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  1. marianne

    Why does my cat drivel?

    He drooling from his mouth only and it looks like water.
  2. marianne

    Why does my cat drivel?

    My cat is a Maine Coon male. He is 17 years old. There are often some drops where he lies. That is probably because he drivels. He often licks himself. There is somwtimes a drop near his mouth. Is this normal for old cats?
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    I was bit by my cat

    My Maine coons are both fine, thank you. :-) They need to be combed often at this time of the year, because they moult (shed) a lot. Some cats loose  the whole collar too. They don't exactly loose it, but the collar gets short because of the combing. It grows longer in the spring.  My cats...
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    I was bit by my cat

     I would like to send you a belated thank for your information.
  5. marianne

    I was bit by my cat

    Thanks for your reply. My lower leg has healed well. It took about a week. My cat is aggressive only when I brush him. He likes to attack when I have bare feet. That's what I had when he bit me. He also likes to hide under the stairs in the basement and appears when I walk by. He is very...
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    My kittens are biting

    Hi! I think your kittens are biting, because they are playing. Be aware that even kittens have very sharp teeth. If you like them to bite, it's Ok, On the other hand you can say NO. Kittens often bite and kick each other,but cats don't understand that humans are more vulnerable and may be...
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    I was bit by my cat

    I was bit by my (Maine Coon) cat on my lower leg. The wound looked like I had been pierced with a needle. After a couple of days my leg was pink round the piercing point and swollen. I went to see the doctor. She gave me a vaccination against tetanus and a compress with antibiotic. I must...
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    Special diet for my limping cat?

    I have 9-year-old female Maine coon cat. The vet has priscribed J/d prescription diet, because she is limping. Does anybody have ay experience on this cat food. My vet has earlier given prescription for Metacam, but I didn't take the risk to give her after what I have read about the medicine...
  9. marianne

    Grooming of Maine Coon

    Hello, How often should I groom my Maine Coon cats??. They get clumps very easily, my neutered male in particular. I have one blue mackerel tabby( 5 year-old female) and one brown mackerel tabby( 4 year-old male). My female has a bad temper, she gets very angry. but in the beginning when I...
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    Special diet for overweight neutered male cats?

    Hello, I have two lovely maine coon cats. One 5-year-old female. And her son, who is 3 years old. They are both indoor cats. He is neutered and now he is getting fat. Is he getting fat because he is neutered? What is the best food for neutered cats? And to keep them slim? I now feed both of...
  11. marianne

    Special diet for overweight neutered male cats

    Hello, I have two lovely maine coon cats. One 5-year-old female. And her son, who is 3 years old. They are both indoor cats. He is neutered and now he is getting fat. Is he getting fat because he is neutered? What is the best food for neutered cats? And to keep them slim? I now feed both of...
  12. marianne

    Are cats scratching leather sofas?

    Hello, I'm considering if I should buy a new sofa made of leather. How will my cats respond to this? Will they scratch it. I have two Maine Coons 3 and 4 years of age. They are not very avtive. Both indoor and outdoor cats. I just have to consider first, as the sofa is expensive. Does anyone...
  13. marianne

    My female cat chews on plastic bags!

    I have two Maine Coons. One female and her son. When I place a plastic bag(those from the store) on the floor, my female cat likes to chew on it. She does not eat any of the plastic. Is she just rinsing her teeth? she is a healthy cat and has good appetite. Marianne
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