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Oh, forgot to mention that the long-haired tortoise (Tabby) has just seen the Vet and was diagnosed with "Feline Asthma". She received an injection of medicine and we are to let the Vet know if the coughing continues or if she becomes lethargic, etc. All 3 are sweethearts. We are just tired...

Hello. We rescued 3 cats about 1 1/2 years ago. Two gray tabbies and one Tortoise long-hair. They all began using the potty box properly except one of the tabbies. She (Peek-a-boo) has a diarrhea (runny stools) problem and poops where it is not allowed (like the carpet, cat beds, 2 corners...

We took our rescued older lady cat (16 1/2 years old) , to the Vet and had her fur and matts shaved.  She was lightly sedated and they did a good job of shaving her fur.  Know she is much more comfortable now.  We will brush her from now so she doesn't get fur matts again.  And if necessary, we...

Norachan, Thank you so much.  I will definitely talk to our Vet.  Certainly hope he can help our aged lady cat.  She is such a sweetheart. Again, Thanks for the advice. Janiam2

Am so glad to read the above 2 postings regarding cats with matted fur.  We rescued 3 cats.  The oldest is 16+ years and she has long fur and a lot of mats - lumps and clumps.  She won't let us try to remove the mats (lumps and clumps).  She doesn't  like to be handled.  Frankly, we are worried...

Thank you Lynda.  I just discovered our 16 year old cat Tabby does not like water!  (I tried to use a bucket in the bathtub.  She jumped out and ran away).  Really like your suggestion about the kitchen sink for the 8 year old gray tabbies (they are sisters).  Think you are right about a dry...

Hi,  We adopted a 16+ year old Tortoise cat named Tabby.  She is a sweetheart.  Unfortunately she has a lot of mats on her tummy and now she needs a bath.  I read that the mats should be removed before bathing her.  (Going to see if the local pet store sells the comb for removing mats.  I've...