Sunday, August 2, 2009

how long does the pregnacy stage of a cat last?


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a queen's gestation period typically runs from 57 to 69 days, with the average of 63 to 64 days.


for the whole scoop..

Pregnancy and Birth in Cats - So Your Cat is Pregnant - What Next
So your cat turned up pregnant or a pregnant stray adopted you. Where do you go from here? Here is help in deciding whether to let the pregnancy continue or .
cats.about.com/cs/pregnancybir. - 28k
its 3 months, same for a dog..
a month
about 10 weeks
nine weeks
a cats gestation period is approx. 57-69 days
Humans, about 9 MONTHS.

Cats, about 9 WEEKS.

Pretty easy to remember :-))
At least 12 months
The cat will be pregnant for a about 9-10 weeks.

You will no when the cat is getting closer and closer to giving birth as she will not be as energetic and will get quite fat depending on how many kittens she is carrying.

If your cat has been pregnant for a while but has only started to show signs you may want to get her to the vet so they can check to make sure she is okay with the babies and they will have a brief clue on how long she has been pregnant.

Good luck
9 wks..two of my cats.just had kittens.pregnancy lasted 9wks
It is 9 weeks.

You will know when she is getting ready to have them,
1 she will stop eating about 12 hours before birth
2 she will start nesting , making a birthing spot for her babies, most of the time somewhere dark and quiet, this will usually happen 24 hours before hand, although if you keep an eye on her she will usually start looking for the spot earlier and go there often.
3 her nipples will start filling with milk a week before birth and you can usually check her for this often, although i have always just measured the amount food i would give my mommas and when she would slow down i would keep a eye on her. I hope that this was all helpful, i know you didnt ask but how long they are pregnet. Goodluck..let us know how many kittys she has.
around 67 days give or take a few.
I have just been to this website and it explains alot about the pregnant kitty. If you have a possible time of conception, it will pinpoint the due date as best as it can, within a few days.
www.purrinlot.com/kittenbirthc.
kittenbirthcalandar.htm For some reason it is only giving you part of the website on here
This should be alot of help to you

Good luck

How is your flea eradication program going this weekend?


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i hate having to do it. first i have to give my cats a bath( they get so afraid, ive had them ecsape running through my house soaking wet and one tried to reach for something to grab onto and she knocked over and broke an expensive wine glass, they try to bite and scratch me as well) then i have to find them after the bath which is equally hard because they hate my guts after giving them a bath, so that i can put the advantage stuff on them.
Much less itchy now thanks!
I happen to be lucky enough to live in an area where fleas are just not a problem! Lucky me (and my dogs ;-) )
I keep all of my cats in the house.

We do not need a flea eradication program, thanks :-))
We have been lucky..no flea problem so far. I have a cat and he stays indoors. The furthest he gets is on the back porch. If fleas become a problem, I use Advantage. This year hasn't been a problem.

I have two dogs and fleas haven't been a problem for them either. I have them groomed about once every 6 weeks and when I see a flea, I apply Advantage to the back of their neck.

We used to have our house and yard sprayed for fleas..but it hasn't been a problem this year.
I have NEVER had fleas on any of my cats.
Haven't needed a flea eradication program since they came out with products like Advantage and Frontline. Love those scientists.

how is the care different for a 3 legged cat than that of a 4 legged cat?


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You have to be open to her needs since she or he most likely went through a tramatic experience. Also you might want to consider creative furniture to aid him/her in their climb onto the bed and couch. and lastly be sure to remember her feelings when you go to make fun of her penguin butt or her cute limp. Don't name them tripod, this will hurt their feelings and scare them for life.
there really shouldn't be any difference. you might have to help the 3-legged cat jump or get around alittle, but the care should be the same
There isn't really much of a difference other than you really want to make sure that your cat stays slim and trim. Of course you shold always make sure your animals stay nice and thin and healthy, but especially on a 3 legged cat so it's not so hard on him carrying too many extra pounds.
The only way it si different is if the amputation is new. Then you have to watch the incision for redness and swelling. Which could indicate infection or other problems.

Your cat will be just as rambuctious as a 4 legged cat.
i wouldn't attempt to teach the cat to "shake".
The care itself shouldn't be any different. Animals are remarkable at adapting to these things. They carry on with their lives and learn to go without whatever it is they've lost.

If the cat has always had just 3 legs, it should be accustomed to getting around that way. If one has just been amputated, it may take a little while for it to get used to balancing, jumping, etc. But, eventually it will get used to it, and aside from it looking different, it will function as any other 4 legged animal does.
There is a huge difference, keep it indoors or in an enclosed, supervised large cage/kennel outdoors. In the "wild", your cat will be seen as weak and will prone to be attacked than one with all 4 legs.

If he has lost a hind leg, he may not be able to jump as high. If he has lost a foreleg, he may find landing more difficult, especially when jumping down from a high place.

It is important that a three-legged cat is not allowed to become obese because he has fewer limbs on which to distribute his weight. It is also important that he get exercise. The loss of a limb sounds catastrophic but 3 legged cats adapt well and are usually as agile and active as 4 legged cats. The loss of a limb would be catastrophic to humans, but our limbs are more specialized (2 for walking, 2 for manipulating things) while a cat's limbs are all used for walking. Three-legged cats need help grooming areas that would normally be groomed by the now-missing leg.

A three-legged cat (especially if it鈥檚 a front leg that they鈥檙e missing) would have difficulty burying any waste that he leaves behind in the litter box. There are a few things you can do. They sell litter boxes that have a charcoal filter that fits the lid of the box. This helps control odor to a degree. There are also many new scented cat litters on the market; litters that are designed to keep odors down to a minimum. You have to be careful, however, in that some cats find the added perfumes and deodorizers irritating, and may be repelled from the box. Some cats get into a regular habit when using the box.

For example, my cat Silkie (w/-legs) goes to her litter box right after she eats breakfast. I make sure that I scoop out what she leaves behind as soon as she goes, so it doesn鈥檛 stick around all day. If your cat鈥檚 litter box habits are fairly regular, you might be able to time things so that you can scoop out any waste relatively soon after it鈥檚 deposited. As for the tracking of the wet litter, there are mats that can be put under the box (a towel works well, too) that catch the litter that cats drag out of the box for those first few steps, reducing the amount that gets tracked.
Your cat won't think that he is any different so you shouldn't either.

I've had several 3 legged cats. One we adopted that way, she was fully healed and you would NEVER know the difference watching her run, jump, etc. She was missing a back leg.

Another got stepped on by one of our horses and was too feral to catch. His injured back leg eventually dried up and fell off and he lived for many more years.

I also fostered a 3 legged cat who was named Trike. His front leg got caught in a recliner and his irresponsible owners brought him into the shelter on the verge of death. We were able to get him prompt medical attention and nurse him back to health. He was adopted by a family whose daughter had one of her legs amputated. They are the best of friends now as Trike has taught her that a disability is NO BIG DEAL!
It's no different, there is a three legged cat at my vets off and you would never know he is missing a leg, he acts just like a normal cat, he learned to adjust to having three legs instead of four, it's cool! He's is friendly, outgoing and jumps onto things just as if he had four legs.
My three legged cat did really well (left hind), the only thing that I had to do differently for her, was have her groomed on a regular basis (she loved it), the reason for that was, she always rested on the hind quarters where her leg was amputated and her long hair would get very matted, so we would just have that area shaved a few times a year.
Is the cat bipolar?

how is feline Panleukopenia diagnosed?

Is it through a stool sample or blood test?


Thanks!
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Most veterinarians will diagnose Panleukopenia based on the clinical symptoms they see, the history prior to illness (including vaccination) and a total WBC count from a blood sample.
Both.
Typicaly a stool test is used, but there is an available blood test as well. I've put a link to an article on the disease.

Vaccination is important in it's prevention. My local Humane Society just closed down for a few days because of a sever outbreak.
here are some website you can look at:

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=feline+.
Most vets dx this through clinical symptoms, history and WBC and can be confirmed with the presence of FPV antigen in feces.

Highly contagious. Yearly vaccines are advisable. FDRC - Feline Distemper, rhinotracheitis and calicivirus, Rabies Vaccine and a Leukemia Vaccine are highly recommened for optimum health, even for indoor kittys.

How in the WORLD do you potty train your cat?! It's impossible!!?

Ok to me it's impossible to potty train a cat as much as finding unicorns! I admire those who master it!

So tell me how do you potty train your cat so it'd poop and pee in the litter box without going anywhere else? Can you teach an older cat that? Very specific tips and how you did it please! Very much appreciated!
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Believe it or not - cats CAN be taught to use the toilet.

It takes TIME and PATIENCE - usually more than the average person can devote to such a task. It also will often require the use of a special fitted seat that fits over the larger seat - while kitty trains. Also - keep in mind that without special rigging, or additional training - kitty won't likely flush.

And - cats have a natural instinct to root and dig, in order to bury what they have left behind. A special rug with higher pile, set down on the floor next to the toilet may satisfy this urge.

Because of the rooting and digging, it is much simpler to train a cat to use the litter box. The box should be filled approximately 2 inches deep with litter. Place kitty in the box, gently grasp his paw, and guide it through the litter in a 'digging' motion. Let him get a feel for the litter. Do this a few times - but don't force him to stay in the box. It helps if kitty is left alone in a smaller room with the litter box until he learns to use it. The bathroom often works best for this.

Keep the box clean by scooping it daily. Cats do not like to use a box that is overloaded with pee and poo. Not to mention the smell in your home from accumulated use.

Younger cats (primarily weaned kittens) have a better chance of being trained - as older cats are harder to deviate from what they are used to.
If your cat is accepting of change like that and smart enough, he'll do it. We actually bought a kit that fit over the toilet and eased the cat into going in the potty. It's just a plastic cover with a bit of a dip in it to hold a little litter. Start with litter in it so he knows where to go. Then, you cut a small hole in the middle so the litter and the waste goes into the water. Make the hole bigger after a few days. Not too long after that, the cat will get the message that he needs to go in the potty and stand on the seat. And then, all you need to do is teach him how to flush!
I'm actually in the middle of potty training my two cats. We bought a kit called "Citi Kitty" on the internet. (I think some pet stores have it too) It's a tray that sits on the toilet. You put litter in it and then after a while you cut a hole in it, and then that hole gradually gets bigger and bigger until it's just the opening to the toilet. Our cats have had some accidents, but who doesn't when they're potty training? We have two more levels of opening the gap to go. I haven't had to scoop a litter box in months! I highly recommend it.
Establish your cats digestive time lapse between bowel movements then place the cat in the litter box when you are pretty sure that the cat is ready to go. Be sure that the litter box is cleaned after each use and that it is of a large size to accommodate the cat. If the box is too small the cat will not use it. If the box is really dirty the cat will not use it.
I used a large black plastic cement mixing tub that you can find at Home Depot and filled it half way to the top with litter. Each time my cat used it I would use a large slotted spoon to removed the clumps of bad stuff.
you have to keep taking it to the litter box every couple of hours dont move box from room to room you will only confuse them do not keep litter box by food or water dishes or they will go on floor better to keep in seperate rooms
Put your litter box in a place thats queit and easy to get to. Then show them where the litter box is and put them in it. Take their paw and make them dig in it. Turn them around and make them swat in the hole they just dug. and make poop sounds I know it sounds crazy but it always worked on the first try with me. and I just keep placing them in the litter box several times a day and see if they use it. I watch them too to see if try to go somewhere else if they look like their going too I run them to the litter box. Once they use the first time they always go back. My mom trained her cat to use the toilet I don't how she did it but she got the pictures to prove it.
Everyone I know who owns a cat has had different ways to get their cat to use the box one is training pads if you have a kitten next to the litter box and you don't really have train older cats since they get set in their ways so training them is rather difficult it's easier to nip that in the bud when you have kittens because you can instill in them things they'll carry into adulthood.
Is the litter you are using scented. Maybe trying a different type or brand of litter. Pick uip your cat several times a day and place him in the litter box so the cat will get used to the litter box. Also, give your cat a treat and some extra attention when he/she does use the litter box and no treat when he/she does not.
I never trained my cats they just knew to go to the box. I got one of my cats when he was only a baby and he knew to go to the litter box.
If you go to www.littlebigcat.com Dr. Jean Hovfe has four articles on "Litterbox Secret". That should cover about everything you might need to know.

Good luck!
You need to scratch their feet in the littler box. Anytime you get up and think about it you need to do it. It will get your cat use to scratching there. It worked with all of my cats.

How in the world do i get my two cats to stop fighting with each other?

I have two cats that are mixed breeds. Just about every night once everbody has gone to bed the cats pick a fight on each other. They do this about 3 times a week. What can i do to stop them from fighting?
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We have two cats that will fight, if left unattended. So, at night, one cat stays in our bedroom, and the other cat is able to roam the house. That way, we all get a good nights sleep. During the day, I rotate cats, one in, and the other is outside. If your cats don't go out, then rotate them in different rooms. The vet said that you can't make them get along, so just work with them.
tie there tails together with a piece of string.

No really are the both male? are the fixed? both of these would lead to territorial issues
put them in separate rooms when you cannot supervise them.
they are both female. they are probably jealous of each other. try to work with them together during the day, and when they realize you care about both of them equally maybe they will stop.
f they are both females they may fight ever we have 2 female cats for 6yrs and they still spat with each other.what helped in the beginning was to pet one cat ( to get her scent) and then pet the other so both would smell each other and adjust..that helped a little also their feeding dishes to allow space there
Now when you see two cats fighting, one thing you might do is to pour some cold water over them . A good soaking will usually break up thefight.If you have a cat fight on your hands and don't have any water available, make a loud noise such as clapping, banging a pan, etc. Cats hate loud sudden noises and it often will end the confrontation
Never reach into a cat fight. Both of them may turn on you. Whatever you do, don't hit them with brooms,newspapers or any other solid object. Most of the time that only makes both animals more aggressive and once again one or both may turn on you if they identify the fact that you are the one holding the broom.

One of your cats may smell funny to the other. Sometimes it may take three or four months to get one cat to accept the scent of another as 'normal,' and will continue to fight till that situation is cleared up. However, there is a way to clear that up a little faster. First,rub a towel over one of the cats. Then rub the same towel over the other cat. Now the cats will smell (kinda, sorta) the same and peace can be restored. That is the reason kitty never attacks the cat in the mirror after having seen a reflection once and checking it out. The cat in the mirror has no scent.

Some people with more than one cat never have a problem with fights,but others find that their cats are always getting it on in some arena or other. One reason cats in the same house fight is that there isn't enough "territory" for each. It's not a question of square feet. Each cat has his own internal sense of space. In order to satisfy each animal's need for a separate territory, try repositioning a large piece of furniture. In other words, rearrange the furniture so that it breaks up a large space, creating two or three smaller areas. If each cat has a space of his own, it may put an end to the fighting.

You can create more separate cat spaces in your home by setting up decorative paneled screens which are available at most furniture stores. Set one up in a corner to create space front and back.

You can buy a "cat tree" which will perform a similar function. Cat trees are tall towers with several carpeted shelves. When you bring one of these trees home, each cat will usually adopt a shelf as its own. Since the cat then has "its own" space, they are less likely to fight over territory.

Now if you have tried all of the above and nothing works, you may find out that by constantly breaking up their fights, you are merely
prolonging the situation. That's because what they are fighting over has never been settled. It may (and usually is) fighting over who is to be top cat. And cats don't have any sexist chauvenism. The "Topcat. And cats don't have any sexist chauvenism. The "Top Cat" can be either male or female. In that case, settle your nerves,and let'em duke it out as long as they aren't getting torn to pieces. A few nose scratches are minor. As for losing an eye, cats have been fighting for a few million years and one eyed cats are still rather uncommon. The adds are strongly in your favor that one or the other will cry uncle and submit before either one gets seriously hurt.
After they have established their boundries (on their own), the
fighting usually ends completely.

Cat" can be either male or female. In that case, settle your nerves, and let'em duke it out as long as they aren't getting torn to pieces. A few nose scratches are minor. As for losing an eye, cats have been fighting for a few million years and one eyed cats are still rather uncommon. The odds are strongly in your favor that one or the other will cry uncle and submit before either one gets seriously hurt. After they have established their boundries (on their own), thefighting usually ends completely.




































































































































































































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keep them separated could be jealousy because one sleeps with you and won't let the other come near the bed when she does the other one runs her off and than they start fighting
I also have two cats that don't always get along. One is a male and one is a female. Lions are the only cats that live in a group, or pride. Your one female that is dominate is the alpha female, and she does not want to share. I don't really think that there is anything that can be done about the squabbling. I asked my vet about this, and he said that it was unliklely that the alpha cat would hurt the other. Its not fun watching one get chased, etc. but there really isn't anything that can be done about it. Just enjoy them both and continue to treat them equal.

how i perpare for CAT?

management test prepration
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Hi there.I belive you misposted this question.

Here's a link on how to prepare for CAT management exam: http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006.
http://www.englishforums.com/english/pre.
Spell right amigo. :)
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Here is a link where you can order practice tests.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:gmat%20cat%2.

Continue to do practice tests until you are convinced you are well acquainted with them and are ready to do your best.

Then, do other things for a couple of days before the test. You will need a rested mind.

How high can cats jump?

I am having a baby, and I need an extra tall baby gate, but even then I can only Find 4'' one and a 41"H so any suggestions on how to keep cats out of the room
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They can jump pretty high. They can jump up to seven times thiere tail length!How will Puss react to the new addition? A timid cat that is over-dependent on you, but hides from other people may become jealous and spray to cover up the scent of the baby. It needs to become less dependent on you well before the birth. A devoted cat that joins in human activities will have hurt feelings, but is likely to join in with caring for baby if you let him. An independent cat who treats you like a hotel will probably ignore the baby if hotel services remain unchanged. Many cats become protective of what they view as a 'people-kitten'. Cats' emotions are different to human emotions and. contrary to common belief, cats do not plot or plan to do future things through jealousy or vengefulness.

Ignore scare stories about cats harming infants, they are usually exaggerated and are only newsworthy due to their EXTREME rarity (the endnote about the Malaysian baby has caused scares, but is not comparable to a domestic situation)
Tales about cats suffocating babies abound, but actual occurrences are very rare; in many cases the presence of the cat was incidental. There was one confirmed case where the baby inhaled the cat's fur and its breathing was obstructed. Use a crib-net to keep your cat out of the crib or pram - this will reduce any accidental scratches and the transmission of bacteria.
Get information from your doctor and your vet about cat-borne organisms that can harm unborn babies and take appropriate precautions e.g. don't handle soiled cat litter and scrub garden vegetables before eating them.
Ensure Puss is healthy and vaccinated. De-flea and de-worm him regularly.
Establish the cat's new routine gradually. Let him sniff the crib, pram etc but teach him not to get inside them. Let him investigate the nursery before making it out-of-bounds; if he knows what's in there, it is less of a tantalising mystery. You may need to fit a scratch-guard to protect the shut door from an over-curious cat.
Get crib and pram nets so that the cat cannot bed down with baby. They must be taut when fitted or the cat may use them as a hammock.
Gradually reduce the amount of time spent petting your cat. After the baby arrives you will have less time for petting. Establish a special 'cat-time' e.g. in the evening (after a baby's bed-time) or get your partner to become more active in caring for the catand giving it attention.
Ensure Puss's feeding area and litter tray are well away from areas needed for preparing baby's meals. If you use litter trays, persuade Puss to use a covered litter-tray with a cat-flap entrance. Establish a feeding area out of reach of a toddler e.g. on a table in the utility room.
When baby arrives, Puss will be curious and slightly wary of the new and noisy arrival so don't panic when he sniffs the crib or hangs around. Many cats soon lose interest and look for entertainment elsewhere.
Keep the nursery door closed or fit a screen door when baby is asleep, but make sure Puss is not shut in the nursery as well. Keep windows closed (or fit mesh screens) to keep cats from entering from outdoors. A baby alarm or intercom will allow you to monitor baby.
Keep baby's feeding utensils out of Puss's reach and wipe up spilt baby food before Puss gets into the habit of hanging around and doing it for you. Keep cat food and baby food well separated.
If you get tired or irritated, don't take it out on Puss.
Keep a sense of priorities. You only have one pair of hands: baby is top priority, cat usually second and most other jobs can wait a few minutes.
Regularly de-wormed and de-flea Puss. Check which flea powders are safest in a house where there is a baby or toddler.
Wash your hands after petting the cat and after cleaning litter tray, cat bedding and food bowls.
Encourage visitors to pay attention to the cat as well as the baby. Don't make Puss feel rejected, the baby is part of his life too.
Beware that some cats love to suck on wool and may be attracted to baby blankets!
Don't leave cat and baby together unattended; most scratches are due to a cat fending off an inquisitive crawling baby. The warmth of a crib is attractive to cats and though they usually stay away from a baby's face (most dislike the smell of human breath) it is a good idea to fit a crib net or "tent" made of net curtain. You can lay something that your cat don't like to keep him from the room. Most cats will and can jump a baby gate.

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They can jump from the floor to the top of our refrigerator.
try closing the door
Sorry but a cat can jump at least 7 feet and even 8'
Cats can jump very high and some breeds are better than others. i can only think of closing the door. But I am sure not to practical at some times. Good luck :)
Cats easily jump over the baby gates. I'd suggest putting two of them up, stacked on top on one another. The cats won't hurt the baby, so why go to the trouble. I hope you are not believing the old wives tale about cats taking a baby's breath, are you? That is not true. The cats probably won't get pay much attention to the baby, once they see him/her a couple of times.
cats can jump very high..they can jump on top of cyclone fences. there's not much you can do about the blocking the door. Good luck and keep us posted
how about putting one gate on top of the other?
cats jump as high as they need to 2 get out of the way.
I read somewhere in a book about cats that they can jump 5 times their own height.- i recommend (sorry about the spelling) that you keep the cats in a room with all their favorite stuff to keep them busy- also don't leave them in there to long and just in case you might want to keep a water and food dish in there in case they get hungry or thirsty- and also make sure that you pet them and play with them to make sure that they get lots of love!
As long as you properly train the cats on how to behave around the baby, there shouldn't be any need for tons of security. I'd suggest closing the door at night while the baby's asleep, but during the day, as long as you're keeping an eye on things, everything should be good. The cats probably won't be too interested in the baby, anyway. The crying might even bother them.
I think you need a louvered door for air to flow through, but to keep the cat out. My cat could jump from the floor to my shoulder (about five feet).
Just keep the cat away from the baby

how hard is it to take care of a kitten?


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A kitten is much like a baby when it starts to toddle around a house. Things must be "kitten proof", like small things that could be swallowed on the floor, needles and thread are particularly dangerous.

Kittens need training -- it probably will use a litterbox right away and it has to be in a place in can get to handily -- not in the basement! Two boxes would be better as, like young children, a kitty is not neurologically mature enough to "hold it" while it searches for its box.

Kittens also need to learn not to bite and scratch people's hands. Always play with a kitten with an interactive toy such as a cat dancer or feather toy. Kittens take a while to have good control over the retraction and extension of its claws so you must keep its nails trimmed and even then be prepared that there will be some unintentional scratching.

Kittens need a clean environment. Litterboxes should be emptied daily, their bedding kept clean, their food and water dishes washed daily. They need fresh water to drink.

You have to WATCH them so they don't get out the door and get lost. If you get a kitten now it should not be outside the house until April or May of next year.

You will be making many trips to the vet -- for worming, basic shots and later for a rabies vaccination. It's a good idea to plan to have the kitten spayed or neutered no later than five months.
That's going to be around Christmas time if you get a two month old now.

Then if you decide you want the kitten to go outside you had best start saving your money as it can be hit by a car, attacked by a neighbor's dog, or just have an emergency injury requiring immediate (and expensive) vet care.

Care of a kitten is a life-time obligation, financial and emotional, all the cat lovers here feel it is well worth the "cost".
not that hard parents make it seem harder then it is.
depending on the age of the kitten not too difficult.just alot of tender loving care.their vaccinations and spaying and neutering them.also keep them inside being an outside cat is very dangerous because there are alot of animal abusers, they could get run over by cars or in fights with other animals.also choose a good food for your kitty such as purina one it is made with real meats.NO human MILK for kitties
Are you talking newborn or 8 weeks old? A newborn or one that still nurses needs to be fed every 3 to 4 hours. A weaned kitten needs food, water, litter box and brushed. And kittens like to climb curtains and run up the couch and across the table and over the back of the chair.
Not hard. You need to know the basics of petcare %26 grooming, and you have to be prepared for accidents. You need a litterbox and a lot more. go to your local petstore/shelter and ask for advice.

Most petstores and shelters will not release cats and dogs (kittens and puppies) to families with children under three years of age, or to college students. Just a fyi :P
not hard at all I think they get the litter box thing right away and make sure to lock them up in a cage or something at night so they dont kill themselves doing something. wait like a couple months. they might meow alot but oh well.
The kittens mother does it no problem
a bit hard..
feed it, water it, take it 2 vet, give it lots of love %26 keep a clean litter box, as they will rebel %26 go all over, as they have sensitive noses, so clean, clean, clean. if u can smell litter box u waited 2 long. clean it everyday.
its not very hard. Most of the work is cleaning out a litter box. They are very needy though. They require alot of attention.
depends on the age
Kittens are easy to care for providing you give them what they need..Kitten food(i perfer dry food),A litter box( i clean daily),plenty of water at all times,a quiet place to rest and plenty of love. Also regular trips to your vet for check-ups and vaccinations. I found that 2 kittens are easier andkeep each other company when you are away and are twice the fun . Good luck. P.S. a healthy cat is spayed/neutered and kept indoors.
Not hard at all. Get one that is 8 weeks old or older and knows how to use the litter box. Warning: vet bills are expensive and the kitten must get shots and regular check-ups.
it is pretty easy all you really have to do is play with it, water it, and feed it.
I just want to add a little something to all the great answers you already have gotten.

I have found that it's much easier to raise 2 kittens at a time.they play with each other and, while sometimes that means there are 2 of them on the curtains, they also entertain each other and keep each other out of trouble.
Kittens need a lot of attention, especially young ones who are separated from their mothers. Mine used to sit on my shoulder and cried like a baby every night unless I let him sleep on my bed. They're used to having their mother and litter-mates around so get used to it.
i currently have a kitten and an older cat (which i got when it was a kitten) its not really that hard to take care of, it just love having attention most of the time, especially at dinner time, its always wondering what we are eating. when you have a kitten you must train it that way when it is older it knows how to behave. when it is a kitten you must leave it inside, that way it lessens its chances of getting hurt or killed by cars and other animals. all it needs is kitten food, a litter box w/ litter, which you must clean every day, and water. if it doesnt like water do not feed it milk, you can go down to your local petsmart or petco and buy kitten formula. as cats get older they become lactose. i wish you the best of luck! oh and most kittens love toys, even in expensive things like a ball of tinfoil works :)
well kittens like 2 bite and clow things so if u love your couch or anything close 2 that keep the kitten away thay also like curtains and blinds so if that matters 2 u then a kitten will b hard 2 care 4 good luck
its not hard at all
quite easy. lotsa attention (if you're a cat lover this should be easy), warm milk and a soft spot to sleep on.

How hard is it to adopt twin baby boy kittens?

We are looking for twin boy kittens to adopt-Are twins common in cats?
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Cats normally have more than two kittens. You might want to look for a reputable breeder who knows what he's/she's doing. Stay AWAY from the pet store; those pets come from mills.
When I was 3, I got "twins" girl kitties. I am still not sure if they were twins exactly, but they definetely got along, and were sisters; they fought a lot. Later, I got two kitties that shared the same foster mother, but were from 2 seperate birth mothers, they acted more like family then the twins did; walking around together, playing, basic companionship. I would suggest getting two cats, but they dont have to be twins, opt for a humanitarian idea and go to you're local Humane society; they probaby have some kittens waiting for you!
Cats tend to have 4-8 kittens per litter. They're all "twins" in that sense of being litter mates. Not sure what else you're asking?
I don't know about twins, but it should be fairly easy to get two male kittens from the same litter. You can check out an animal shelter and ask if they've had a litter of kittens come in, or check a local paper for someone giving them away really inexpensively. If you don't mind spending a bit more money I would really suggest going for a breeder. Then you have more options on your cats, and know a professional is behind the job. Good luck with your new pets!
Cats have litters, as many as 8, in rare cases, more. So all you have to do is find a breeder to find a couple of brothers. All that really matters though, is that your kittens are somewhat the same age. They will adopt each other, they don't have to be from the same litter.
from the same litter yes but twines as from the same egg how would you prove it
By twins I think you mean two that look alike? If the litter is large, it shouldn't be difficult.

Naturally, they'll all have the same mother. However, it's possible they have different fathers. If they have the same father -- which is probably the majority of the time -- they'll be fraternal twins, meaning different eggs but same mother %26 dad, same conception date. They would have to be from the same egg to be identical twins.

How frequently should a cat deficate?

My cat had constipation from a hairball and was given an enema one week ago. She emptied out and since then has been back to "normal" in terms of attitude and appetite. She is not vomiting, but she has not had a bowel movement in 7 days. She exhibits no signs of pain and has not been in the litter box straining, either. Basically, she is one happy kitty -- eating well, playing, and urinating normally. She just hasn't deficated. My vet said to wait a few days but I think she should have had a bowel movement by now?
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Yes, seven days is a bit too long. Most cats defecate within 3 days after an major enema, as long as they are eating.

Call your vet and have him/her feel kitty's belly- you can feel if stool has formed and how big/hard it is.

If your cat suffers from chronic constipation, talk to your vet about adding canned pumpkin to your cat's food for fiber- it works great, and most cats like it.

Also, if this is a reoccurring problem, talk to your vet about 'mega colon'-

Most cats defecate daily, sometimes twice a day. Anything less than every other day is unusual and needs to be followed up on.
i'd talk to the vet again. 7 days is a long time! could you imagine?
i'm sure they go at least once maybe even twice a day.
hope she's ok!
She may be going somewhere else. Or she might be backed up again. I'd call the vet and ask just to make sure.
add a small amt. of veggie oil to her food.
Basically, what goes in must come out. If she is eating throughout the day, then the stomach and intestines should be filling up. It sounds like the vet is trying to save you a little money by suggesting that you be patient as nature "generally" resolves itself.

Once cleared of the obstruction, consider looking at the diet and surroundings for possible causes (hairball, furniture fabric, toys chewed, etc) and take appropriate steps to prevent the problem from recurring.
I agree with you. Most of my four cats have a bowel movement once a day. My 22 yr old cat does get constipated and may only defecate every other day. I am trying to get her to move things along better with a mineral whey supplement.

I would definitely use some laxatone with your cat. Give some from your finger to her a couple of times a day for about three days and see if that helps. Moisture and fat are necessary to keep bowels in good shape. If your cat eats only dry food I think you must consider adding some canned to her diet to increase moisture content in her intestinal system.
It sounds like she's backed up again. 7 days is quite a while to go without pooping. She may not be exhibiting any signs of pain because it may not be bad enough to be painful yet. But I would definitely talk to the vet about it.

It might be a good idea to start giving your cat some canned pumpkin (not pie filling, which is too high in sugar) in her food. Put about 1/2 tsp. in her food a few times a week. This will help keep her intestines properly lubricated.

And if you have her on a mostly dry-food diet, start giving her more wet food. The majority of cats on dry food diets are dehydrated..and we all know dehydration leads to constipation.
Read some of the info here:
http://www.catinfo.org
Oh, my! Seven days is entirely too long. If she's eating normally, that's seven days' worth of food in her digestive system! Think about how much food that is. Her best bet -- if she's not already impacted -- is a stool softener. Call your vet NOW! Even if she's acting happy, the constipation is getting worse each day. Good luck!

BTW, kudos to your vet for being willing to give your cat an enema. That can't be easy! ;-)

Agree with the canned pumpkin mentioned above. Vet gave me that suggestion at one time. Also plain yogurt.

How fat/thin?

How fat is your cat?


I have a male he weighs 23 lbs and a female she weighs 18..
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Gosh! and I thought mine were fatties. I have a 4 year old male that weighs 17lbs and a 2 year old female that weighs 12. The vet says they are healthy and no need to change what I'm doing with them. So as to what the others are saying, if the vet says they are healthy and are fine, I wouldn't worry about it.
Female weighs 6 pounds. She's really petite though, she's got a fat belly on that tiny frame.
Are your cats Maine Coon or Maine coon mixes? No offense, but if they're not, you shouldn't be bragging about having cats that are that fat. It's really unhealthy for a cat that isn't of a large breed (or large breed mix.. such as Maine coon) to be really overweight. I remember once, years ago (more like 6 years ago), my mom and stepdad used this vet in town. She was really nice, but HER cat was super fat and it wasn't a maine coon mix. How can a vet tell people their pets need to lose weight when her's was huge? Eventually, they started going to a different vet that practiced what she preached.
2 of my cats are under 10lbs. My large, 10 month old Maine Coon mix male is about 12lbs. My 14 month old female is about 7 lbs and my 5 month old kitten weighs about 4-5lbs. The average adult housecat should weigh between 6-10lbs. The only cats that should be anywhere near 20lbs are Maine Coons and Pixie Bobs (bobcat mixes). Diabetes is running rampant in cats nowadays because they are not at all active and food is left out for them 24/7. My cats get 15 minutes to eat their fill twice a day. They are also kept active with stimulating toys and playtime.
I have a female who is about seven pounds. She is really old though, like 19 years.
That sounds really big. I have a female that is on the rather petite as cats go but she only weigh,s 7 or 8 pounds.
Well.i have kitten that's almost 6 months old. He's nowhere near that size.yet. I got the kitten from my cousin. And this kitten is somehow related to her cat that is seven years old. And he's 22 pounds. The vet told them that their cat is perfectly healthy and not to worry about it. It's just more to love, right? :) Take care.
i have a male that weighs
20lbs
Mine are kittens, they probably weigh ___ounces.
i have an 8 year old female who can't weigh more than 6 or 7 lbs. she's a runt though. and a year old male maine coon who was 8 lbs the last time i took him to the vet (about 7 months ago) and since then he has doubled in size. he must weigh a good 15 lbs or more and he is STILL growing.
you vet should be able to tell you if its a good weight or not, my female is about a foot across and weighs 12 pounds, i think shes to fat but the vet says shes suppose to weigh that cause shes fixed..
Cats can be very piggish, LOL, I have one cat that is fat, probably around 18-20 pounds and healthy, but my other cats are average weight for their breeds, around15 pounds, I have had them all since they were kittens. They are all from a healthy line of big cats, by the way. But my last cat was an abandoned cat and she acts like she was deprived of food, I believe that is why she is fat, but I love my cats, they are well taken care of, and I let them eat as much as they want. Good for you, another cat lover.
Don't listen to people's negativity, you asked a good question. I have had my cats for years, 4 ferals that I saved and the last one was the abandoned one, since 2003. They are all very active, too.

how fat is too fat for a domestic shorthair tabby male cat?


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i think 12-16 lbs is what my vet told me. for normal cats. does he have a little "tummy" when he walks around? then that's too fat.
if you can barely feel the cat's ribs with your fingers when you hold him/her, the weight is good. if you can't feel its ribs, then too fat.
i have one who is 17lbs and he does just fine
You should be able to easily feel the cat's ribs under a very thin layer of fat. Any difficulty and your cat is overweight. If you cannot feel your cat's ribs at all, your cat is obese.
Hi there.depending on the mix breed background a healthy domestic male short hair tabby should weigh anywhere between 12 - 16 pounds. Some felines may have a little tummy pouch underside, but it doesn't necessarily dictate that the cat is overweight as it may be genetic. Generally, it's the width/girdth of the cat that we medically evaluate.

How fast Revolution will work aganist Ear Mites?

I am considering to get Revolution to use on my cat, since he has both Fleas and Ear Mites and it has been annoying him and I. I'm curious if Revolution will help to reduce or destory all ear mites and how long will it takes the revolution to work on ear mites ? (speaking of number of hours? )

Lately I've been trying to use cotton balls to clean his ears out and using one or two drops of ear mites drops from pet store and it has been too much work for me.

thanks
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Hi, The best thing you can do for earmites is get a product named Tresderm or Acarexx from your local vet. They work very well against earmites. You also need to get Frontline or Advantage to prevent or eliminate the flea problem. Frontline is usually around $10-$12 and the Acarexx is about $20-$30, but they both work wonders. The acarexx will kill off the earmites within 24 hours and usually do not come back for the rest of the cats life. It is a one time treatment that they can do at the vet hospital. Goodluck!


p.s Any type of oil put ni the ear will make a mess and potentially cause more problems then helping the problems. Clean the ears with some hydrogen peroxide and water on a cotton ball once every 2 weeks or so after the ears are clear from earmites
I'm not sure revolution will work for mites. You might want to call the vet about that.
I have heard a lot about this lately. Mineral Oil, Baby Oil, or Vitamin C, (the liquid from the tablet) will do the same thing. That is with the ear mites. And it is much cheaper. You put some on a cotton ball.NOT a q-tip, and apply inside the ear, do not go down the ear canal too deep, and then just rub the ear together gently. All they need to have happen to kill them is to be smothered.
If your cat has fleas and ear mites, get Revolution. I used it on my kitten when I first got him and seriously within an hour the fleas started dropping off him dead. You need to keep applying it every month to make sure the fleas do not come back and keep the mites off. It is worth the money.

How far have you gone in spoiling your kitty?

I love my kitty so much that I spoil him like crazy. He got everything he DOESNT need and yet I keep on spending. :P He got his kitty tower, vitamins, fountains, numerous toys, specialty food, and everything that drives my husband nuts. How about you? How far are you in spoiling your kitty?
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OMG!!
Petsmart sends me thank you cards! LOL!
My living space is designed AROUND my cats!!
I have plate shelves around the top of the room and lots of shelves zig zaging from the floor to the ceiling for them to play on and quite a few condos, baskets FULL of toys..I grow my own catnip, bought an electric blanket for my bed to keep them warm during the day in winter time..what else.they are so far BEYOND spoiled it isn't even funny any more!
I have kicked boyfriends OUT because they did not treat my cats with the proper respect.they did not abuse them, they just did not spoil them.. I know, but they are all rescues and I promised each and every one that they would never want for anything ever again..so.
catnip for christmas is about it.
I yell at my husband for telling my cat to get out of his chair! LOL
I'll answer this later..I gotta go give her a bath. I HATE how the fur sticks to my tongue, though.phlaugh.
I love them as they were my children. I spoil them where I can , but I never forget they are cats.

Happy to hear there are people out there who care for their animals so much :-)
Well, I don't have a whole lot of money, but I've started buying her presents every time I go to Walmart!

My kitty was a 4 or so pound stray when I got her a few months ago. She's a big, 11 pound housecat now!

I recently bought her a bag of 12 cat toys, a scratching post, a brush, kitty shampoo (the dry kind, as she isn't awesome at bathing herself!), and cat nip (to attract her to the post).

She gets to sleep with me every night and shares my Chinese food (non-spicy) with me. Also, secretly, part of the reason I let my hamster run in his ball is because my cat likes to watch him!

She is like my child. I actually talk about her to people as if she WERE my child! "You should have seen what Izzy did today, it was so cute!"
Well, I gave mine a birthday party once (complete with a cat-shaped chocolate cake) and invited all my friends. They thought I was very strange. Give me a break, I was only 10 years old.
I'm (very sadly) allergic to kitties, but my dog has his own room and twin bed. He doesn't sleep in it very often, though, because I usually let him sleep with me.

:)

Pets are the best!
We had this cat once that hated tap water - we took it to the vet and the vet said that perhaps this was how we got this cat (it was a stray) in the first place - perhaps the cat's former owners ran out of money for bottled water. We started to buy bottled but then we got tired of having a loud miaowing and eventually yawling creature that demanded we refresh her water every few hours (I used to stay at home alot so could pander to the creature). Eventually however I got sick of it and one day when we started to realise we were running out of water, I divided her last spring water bottle amongst five empties and then topped them up with water.

Thankfully shelly never realised and we were able to save alot of money in the end - we'd just let her think we were still pampering her :D
I don't spoil my cats. I do have catnip growing all around which attracts cats that aren't mine and they become more impaired than mine.
It grows sort of wild here at my house.

I just give them good food and clean water and vet care when they need (which isn't too often). They are very good friends. I have three cats now.

They do keep the mice way.
Mine spoilings are different:

My cat gets the new Naturals by Purina %26 cat treats about once or twice a week. I mix the Purina with the Friskies Feline Favorites. The first time she had this mix, she practically inhaled her food! Now when I bring home the food bags, she meows at me until I've got them mixed in her food container.

My son saved his allowance %26 bought her a mouse toy that sounds like it has newspaper inside the body. It's hilarious to watch her play with it. Sometimes, she'll flip it way up into the air %26 once it bonked her head but she kept right on playing with it. She has a scratching tower that has 2 cutout areas where she can go inside. It tipped over one day %26 scared her so we leave it on its side. She'll climb inside %26 peek her head out to see if we're watching her. If we are, she hides again. So my son %26 I watch her then look away, giggling at her antics. She has a few bell toys but usually ignores them.

I spend about $8 on this bottle of breath deodorizer that I find at PetSmart. Pour it in their fresh bowl of water daily %26 bye bye nasty kitty breath! She gets wet food weekly too, usually on Sunday mornings. Sundays are big breakfasts for us %26 she knows that when I start getting things ready for us, it's time for her wet food %26 will sit by the cupboard until one of us spoons it into her food bowl.

She sleeps wherever she wants, on the floor, the couch, loveseat my son's bed or mine. If she chooses mine, her claimed spot is the left corner. She won't get kicked when I roll over at night. In the winter, we use heated mattress pads on our beds %26 she loves the heat. I don't turn it up higher than 2, even turning on Low if it gets too warm for me. She will sit or lay down by the bathroom door while I'm in there, either using the toilet, in the shower or brushing my hair. Sometimes, she'll sit on one of the rugs while her litterbox is emptied. She likes to jump up onto my chest %26 pur. All 4 paws %26 her tail get tucked in %26 I induldge her in some "kitty scratchins", my term for scratching along side her chin %26 behind her ears.
My kitties are ruling the house, they are the three kings. You just have to spoil them, because you can't help it. My kitties have lots of toys and get their treats and good nutrition. They all have their own big kitty tree as well.They sleep with us in bed, on top of my head, under the covers, anywhere. My husband doesn't mind, because he loves them as well. Once you own a cat, you will always have a cat. You should get your kitty a little brother.
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhm, 3 of them, one of me, and they tolerate me living in their home pretty well. Smudgie Loo, Sallie Lynn and Nikkie have their own bedroom completely decked out in leopard print. Hassock, curtains, toss pillows, bedding,.NO, not little pillows on the floor, there are two twin size beds and a double "cat bunk" in there! Toys hang on strings from the ceiling and all of the doo dads in the room reflect the cat families, both domestic and wild. My girls don't much appreciate new toys, in fact, with three of them in the house, they all have at least one special item that was given to them better than 7 years ago. (Don't get me wrong, there's a bucket full of feathered balls and such as well) We have full conversations with each other, fish are bought for the tank depending on their ability to perform for the cats and there are about 6 different kinds of "cookies" in their leopard print pantry. They get gifts wrapped under the Christmas tree (sprinked with nip for sure openning).
With all of this in their "special place" I still wake up every morning with Smudgie under the covers and her paw resting on my hand.
That would conclude to one appreciative kitty and two spoiled brats. But I wub all my chiwdwens like cwaaaaaaazy!
i have 3 female and 1 male cats a mother and her 3 kittens and they have trained me well,they get their meat and vegetables,cat
milk and plenty of clean water then in winter they all wanted to sleep in my bed with the electric blanket..i had to go out and get a very large cat bed and also a pet electric blanket .. now i have
the bed to myself except for one female which will not sleep in the cat bed.glad someone else loves cats!!
i know what u mean i have 3 and i love them to bits, they do have loads but i dont want them to get bored as they are house cats

how far can a cat walk?

I have a cat, he's 3 months old now and I am planning to walking him like a dog but I would like to know how far can a cat walk.
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As long as they feel like. Walking a cat is not the same as walking a dog. Even if you get the cat used to the harness (which is better than a collar since they can't wiggle out of it) and leash, you're still subjected to going where the cat wants to go. Be prepared to stop a lot along the way so the cat can smell and investigate everything. I've walked our male on a harness and leash before.and it's not really a good workout since there's no continuity, lol.

But good luck!
about 100 to 200 yards from it's residence
If you can keep a cat on a leash.no matter how old.MORE POWER TO YOU!I

If your cat is very subservient, I suppose he will walk with you no matter how far you want to go.
Take your for an walk, when it look tried, return home.
If you don't start him early enough so he gets used to the leash, he will rebel against being walked on it. I don't know about three months, but my first cat refused to walk on a leash at six months. Cats are a lot more independent than dogs and they'll let you know it. Good luck!!
Very few cats will "walk" like a dog. They tend to verge off of the path you want them to go on and start sniffing around in vegetation, lying down and rolling around in the dirt, chasing insects, etc.
well, you better start leash training him get him a cat harness and leash. start slowly by showing him the harness let him play with it for a little bit each day then the next week put it on him and then take it off, increase the time he is wearing it each day when he is comfortable wearing it introduce the leash let him play with it, then the next week put it on and let him run around with it on then the next week actually pick up the leash.

what I found best for leash training was get a string toy and hold it out infront of them and they will go for that, after a while you won't need the string toy. make sure you and your cat are comfortable inside before taking him outside and when you do find a nice quiet place. you must realize that a cat will not walk like a dog on a leash it is more of a way to get him outside for some fresh air and not to worry about him getting hurt. go at your cat's pace.
Most cats hate leashes. If you're going to walk it, use a harness that goes around the neck and body. They have them at pet stores for cats. If you just use a collar, the cat could get scared and pull out of it.
When they have to or when they'r hormones is running they walk up to 12kilometer's.But usaully cat's are very lazy.and don't like to go for walk you can play with them outside.

How far 'along' is a pregnant cat, when she is fat tummy is hard?


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depends on how fat is her tummy. If she walks slowly and while she is walking her tummy goes from left to right. then, i think you have two weeks notice!
she is very close to giving birth
can you see the kittens move if you are watching her tummy, Giving birth in cats is called 'queening.' As the delivery date approaches, preparations should be made 10-14 days ahead of time, and the necessary supplies should be collected and placed together, please see the listed link as you are going to need it very, very soon,

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?.

you may also be able to use this, (O: Good luck
http://www.peteducation.com
it all depends. how big is her stomach? from what you said i would say she's just about ready to pop. so prepare for kittens here soon.
A couple of days , actually.Fix her up a cumpfy corner , and wait until shes having them . Move her to the corner gently. Don't let her out for a couple days until she has her babies. Wait while shes having them , and if its her first birth , she needs help. Thanks. Good luck.

How effective are flea brushes?

I see around 1 flea here and there when I use the brush. I vaccum every second day. Is this regimen enough? (my cat is an indoor cat but there are some fleas in this apartment due to te past tenants). I also gave my cat some flea shampoos but they don't seem to work so well.
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Fine tooth flea combs work well on the cat, but you need to get them out of the carpet and enviroment. You can sprinkle flea powder on the carpet, then vacuum. Residue in the carpet will kill fleas, and any sucked up the vacuum will be killed by the powder in the bag. Make sure to powder any sleeping areas the cat uses. You can also use a fleas collar or one of the liquids that are applied to the skin. Cat fleas cannot live on humans, so if you make your cat safe from them, they will eventually die out (assuming your cat is strictly indoor.)
I've never brushed a flea. That must be hard to do. Is it a tinny tiny brush?
Flea brushes? You'd get one or two fleas. Flea comb is better. And vacuuming regularly is definitely going in the right direction But you need to do more.
(1) Flea bomb the place. If that's not possible, try Sargeant's Flea Spray and spray on carpets, furniture, drapes, cracks in walls and cupboards.
(2) Apply Advantage or Revolution on your cat (back or scruff of neck). This will kill fleas continuously for 30 days.
(3) Wash all of the cat's beddings.

That should do the trick.
not at all
You might want to sprinkle flea powder on the carpet, and into the cracks of the floor 2 hours before you vacuum next time. this should kill any left.
i love my cats.. and i know that they can get deadly diseases from fleas.. therefore.. i dont want even one single flea anywhere near my kitties.. Go to the vet.. you dont have to bring the cat.. they have this dropper thing called.. ADVANTAGE. get it.. it goes on the back of your kitties neck.. you use it once a month.. and it kills all fleas everywhere.. my cats even sneak out sometimes.. when they come back in.. i search them high andlow.. and no fleas.. I guarantee you that ADVANTAGE works..
Hi there.most over the counter products seem to not be as effective as Frontline, Revolution or Advantage. These can be purchased through 1-800-Pet Meds http://www.1800petmeds.com/cat.asp?lv=10. and for the home an inexpensive and extremely effective method to kill fleas is Borax (active ingredient boric acid) found at most stores. Here's an article on how it works and how to use it as well: http://www.seedsofknowledge.com/fleas.ht.

Both are required to effectively eliminate flea infestation in addition to frequent vacuuming as well.

how early can you get a kitten declawed?

I have a 3 month old kitten and was just wondering how old they have to be to have them declawed and how about getting them fixed as well?
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Oh young lady! Lets make a physical comparison of the procedure you are asking about for you 3 month(equivalent of a kindergardener in age) feline friend: Would you take a gradeschool age child and have the first knuckle of each of their toes removed to save scuffs on your floors? Or her little fingertips shaved so she would not be so inquisitive to touch everything?
The procedure you are considering does just that to cats. As they age it shortens the tendon in their lower legs as well causing pain and disability.
A modern Vet can tell you about a much less violent proicedure called nail caps. They are cemented over her claws and replaced as needed. You and she can both get your nails done! And they come in colors in metropolitan areas.Your furry friend will live a lot happier and longer life for your sensitivity! Also a reputable animal trainer can instruct you in aversion training to curb kitties clawing, Long life to you and your feline!
3 months?yeah he is ready.
Usually both procedures are done around 6 months - Please if you declaw your cat - Keep her/him inside - You are taking away it's only protection! Males can be fixed as early as 4 months. Females it's better to wait 6. Females also need to be monitored for a week or so after surgery.
Please don't have your kitties toes amputated.
Go here and read, and look at the pictures.
It is not just removing the claw, they actually cut the ends of your kitties toes completely off..

http://www.declawhallofshame.com/wst_pag.
omg.. is declawing a thing that you HAVE to do to this kitten?.. or is it just something that you 'want' to do ? Sorry, just totally against declawing.
Your Vet would be able to answer that one, but please re-think having the kitty declawed, it can be very detrimental to a cat to have this done. Also if your cat gets out of the house it becomes less able to defend itself. If you have concerns about scratching your furniture, you can get the kitty a scratching post then there are no concerns. Regards KG
that's cruel you no they cut off where your knuckle is
he's ready you can do it your self too a vet showed me you just snip the shap tips off not any further than the points. use a toenail clipper or a regular one is how i was taught.
4 months but when yu get te claws taken out take only the fount claws out so if your cat gets out he/she can protect its self
They can be done at six month, this way you are only putting the kitten out one time, please think about de-clawing your cat, as they are removing the first digit, it would be easier to buy a scratching post and rub some cat nip on it ever other day so kitty learns how to scratch there,

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that is just a cruel thing to do sorry.
I heard having a cat declawed is extremely painful for the cat. 12 weeks is fine for being spayed or neutered though.
4 months of age is usually the earliest a vet will declaw. If you have both surgeries done at the same time, most vets will give you a discount.

Once your cat is declawed, she will have to be an indoor kitty for the rest of her life. You can take her outside as long as she is on a leash or in a cage. After the surgery, you will not be able to use clay litter for 2 weeks. You can use stuff like: shredded paper, cedar/pine shavings, or any paper-based pelleted litter (Purina makes one called "Yesterday's News").

Before you get your kitty declawed, you might want to try something called "Softpaws". They are little covers that you glue to your kitty's nails so they won't be sharp.
Please don't do this to kitty. :`(
Don't declaw them! That is like cutting off all your fingers at the first bend! They need their claws. Use scratching pads for them to scratch on. That is better. But please do not declaw them.

Three months for spaying and cutting the nuts off of your male cat if he is a male.
Please don't declaw your cat. A person should not even bring a cat into his/her home if they can't deal with an animal with claws. Please look into alternate methods of keeping your cat from scratching, as other posters have suggested.

The vet can determine whether your cat is ready for being spayed/neutered, and I believe it's decided more by size than age.
People who declaw their cats shouldn't be owning them in the first place IMO. Just give the kitten away or DONT declaw the poor thing.
You've gotten the answers and judgements forthe declawing. I just wanted to say, I opted to not declaw because I didn't like the whole idea. But to ensure that she doesn't scratch up my apartment etc I bought Softclaws. They're rubbercaps that go over her claws and I replaced them every 4-8 weeks when they fall off. She doesn't notice that they're there. They have sizes for young kittens, and your vet can show you how to put it on if you're worried. It's actually really easy.
Just as an alternative.
please DO NOT declaw you cat, it is the same as cutting off your fingers at the knuckles, which equals handicapping the poor cat.
if you are afraid that your cat will scratch your furniture, you can buy a cat claw-clipper to trim his claws. do take note not to cut near or at the blood vessels in his claws, as said before their claws is very much part of their paws and will cause much bleeding and pain.
i strongly suggest you do not do anything to your cat's claws. if you are so certain in that, you might as well not get a cat at all

How early can you feed a kitten normal cat food?

I have a friend that has adopted a cat and 3 kittens. The kittens were born a couple of weeks ago. When is it appropriate to feed cats solid food? What should the solid food be - regular cat food or something else?
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At about 4 weeks or so, mom will start to wean the kittens, at this time, blend some dry (kitten formula) food with water (or kitten milk replacer), to make a mush, think baby cereal consistency. Gradually blend it less and less, by about 6 1/2 weeks, soak the dry food in a bit of water to soften it, at about 8 weeks, they should be on completely dry kitten food.

Mom can also be eating some the kitten food, since she is a queen who is nursing.
when they are about a year old.
felines are actually technically "kittens" until one year old. Even though they may be approaching adult size around 7 months, they're still developing until one year.
soft food isn't necessary, and it's expensive. If the cat's stool is getting hard/compacted, you may want to give them some wet food so they have an easier time going poo. Nobody likes being constipated! But soft food isn't necessary every day, by any means.
Also, if you have a long-haired cat, the product Petromalt is great for preventing hairballs.
And for training them, Boundary spray works wonders. Stinky, but it's the only way my foster kittens would stop scratching my couch.
as soon as they navigate on their own put down a 50/50 mix of wet and dry KITTEN food. They need the extra vitamins in kitten food till they are a year old. Don't be cheap, buy a good food like Hill's science diet kitten formula. Put it on a plate so they can reach it easily and put down a shallow bowl of water.
I would start them on some dry food especially for kittens. You can moisten it with water so that their little baby teeth can chew it up. You can offer them the moistened kitten food somewhere around 5 weeks. They will probably eat some although they will probably still run back to mom to nurse as well.
8 to 10 or even 12 weeks old,at 10 weeks make sure the food is soft
I got my two kittens when they were eight weeks (two months) old. So, I would say around two months is the appropriate time. Be sure to give them food that is meant for kittens only: regular cat food is too big for them to chew, and they need the proper nutrients in the kitten food.
Kittens require about twice the energy per pound of body weight as a mature cat. Kittens should be completely weaned by six to eight weeks and be accustomed to a regular diet of a complete and balanced growth-type food for kittens. It is recommended that kittens be fed three to four times a day during this period of rapid growth, and a source of fresh, clean water should be available at all times. Moistened dry food or canned food left at room temperature can become unpalatable and may even spoil if left out for several hours, so uneaten portions should be removed and discarded after one hour. As with other animals, any diet changes should be made gradually over a 7 to 10 day period to avoid causing digestive upset.

Kittens tend to be "occasional" eaters as they take a large number of small meals throughout the day. After consuming a small portion of the food, the kitten leaves and returns at intervals to eat. This behavior should not be confused with a reluctance or refusal to eat. If food refusal is prolonged and/or the kitten shows signs of illness such as listlessness, diarrhea, repeated vomiting, discharge from the eyes or nose, straining to urinate or constipation, or unusual hiding in dark places, a veterinarian should be consulted.

From seven months to one year, kittens should be fed twice a day. Kittens should be fed as individuals, and amounts to feed will depend upon activity and body condition.
Your friend has to wait until they stop drinkin there mothers milk and your friend has to give them kitten food b/c it is smaller than normal cat food but your friend can feed the cat reg cat food you can tell your friend to go to google and type in kittens for more info cuz that will help better then someone tellin him and he need to take them to the vet to get their shots when they get old enough cuz that wayu they will be healty and grow to become older
Kittens need the higher protein and essential nutrients of kitten chow to start when started on solid food. 5 weeks of age is a good age to start weaning the kittens. When weaning, you can offer soaked kitten chow. Just soak some kitten chow in water or milk replacer (formula) until soft; store this in the fridge and it will last for a day or so. Plus, while mom cat is nursing, she should also be fed dry kitten chow. She needs the nutrients to feed her self and her kids. Also, kittens learn from watching their mom. They will start trying to eat her food, learn from her to use the litter box, groom, and other habits (like drinking from a faucet). Some kittens take longer than others to wean, so don't be concerned if at 8 weeks of age, they are still nursing.

At about 6 months of age kittens can be switched, gradually, from kitten chow to adult cat chow. Many people recommend a mix of kitten and cat chow until 1 year of age or just feeding kitten chow until 1 year of age.

I have worked in a shelter and every nursing mother with kittens would get a large dish of kitten chow, a dish of soaked kitten chow, and water, of course. Kittens would often try to eat the kitten food at the same time mom was eating, and would act like ravenous lions when we put the soaked kitten food in each morning. Good luck!
when they are ready you will know I have 5 week old kittens all eating regular food but one is not read yet. They will just do it on their own, so leave it out for them, but small bite size.
Mine were eating IAMs canned cat food at 3 weeks. (abandoned by mother/given to my vet at 2 wks/given to me at 3 weeks) and solid by about 6-8 weeks. I didn't feed them kitten food. Never had health problems with them. They're over 6 years old now.
Kittens should be fed kitten food until they are about one year old. As a matter of fact, the nursing mother should also be being fed kitten food right now, because she doesn't just need enough nutrition for herself, but for the kittens, as well.

The dry kitten food can be moistened with some water, to make it soft for the babies. As long as the food is there, they will follow the mother's lead and begin to eat when it is time. Be sure to have some unmoistened stuff there for momma too.

I particularly like Royal Canin Baby Cat food. It is a very small kibble, highly nutritious, and made for kittens up to four months of age. Please, also, tell your friend that these kittens need to stay with the mother and littermates until they are 10 to 12 weeks old. Too many people adopt out the kittens as soon as they are eating on their own. Then, we get questions on this board about cats that try to milk tread and nurse on people and objects, and the owners want to know how to stop it. The only way to stop it is to let the kittens stay with the mother until the mother weans them.

Another thing kittens learn from being part of the litter is how to play nice. They learn, from iteraction with their littermates and their mother, not to extend their claws when they are playing, and how not to bite too hard. That's another frequent question.how do I get my cat to stop clawing and biting me so hard when we play.

Apart from the behavioral aspects, the kittens are still getting important immunilogical value from the mother's milk. They really should weigh at least three pounds before they are adopted out. At less than three pounds, antibiotics, while they may be necessary at times, can have devastating side effects for kittens for kittens who weigh less than three pounds.

Just like children, animals need to be raised properly to be the right kind of adults. They need more time with their mother and litter than most people allow them to have.

How dos a cat know the different between cat food and treats. when they bag for a treats is it the flavor they


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They don't. Cat food and Cat "Treats" are sold to people. The difference is that a "cat treat" does not have to be complete and balanced. Cats who like to eat will eat anything. Cats that are full or don't care for the flavor (they can smell) will not eat the kibble or the treat thing.
Commercial pet food and "treats" usually have a sprayed on flavor enhancer to make them appealing to animals (and therefore lead the humans who buy them to buy more). Sometimes the "flavor enhancers" sprayed on can be used restaurant grease!

I don't give my six cats any treats. They get good quality food and I control what goes into it.
Old Cat Lady is right, treats are just manufactured to be a bit more enticing to cats than their every day food.

I have a bottle of treats hanging around for my cats.I just hardly ever dole them out. Usually, it's after a bath or nail trimming.
I don't really think they do. I've had food samples that come in small packages %26 have given my 3 small bites (4-5 pcs) of the food %26 they think they're getting a snack. Think it's because of the sound of the package.

How does your cat train you?


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My cat "George" can do no wrong. He is like a dog. He follows me from room to room. He sleeps at the foot of my bed. If someone knocks on the door, George is there to check it out. If I go away over night, when I come home, George meows at me. If like he is yelling at me for staying out all night and he was worried. (The sad thing is.I thought about calling home and leaving a message on my machine, so he can hear my voice.) He has also saved my life. I had a gas leak in my house and he head butted me until I got fed up and walked into the other room and found out about the leak.
Well i got my cat to eat at a certain time and now if i forget to feed him at that time he meows at me for a long time until i go get his food.
does that count??
by being cute. so you do it again

you think its sweet when they tell you they are hungry so you give them a treat - they learn how to make you give them a treat

if they dont want to do do something, they refuse until you learn to stop trying

its a bit like kids really, but cats do it better
My cat has me very well-trained!

I am the pet human of a fourteen year-old diabetic, asthmatic fuzzbeast. So aside from the typical petting, playtime and catnip, he gets insulin injections twice daily as well as his asthma inhaler twice daily. and of course it matters not what MY schedule is! He is also a finicky eater and since his food has to meet certain requirements, I drive all over the valley to stock up on the handful of varieties that are acceptable.

I love him like crazy and I wouldn't give him up for the world.. he has me wrapped around his little paw for sure.
i had to get her another chair to sit in next to the computer because she thinks its her chair and wont quit pestering me until i leave otherwise. then she licks my hand and forces me to help groom her.if i (halfway paying attention) pet her on her back she will claw me and rake my hands to her mouth and give one of those warning bites because she already groomed that part of her back. etc.
she is amazing in timeliness also. she cries at me when its time to eat. nearly dead on 630pm every day. also when its time for me to leave her chair (maybe 2am).
I used to get a nip on the top of my foot if I wasn't hurrying fast enough with her food!
When I'm snuggled in bed sleeping my cat will reach his paw under the covers and bat around. Most of the time he try's to bat at my face, no claws out just paw. That means he wants to get under the covers and snuggle. He's trained me well!
One of my other cats thinks that shower time is his personal entertainment. If I close the door before he comes in the bathroom he will have a fit at the door! Then once in the shower he will sit at the back of the tub and watch the water. He also enjoys having the shower head brought down to him so he can stick his paws in and get his paws clean. If I don't bring it down he will literally jump in the shower with me!
Tika uses certain meows with me that are her way of 'telling' me what she needs or wants.and she'll use THE STARE until I do what she wants!

But she also uses that soft fur and sandpaper 'kisses' as a thank-you when I comply. And of course she 'paddy-paws' and purrs.
If you call my cat callie over, she'll come but stop short just outa arm's reach as if to say, "no. YOU come here" :)

My cat sammy preys on my mother's impatience. He wil cry and cry and cry until you let him in a closed door. Stupid cat. ;)
When I start to walk to the bathroom she blocks my path %26 tries to herd me into the kitchen. Must've been a border collie in her past life.
By forcing me to wake up at 6:30 am to feed her. I'm a night owl, and I NEVER wake up that early, but somehow, she does it.

How does your cat react to going to the vet?

Our kitty just came back from getting her yearly shots and she is a nervous wreck. She hid in her carrier for a while and then ran under my grandma's couch and stayed there for hours. Now she's attached to my lap.

I'm kind of mad because they gave her a shot with one of those airgun thingies and I think it really hurt! :(
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She'll be OK. I"m not a fan of those airguns. they do scare the cats sometimes.and maybe hurt too. Many cats can feel the shots afterward, or react to the disinfectant they used on the skin, or even run a low-grade fever later that day or the next day. These will all pass without treatment. Its more important that you were a responsible pet owner and got her the necessary vaccinations. Might want to express your displeasure with the airgun.the shots don't have to be given that way.
Your cat has probably forgot about the shot by now and its traumatized from the unfamiliarity of being in a carrier and the car.
Oh, that is very normal for some cats. She'll get over it, but don't be suprised if she freaks out next time you try n get her into the car - she'll assume she's going to the vet. No worries, atleast she feels safe with you ; ) Dude - I think those shots hurt too! - Have you ever seen them do it? It's like pushin a nail through leather! Ahh
well our cat use to FREEK OUT and yelp and wine all the way up there. and well cats dont like the vet they will do wat ever it takes to get out of it but ya our cats dead cuz well to many trips.



















no no no im kidding he died at age 18,
my 2 cats have no problem going to the vets. I think they like it there, don't like having their temp taken but for the most part they don't mind anything else they don't put up a fight over shots either. they have been to the vets so manytimes it doesn't phase them a bit.
all mine have been fixed and had shot!! as soon as they see the pet carrier, the are gone! i have to track them down!! it's not fun on them or us, but it IS for their own good! if it wasn't I'd never take mine!!:)
Mine is pretty good. When I took him in to get him sniped(if you know what I mean) he rode in the car sitting on my lap while I drove. I think he liked the feel of the steering wheel on his back. Maybe the way they act, is how their owners feel? Maybe you freak out and she feels it. Every cat is different.
I would call the vet next time around and request a shot given with a needle. If they can't, go elsewhere. The noise and pain from an airgun type shot freaked your cat out. How precious though, she ends up on your lap for comfort, now that is LOVE !
My cat gets nervous when we get to the vet, and they tend to lose hair from it. It is hard to get him OUT of the carrier, but when the exam is over, he makes a bee-line for the carrier. then hides out when we get home.
perfectly normal. my cat does the same exact thing.
Hi, my cat always hated the vet because they were so mean. They seem to always try to establish with the cat that they are in control. The male cat didn't like that very well and had to be sedated to have an ultrasound done before he passed away. The good vets always take their time and pet the cats and use low lighting around them. They should never have used a airgun around a cat. They were probably too cheap to use something that takes more time for a cat. The really good vets know how to treat cats so they will want to come back. When they grab them by the nap of the neck, it is time to yell and say I will take him myself. If they refuse find another vet. If you don't feel right with the vet then the animal won't either. / After what I just went through with my 14 year old cat I am searching for another vet before I need one. Find one you both trust. Good Luck Anne
Most of my cats just grin and bear it, but I have three exceptions. My 21 year old, Shadow, yowls all the way there, all the time there, and all the way home. I have to withhold food and water for twelve hours before going or he soils the carrier. Of course, I got him when he was three weeks old and he never goes outside.

Then there is Bozie. He walks right into the carrier, settles down, purrs so much it is hard for the vet to get a good listen to his lungs and keeps trying to rub against the vet and technician, while they are trying to examine him, etc.

Kitty was a feral cat that my daughter found injured on the streets of Philadelphia. He is fine with us. He cuddles and washes my face.Totally like the other house cats, but he is a terror at the vets. Big Red Stickers all over his chart about vicious cat. I have to withhold food and water for twelve hours before he goes, and then they tent his carrier and gas him so that they can handle him.
I have three cats and all of them react differently to the vet. My oldest cat is now fifteen and when he was kitten we would bring him into the vet and they would say oh no look who is here because he was so difficult. We actually had to take the carrier apart to get him out of it at the vet and he hissed and growled the whole time. When we would come home he would shoot out of his carrier and hide for a little while and then he was fine. We are in the military so he has seen the most variety of vets and he reacts the same way to all of them! I think cats have just their own personalities. The other two are four and two and they are easy going at the vet with just lots of meowing and they come home and act normal so it's all about the personality I think. If you feel it was the airgun shot then perhaps you should ask for regular shots. I haven't ever experienced this type of shot. I hope all is well now with your kitty! Take Care.
my cats are weird. They wealk into the carrier without a problem. But when they get in the car they meow the whole time. And after shot they do hide once they get home. All the cats ive ever had do this. They'll hide for a few hours because of the trauma but after a while they come out and eat and get back to their normal selves. Some cats hide longer than others but its normal.
My cat Bobo is very easy going so he doesn't mind at all. He is very trusting and loves to give loves. It really freaks some dogs out. He just goes right up and gives them a good rub with his head.
My cat despises going to the vet. As soon as she sees her carrier she runs and hides. Finally when I get her into the carrier and put her in the car I have to put her in the front passenger seat and turn her around so she can see me and talk to her ALL THE WAY THERE! If I stop talking, she starts making this God awful wailing noise because she is scared. When we arrive at the vets and check in, she likes to look at the aquarium they keep there. Once we go in the room, I have to literally dump her out of her carrier and then catch her quick before she goes under the chair and put her on the table. I have to walk with her back and forth and back and forth so she doesnt jump off the table and go under the chair again. Then when the vet comes, she is real quiet and lets him do what he needs to do and he always comments on what a sweet disposition my cat has..if he only knew the drama I went through to get her there.then once he is done, I have absolutely NO trouble getting her back in her carrier because she runs for it as soon as I get her off the table. I put her in the car and drive home and she doesnt say a word..she is mad at me..when we get home, again, absolutely NO trouble getting her out this time, and again she does not speak to me for a few hours utnil she gets hungry.
My first cat (that passed away) was always a nervous wreck when she saw that carrier, when she was in it, and after she got out of it. But when I went to get her fixed, they gave her way to much anesthesia and she died :(.


But that was five years ago, now I have a four year old cat that I've had since he was a kitten, and a one year old that I've had since she was six months old.


The four year old HATES the cat carrier, whenever he sees it he bolts off. And he has good reason to! When I got him back after the vet declawed him, his poor paws were wrapped up for almost a month! They were SO sore! He limped even after his paws were unwrapped! Poor kitty! Now, if I ever manage to get him in the carrier, he whines ALL THE WAY THERE. And if I let him out, he'll climb up behind my neck and whine there. Sometimes he even gets up on the dash and I can't see so I pull over and pick him up and put him back in his carrier. When I get back on the road he starts crying again.


But my one year old cat SLEEPS in the cat carrier. She won't sleep anywheres else! She loves car rides and that probably overcomes her fear of the vet. But I'm not having her declawed! I just don't think I can trust these stupid vets anymore. Hello Soft Claws!


But I know I will eventually have to get her fixed, let's just hope I get a good vet this time.

How does your cat catch birds?

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_203.

A cat has set up home in a bird's nest in Norfolk.
Wendy Hobbs, from Reepham, first spotted the cat up the tree a week ago, reports the Daily Mail.
She was about to phone the fire brigade when she noticed the stray had set up home in the nest.
The cat only leaves the cherry tree to beg for food at her back door then climbs back up the tree.
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i got a dove hunting licence this year and i was going hunting every day after work . i noticed that my cat was bringing home more birds then i . 0 birds for me . i have decided to put the gun away and leave the hunting to the cat . if hunters can have bird dogs can i have a bird cat ?
our cat used to sit in the birdbath in the summer, hoping that he wouldnt be spotted
Ours hides in the hedges surrounding the garden waiting for tweety pie to flutter onto the grass. But he's getting old now and they usually spot him before he's gone two steps!
maybe she feels safer in the tree than on the ground. Why doesn't someone give her a home.
My cats stalk birds that are distracted - usually when they are eating or drinking. The really naughty one, Thomas, swiped baby birds right out of their bird box - he got three of them! I'm sure cats pick on the most venerable birds, babies and sick ones. I've got the cats bells now which has stopped some of their murderous activities!
With ease.
mine hide in the bush then jumps on the birds.
mine don't, they are indoor cats and have not been allowed outside

How does one fly overseas with a pet cat?

I may be spending an extended period of time in Holland and want to take my cat with me
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Airlines tend to have strict rules when it comes to pets travelling on aircraft. In addition, you need certain travel documents in order to import an animal into another country.

The rules for taking a dog or a cat on an aircraft vary per airline. There are three possible ways for these pets to travel: in the cabin, in the hold (without you actually being there to accompany the animal) or on a separate flight. Strict rules apply in relation to pets travelling in the cabin - in those cases where this is allowed (among other things pertaining to the size of the pet and the compulsory use of a kennel). A lot of airlines do not allow pets to travel in the cabin and only transport pets in a kennel in the cargo hold. The cargo hold in which pets are transported is always heated and kept under normal pressure. If you are going to be travelling with several pets, then please make sure you contact the airline well in advance. The airline can then inform you about the exact rules that apply and the costs involved in (pet) transport. It will also give you the opportunity to state that you wish to take a pet with you on your flight.

If you wish to take a pet abroad then you will need to have a number of compulsory travel documents. The regulations relating to the import of animals vary from country to country but in general you will need at least two documents for your pet:
A valid health certificate signed by an authorised veterinary surgeon. Some countries stipulate that this certificate should not be more than 2 days old, other countries stipulate a term of 8 days.

A rabies certificate signed by a local inspector of the veterinary service or another official. The animal should have been vaccinated against rabies at least 28 days prior to departure. In some countries the vaccination is no longer valid if it is more than 1 year old.

Practical tips for when you are travelling with your pet:
Always see to matters such as vaccinations and travel documents will in advance.

Bear in mind that some countries impose strict quarantine regulations on every animal that enters the country.

Attach a label with the animal's name and feeding instructions to the side of the kennel.

Allow your pet to get used to the kennel before the flight. Five days is generally enough for an animal to get used to a kennel.

Do not give your animal anything to drink at least 4 hours prior to departure.

Animals may suffer from airsickness. For this reason you should stop feeding your pet at least 12 hours prior to departure.

We strongly recommend that you do not sedate your pet for the journey, as it will take longer for the animal to adjust to its new surroundings and could result in the animal becoming undercooled.

For more information about the import regulations that apply to your pet, please contact the embassy of the country to which you are travelling.
hope this helps
Talk to your vets and Contact your airline.
You need to shop the airlines for this one. Call them up and let them know what you need.
You may or may not find one that will ship your cat and if you do it will most likely be shipped in cargo. Do you really want kitty with you badly enough to put it through that. Very stressful for kitty. And while you and kitty will most likely miss each other very very much you may want to find a cat sitter who can come to your home every day for a few hours, or someone who will keep kitty while you are away. it will be rough.
last choice, but maybe better than shipping kitty with luggage is a
place like a pound that will lodge kitty while you are away. (for some reason drawing a blank on the word) but remember in these places kitty lives in a cage the whole time.
good luck
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It all depends on the airline and where you are going. I am not sure about Holland, but I know in England animals have to be quarantined for 6 months before they can be with you. But, in Spain there is no quarantine period. My mom just moved to Spain with her dog, and she only found one airline where she could keep her dog in the cabin as opposed to in the cargo. I am not sure exactly which airline, but I'm sure with a little research you could find out.
Go to www.pettravel.com, they have rules and regulations for all countries and airlines.
check on quarantine laws first. Might be able to take cat as a carry on but I do know that some times of the year the airlines do not allow animals in the hold
I think it would be worth the time and money to contact a consulate for the Netherlands and get the information you need for bringing your cat into the country. And talk with any airline you are considering using about what you can do with your cat as far as issues such as being with you for the flight or if it would have to travel in cargo. If you are using the Dutch airline they would be able to give you all the necessary information without contacting the consulate.
From what I can see you have plenty of things to consider. However if you cat is placed in cargo, I hope the turbulence isn't too great. My sister's flight from California to Milwaukee was so turbulent that her cat refused to eat or drink for two days. She had to have a vet come to the house for the next several days and force feed the cat. The cat eventually got better.