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Well, he's a handful all on his own. He's going through a pretty wild phase. Nipping and clawing when you try to pet him. I guess that's just normal, too. But how do you teach him to stop? I mean, it can hurt!

Thank you! Once again, you guys make a lot of sense. Maybe he does perceive me as being a bit of a "helicopter mom" and is exercising his independence. Tonight Minky (that's what I've been calling him) was sprawled next to my BF while he was working on the computer. He used to do that with...

Wow, thank you all! Your responses make a lot of sense! It seems entirely likely that a kitten in a new situation would feel vulnerable and maybe extra affectionate, then when he feels more secure, return to normal kitten behavior! It is true, he's not acting in a way that I wouldn't expect...

I sure hope someone can shed light on this situation..... Last month I adopted an adorable kitten. I first met him when I was passing through a rural area and stopped at a yard sale. This little kitten approached me and rubbed against my leg. When I picked him up he just melted into my...

Thanks. I'll see what I can do. I'm worried because my eye seems infected again.

Thanks, Furballsmom. She wouldn't let me look in her mouth, but maybe I could wrap her in a towel. What would I need to look for?

Hi again.......I just discovered this discussion: Chronic Drooling in Elderly Cat - Cat Forum : Cat Discussion Forums My situation seems very similar. I wonder what the outcome was for these folks and their cats? Scout doesn't seem to be in pain, nor does she seem sick or disabled...

Hi cat lovers, I sure hope you have some ideas that can help us. For background of our woes, see: stomatitis + worse.....what to do? Here's what's going on now: Bosco was 17 years old, Scout 15 years old. Both developed strange symptoms no vet could diagnose, but seemed related to...

I've often thought Bosco should live in a litter box. Never knew it might be a training technique. I will look into it.......thank you!

Thank you, Ardina. I read it, but am still unclear on concept. Does the cat start out actually living in a dog crate with the bottom covered with kitty litter?

I can't believe a whole year has gone by since I last posted. If anyone still reads this thread: Bosco is now 17.5 years old and Scout is 15.5. Since their teeth were removed, Bosco had a brief return of his odd stomatitis symptoms but now seems completely recovered. Scout continues frequent...