we are in the process of adopting a kitten that was picked up as a stray
with his three other brothers. we were told that they were in pretty bad
shape when the shelter got them.  among being pumped full of antibiotics all
four had serious eye infections to the point that the one ...

There is an itme running on
Fox News, someone was
driving down the highway
and threw a mother and

One of my bratty 2 year old Siamese cats,     Earl, swallowed a
small piece of plastic that he chewed up.  I *always* keep my
appartment spotless, but they can always find *something*.  These
chewed up plastic pieces got lodged in his lower instestine, and the

I have a male cat that has always hunted and killed the mice and rats
around my neighborhood, but lately I've been a little concerned...not
only is he killing the rodents, he's mutilating them.
The last two victims were found like this....one was decapitated and

Now I know this has been discussed, but I couldn't find any posts that
fit my current situation. I have a total of four older cats, the
youngest of which is about eight (but I'm not sure if we count him as
'ours' since he is actually quite terrified of us for some reason and

We decided a couple years ago to have a small vegetable garden since my
husband's doctor recommended him to participate in an outdoor hobby, such as
gardening. The vegetables we harvested was an added bonus, and truthfully,
we both enjoyed the freshness of tomatoes and green beans ...

My cat wont use the new cat door (yet). We don't let her in the normal door
now but open the cat door for her. She just hasn't learned to do it herself.
When the weather is warmer I will try securing it in an open position. Has
anyone had a similar problem?

   I have an 18 year old female Himalayan who is developing arthritis.
Have read conflicting things about the use of prednisone. Does anyone
have any experience with this or other meds that might be helpful.
Thanks

We have 4 cats one of which joined us about a year ago.  He, Austin, the
only male, is about a year old now and is energetic and jumps on the other
cats.  One of the cats has started potty-ing in the corners of the living
room and den.  She, Lucy, the cat doing #2 in the wrong ...

How many toes does a cat have on its forepaw?
    Thank you.

What type of person would be able to catch cats
and mutilate them and not be seen or heard?
Somebody who is invisible or from another planet?
If a cat doesn't know someone their not going to be

I have been a way for some time. On returning I see no sign of the
"Voldemort" of the cat world. Has he gone at last?

A new public service is available for pet owners in Co.
http://edition.cnn.com/2003/US/06/30/cat.mutilations.ap/index.html

Last week I said my kitten was losing fur in several places.  Well,
today I took her to the vet and confirmed it was ringworm.  She
has to take a once-a-week pill and also get a special shampoo once
a week for the next 4 weeks.  I decided I was going to let the