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My Winky is currently going through the exact same thing! He and Bertie seem to share so many of the same circumstances, too ... Winky (3 yrs, neutered, up-tp-date on shots) was born feral, is very stressed by vet visits, etc. Our vet said it is a sign he is not feeling well, but Wink doesn't...

Thanks to all for the prayers and good vibes. Little Spooky is still missing We've checked our local shelters and gotten on their lists, and with PetHarbor - need to call area vets still. We've gotten the word out to a few neighbors, but many have not been home this week (our neighborhood is...

Our sweet little Spooky was last seen on Sat. 4/25 - which we estimate to have been his 1st birthday! He is a neutered male and doesn't wander from home, but we have no trace of him! He's solid black and our minds are going crazy thinking the worst. Our other three cats miss him so much (as...

I'm not sure about your cat, but I did used to have a dog that displyed this behavior! She would go crazy in circles when she was excited to see you, wanted attention from you, or was just bored. Maybe your cat is in the same mindset? Does she get dizzy or seem stressed from the activity? My...

Two of my males - Winky (2 1/2 yrs) and Spooky (10 mos) - seem to be "pretend spraying". They'll back up, wiggle the tail, etc - with no liquid. They were both neutered at about 6 mos. My third male - Sandy (Winky's bro) - does not display this behavior. However, there are several...

About two months ago, a stray kitten decided his new home was our front porch. This is fine with the human family members, but our three former ferals (2 1/2 years, came to our yard with their mama at about 6 weeks old) don't like it one bit! There's no fighting, just intimidation with "the...

Could it be ear mites, fleas, or some other type of parasite? My three were born feral and had tons of pesky stuff when they arrived on my doorstep. My Sandy is a rougher cat, and he would scratch the hair off his ears, etc. I also had a cat as a child that went missing for four days, and...

Thanks xocats and cheylink for your advice - I'll be calling his vet in the morning! UPDATE: The spot/blotch seems to be moving - like it might be something on the surface of the eye. It started yesterday directly over the pupil, now it's off to the far outer edge. He's never been fussy about...

My cat, Winky, has a dark brown/red spot (blotch) on his left eye. I noticed this problem yesterday - at first I thought his pupil was dialated, but then noticed it was a dark spot on the eye (cornea?). Both pupils are the same size as they usually are. Has anyone experienced this problem...

Thanks to all for the very helpful info!! This morning, my other male (Winky) starting scratching at his ears, too. Again, the insides look fairly clean, but the exteriors have a few tiny dark brown-ish specks on them. I was able to pick a few of these off each of their ears without much fuss...

One of my three cats, Sandy, has recently started scratching his ears ALOT. In the last two days he has removed fur, and has tiny red sores on the outside. He has tiny, but visible, brown-ish spots on the outside as well, but the inside looks fairly clean. Does this sound familiar to anyone...

My three cats are due for their annual vaccinations this month. But, I've read so many conflicting reports that "annual" may not be necessary? Any input would be greatly appreciated! If vaccines aren't really "necessary" this year, I'd like to save them the trauma of the whole experience...

Years ago (13), my young cat Peepers became very close with my older Lab, Duchess. She was his Mama (in his mind!!) They would eat, sleep, etc with one another - and he would even try to "nurse" from a small tuft of fur on her chest. She was so tolerant of him and would remain still until he...

I've had a few cats in my life give these love bites - both former ferals, strays, and one that was born tame in our backyard. My two former feral neutered males (Sandy and Winky) give love nips - one softer than the other. A neighborhood stray (Brillo) is a big love nipper - but he's so BIG...

I live near an apartment complex which is currently a "kitty city". Neighbors have come and gone leaving cats behind. These cats, as well as current pets, have parented numerous litters. Many of these cats and kittens visit my porch looking for food (of course I can't not give them some!) I...

I have three 13-mo-old litter mates who were born feral. They came to my yard at approx. 6-8 weeks old. Since then, I've had great success taming them. They all come to me when called, all love to be pet, and my two neutered males love to be held and cuddled. However, my spayed female...

My now 13-mo-old female began life as a feral. Like your baby, she went into heat (at 8 mos) and was a crazy woman with all the boys around. She did get spayed 1 1/2 days after she went into heat. After she was spayed, she was a totally different cat! Before the spay, she would only let me...

My neutered/vaccinated male, Sandy, has always been a nervous cat, but he's progressively gotten worse over the past few months. His story: Sandy, and his brother and sister, came to our yard with their Mama as ferals almost a year ago (he is now approx. 13 mos. old). They were all so wild...

I have three 10-month-old litter mates who started their lives as ferals. Since mid-June, 07, I've worked on taming them. I've had great success with my two males, Sandy and Winky, but only marginal success with my female, Faylene. She'll come when I call her, I can pet her, she enjoys begin...

Thanks RobertM and glitch! I'll try the scent trick - I wouldn't have thought of that! Winky, my peach tabby, was neutered in Dec., and Faylene, my gray-multi, was spayed the day before Sandy's neuter. He has been a little worse with Fay - must be the "evil vet smell"!! Sandy is a fairly...