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Hello, Everyone. I'm currently writing an article covering several common feline behaviors. If your cat (or cats) has an unusual or amusing twist on any of the following behaviors, please consider sharing the details with me. 1) the nighttime energy surges exhibited at (humans') bedtime...

I had a bad experience with a breeder a few years back. (She wound up selling several litters of kittens exposed to the Coronavirus; my particular kitten died at 6 months of age. ) She went so far as to claim that she was going to declare bankruptcy, which my husband and I strongly suspected...

Please say a prayer for or send good thoughts to my cat, Simon. As some of you may remember, he was exposed to Coronavirus about 20 months ago and, thankfully, has not experienced any problems. (His half-sister died from the illness.) Over the past two weeks, he seems to have a decrease in...

I have found two online lists of plants that are supposedly non-toxic to cats. But I already see that one list names aloe, the other one does not. *sigh* Does anyone know of a truly comprehensive list of plants that are non-toxic for cats? (I do not want my cat gnawing on any houseplants...

Just a few questions: 1) Can a cat overcome a cold, as can a human? (My cat seems to have begun sneezing every now and then--when he normally does not.) 2) What are the chances of a single, indoor-only cat catching a cold, if the FVRCP vaccine isn't given/ updated? 3) My cat is...

As some of you know, I lost my dear kitten, Savannah, to FIP 6 months ago (as of this Friday). Last night, looking through PetFinder.com to pass the time, I ran across the description of a female cat and already fell in love. I'm wondering if it would be "safe" to bring her into my home...

My cat tends to vomit anything new. (He is currently on Eukenuba dry and IAMS canned.) My goal was to switch him to Wellness dry food; I mixed 1/3 of the new food in with his Eukenuba; he still vomited. I changed back his food that evening, and he's been fine for the past three days since my...

My cat was raised on IAMS canned food but started throwing it up a few months ago. The vet had us try him on baby food (meat protein), all of which he "stomachs" just fine. Can you recommend one (or more of a) good/ healthy canned food(s) for me to try him on? Thank you, Jenk

Is normal for cats to, on occasion, have bouts of softer stools (soft enough to mark their fur a bit)? I've been giving my cat baby food to determine if he has a food allergy to any particular meat protein. I suppose it's possible that the softness of the baby food could affect the...

My 6-month-old kitten passed away from "wet" FIP on 11/7/03; up until a week ago, her half-brother (17-month-old half-brother) was in perfect health. Now he's vomited his soft food four times in 1.5 weeks (and appears lethargic/ possibly feverish afterward); I feel the terror rising in me...

I'd like to know if there's a risk of the Coronavirus getting into our X-Mas tree and causing us problems down the line. (Our kitten was put to sleep not even a month ago.) I want to put it up this weekend, but I'm fearful, knowing that FIP is floating around our home. Still, the thought of...

Now that my one kitten (my baby girl) has passed from FIP, my male (a young adult) is exhibiting symptoms of Coronavirus exposure. This, of course, does not mean that he'll develop FIP. He is, however, related to my baby who passed, and genetics are thought to possibly play a part in this...

Now that my baby girl has passed away from FIP, I've noticed our 15-month-old male showing signs of UTI (he's making snuffling sounds, trying to clear his nasal passages). I know that he's also had one bout of diarrhea thus far. I'm absolutely TERRIFIED after losing one cat to FIP. I'm...

My husband and I spent over $1,500 to diagnose and attempt to treat our kitten's illness. Between three vet's offices, every single one *insisted* upon payment at the time of service. My issue is this: How is it that they can do that, when they have a "repeat" client who may have already spent...

I hear differing info. everywhere I turn. I'm concerned that my 15-month-old cat may develop FIP (we just put his 7-month-old half-sister to sleep). A week-and-a-half ago, his full blood panel came back normal (protein, lymphocyte and titre counts). One vet says he could develop FIP, carry...

Early this evening, my 7-month-old kitten will be put to sleep; her little body is no longer fighting the FIP. I suffered with the decision, but her quality of life has been drastically reduced in the past several days. This morning, she urinated on my bed--and I then *knew* that my husband...

My sick kitten will see another vet this Friday--not necessarily to replace my cats' current vet, though I would consider replacing her in the near future. The new vet's office said they'd get faxed records of my kitten's medical history from the current vet. My question is this: How can I...

One very kind breeder gave me a list of several medical issues that can cause a build-up of abdominal fluid. I'm also interested in knowing, though, what, if any, medical conditions can mimic *all* of the other symptoms of ("wet") FIP (lethargy, decreased appetite, weight loss, fever). The...

My kitten is dealing with FIP, or so all the signs indicate. I am heartbroken--not only for myself and my husband but also for our 14-month-old cat. He is quite attached to her in these past 2.5 months, and I start crying at the very thought of him facing that first day alone. How do you...

My 6-month-old kitten is quite sick; the vet does not know for certain if it's FIP but strongly suspects it, based upon X-rays and a biopsy of abdominal fluid. I'm asking for your prayers. Please include my little Savannah in your prayers, if you can. And if you're not one to pray (or not...