Recently "let in" a "stray" cat. Neighbors moved and left her behind
Haven't taken her to the vet yet. We let her in because it was getting so cold at night and she was scratching at our door. She looks to be a purebred siamese (with all the flaws--crossed eyes, six toes on each foot) I'm wondering if there are any ways to estimate her age. She is very tiny but I just know she's older and not a kitten. She seems to have all of her teeth but I've noticed that she sometimes has a hard time eating the kitty kibble. She doesn't play much but does get a bit crazy in the evenings.
My other question is in regard to her grooming habits. She licks herself more than I feel is normal. I don't have other cats currently but from what I remember, they didn't seem to lick this much! She is particularly interested in her back, specifically the top of her tail. I did a fur check and there was no evidence of fleas, lice or ticks. I know I need to get her to the vet for a check-up, but $ is tight before Christmas and I thought that the most important thing to do was get her inside as it is very cold at night these days and I've spotted raccoons near our house at night.
Oh, one more question. How do you tell if a cat is deaf? This gal startles pretty easily and I'm not sure if it is because she can't hear me coming.
My other question is in regard to her grooming habits. She licks herself more than I feel is normal. I don't have other cats currently but from what I remember, they didn't seem to lick this much! She is particularly interested in her back, specifically the top of her tail. I did a fur check and there was no evidence of fleas, lice or ticks. I know I need to get her to the vet for a check-up, but $ is tight before Christmas and I thought that the most important thing to do was get her inside as it is very cold at night these days and I've spotted raccoons near our house at night.
Oh, one more question. How do you tell if a cat is deaf? This gal startles pretty easily and I'm not sure if it is because she can't hear me coming.