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Update: Tattoo is doing much better and the lump has disappeared. The antibiotics did the trick!

Update: I took Tattoo to the vet today. The doc was a little concerned because of the size of the mass and how hard it is. She didn't want to biopsy because of how fussy Tattoo was being and since she hadn't fasted so she couldn't sedate her. She prescribed antibiotics in case it was a...

This weekend, my five year old developed a lump on one side of her throat, approximately a 1/2 inch in diameter. She doesn't have an external wound and it doesn't seem to hurt her when it is touched. It developed in less than a day, but has not shrunk since yesterday. She is eating fine and...

I was hoping to get some product recommendations for litter tracking mats. I have two litter boxes for my two girls (one covered for Tattoo and one uncovered for Rae) and they both manage to track litter out of the box for several feet no matter what kind of litter I use. I've tried putting a...

That could be, I suppose. He tested her urine and he thinks that is the most likely cause. He said that there was some crystallization and it wasn't as acidic as it should be so it could be stones, but he wants to see if it's a UTI before he does any further testing. I feel so bad for her...

I took my girl to the vet a few days ago (for urinating where she shouldn't) and the doc prescribed antibiotics for a possible UTI and a mood elevator for her anxiety. She has to take the antibiotic for 14 days and the bottle says/the doc mentioned that she has to be confined for 7 days? Does...

My girls love small, furry mice and feather wands. Anything else they stick their noses up at.

I have a similar problem, except my cat is young and has no hearing problems. I don't know what to do. She is driving my partner and I completely nuts with her crying all night. She is spayed, so I know she's not in heat. She has plenty of food and water at night and access to any room in...

Does anyone else's cat(s) do this? My oldest will sit and just lick and lick me and purr like crazy. She prefers it to petting and especially likes to lick my hands. I think it's sort of sweet and I don't mind it so much, except that she does it for so long that it hurts and my hands get so...

My youngest was in the same boat, except she would knead me and wean on my shirt!! She stopped doing it as much on her own as she got older and now does it only on very rare occasions when she is especially content. I've heard of cats continuing the behavior for their whole lives. I would...

My only advice is to not get discouraged when they aren't happy with each other at first. I was silently hoping my oldest would want to "mother" my new baby when I brought her home and was disappointed that she was so unhappy about it and hissed for the first two weeks. Give them time and...

That's adorable. My oldest does something similar at night. She calls out to us trying to see where we are. She has learned that "shhh!" means to be quiet! I am constantly amazed at how intelligent these creatures are!

My oldest drools when she is *really* relaxed and I'm petting her in the places she likes the best. I think it's sweet because it shows how happy and comfortable she is. Aside from an occasional wet spot on my shirt, I don't mind it at all.

First off, I just want to extend my thanks for all of the cat lovers who contribute to these forums. It has been such a huge help since I ventured into the world of kitty parenthood on my own a few years ago. It thrills me to see so many loving parents willing to help each other and submit...

Also, my cats are active, young, and at an ideal weight, so that's not an issue for me. Thanks in advance for your help!

I am interested in this topic. I've always given my babies cheap, generic dry cat food until recently when I heard that Science Diet is a better choice for health reasons. I slowly mixed it in with their old brand and they would pick the Science Diet out of their bowl first. Now they are only...

Yeah, they're my babies!! They're spoiled rotten.

Here is Tattoo (my one year old):

Here is Rae (the baby):

By the way, do you think I could bottle-feed my one year old in small amounts as well so that she doesn't feel as jealous of the baby or will this hurt her?