Hi. My cat has now lost about 5 collars in the neighborhood. This doesn't
count those that neighbors have found and returned. Many of the times he's
come in without it, he's also been a bit muddy, so I suspect he's been
crawling under some brush that's snagged it.

For those that are interested, Icarus is once again back at the vet for a
urinary tract blockage and is giving them a lot of headaches. They said that
if they get only a few feet near him he starts hissing and spitting. I was
on the phone with the doctor today and could hear ...

I need some advice.  I'm about to take in a stray cat that we found.  She's
about 9-10 months old and probably has lived most of her life so far
outside.  I've taken her to the vet and had her fixed, etc.  For the past
week or so we've kept her in a dog cage at my husband's store ...

I am about to buy a new leather sofa and I don't want my cat to ruin
it by scratching it to pieces.  I know that they sell some sprays for
this purpose.  The problem is that I live in a studio apartment.
I do not want something that is so strong that my cat will be

We will be saying goodbye to Alex on Thursday night. His medical condition
has been steadily declining for the last few months, in spite of his
medications. His CRF seems to be stable, so it isn't that. The vet thinks
that it's possible his cardiac situation has deteriorated or ...

The boys had to be shaved before, Moe & Rudy got thick clumps of fur
you couldn't get through...I was lucky the SPCA did for a donation
which was a lot less than the local groomers charge (I don't want them
groomed again, they went into major attack mode afterwards and had to

My guys usually destroy their toys within a week except for the laser
and climbing tree
Da Bird - went over great, lasted abt a month
Panic Mouse - again abt a month they bit right through the string (too

I was in an accident in August and spent four days in the hospital.  A
helpful neighbor took care of my two 8-year old cats.  When I came back from
the hospital, my SO who lives 30 miles away, came to stay with me for two
weeks till I could take care of myself.

Do you think cats really need them?  Is just hype as in getting pet
ppl to buy useless thinks like all those fancy dog outfits that have
real jeweled collars
or is there really a need for them?  My guys share a water bowl but

Hi, everyone, I am a newcomer from Japan.  My 6-month old shorthair is
not fixed yet but will pretty soon, and he is having this tenacious
habit of getting up in the middle of the night to snack on feeder and
then gives me this smelly poo souvenir. Since he is shifting into the

I have a young indoor/outdoor cat who's a great tree climber.  I'm
thinking of putting out a birdfeeder but wonder if that's wise.

Those of you who have read the group for a while may remember that I have a
tuxedo girl named Boo who we adopted from a relative when she was five years
old and obese--18 lbs when she is a petite girl who the vet says should
weigh 8 lbs.

I have more pictures of my kitties elsewhere but I am not always on speaking
terms with my computer.  One of these days I'll try to compile a few more.
Unfortunately the only cat in this group of photos still alive is Hailey,
Tortle's big fluffy brother.  He is the fluffier ...

Tiddles is doing great!
gradually over the weekend she started eating again and by sunday all
the swelling had gone down around her head. she is , of course, making
the total most of it, and has decided, yes, she is allowed in the

Common Foods Harmful to Pets
As responsible pet owners we must be diligent about protecting our
pets from harm. Besides taking care of their basic safety needs and
seeing that they get regular veterinary care, this should also include