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  1. njtom

    Floor protection

    We're going to be getting another cat this fall, after sadly saying goodbye to our previous cat a few months ago. This question is a practical one. With cat #1, the litter boxes were in a spare room with a carpet. Well, over the years, cat #1 wasn't always very good at using the boxes, and as...
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    Adopting young cats

    Our last cat, who we sadly had to put down recently, was one year old when we adopted her. In a couple of months, we will probably be ready to get a new cat. We're thinking about bonded siblings so that they can keep each other company. From what I can see, these pairs are usually available...
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    Changing cat's name

    When one adopts a cat, the cat often has a pretty siily name. I have to laugh at some of the names that are used. Anyway, did you rename your adopted cat? How did you get the cat used to it? Always call it by that name, and eventually the cat associates the name with itself?
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    Need reassurance

    A few days ago, we put our Maggie down. She was nearly ten, an FIV+ rescue cat who lived almost all her life in good health. A few months ago, she started throwing up food. Once 11-12 pounds, she was down to 8. We went to one vet, then another, and just got medications to help with nausea...
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    Inconsistent litter box behavior

    Occasionally, our cat does her business outside of the litter box. Same room.  We keep the box clean, but if we are not around, and she has used the litter box once already, she generally won't use it again. Apparently she likes a clean litter box.   Note that we have an extra-long box, so there...
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    Litter box problem solved?

    Our 15-month old cat suddenly began peeing outside the litter box. It was in the same room, but in different places. Took her to the vet, nothing wrong (although he is prescribing medication just in case.)  Our litter box was a tall Rubbermaid container; the cat would jump in and out. No...
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