic (I forget the name...metro-something or other) for 6 weeks now. We...
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    Update on Tiki and some more ??

    Hi all! This was my thread a couple weeks ago regarding my poor kitty's diarrhea problems: http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...highlight=tiki The vet did some bloodwork and she said everything was perfect. She suggested trying to switch his food from Nutro Max to Royal Canin Sensitive...
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    What could be wrong with Tiki???

    For about a month and a half, Tiki has been having problems with his stomach. He will cry and cry for a few minutes and then poop on the floor. It is very loose stools and has some drops of red blood, which I assume is blood from straining. About month ago we saw the vet. The stool sample...
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    Tiki is aggressive towards my husband!

    My husband is fed up! Tiki is 3 years old. He has always done the "normal" cat biting...when he is being petted, he will sometimes bite after a while to signal he is DONE with the petting, lol. But he has some aggression with my husband that is not normal. He will jump up and bite his...
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    Tiki ate a rubberband! Will he be OK??

    I am worried. He grabbed it off the table, and ate half of it! It is one of those fat rubberbands. Will he be OK? Should I call the vet?? Thanks!
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    Tiki is biting more than ever!! Help!!

    Tiki is my one year old SIberian kittie. He plays around and bites a bit...and when we are petting him and he gets annoyed he will bite to let us know to leave him alone. First of all, is this normal?? Lately though, when my husband is just sitting there not even paying attention or petting...
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    Are there any treats that will freshen Tiki's breath??

    His breath has been nasty lately! His teeth look fine...no tartar, etc. Just bad breath. Any treats that will give him fresh breath? Thanks!
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    Is it a bad idea to take Tiki to my in-laws house today?

    We are going to my husbands parents house and were thinking of taking Tiki for the ride. Is it a bad idea? Will he be real confused? We have a travel litter box we can bring....do you think he will use it?? Anyone have experience with this? Thanks so much!!
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    PLEASE Help! Tiki got shots yesterday and now is acting very strange!

    Tiki is 4 months old and has had his first two sets of shots previously with the woman we bought him from. We took him for his check up last night. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring his shot records with me...so the vet gave him a distemper (just in case....even though I told her he had two...
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    What is the texture of WBCL?

    Right now Tiki uses Swheat Scoop, and he likes it...but I am thnking of tryng WBCL. I like the texture of SS and am wondering if WBCL is similar? Or is it pellet type litter? Thanks!
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    Anti-Allergy Lotions for cats...anyone know if these work?

    My husband is having a slight reaction to our new kitten...he is getting hives on a very localized section of his neck. Same spot each time. We got a Siberian kitten, which is supposed to have less of the protein in their dander that causes allergies, so I was hoping my husband would be 100% OK...
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    Cleaning baby after using the litter box....

    Does anyone else do this? Tiki has had a little bit of diarrhea and I like to wipe his bottom when he is done. Are baby wipes safe for this?? I have just been using a wet paper towel and it is not doing the trick....THanks!
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    Feline Pine Vs. Swheat Scoop...which is better?

    I get to take my new kittie home on Friday. I am so excited but so nervous about getting him all the right supplies! I actually bought Swheat Scoop ADN Feline Pine....which does everyone prefer? Or is there another litter that blows these two out of the water?? Thanks!
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    Picking up my new baby next week...need help!

    I have never owned a cat and am picking our new kitten up next Saturday. I need to get all of the kittie necessities. I know the basics...litter box, scratching post, toys, etc...but can someone tell me some of the things that I might not think of at first?? Any recommendations for types of...
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    Self Cleaning Litter Boxes...anyone use them?

    Please give me some opinions...this seems too good to be true, I am thinking there is a drawback! Thanks!
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    Cat Allergen Reducers...do they work?

    I am seeing some products online that claim to reduce dander and allergens on a cat. Has anyone used these? Do they work? Here is an example: http://www.alerg.com/page/A/PROD/CATS/PET2000
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    "IgE Late Trigger" Allergy Reactions - Can someone describe this for me?

    I have been reading online about cats and allergies. I keep seeing the term "IgE 'late trigger' antibody" Can someone describe in layman's (sp?) terms what this means?? Thanks!
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    Siberian Owners - Question re: Allergies!

    Hi! We have a deposit on a Siberian kitten that we will be able to take home in May. My husband has a cat allergy. We went to a friend's house who has a domestic shorthair. He was fine with him and the cat even sat on his lap for about a half hour. But when we left, his eyes were red and...
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    Siberian Owners...question re: Allergies!

    Hi! We have a deposit on a Siberian kitten that we will be able to take home in May. My husband has a cat allergy. We went to a friend's house who has a domestic shorthair. He was fine with him and the cat even sat on his lap for about a half hour. But when we left, his eyes were red and...
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    Looking for a website with a comprehensive list of US breeders....

    I am having a hard time finding breeders in my area. Specifically looking for ragdolls, Siberians, and Maine Coons. Can anyone offer the best website for finding breeders? I keep finding the same few breeders and I know there must be more!
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