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    Possibly Pregnant Kitten (4-5 Months Old) Risks?

    Hi. I just got back from the vet. The vet seemed to think there was a possibility that my kitten Whisper may be pregnant. An ultrasound was conducted, and we didn't see anything in that scan that indicated she was pregnant. It is more that she's round and her nipples might be a little swolen...
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    Appetite Stimulant Inducing Vomiting

    Hi, My cat Echo is on an appetite stimulant (mirtaz). Twice now (she gets it every threel days) after the appetite stimulant she has vomited. She gets a stimulant after her fluid treatment, and that's when she gets the appetite stimulant. After her fluid treatment she always gets a little...
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    Advice to Lower Creatinine and BUN Levels

    Hi, My 22-month-old cat Echo came back from the vet about a week ago.  She's on daily IV treatments and an appetite stimulant.  Her attitude and behavior are fine; she's very happy.  She plays with her mother Stardust, and they clean each other.  Her overall quality of life right now is pretty...
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    Back from the vet: Kidney Diet questions

    Hi everyone, My 22 month old cat Echo had some kidney problems earlier this week. We just got back from the vet. She responded to the treatment at the vet, and I'm with her now. She got her weight back up. We're putting her on a kidney diet. She also needs potassium intravenously given. 1)...
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    Getting rid of fleas (?) in bed

    Hi, I think I have fleas in my bed, and I'm wondering if anybody has any tips on how to get rid of them.  I've combed my cats several times, and I can' find any fleas on them.  They've been given flea protection. I've washed my sheets, blankets, pillows, etc. twice in the last week.  I've...
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    Sleeping Under the Covers

    Hi, This morning I found my cat Echo sleeping by my feet under my blanket. I'm worried one day she'll do this and she'll suffocate from being under the blanket with no oxygen coming in. Am I worrying about nothing? Are cats smart enough to not put themselves in positing where they might not...
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    Transitioning from Kitten Food to Cat Food

    Hi, My cat is about a year old.  I've been feeding her kitten food since I got her (which was at about the 7 week mark).  I'm starting to transition her from kitten food to cat food.  I'm asking if A) this is is a good time to transition her and B) if the "kitten food vs cat food" question is...
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    How long can you be gone on vacation?

    Hi, I adopted two kittens last memorial Day.  It changed my life.  They have made me a happier, more energetic, and braver man.  I was hesitant--and I actually posted about this last summer--but I even went away on a trip, missed them, but cam e back and we're all still happy. So I'm looking...
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    Mother/Daughter fighting since spaying

    Hi, I have a ten month old cat (Stardust) and her three month old daughter (Echo).  Yesterday Stardust was spayed.  When she came home, she has been very happy, friendly, and affectionate.  I kept them seperated for a while per the vet's instructions, but now they are mingling again. Echo has...
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    Two Questions regarding Post-Spaying Care

    Hi, I have two cats, a ten month old (Stardust) and a three-month old (Echo).  They are mother and daughter.  Stardust was spayed today. 1)  How long should Stardust stay isolated in my place before I can open the door and let her roam the house again? 2)  Will her being spayed affect how she...
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    Dealing with "crying"

    Hi, I am a new owner.  About two months ago I adopted two cats.  The mother (Stardust) is about nine months old, the daughter (Echo) is a little less than four months old.  I love them.  I love them, and they've made me a better, braver, and happier man.   There is one small issue, though.  ...
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    New Owner: Question About Seperation

    Hi, First off, I'm sorry if this isn't the right place for this, but I wanted to put it somewhere. About five weeks ago I adopted two kittens.  I grew up around cats, but these are the first cats that I have ever owned.  They have profpundly changed me.  I am a happier, braver, and better...
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