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    Tongue Slightly Out

    Hello, What does it mean when our cat has his tongue slightly out? Thanks for any response.
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    Not Using the scratching post?

    Hello, Need some suggestions. Our cats have 2 scratching posts with cat nip applied. One post is carpet, the other rope wound on the post. Cats do not use; instead, they use the trim around the doors to claw. What are your suggestions?? Thanks, jsmls
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    Our cat has ammonia smelling urine. Please help.

    Hello, We found a new male stray. Appears well; eats well; friendly. His urine has a strong ammonia odor. Does anyone have an opinion on this? Will be taking him to the vet soon. Thanks, jsmls
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    Cat with the Sniffles

    My male cat has had the sniffles for the past 2 weeks. He is eating and acting fine. Is there something OTC I can give him? Thanks, JSMLS
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    Need Suggestions for Treating Fleas

    Hello, We have about 30 cats, feral and tame, staying inside and outside with a large fenced in area in rear of house. We have purchased Frontline Plus for the tame ones. I have sprayed the yard with Adams Yard Spray but fleas are still re occurring on them. I also have topical Adams spray. Any...
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    Need Advice

    Hello, One of our cats has developed a problem with 3 of his foot pads. They have started to bleed slightly and look as if he has small cuts on part of each pad. The problem did not show up all 3 pads at once. We have no idea how this would have happened. He is in good health and does not get...
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    Help - Need your Advice - Deodorant/Disinfectant for Yard

    Hello everyone, My wife and I have about 20 feral/fixed cats in a fenced in part of our wooded property. Have 5 large enclosed litter boxes which work fairly well. Still have some going in the yard. Is there a deodorant/disinfectant spray I can use for the soil, perhaps using a sprayer and hose...
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    Need Outdoor Litter Ideas for Fenced Feral Colony

    Hello All, We have about 20 cats in a large specially fenced in yard. Need additional suggestions on outdoor litter set ups. Using 3 enclosed litter boxes. Some using, some not. Someone suggested using child's sandbox(es) with awning and sand. How do you replace sand and how often? Too...
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    My older cat

    Hello, I would like some advice on caring for one of our wonderful cats. She is the oldest, about 15, and she is forgetting about the litter box. Her health has declined some but she still eats OK and gets around the house. I thought about a small diaper. What do you folks think? Thanks.
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    Need Advice - Styrofoam Boxes

    Hello, Can anyone help me on where I can obtain larger styrofoam boxes to use for winter feral shelters? Someone suggested contacting restaurants who get their meats shipped to them in these containers. The ones I have contacted all use cardboard. Perhaps a restaurant or other business chain I...
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    Advice on giving antihistamines

    Hello, I need some help on how to give liquid antihistamine to one of our cats who has a chronic nasal discharge problem. She has been too nervous to take meds; taste is sweet; vet suggested otc pediatric antihistamine, different flavors, none to her liking. Also, if anyone has treated their cat...
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    Advice on Caring for Our Ferals Habitat

    Hello, My wife and I rescued, fixed and now care for several feral cats on part of our property. They are fenced in and are generally well behaved. My problem is some do not use the litter boxes in their shelters. We would appreciate any suggestions on getting all to use boxes and is there...
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    Need Advice on Capturing Ferals -

    Hello, We have enclosed part of our back yard and captured a number of feral cats. Most have been previously trapped for neuter/spay and shots and released to the yard. There are a few who will not use the trap. I can get to about 3 feet of each but would like to capture by pole, grabber or some...
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    Info on Sites Selling Equip. (Nets, Tongs) to catch Ferals

    Hello, Our local shelter mentioned that there are companies selling equipment to catch ferals. I have a trap. I am referring to nets or tongs as well as gloves. Please advise. Thank you, Joseph Dooley
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    Need Information ASAP

    Hello, I need to erect lightweight non radio outdoor hard to see fencing for about 10 feral cats and would appreciate any information you could give me regarding companies that offer this product. I have a large wooded yard; neighbors are complaining of the cats roaming their properties. Please...
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