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I apologize in advance for such a long post, but please bear with me I really need some wisdom today. My cat Toby, who only just turned 6 years old in May, died several days ago. His vet is not exactly sure what happened to him other than it was probably liver related, but whatever it was...

The longer I live, the more I am not surprised that there are such idiots in the world. What I wouldn't give to beat both of them with a broom, and what ever else I could find! Christine

Lona I do hope you are feeling better, and the idea about adopting a cat/kitten from the pound is an excellent one. It should make you feel a bit better. It sounds like you could give a cat a wonderful home. Being a cat lover myself, I can relate to what you are going through- having been...

I want to express my deepest sympathy to you Lona. There is nothing I or anyone can say to make it better, but be comfortable in the knowledge that you did the right thing. At least he was loved by you for that short time before he died, and that is a very precious thing. At least he won't be...

My neutered Maine Coon (who was neutered at 6 months of age) occasionally tries mounting one of my spayed girls and I was concerned about it until someone told me that it's a dominance thing, it's him showing her *who's boss* The only thing is he's so sweet and docile that I found that hard to...

Are there any British Shorthair breeders that come to the board?

I have a 20 week old British Shorthair who is a lilac point. When I bought him, the breeder told me he was a blue point. Well, I had my doubts for a little while because his colouring is lighter than blue, much more resembling lilac. When they are kittens, much like the Siamese, it can be...

What I can't understand is why this cat hasn't been spayed before she had any litters, or at least after her first litter. Even breeding cats are only allowed one litter a year. Please get her spayed ASAP, not only will she not be subjected to all this again, but you won't be contributing to...

The kittens didn't have diarrhea very long, on and off for a few days, but I withheld their moist food (whiskas kitten that the breeder told me to feed them) and just let them have some of their dry food (a good quality food here in the UK called James Well Beloved), and that seemed to clear it...

I have two 16 week old British Shorthair kittens. They have suffered a bit of diarrhea, and today there were streaks of blood in it. I have an appointment with the vet tomorrow, what should I be doing in the meantime? Should I feed them lightly, or not at all? I have removed their food for...

I must admit I voted for Bush, just because I really didn't like Gore. For some reason he just rubbed me the wrong way. I never liked Clinton either, simply because I didn't feel I could ever trust the man. I'm not very good with politics, that is for sure. I can't say I'm republican, but I...

Hi all, this isn't really a problem, but just wondered if anyone could help clue me in on something, or perhaps someone else has a cat who behaves like this too. 3 years ago, I got a 6 week old tabby female kitten- who is my problem child. Now I know 6 weeks is quite young really, but when I...

I just got two British Shorthair kittens recently, male & female, and one of my cats, who is part Maine Coon and also male, grooms them. My other 2 female tabbies don't go near them. My Maine Coon mix is extremely good natured and docile and he is such a gem. I can't say enough good things...

I don't like to fly much, not really because it frightens me (although the idea of crashing does cross my mind at times), but because I get restless sitting in my seat so long! It will make me more nervous now in the wake of the attacks, but with security being stepped up, I will feel a bit...

My oldest cat, a 3 year old tabby female is named Sydney. I have a 2 year old tabby female named Tabitha (adopted her when she was stray and no one claimed her, she was only a kitten). My part Maine Coon male is named Toby,and is 2 years old. He is cream colored, and extremely friendly and...