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One of our resident cats has lymphoma in the stomach.   Just diagnosed.   He is an elderly boy and has very little appitite.   It is a struggle to get any food down him at all.   He recently spent a few days on a drip.   He has had a long lasting steroid injection,  which got him eating for a...

I should have mentioned,  both these cats are in separate isolation pens,  not with other cats.   They have a history of extreme violence towards other cats,  but I have not witnessed it.   They will be castrated asap - possibly next week depending on transport - and while they are there,  they...

MOST of my domestic cats have collars on,   but not all.   none of my ferals do,  even though they are kept indoors (in a barn).   There ARE problems associated with collars for cats,  so we mainly use them to identify similar-looking cats.   We always microchip - and it is getting more common...

looking forward to getting to know folks  xx

There is a possibility that with just one kitten suckling,  she won't make enough milk.   Keep an eye on the weight of the kitten and the amount of milk the mom produces.   Top-up the kitten with formula milk if needed.

I run an animal rescue centre in England,  taking in many sorts of animals,  but lots of cats.   As well as "normal" rescues, we have a hospice for cats with FIV,  including ferals.   Just wanted to say Hi  Jan

I am new here, and  I have a problem.  Well 2 problems to be honest. I run an animal rescue centre,  and this year have taken in 2 cats from different places,   both of which have the same behavioural issues. They beat up other cats to the extent that the victims need hospitalising. Mortimer...