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  1. eb24

    Do cats really need to go outdoors?

    When deciding the issue of having a cat be indoor, outdoor, or both I believe it's crucial that the individual circumstances be the deciding factor. It's one thing to have a cat who comes and goes as they please if you live in a rural area with lots of land and few predators/roads, but what if...
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    Collar Training Nightmare!

    I usually find them at office supply stores. You could also look online.
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    Collar Training Nightmare!

    Yeah regular paper won't work well- you really need the wristbands because of the thick material and the adhesive. Just remember they are a very temporary fix only to be used as she adjusts to the regular collar. While they have their benefits they also have their drawbacks and you need to check...
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    Cat Cries Incessantly for no Reason

    Just wanted to add another brief update that I think we have had some more success with helping Diego and his anxiety! We got him a Thundershirt and so far it has been night and day on his behavior. I don't yet know the effect it will have on his nighttime howling (though he has gotten somewhat...
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    Collar Training Nightmare!

    I agree with the others that you don't want to put a harness on a cat who has unsupervised access to the outdoors as the risk of getting tangled up is just too great. So, a collar is the way to go. As far as getting her to stop messing with it..... - Make sure you have her in the right size...
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    Has anyone had success with using a Thundershirt?

    Alright I'm updating already and going on the record to say that this shirt is magic! Last night and today in his shirt Diego (the anxious kitty) has literally been a different animal. He loves to be pet by the few people he trusts but has always refused to sit on anyone's lap- he will just...
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    Has anyone had success with using a Thundershirt?

    I too have an anxious kitty, and we are on day two of the Thundershirt experiment. And, I am optimistic so far!  He is currently wearing it for the 5th time in 48 hours. When we first put it on him he went total "jelly leg" (where he acted like he couldn't move) but with each subsequent wearing...
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    Need Advice on Moving with Cats!

    So the time for my big move is quickly approaching- less than a week away! I think I have finalized my plan for my two precious felines but I would love any advice from those who have successfully moved with cats before.  Logistically, we are moving from a one bedroom (750sq/ft) to another one...
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    Cat Cries Incessantly for no Reason

    Oh no- I'm so sorry to hear things have gotten worse for you!   I'm also sorry for the delay in replying. I've actually been out of town and without internet for the past month. I am home now but still have very limited access for the next few weeks. I can tell you that my journaling on his...
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    Please help! Emergency Surgery needed Asap and it's Life or Death for my baby!!

    Ah- that all makes it make more sense. Thanks! 
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    Feline Hyperthesia Sydrome and My Poor Cat

    Thank you both for your replies. They are super helpful and informative but also nerve wracking (especially hearing from another poster that howling at night can be a symptom which is something we are dealing with heavily right now). Only time will tell if he starts to develop more serious...
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    Please help! Emergency Surgery needed Asap and it's Life or Death for my baby!!

    Okay that's what I thought it stood for. I guess this might be another stupid question but why did you file with them? Do you live in Canada? Or does the fraudulent poster? Or is that where youcaring is based out of? I know very little about Canadian laws but my legal intuition is that they...
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    Please help! Emergency Surgery needed Asap and it's Life or Death for my baby!!

    Sorry if this is a stupid question but who is the RCMP? 
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    Please help! Emergency Surgery needed Asap and it's Life or Death for my baby!!

    I agree that this is absolutely appalling. It's bad enough that it happened once but TWICE by the same person is just ridiculous. I know others have filed complaints but I wanted to let you know that I took the time to as well. I even included my lawyer initials to give it a little more punch...
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    Ragdolls

    To my knowledge, loose stools are not associated with a cat going into heat so there is likely some other cause. Was it just a one time bout for each of them or has it been ongoing? Many things can cause diarrhea and if it's just the occasional instance then it's not really a cause for concern...
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    Ragdolls

    I'm sorry but I don't think I understand what the problem is- could you maybe provide more detail? It's of course possible for cats to go into heat at the same time- are you just wondering if it's possible or is it problematic? Also, if you have two girls in heat make sure you are taking extra...
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    Pooping & peeing outside box whilst still using box daily

    I think even that is worth trying. Even if it's not possible to change her association of the spot if you can physically make it inaccessible to her then she won't be able to pee there (even covering that stair with a piece of cardboard could work). And, doing this will cause one of two things...
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    scared sad or is something really wrong

    I'm glad to hear you are trying to get him back to the vet as that's the first place to start. Before you try and address any possible behavioral changes you have to rule out that he is medically okay and, based on what you are saying, it sounds like there might be something more serious going...
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    My adult cat has become unfriendly since getting a kitten? Please help..........

    I really think the first step here is that he needs to be evaluated by a vet to make sure his health is otherwise okay. Oftentimes when you have this drastic a change in a cat's personality it is because there is something medical going on. Cats are amazing at hiding pain and this change may be...
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    Pooping & peeing outside box whilst still using box daily

    Well I wish I had some more advice for you but this is really all I know of to start with. I know it's not ideal but you may have to just deal with being inconvenienced for awhile by putting a litterbox or something else there while you sort it out. The bottom line is you have to find a way to...
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