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    "Cow cat" personalities?

    So, I was bored last night and looking up random things on Wikipedia. (Yes, I'm a nerd.) Under the entry for "bicolor cat" they say cow cats (mostly white with black spots) are thought to have the following characteristics: "a love of water, big personalities and a playful nature". I have no...
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    itchy kitty?

    Does anyone have suggestions for products to relieve itchiness? Miss Arizona has been overgrooming for a couple of years now, and the vets have no idea what her problem is. We've ruled out food allergies and she's never had fleas. She seems to be itchy--she rubs her chin on things a lot and...
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    Atkins-dieting kitty?

    Hi all, Since June the formerly tubby Miss Arizona has been on a high-protein kitten food diet, suggested by the vet. I was skeptical, but she has gone from nearly 18 pounds to just over 12. Has anyone else tried this? What did you feed the cat once the excess weight was lost? Of course I...
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    Winter weather

    Hi All.... So we've been hit with an ice storm. No power, anywhere. We might not have any until Wednesday (today is Friday). I'm wondering how to keep Miss Arizona warm, and how to tell if she's in any distress...it's supposed to get down to 18 degrees tonight and we have no heat...sigh...
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    Looking for a vet....

    Can anyone recommend a good vet in the North Carolina Triangle? Chapel Hill or Durham preferred. Oh, and if anyone's looking for a vet in the DC area, the Alexandria Animal Hospital is very pleasant, indeed!
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    Kitty sniffles

    Arizona has another cold. She's sniffling, sneezing, coughing, etc. Any suggestions for things I can do to make her a little more comfortable? Thanks!
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    Here she is...

    at long last, Miss Arizona (if this works):
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    Brushing Teeth

    Has anyone been able to successfully brush a cat's teeth on a regular basis? Please share your tips/techniques!
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    hello all!

    Hello everyone! I'm krissie--I live in the Washington DC area. I just got a kitty from a shelter about a month ago--her name is Arizona. She is white with black splotches--she looks like a little Holstein. She's one year old, and a very sweet little girl. She's a bit of a talker, too.
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