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I don't suppose that a square hole would be as hard to make as a round one. If you have a spare container you could practice on it. I would think a sharp knife would work, but it would be hard to control. I wonder if starting the cut with a knife then going to scissors would be better. BTC...

Here is what I was thinking of: http://www.pacthumanesociety.org/core/WinterShelter.htm Becky

I have also read about feral shelters made with two sizes of those plastic boxes you get from Walmart. One fits inside the other and you fill the space inbetween with styrofoam or straw, and put straw inside to nest in. Among the feral people straw is prefered for nesting over cloth because...

No, I don't believe ovaries can regrow. I would consult a veterinarian because 3 years later this could be a sign of a problem. If it was within a few months, then I would suspect that ovarian tissue had been missed, but three years later, doesn't make sense. Your vet can do a hormone test to...

There are kitty beds that reflect heat back to the kitty, sort of like a space blanket. He might be warmer with one of those, they have them at the pet store I go to but I don't know a brand name. Also there are the snuggle safe disks that you warm in the microwave and they stay warm for...

Ashley, if you are under 18 years old you are eligible for state sponsored health insurance. Ask at the hospital. In California it is called Healthy Families, but in other states it may have other names, but all states have a program. You may be eligible for the free program or for a monthly...

I would recommend against it if you have other cats. It could be a herpes infection and the cat may be a carrier. That particular cat may never have problems related to it, but if he gives it to your other cats, they might not be so lucky. Becky

With an income that low, I think you can claim the earned income credit. Don't give up yet. I went to www.turbotax.com and did my taxes. It was very easy and I think part of it is free and part I paid $19 for. But there are always online places that you can use free when your income is low...

I am not trying to be disagreeable. Just a discussion. I think that kittens need good nutrition, and so do cats, and that is is completely possible to meet the needs of both with one food. I think that cat food manufacturers of the grocery store type take shortcuts on adult cat food that they...

How are children's nutritional requirements different than adults? Yes, they require fewer grams of protein and so forth. But that is handled by them eating smaller servings of the same food. They need calcium to grow bones, but adults need calcium, too. I guess what I mean is that adults...

I disagree. I think that kitten foods are a tactic by the pet food companies to sell more expensive food. Most canned foods are higher in protein and fat than any dry kitten food. Wellness came out with a kitten food that is exactly the same ingredients as their cat food. I wrote and asked...

My concern with this cat is that it is a change. If he had always done it that is one thing. But to start at 11 years of age concerns me. Becky

I had a Siamese cat once that persisted in sitting for long periods in one position without moving on hard surfaces. She would actually get scabs on her heels. I learned to reposition her every time I walked by. She had asthma and I think she breathed better in that position. Becky

First of all, if the test for FIP is negative you are home free. If it is positive, it might just be because his mom was positive and he has her antibodies still circulating. So you would wait until he is about six months old to retest. If he is positive you will have to be especially careful...

I think there are better foods. The only ones at Petsmart that I would recommend are the Nutro pouches for kittens and canned Natural Balance. At smaller pet stores you can get Innova, Felidae, Chicken Soup, Evolve, Eagle Pack. Those are the ones I would feed. I would read the labels...

I think that some of that is normal in cats but this sounds pretty extreme. I wonder if there is anyone your vet could check with to see if there is diagnostic work he could do. Maybe you could have him check with the veterinary school in Athens? http://www.vet.uga.edu/ Becky

Sounds like the best idea to leave him at the vet. I had to go out of town when my Elfie was sick and I felt much better knowing she was there. I left her with a stuffed cat to snuggle with. I called once a day most days and twice on days that she was sick. But when I got home she was all...

I can't say I blame the vet for what happened. I mean, I am a nurse, and despite the best technique sometimes patients get infections or blood clots at IV sites. But what I don't understand is the reaction of the vet. I would expect them to take full responsibility, to apologize and to do...

I fed Science Diet for years. Some formulations aren't bad. Its just that they use by products and they use a lot of carbs. And the "I've fed it for years and my cats lived to 20" is exactly what my mother could say. And she fed Purina Cat Chow. Some cats will do fine on it. But some...

That is very hopeful news. Once the specter of FIP has been raised, you won't rest easy until about a year has gone by. Then you will be able to be pretty much assured it is not FIP. And visiting him is excellent. I once had a kitten that spent a week at the vet with panleukopenia. I...