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Originally Posted by Jackie Foreman

Litter Problems

Cat lays in litter box after cleaning

I have a 9 month old kitten and she always lays in the litter box after I clean it. Only after I clean it, not any other time. What does this mean?

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2 months ago

Melina Grin

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Originally Posted by az above

Health & Care

Cat barely eating and drinking

My female cat has not been feeling very well she doesn't jump up on counters, trees or couches she barely eats barely drinks and isn't using the litter box as much. She stays in one spot unless I move her around also there's a new dog in the house so I don't know if it's due to stress or if she's ju...

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2 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by Diannef

Health & Care

Cat vomits after eating dry food

I recently commented on an article that discussed causes of vomiting in cats but it did not address my issue. My cat vomits when he eats dry kibble. I’ve been dealing with this chronic vomiting for quite a while and I need to do more about it now. My vet did an ultrasound and everything looked OK. W...

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2 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by Ann Seeber

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Looking for opinions on Dr Marty's Nature's Feast freeze dried foods

I just started my two senior cats on Dr Marty's but have not heard any opinions regarding this diet. Is it healthy?

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2 months ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by mcbakewl

Health & Care

Non toxic cat tree?

Wanting to build a jungle gym out of actual tree branches for my catio, I've searched the Web and learned that carob (Ceratonia siliqua) and olive trees (Olea europaea) are safe for kittens who like to chew. I'm pretty sure that Jacaranda mimosifolia are OK too (because their close relatives Jacaran...

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2 months ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by Anderrah Li

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Cat grass sticks as seen on Instagram

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has tried or has thoughts on the cat grass sticks that are in ads on Instagram. They seem like they would be great for my cat who is a chronic vomiter and has hairballs. Thais for your help!  Screenshot_20240519_113617_Instagram.jpg

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2 months ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by needhelp

Nutrition

How can I make my Cat's poop less smelly?

Hi - I'm looking for tips and suggestions on how to deal with smelly cat poop. We adopted a 6-month old kitten about 2 months ago. Since getting him, we noticed that the smell of his poops was really bad. Now we understand is going to smell, but this is a clears the room situation. Other cat owners...

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2 months ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by azgrumbles

Health & Care

Can cats drink reverse osmosis water?

Is RO water safe for cats to drink all the time, or is tap water better?

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2 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by Ellen Edgerly

Health & Care

Cat keeps licking base of tail

My cat keeps licking the base of her tail near her but. She seems to be ok and no ill effects from it. She is peeing and pooping normally and eating normally and plays. We have alot of interaction with her and she is well taken care of. Litter box is cleaned 2 sometimes 3 times a day when needed....

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2 months ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by Earle Felkins

Health & Care

Is It Ok To Move Kittens and Mom After Birth?

Hi have cat that is just over a year old , and she got pregnant a few months ago she liked being outside more than inside . Anyway she just four little kittens a few hours ago in the bushes outside of my apartment . I’m pretty sure done with the labor part and resting right now . But last night I ...

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2 months ago

Melina Grin

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Originally Posted by OneStrangeAngel

Behavior

Is my cat having nightmares?

My 4 ur old Bengal/Himalayan cat Olivia hasn't experienced any trauma but she often meows out loud like she’s in distress and then wakes up just to realize everything’s ok. is their anything I can do to help her not have nightmares. thanks for your help, Antonio Ferrelli,Olivia & Elia.

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2 months ago

OneStrangeAngel

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Originally Posted by Shonna Crites

Health & Care

Cat won't poop in the litter box

Hello, I'm new to this, so please be patient with me. I'm running out of options and hitting a brick wall. Maybe someone can help My cat is a Himalayan, He loves to sit on your lap and get all the attention and lovins that he can get. The problem is, He won't poop in the litter box. He will go ...

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2 months ago

Cats.com Editorial Team

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

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Trovet cat food review

I love your website, especially the cat food reviews. I was wondering if you could do a review on Trovet veterinary foodI live in Israel and it's slowly becoming a popular brand and, although it has a good reputation, I can't find proper reviews anywhere. Thank you!

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2 months ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

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Farmina Vet Life

I love Farmina cat food, aside from your positive review, I have found good reviews elsewhere. However, I am unable to find proper reviews on their veterinary food. Would it be possible for you to do a review on Farmina Vet Life food?Thank you!

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2 months ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by Kimberly Hong

Behavior

Cat over grooming Resulting in Bald Spot

My cat always liked grooming/cleaning herself. Just a few weeks ago, I noticed a bald spot slightly above her right leg with a scab. I took her to the vet who said it was due to stress and that she was overgrooming that one spot resulting in the hair loss and scab.

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2 months ago

Cats.com Editorial Team

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Originally Posted by MURZBO

Nutrition

Raw cat food in the microwave?

Recently started feeding raw cat food and was wondering if I put the frozen food in the microwave like in the video for around 35 seconds each meal (it remains frozen at all other times! trying to not leave a chance for parasites thawed in fridge) is this microwave time adequate for killing parasite...

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2 months ago

Melina Grin

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Originally Posted by L B

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Food recommended on Cats.com that has cinnamon in it

I had left a comment on the article about cinnamon, but for some reason I don't think I will get a response. I would like a response as I think it's important since it directly affects my cat's health (I had bought food that was recommended by Cats.com). In the article that is on the site about ci...

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2 months ago

Cats.com Editorial Team

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Originally Posted by Mrrandb

Health & Care

What to feed stray cats?

Myself and the neighbors have been feeding 2 outdoor cats. One male, one female. The neighbors put out dry food. I told them about the possibility of urinary tract obstruction in male cats, but they still put out dry food, so I put out canned food. I always try to make sure the male gets first crack...

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2 months ago

Cats.com Editorial Team

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Originally Posted by azgrumbles

Health & Care

Cats and static electricity

When I pet my cat, he always has a lot of static electricity in his fur. At night I can actually see sparks as I pet him. We live in the dry southwest so maybe that contributes to it, but I’d like to know how to reduce or eliminate it. We don’t have carpet, only hardwood floors.

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2 months ago

Cats.com Editorial Team

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Originally Posted by v c

Litter Problems

What do cats think when you clean their litter box?

What do cats think when we human are cleaning out their litter box? Are they wondering why we are messing with their elimination clumps?

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2 months ago

Melina Grin

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