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    I have some questions about a dental

    My cat recently went for her check-up at a new vet and the vet said she needs a teeth cleaning. My old vet had also said this and from a visual check I can see she does have build up and red gums in the molar area. My current vet charges $550-700 depending on extractions and whether her...
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    Anti-ickypoo vs. nok-out

    Who has used both? Which is better? I've used nok-out but thinking of trying anti-ickypoo.
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    is the original drinkwell fountain dishwasher safe?

    Obviously not the motor, but can the rest of it be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher? Thanks!
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    cat peeing again! don't know what to do anymore!

    My cat has had an on and off problem of peeing out of the box since 6 mo old when she got a UTI. Now I know now she doesn't have one because I monitor her input and output and behavior and my vet has helped me (after 6 neg results) to see the signs and realize she is just picky. We have her in...
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    dandruff

    my cat seems like she has dandruff lately, there is no change in her food, is this something I should be worried about?
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    anyone have ararmarkat cat tree?

    opinions on them? The platforms/perches seem a bit small for my 13lb cat, but the reviews are great! http://www.armarkat.com/index.php
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    does anyone use a spray cat nip?

    If so what brand and where do you get it? Also, if you use valerian root or honeysuckle where do you get that from? Trying to spice up my cats life!
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    Which is better: Dr Elsey's Cat attract litter or attractant powder

    thread title says it all! Which is better in your opinion? The herby powder or the litter?
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    My kitty has started peeing again

    backstory: I just moved in with my BF and he has a dog so we keep the cat in a back bedroom, but let her out while we're at work (dog is in the dog run) from 9am-6pm and then she is out at night and the dog is crated in our bedroom 12am-6am. She also hangs out with me while I study in the...
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    Introducing a hyper dog to a cat

    My BF and I are planning on moving in together in January and we are having a lot of problems introducing his dog (1 1/2 years old and 45lbs) to my cat (4 years old). My cat does not like dogs in general and his dog looks at any animal smaller than her as a chase toy or prey. We showed her the...
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    Does anyone elses cat get car sick on windy roads?

    My cat gets sick on windy roads. She foams at the mouth and will poop in her carrier. I've managed to avoid windy roads...but I'm going to the mountains soon and I must take a windy road...can I do anything to prevent this? The way up won't be bad because I can clean up the box right after...
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    How many calories are in a C.E.T. Dental Chew?

    Anyone know? My cat loves these and I can't manage to brush her teeth (yet) so I'd like to continue feeding them...but I want to make sure they fit into her calorie count since she's on a diet.
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    Any tips for introducing my cat to new dogs?

    I'm moving in with my BF soon and he has 2 big dogs who have never met a cat. When they see a cat outside they go nuts wanting to chase it. Anyone have suggestions for introductions?
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    Looking for a new dry for my kitty

    She is on Nutro Max indoor right now, but with all of the recalls they have had I would like to switch her. She eats mostly wet but I need dry when I'm out for more than 10 hours and for late at night. Any price point is good for me. I feed her Wellness canned grain free. her issues: -Had a...
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    Feeding chart

    I found a website that calculates how much you should be feeding your pet. It seems a bit odd to me. http://www.natureslogic.com/feeding/cat.htm I used a 10lb cat with a sedentary lifestyle for an example and got 1/2 cup of dry or 1 can (5.5oz) wet. Are those the same amount of calories...
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    rec for an alternative dental rinse for my cat?

    My vet perscribed a dental rinse for hailey's gingivitis called Oxyfresh. It's $28 for a bottle. On amazon.com there are bottles of C.E.T. for around $15. Anyone know if these are similar rinses? Also, how is C.E.T. for toothpaste, tooth brushes, and dental chews? I'm thinking of stocking up.
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    recommend a littlerbox to my kitty

    my cat refuses to stop peeing on the litter mat (I've taken her to the vet twice and gotten negative results for any health problems), but that is the only place she pees. So I need to try another solution to reduce litter tracking. Does anyone have the cleanstep booda dome? Opinions on it...
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    fatty cat...read on please

    My cat has gained about 3lbs over the past 1-2 years and seems to be still gaining. Right now I feed her wellness canned 90% of the time and nutro max indoor 10% (approx). Is there any better food that I can give her to promote weight loss? I only feed one regular size can (5.5oz) day which...
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    advice on Hailey's aversion to litter mats

    My cat Hailey seems to not like litter mats...everytime we have one it seems like after a week or so she pees on it. This just started in 2008, before that it was just random peeing issues. Now we've been without a mat for a month or so and there's been no peeing session. I'm moving to a new...
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    Hailey seems to have the beginning of ginginvitis (sp) what can I do?

    Well, the thread title explains this. Should I get toothpaste for cats? She's only 2 1/2...getting her teeth cleaned is no biggie...but it would get expensive if I had to do it every 2 or 3 years!
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