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Originally Posted by Mallory Crusta

Litter Problems

What's your favorite cat litter?

I'm always interested in learning about new cat litter products. What's the best type of cat litter you've tried so far?

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Originally Posted by Thomas Barretta

Nutrition

Reveal cat food levels of phosphorus content

I recently asked this question to cats.com and want to ask the same question to the community. Irecently read your review on reveal cat as well as your review on kidney disease cat. I found bith articles to be very informative. I have one cat with kidney disease and my other cat is currently bei...

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4 days ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by chattersmom

Behavior

Cat Anxiety After Tornado

My son and I have an almost 2 yr old that we've had since we rescued her from a box when she was barely weaned. She's always been the perfect mix of personalities-independent streak some days, then cuddly the next. She's completely indoors, and we've never really limited her access to us. When we do...

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1 week ago

Melina Grin

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Originally Posted by Feresy

Behavior

Our resident cats are fighting after scent swapping the new cat.

Hello! I have two resident cats at home (Mei and Junior), and they’re great buddies. However, we just brought another cat home (Rosie) and made the mistake of letting them all see eachother—we had her separated but she was seen between this. Our resident cats now get mad at EACH OTHER when we sent...

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1 week ago

Melina Grin

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Originally Posted by Gigi OHara

Product Recommendations

Vacation: Leave out dry food recommendation

We have a couple cats. We are trying to transition them to / incorporate raw food. Canned or raw is problematic when we travel. We will have people come in twice a day to put out wet food while gone. Previously, with our prior cats, we’ve had people have accidents and not be able to make it over, ...

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1 week ago

mreg376

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Originally Posted by Kristie Parker

Litter Problems

How to clean cat pee.

I have had so many cats, clearly too many. I have tried to clean up the new and OLD pee that I find. What is the best solution to clean my house. My house is 65 years old, plaster concrete construction in Central Florida

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1 week ago

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Originally Posted by Faith Hill

Nutrition

How do I get my cat to eat wet food?

How do I get my dry food eaters to eat wet food. One totally refuses it. Multi cat household. Fed both wet and dry.

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2 weeks ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by TJ Juarez

Litter Problems

Why doesn't my cat cover his pee?

Hello! I adopted a skittish cat 2 years ago who had been at the shelter for 3 years. My Maui is now 6. He does not cover his pee when he uses the litter but he does cover his poo. He also does not dig a hole or squat like my previous cat. He always sprays at the walls and then it runs down, he just ...

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2 weeks ago

TJ Juarez

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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 weeks 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 weeks ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by Mallory Crusta

Cat Names

What are your cats' names?

Let's get introduced (and maybe pick up some name inspiration while we're at it)! What are your cats' names and what do they mean? Mine are named Wessie and Forest. Wessie is a variant on the Cherokee word for "cat" and the name Forest comes from the way we met—Forest came wandering out of, well, ...

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2 weeks ago

Mallory Marie Thomas

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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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3 weeks ago

Dr. Chris Vanderhoof, DVM, MPH

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Originally Posted by Ann Seeber

Product Recommendations

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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks ago

Kate Barrington

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Originally Posted by Anderrah Li

Product Recommendations

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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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4 weeks ago

OneStrangeAngel

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