I WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO NURSE HER BACK TO HEALTH MYSELF, BUT WILL USE VET AS LAST RESORT
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I have worked in a shelter and many cats came in with a respitory infection, in a home most recover well with out antibiotics. Keep the cat warm and hydrated(warm chicken broth works great!), give him a heating pad and lots of love and affection. If he does get to the point where he can no longer breath through his nose or has a greenish nasel discarge get him to the vet asap!
go to the vet or to the pet store and try to ask them if you need a medicine or anything
How do you KNOW its a cold? it could be ANY number of respiratory ailments. Take sick animals to the VET.
your best bet is take her to the vet,she needs antibotics,
Have found some info ..Hope she gets well soon.
Cats can get upper respiratory infections or what we call the common cold or flu. However you can not pass a human cold on to your cat and vice versa. The cat 'cold' is a completely different cup of tea. If your cat has any of the below symptoms for more than a day or two he/she probably has an upper respiratory infection.
Upper respiratory infections are extremely contagious (infection can be passed through an airborne contagion or through casual contact) and it is very common for all cats within a household to become infected quickly. Although most of the agents that cause URI do not survive very long (from a few hours to a few weeks) in the environment, they can last a very long time in the cat's respiratory tract in a latent or potent form. Many cats actually will carry the agent in their body for the duration of life. In such a case your cat may suffer from occasional flare-ups when stressed or when the immune system is weak. Such a cat may also pass the agent on to other cats (even if that cat isn't actively sick). Cats can get URI's for a variety of reasons just as people do. These reasons can range from:
A bacteria or virus (Chlamydia, Feline Calicivirus, Feline Herpes virus also known as Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus) a majority of UTI's are caused by a virus
A parasitic worm infection
An allergic reaction
Symptoms to look for:
Sneezing
Runny nose
Coughing
Wheezing
Discharge from the nose or mouth
Respiratory problems
Oral ulcers
Conjunctivitis (discharge from the eye)
Treatment:
If you suspect any sort of "cold" take your cat to the vet immediately for an examination. Although URI's are not terribly serious, your cat can get secondary infections during this time period which could be more serious and can lead to chronic illnesses. Many cats with a cold will also have their appetites suppressed. Cats who do not eat for even just a day or two can be at risk for hepatic lipidosis, which can be a very serious illness. The bottom line is that although a cold in and of itself is not terribly serious, that left untreated, it can turn into a serious illness.
Most cases of URI are taken care of with a course of drug therapy (antibiotics, decongestants, antivirals), rest, lots of food and liquids. Humidification of the nasal passages may also help your cat, you can do this by purchasing a humidifier for the room or bringing your kitty in with you for a nice steaming in the bathroom. However, do not allow your cat to catch a 'chill' if you do get him/her wet.
If you do have a cat that has been on therapy for a few weeks and is still not feeling better, or if your pet has finished his/her course of medication and is still ill your vet may have him/her in for another visit to do some more tests. These may include X-rays of the skull which allow you to see the nasal cavity and frontal sinuses. This can help you determine what, if any damage the infection has done to the nasal passages. A nasal flush can also be performed to collect matter from the nasal cavity. This matter can then be analyzed to better determine what is causing your cat to be ill.
Precautionary measures:
Keep your cat indoors and away from other sick animals. Keep your pet in a clean environment which includes clean food and water bowls and a clean home. Keep your home above 70 degrees and if your cat gets wet either dry him off or make sure he stays warm while he dries off. You can also talk to your vet about yearly vaccinations to ward off such infections.
One of my cats just got over a nasty repiratory virus and the vet had to prescribe a medicine that was like a cat decongestant.
It's very important that the cat eat/drinks enough. Apparently, cats won't eat or drink if they can't really smell due to congestion. Give tuna juice and fresh water for hydration and confine her to one room and use a humidifier/vaporizer in that room.
What color is the drainage in her eyes and nose? If it's not clear, I'd take her to the vet asap. If she's not doing better even with clear drainage in one or two more days, or if she stops eating or drinking, I'd take her to the vet asap.
The whole trip to see our vet %26 get the medicine was only about $40. It was totally worth it. The cat felt much better after taking the medicine. We just hid the pill inside a moist cat treat %26 she'd take it. You might want to at least call your vet to see if he/she has ano other advice.
Otherwise, just spend a lot of time with her so you can be alert to changes and try to keep her as comfortable as possible.
Good luck!
give it pediatric cold medicine, but only about 1/4 the dose you would give a baby.
I think Vicky B and Girl Named Sue have the best answers for you so far.
NEVER give an animal medicine intended for human use unless directed to do so by the vet.
First, you will have to stop yelling. That should calm her down.
Monday, May 24, 2010
My 2 month old kitten wets my duvet?
My 2 month old kitten wets the duvet every morning. I have dry cleaned my duvet on numerous occasions and sprayed it with odour eliminator which contains citrus zest but she keeps on wetting the duvet. She does not do this in any other part of the house. I have also sprayed my duvet with felliway but the no avail. Can anyone help me on this matter..
Thank you
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Hi Rowena.sometimes when cats inappropriately soil in areas other than the litterbox it is indicative of a medical problem. If she's constipated or has a urinary infection of one type or another this cause litterbox avoidance. When cats are using the litterbox and experience pain while going to the bathroom they associate the pain with the litterbox thereby believing by going elsewhere will feel better. Consider ringing your vet to discuss an appointment for an evaluation.
Additionally, if there's been a recent change of location of the litterbox, change of litter brand, new changes in the home, new pets added, multiple cats competing for the litterbox, not cleaning the box more frequently, box is too small, litterbox is uncovered or it's not covered (some cats prefer one over the other).all of these and other associated possibilities will also cause litterbox avoidance behaviours as well.
More on litterbox avoidance problems by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures.
[edit] litterbox avoidance isn't always the case as each cat is different. We currently have a cat who always used his litterbox with a rare accident even though he was diagnosed with an urinary tract infection.
That is disgusting to sleep on a duvet that is urine stained. Even if you spray it. Yuck. Keep the cat off of the bed. If it does it again, rub its nose in it..spank its butt and throw it in the kitty litter box.
do not let it on the bed, keep it in the bath room durring sleep time
spray it with biological soap and it will maybe never do its business on your bed ever again
try putting a litter tray in your room or banish the kitten from your room
ITS VERE NORMAL FOR THE KITTEN TO DO THAT.
You really shouldn't take a kitten to your bed, This is just one reason - These animals have become domesticated for people to keep as pets but when it is old enough it really should stay outdoors as much as it does indoors. Cats are independent,and like it that way - No offence to you personally but really Why let it on your duvet? Don't treat animals like toys or pamper them it doesn't do them any good and you'll set yourself up for lots of problems in the future.
Erm, stop it sleeping on your bed! Keep it downstairs at night with a litter tray, until it is house trained. If it were me though and it started mewing I would go and get it, but be strong and dont give into mews.
IF IT DOES IT AGAIN RUB IT NOSE IN IT , SPANK ITS BUTT. NOTE NOT VERY HARD, IT WILL UNDERSTAND AND NOT DO IT AGAIN . ALWAYS MAKE SURE ITS LITTER BOX IS SET
I hate to say it, but you really need to get a new duvet. Had the same problem with part of our sofa when our kittens were 'new'.
One of them kept going into the sitting room and weeing on one side of the sofa. We tried everything, including locking them out of the sitting room when we were out.
Eventually, we got a new seat cushion for that part of the sofa. and still keep them out of there during the day, but it hasnt happened since. Doesnt matter what you do, they still know the place and smell - no matter what. Also duvets are special favourites of kittens, apparently, because they can 'pad' them easily (clawing up and down, pulling at the duvet), which they like to do.
Best advice, get a new duvet and spray the entire bed, mattress etc and get your covers and sheets cleaned on the hottest setting they can take. Also, if you have one (or can borrow) get a UV light, which will show where all the pee is - it maybe you havent got it all from the bed (as I said, mattress etc)
Good Luck
Thank you
Answers:
Hi Rowena.sometimes when cats inappropriately soil in areas other than the litterbox it is indicative of a medical problem. If she's constipated or has a urinary infection of one type or another this cause litterbox avoidance. When cats are using the litterbox and experience pain while going to the bathroom they associate the pain with the litterbox thereby believing by going elsewhere will feel better. Consider ringing your vet to discuss an appointment for an evaluation.
Additionally, if there's been a recent change of location of the litterbox, change of litter brand, new changes in the home, new pets added, multiple cats competing for the litterbox, not cleaning the box more frequently, box is too small, litterbox is uncovered or it's not covered (some cats prefer one over the other).all of these and other associated possibilities will also cause litterbox avoidance behaviours as well.
More on litterbox avoidance problems by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures.
[edit] litterbox avoidance isn't always the case as each cat is different. We currently have a cat who always used his litterbox with a rare accident even though he was diagnosed with an urinary tract infection.
That is disgusting to sleep on a duvet that is urine stained. Even if you spray it. Yuck. Keep the cat off of the bed. If it does it again, rub its nose in it..spank its butt and throw it in the kitty litter box.
do not let it on the bed, keep it in the bath room durring sleep time
spray it with biological soap and it will maybe never do its business on your bed ever again
try putting a litter tray in your room or banish the kitten from your room
ITS VERE NORMAL FOR THE KITTEN TO DO THAT.
You really shouldn't take a kitten to your bed, This is just one reason - These animals have become domesticated for people to keep as pets but when it is old enough it really should stay outdoors as much as it does indoors. Cats are independent,and like it that way - No offence to you personally but really Why let it on your duvet? Don't treat animals like toys or pamper them it doesn't do them any good and you'll set yourself up for lots of problems in the future.
Erm, stop it sleeping on your bed! Keep it downstairs at night with a litter tray, until it is house trained. If it were me though and it started mewing I would go and get it, but be strong and dont give into mews.
IF IT DOES IT AGAIN RUB IT NOSE IN IT , SPANK ITS BUTT. NOTE NOT VERY HARD, IT WILL UNDERSTAND AND NOT DO IT AGAIN . ALWAYS MAKE SURE ITS LITTER BOX IS SET
I hate to say it, but you really need to get a new duvet. Had the same problem with part of our sofa when our kittens were 'new'.
One of them kept going into the sitting room and weeing on one side of the sofa. We tried everything, including locking them out of the sitting room when we were out.
Eventually, we got a new seat cushion for that part of the sofa. and still keep them out of there during the day, but it hasnt happened since. Doesnt matter what you do, they still know the place and smell - no matter what. Also duvets are special favourites of kittens, apparently, because they can 'pad' them easily (clawing up and down, pulling at the duvet), which they like to do.
Best advice, get a new duvet and spray the entire bed, mattress etc and get your covers and sheets cleaned on the hottest setting they can take. Also, if you have one (or can borrow) get a UV light, which will show where all the pee is - it maybe you havent got it all from the bed (as I said, mattress etc)
Good Luck
My 2 month old kitten has a bloated stomach that wont go away, whats wrong with him, worms?
He eats his food, drinks plenty of water and has good poop. I haven't brought him to vet yet 'cause his tempremate hasn't changed, still as playful as ever. I know some symptoms are little worms around the bum or in poop and significant weight loss, haven't seen any yet. Should I be concerned?
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Yes, your kitten should see a vet for worming. Don't do this yourself with pet store products. Those are wormers that vets have found ineffective or harmful to animals.
Your kitten definitely needs to see a vet now to begin the kitten shots to prevent him from having distemper. In kittens that is almost always fatal.
When you visit the vet make plans to have him neutered too. Better to set a date -- time seems to go by very fast in kitten growth so you need to make that commitment for him now.
Yes, you should.
It is likely worms. I believe they are all born with worms. The mother will even get them from the fetus' she carries, that is why the Vet. treats her once she is pregnant. Some people will treat their kittens with/according to OTC (over-the-counter) product.
Bloating is usually a sign of worms, yes. And you don't always see a lot of symptoms. A cat with worms can sleep a lot, but kittens sleep a lot anyway, so it can be harder to detect infestation in something so young. But as a general rule, most kittens are born with intestinal parasites, so they should ALWAYS be wormed when they're old enough.
He needs a set of shots and deworming no matter what. Poop may look fine cause worms are still in there.
Also puppies and kittens often eat and get bloated. They are so little that its very noticeable.
Ya know, the "temperment" of a kitten has ZERO to do with the distemper vaccine. DISTEMPER is a virus. It has nothing to do with how the cat acts. They need to start the shots when they are 6-8 weeks. They need to be wormed also. All kittens are born with worms. They get them from the mother through the milk. You may not ever see the worms, but trust me, they are there.in the intestines.
Get the kitten to the vet and get it taken care of.
The Vet Might Know
Very possible, could also be the food your feeding it. Try to avoid to much dairy. Some reccomend that you don't worm kittens. Try your vet, it should be a very simple check up which will help you with its future care, they can also recommend what best for his diet.
It might be worms. Fortunately, you noticed this before he started getting miserable.
You should definitely take him to see the vet. I'm not sure about the worms as none of my pets have ever had any. But, a couple of years ago, we had to take my cat to the vet. He had a swollen belly and his face was patchy and bloody. It looked like he had been in a fight. Turns out, he has a disease we still don't know what it is. But it causes his spleen to swell. He's going to be on steroids for the rest of his life now. Other then that, he's doing great and acting just like any other cat.
So, take your kitten to the vet a.s.a.p. so they can figure out what it is and give him medicine if needed.
If you think there is reason for concern, there probably is a reason. Just to ease your mind, you should take the kitten to the vet. Even if there is nothing wrong, at least you will know for sure and you can rest easy knowing kitty is OK, or at least treated for what is probably a minor thing if attended to right away.
the worms could be inside.get him to the vet all it takes is one little dose of medication and he will be fine.it is most likely worms
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Yes, your kitten should see a vet for worming. Don't do this yourself with pet store products. Those are wormers that vets have found ineffective or harmful to animals.
Your kitten definitely needs to see a vet now to begin the kitten shots to prevent him from having distemper. In kittens that is almost always fatal.
When you visit the vet make plans to have him neutered too. Better to set a date -- time seems to go by very fast in kitten growth so you need to make that commitment for him now.
Yes, you should.
It is likely worms. I believe they are all born with worms. The mother will even get them from the fetus' she carries, that is why the Vet. treats her once she is pregnant. Some people will treat their kittens with/according to OTC (over-the-counter) product.
Bloating is usually a sign of worms, yes. And you don't always see a lot of symptoms. A cat with worms can sleep a lot, but kittens sleep a lot anyway, so it can be harder to detect infestation in something so young. But as a general rule, most kittens are born with intestinal parasites, so they should ALWAYS be wormed when they're old enough.
He needs a set of shots and deworming no matter what. Poop may look fine cause worms are still in there.
Also puppies and kittens often eat and get bloated. They are so little that its very noticeable.
Ya know, the "temperment" of a kitten has ZERO to do with the distemper vaccine. DISTEMPER is a virus. It has nothing to do with how the cat acts. They need to start the shots when they are 6-8 weeks. They need to be wormed also. All kittens are born with worms. They get them from the mother through the milk. You may not ever see the worms, but trust me, they are there.in the intestines.
Get the kitten to the vet and get it taken care of.
The Vet Might Know
Very possible, could also be the food your feeding it. Try to avoid to much dairy. Some reccomend that you don't worm kittens. Try your vet, it should be a very simple check up which will help you with its future care, they can also recommend what best for his diet.
It might be worms. Fortunately, you noticed this before he started getting miserable.
You should definitely take him to see the vet. I'm not sure about the worms as none of my pets have ever had any. But, a couple of years ago, we had to take my cat to the vet. He had a swollen belly and his face was patchy and bloody. It looked like he had been in a fight. Turns out, he has a disease we still don't know what it is. But it causes his spleen to swell. He's going to be on steroids for the rest of his life now. Other then that, he's doing great and acting just like any other cat.
So, take your kitten to the vet a.s.a.p. so they can figure out what it is and give him medicine if needed.
If you think there is reason for concern, there probably is a reason. Just to ease your mind, you should take the kitten to the vet. Even if there is nothing wrong, at least you will know for sure and you can rest easy knowing kitty is OK, or at least treated for what is probably a minor thing if attended to right away.
the worms could be inside.get him to the vet all it takes is one little dose of medication and he will be fine.it is most likely worms
my 2 kittens have started to poo in the lounge,?
i have 2 kittens that are 18 weeks old, they are both males and i have had them for a week, they were really good to start off with using the litter tray and they have just started to go outside now, but the past few days we have noticed that they have started to poo in the lounge but they are still using the litter tray and are still going outside does anyone know why they are doing this and how to stop them?
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Your cats are marking their territory. Try putting the litter tray in the lounge and keep an eye on them. When you see them trying to do the toilet lift them on to the tray. They should eventually go to the tray themselves and if you then move it out of the room, they will go looking for it.If this does not work, rub the area they are using with the peel of any citrus fruit such as oranges or lemons, cats don't like this and it could be a use-full deterrent to break this behaviour and it is harmless. Please be aware that with them being male, when they are a few months older, they will start to spray their territory with a smell like ammonia. This can be stopped by getting them neutered.
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They are stressed, see your vet.
Take them to the vet, maybe they are sick.
If you always keep them outside then they will always poo outside.If they use the litter box then that is great. Are you complaining about this?
I don't know why they're doing it, but while you're trying to work it out they'll continue, so put a litter tray in the spot they do it and take things more slowly. They're too young to go outside and too new to your household. If they haven't had their innoculations yet, they shouldn't be going outside at all. They might be scared, they might be protesting, who knows? Anyway, so put a litter tray there and get them used to using it there too if they insist. Then take everything more slowly. I'm sorry I can't be more help - these things can be a real pain.
its prob a male power thing. poo and wee is the animal way of marking territory, usually wee, poo is often a sign of stress. they might be in a battle of whos alpha male. soon will stop
you are confusing them with the whole inside/outside thing.
get them nutered, they may be each trying to be dominate cat..next comes spraying urine all over the house.that is rank..get them fixed..let your vet know what they are doing.
The best thing i can tell you is to * KILL THEM LITTLE SONS OF BITCHES yours truly have a nice day
they seem confused. it should work itself out
The first time the cats "poo'd" in the lounge there was probably a specific reason, like the litter box was too dirty, they were scared, or perhaps they ate something that went through them too quickly. If the location where they relieved themselves was not properly and quickly cleaned and disenfected, they will smell traces of their waste and begin to associate that smell with being able to relieve themselves. When a kitten is being litter box trained, the box needs to be cleaned daily, the kitten needs to be brought to the box several times a day to "remind" them of where it is okay to relieve their waste, and if the kitten has an accident, the spot of the accident must be cleaned extremely well so that no scent remains. I suggest cleaning with bleach if it is a linoleum or cement, a cleaner with Pine scent if it is a carpet or upholstery followed by a nice blast of lysol. After cleaning carpet or upholstery, another good way to eliminate odors is to sprinkle borax on the area, then vacuum up later.
Check this out:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/resources.
Its about establishing territory you should have them 'done' but in the interim use citronella oil either around the area or right round the skirting of the lounge, it deters them and doesn't mark anything.
When cats start pooping in a certain spot, they have claimed that area as their own. A way to stop them is to slightly dilute white vinegar and put it where they are pooing. The smell deters them from going there and they just might start sticking to going to the bathroom outside and in the pan!
go get another litter tray and put that in ure front room
Perhaps they just want to be with you ,if you can bear it put the litter tray in the lounge and gradually move it outside ,bless them they re not very old but cat`s are very clean,give them a few more week and you`ll wonder what all the fuss was about ,if you want to ease the smell if they make a mistake use soda water ,works every time,good luck
My Mum told me to put pepper down where you don't want them to poop, so when you've cleaned up the mess put some pepper down and they wont go there again. Hopefully it wont take a roomful of pepper to stop them! 18weeks sounds way young to be going outside, my 2 are 6months old and only allowed out under supervision (they don't know their names and just run off!), maybe they re stressed? If the pepper doesn't work then I reckon a chat with your vet would be useful. Good luck!
Pehaps they are a bit confused, if you have only had them a week.
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Your cats are marking their territory. Try putting the litter tray in the lounge and keep an eye on them. When you see them trying to do the toilet lift them on to the tray. They should eventually go to the tray themselves and if you then move it out of the room, they will go looking for it.If this does not work, rub the area they are using with the peel of any citrus fruit such as oranges or lemons, cats don't like this and it could be a use-full deterrent to break this behaviour and it is harmless. Please be aware that with them being male, when they are a few months older, they will start to spray their territory with a smell like ammonia. This can be stopped by getting them neutered.
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They are stressed, see your vet.
Take them to the vet, maybe they are sick.
If you always keep them outside then they will always poo outside.If they use the litter box then that is great. Are you complaining about this?
I don't know why they're doing it, but while you're trying to work it out they'll continue, so put a litter tray in the spot they do it and take things more slowly. They're too young to go outside and too new to your household. If they haven't had their innoculations yet, they shouldn't be going outside at all. They might be scared, they might be protesting, who knows? Anyway, so put a litter tray there and get them used to using it there too if they insist. Then take everything more slowly. I'm sorry I can't be more help - these things can be a real pain.
its prob a male power thing. poo and wee is the animal way of marking territory, usually wee, poo is often a sign of stress. they might be in a battle of whos alpha male. soon will stop
you are confusing them with the whole inside/outside thing.
get them nutered, they may be each trying to be dominate cat..next comes spraying urine all over the house.that is rank..get them fixed..let your vet know what they are doing.
The best thing i can tell you is to * KILL THEM LITTLE SONS OF BITCHES yours truly have a nice day
they seem confused. it should work itself out
The first time the cats "poo'd" in the lounge there was probably a specific reason, like the litter box was too dirty, they were scared, or perhaps they ate something that went through them too quickly. If the location where they relieved themselves was not properly and quickly cleaned and disenfected, they will smell traces of their waste and begin to associate that smell with being able to relieve themselves. When a kitten is being litter box trained, the box needs to be cleaned daily, the kitten needs to be brought to the box several times a day to "remind" them of where it is okay to relieve their waste, and if the kitten has an accident, the spot of the accident must be cleaned extremely well so that no scent remains. I suggest cleaning with bleach if it is a linoleum or cement, a cleaner with Pine scent if it is a carpet or upholstery followed by a nice blast of lysol. After cleaning carpet or upholstery, another good way to eliminate odors is to sprinkle borax on the area, then vacuum up later.
Check this out:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/resources.
Its about establishing territory you should have them 'done' but in the interim use citronella oil either around the area or right round the skirting of the lounge, it deters them and doesn't mark anything.
When cats start pooping in a certain spot, they have claimed that area as their own. A way to stop them is to slightly dilute white vinegar and put it where they are pooing. The smell deters them from going there and they just might start sticking to going to the bathroom outside and in the pan!
go get another litter tray and put that in ure front room
Perhaps they just want to be with you ,if you can bear it put the litter tray in the lounge and gradually move it outside ,bless them they re not very old but cat`s are very clean,give them a few more week and you`ll wonder what all the fuss was about ,if you want to ease the smell if they make a mistake use soda water ,works every time,good luck
My Mum told me to put pepper down where you don't want them to poop, so when you've cleaned up the mess put some pepper down and they wont go there again. Hopefully it wont take a roomful of pepper to stop them! 18weeks sounds way young to be going outside, my 2 are 6months old and only allowed out under supervision (they don't know their names and just run off!), maybe they re stressed? If the pepper doesn't work then I reckon a chat with your vet would be useful. Good luck!
Pehaps they are a bit confused, if you have only had them a week.
My 2 kittens' ears keep producing a black substance that my vet says is NOT from ear mites. What is it?
Kittens were adopted off the street. Have had daily ear cleanings by the vet for over 6 weeks. A pungent odor is coming from their ears. The vet wants to give up - I don't!
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If there's a smell coming from the ears, it suggests that there is infection there. Black exudate is usually suggestive of ear mites (believe it or not, you can often get an idea of what's going on by the colour and smell of the exudate!!), though presumably your vet has examined the ears and not found any. If the smell is sort of sickly sweet, it could be something like a Malassezia (yeast) infection.
In any case- has your vet taken swabs and done cytology, or even sent away samples for culture? Or just been cleaning the ears? And has he/she done the cleaning under sedation or GA (often needed to examine and clean properly), or just poured cleanser down the ears of wriggly kittens and left it at that?
It sounds like you should consider seeing a different vet (very common situation with ear problems). I'd imagine that if you've had the vet cleaning their ears every day for 6 weeks that costs would be starting to mount!
Good luck :o)
Take them to another vet and never go back to the first and tell all your friends not to go to him either.
It's probably just excessive ear wax. At the pet store u can get a liquid ear cleaner. It works great on dogs and cats. Try it. And u might look for another vet.
My kittens had black inside their ears when we first adopted them.
It gradually went away.. and I know why! The kittens licked each others ears clean! They regularly groom one another.
If it looks worse than ear-wax, get a second opinion.
Sounds like an infection of some type to me, but yes, do go to another vet. Can also try regular q-tips soaked in baby oil to clean up the messy part, but make sure that the gunk is not from over cleaning, causing the ears to be overly dry and sensitive, causing more oil secretion in them. Can also check with your local health food store (preferably one who caters to holistic medicines) and find out what type of oils you can use for clearing up a possible infection and bad smell. Hope your new babies feel better soon, hope that this helps you some.
Yeast overgrowth can cause the ears to look dirty but if it is yeast they will smell bad too. It could also be an infection. Have you vet do a Fiv%26#92;Felv test to make sure that he does have any diseases. Its a blood test that they can do at the office. I am surprized that the vet didn't give the cat an atibiotic shot to help. Maybe try a different vet next time.
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If there's a smell coming from the ears, it suggests that there is infection there. Black exudate is usually suggestive of ear mites (believe it or not, you can often get an idea of what's going on by the colour and smell of the exudate!!), though presumably your vet has examined the ears and not found any. If the smell is sort of sickly sweet, it could be something like a Malassezia (yeast) infection.
In any case- has your vet taken swabs and done cytology, or even sent away samples for culture? Or just been cleaning the ears? And has he/she done the cleaning under sedation or GA (often needed to examine and clean properly), or just poured cleanser down the ears of wriggly kittens and left it at that?
It sounds like you should consider seeing a different vet (very common situation with ear problems). I'd imagine that if you've had the vet cleaning their ears every day for 6 weeks that costs would be starting to mount!
Good luck :o)
Take them to another vet and never go back to the first and tell all your friends not to go to him either.
It's probably just excessive ear wax. At the pet store u can get a liquid ear cleaner. It works great on dogs and cats. Try it. And u might look for another vet.
My kittens had black inside their ears when we first adopted them.
It gradually went away.. and I know why! The kittens licked each others ears clean! They regularly groom one another.
If it looks worse than ear-wax, get a second opinion.
Sounds like an infection of some type to me, but yes, do go to another vet. Can also try regular q-tips soaked in baby oil to clean up the messy part, but make sure that the gunk is not from over cleaning, causing the ears to be overly dry and sensitive, causing more oil secretion in them. Can also check with your local health food store (preferably one who caters to holistic medicines) and find out what type of oils you can use for clearing up a possible infection and bad smell. Hope your new babies feel better soon, hope that this helps you some.
Yeast overgrowth can cause the ears to look dirty but if it is yeast they will smell bad too. It could also be an infection. Have you vet do a Fiv%26#92;Felv test to make sure that he does have any diseases. Its a blood test that they can do at the office. I am surprized that the vet didn't give the cat an atibiotic shot to help. Maybe try a different vet next time.
My 2 female cats (6 and 7) are being terrorized by my roommates male cat. How can they get along?
2 weeks ago we introduced our 2 female cats to my roommates male cat (who he says is neutered and is approx 5-6 years old adn quite large, purebred bengal cat) The problem we're having, is we have to keep the females locked up at night, so the male can do his thing, and during the day, we lock the male up so the 2 females can do their thing. We're at our wits end. how can we help them get along or at least tolerate each other. My females are living in fear, and it's become very stressful. Getting rid of either of the cats is definitely not in the cards.
Any help would be apprecaited.
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Hi Amanda.research has shown that a single hostile encounter between two unfamiliar cats/kittens can set the tone for their relationship for a long time to come. Adult cats have a more difficult time with introductions. So to prevent the Bengal from getting off on the wrong foot with your two cats, plan to introduce them gradually. Remember to spend plenty of quality time alone with your two cats in order to minimize jealousy and stress. At first, do not allow face-to-face contact between the three cats. Instead, follow these steps:
1. Confine the the two cats to a room (door closed) while the Bengal explores the rest of the house. Then switch their places. This allows them to become familiar with each other's scent.
2. Keep the cats in separate but adjoining rooms for several days, continuing to switch places every day. You'll need separate litter boxes at this stage, and depending on the cats' preferences, you may want to continue to maintain two litter boxes for them after the introduction is completed.
3. After a few days, crack open the door separating the three cats. Prop it open a couple inches so they can see one another but can't make full contact. Once they tolerate this limited contact, open the door a bit wider. If they start to backslide, go back to step 2.
4. When the three cats seem comfortable with limited exposure, try feeding them on opposite sides of the same room. Then return them to their separate quarters. After a few days of common mealtimes, they may be ready to share the same living space. Remember to let them set their own pace and never force them to be together. Keep them separated when you are not home to supervise until you're certain they can tolerate each other's presence. It may take several weeks or a month or two before they reach this stage.
Stressed cats tend to feel a lack of privacy with a new pet animal in the home. Consider using a location which is quiet and secure away from the cats until both have adjusted to being around one another a few months from now.
Another note.it's helpful to play with your two kitties and if Bengal wants to join in it will help all of them become used to one another. Be sure to offer fair play time to each so there's no jealousy. Cats are naturally territorial and see a new cat as an intruder.
Are you sure the cat is neutered? How long have the cats been living together? I have had the same problem with pets and it took about a week or two for everyone to get used to each other, they now know their boundaries.
Cats always have territorial and dominance hierarchy issues. They are going to have to let them work these out, unless you plan to continue with your present system.
One option might be to shut all 3 cats in a room together for 2-3 days, with food, water and a litter box, until they can work out the issues. You'll have to go in there to feed, water and change their litter, of course. As long as they all think they can depend on their human counterparts for tactical support, they will continue to fight. If you shut them in together (provide a soft bed for each one), they'll have to work it out themselves. If you do this and they start fighting again in a major way afterwards, then put them back in the room for a full day each time.
I know it sounds crazy, but it should work for you. The male cat can still mate, even if he is fixed, though he would not be able to breed them.
I'm going to elaborate a bit now. If you decide to try my suggested approach, all the cats should be placed into a single room, in isolation from the rest of the house, to work through their problems. People will come in to feed and care for them, but be careful, when you come in to give them a little loving and hugging. All cats should be loved equally during that time, so you should work it out with your roommate.
Once we had 5 cats in the house (all females) and dogs, who tend to be the enforcers of what they perceive as bad cat behavior. Eventually, one of the cats gained dominance by growing larger, and by becoming friends with the dogs. We even had a fight once between the two dogs over "their baby" - the dominant cat.
Another option might be for you to keep your cats locked in your bedroom for a week, before you let them out into the common area. That way, the male cat will know they are still around, but he won't feel threatened about his territory directly. Eventually they can work out their problems.
Good luck to you all.
The other thing that I've had work in situations of introducing a newcomer to the others, is to put the single cat in a big cage or a big dog sized crate, with the back half covered so the animal in the cage can get to the back and feel safe. Then they can see, smell, hear each other, but not hurt each other. Sometimes some cats simply won't get along, but two weeks is way too short a time to tell. It may take a month or more for them all to adjust. I have ione female and one big neutered male that don't get along, in a group of 8 in the house, and when he comes into the bedroom, she leaves. She used to fear him, but now its like they have an understanding, taking turns to be part of the group that always likes to congregate on my bed (and sometimes likes to try to hog the middle of the bed!)
the male cat has become the dominant cat in the pack, which is always what happens when there is more than one cat: one dominant and the rest are subservient. Especially if the two girls have "moved in on" the male's home. If the male cat is not actually hurting the others, it might just be one of those things they have to get used to each other. All cats are possessive of their space and that's pretty normal.
start spraying him with a water bottle everytime he goes near them or stats to be mean to them
Any help would be apprecaited.
Answers:
Hi Amanda.research has shown that a single hostile encounter between two unfamiliar cats/kittens can set the tone for their relationship for a long time to come. Adult cats have a more difficult time with introductions. So to prevent the Bengal from getting off on the wrong foot with your two cats, plan to introduce them gradually. Remember to spend plenty of quality time alone with your two cats in order to minimize jealousy and stress. At first, do not allow face-to-face contact between the three cats. Instead, follow these steps:
1. Confine the the two cats to a room (door closed) while the Bengal explores the rest of the house. Then switch their places. This allows them to become familiar with each other's scent.
2. Keep the cats in separate but adjoining rooms for several days, continuing to switch places every day. You'll need separate litter boxes at this stage, and depending on the cats' preferences, you may want to continue to maintain two litter boxes for them after the introduction is completed.
3. After a few days, crack open the door separating the three cats. Prop it open a couple inches so they can see one another but can't make full contact. Once they tolerate this limited contact, open the door a bit wider. If they start to backslide, go back to step 2.
4. When the three cats seem comfortable with limited exposure, try feeding them on opposite sides of the same room. Then return them to their separate quarters. After a few days of common mealtimes, they may be ready to share the same living space. Remember to let them set their own pace and never force them to be together. Keep them separated when you are not home to supervise until you're certain they can tolerate each other's presence. It may take several weeks or a month or two before they reach this stage.
Stressed cats tend to feel a lack of privacy with a new pet animal in the home. Consider using a location which is quiet and secure away from the cats until both have adjusted to being around one another a few months from now.
Another note.it's helpful to play with your two kitties and if Bengal wants to join in it will help all of them become used to one another. Be sure to offer fair play time to each so there's no jealousy. Cats are naturally territorial and see a new cat as an intruder.
Are you sure the cat is neutered? How long have the cats been living together? I have had the same problem with pets and it took about a week or two for everyone to get used to each other, they now know their boundaries.
Cats always have territorial and dominance hierarchy issues. They are going to have to let them work these out, unless you plan to continue with your present system.
One option might be to shut all 3 cats in a room together for 2-3 days, with food, water and a litter box, until they can work out the issues. You'll have to go in there to feed, water and change their litter, of course. As long as they all think they can depend on their human counterparts for tactical support, they will continue to fight. If you shut them in together (provide a soft bed for each one), they'll have to work it out themselves. If you do this and they start fighting again in a major way afterwards, then put them back in the room for a full day each time.
I know it sounds crazy, but it should work for you. The male cat can still mate, even if he is fixed, though he would not be able to breed them.
I'm going to elaborate a bit now. If you decide to try my suggested approach, all the cats should be placed into a single room, in isolation from the rest of the house, to work through their problems. People will come in to feed and care for them, but be careful, when you come in to give them a little loving and hugging. All cats should be loved equally during that time, so you should work it out with your roommate.
Once we had 5 cats in the house (all females) and dogs, who tend to be the enforcers of what they perceive as bad cat behavior. Eventually, one of the cats gained dominance by growing larger, and by becoming friends with the dogs. We even had a fight once between the two dogs over "their baby" - the dominant cat.
Another option might be for you to keep your cats locked in your bedroom for a week, before you let them out into the common area. That way, the male cat will know they are still around, but he won't feel threatened about his territory directly. Eventually they can work out their problems.
Good luck to you all.
The other thing that I've had work in situations of introducing a newcomer to the others, is to put the single cat in a big cage or a big dog sized crate, with the back half covered so the animal in the cage can get to the back and feel safe. Then they can see, smell, hear each other, but not hurt each other. Sometimes some cats simply won't get along, but two weeks is way too short a time to tell. It may take a month or more for them all to adjust. I have ione female and one big neutered male that don't get along, in a group of 8 in the house, and when he comes into the bedroom, she leaves. She used to fear him, but now its like they have an understanding, taking turns to be part of the group that always likes to congregate on my bed (and sometimes likes to try to hog the middle of the bed!)
the male cat has become the dominant cat in the pack, which is always what happens when there is more than one cat: one dominant and the rest are subservient. Especially if the two girls have "moved in on" the male's home. If the male cat is not actually hurting the others, it might just be one of those things they have to get used to each other. All cats are possessive of their space and that's pretty normal.
start spraying him with a water bottle everytime he goes near them or stats to be mean to them
My 2 cats need a bath. I've made progress and the one will at least get near water now.how do I do this?
I have 2 cats.both are indoor.and I try to bath them about once a month.I can typically give one a bath in the tub (she will stand somewhat still), but I have to put the other one in the shower and hold the door closed b/c he hates water (he's a long haired cat and desperately needs a bath again).however, I've started making progress with him and he will sit in the tub and let me turn the water on.but just a drizzle and he has started to play with the water now. I'm afraid that if I put him in the shower again I'm going to lose all the progress that I've made but I'm not sure if I can get him to stay somewhere close to still in the tub long enough for me to bath him.any suggestions?
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i'm the same as you when it comes to clean animals.
from the floor and carpet to the litter. there is dirt everywhere.
i just give my cats a bath a quickly as possible and get it over with. i don't think they will ever get used to a bath. if i hold the skin around the back of the neck they sit still pretty good. i put them in a very large bird cage after with animal dryer blowing them dry. after i give them treats and lots of attention. that's the part they love.
i guess you could get them used to being in water and some cats will even swim. same as dogs. but i don't even know any dogs that like bath's. my dog (a shih-tzu) loves to swim but bath time? ha ha. he knows its getting done no matter what and he sure puts on his pouty face and mopes around. when he's done he's all hyper and runs around the house. he he.
actually my cats run around all hyper too!! after the cuddle of course.
good luck
Spare yourself and take them to a professional groomer.
Throw them in a pool they will have to face their fears.
get a friend into help
cats bathe themselves. most cats don't really like water. try coming them frequently instead.
Let a prefessional cat bather/groomer do it-If you are only doing it once a month, the cost won't hurt as much as a clawed face, arm or leg-
the beauty of having cats is that cats are self-cleaning..I have had cats for over 20 years and the only time I ever gave them baths was when they had fleas.and now with frontline I dont even have to do that.
You really shouldn't have to wash cats as they are very clean and self cleaning and once a month sounds alot unless they are of a particular pedigree?.well maybe when they are really dirty which is what I used to have to do. Try using water spray bottle with the cleaner/shampoo in it then one with just water, and then you comb and rub with a towel. i used to do that with my cat if he was dirty. but it has to be a really light mist otherwise they can feel it. But what i ended up doing letting him slowly get used to water by having him around the shower and letting him drink from it, eventually they get used to having a bigger depth and more water on their coat. But nothing will stop the howling!
They are cats, they dont need a bath. especially if they are indoor cats. Cats spend 30% of thier life grooming, generally they don't need our help.
I bathe mine in the tub. I have to bathe my girl first because she hides too well. She tolerates the bath but cries. When he hears her cry, he comes running to save her and then I grab him and give him his bath.
Don't put him in the shower, this is too traumatic. Cats clean themselves! It sounds like you need to brush them regularly, especially the long-haired one before the hair gets matted. If you feel you MUST "wash" them, just use a warm washcloth and run it over them. This will take off surface dust/dirt/dander. The rest is up to them.
Check out Drs. Foster %26 Smith - they have a website - they probably have wipes or some kind of dry shampoo you rub in and brush out.
While most cats keep themselves perfectly clean, others need occasional bathing. There are several ways to do this, from taking them to a groomer, to putting them in a cat bag and bathing them in your tub or sink, to special cat harnesses, to getting a friend to help. There are also waterless pet shampoos made for cats that you rub in and brush out. I personally use a harness on my cats and tied the leash to the kitchen sink. I then bathe them in the sink. They sit pretty still for me, and I'm lucky that none of mine have ever tried to harm me for it. I started them with water when they were all kittens. 3 of mine will swim even! With the harness they can't get away from me, since they aren't fond of the pressure from the kitchen sprayer. 1 of my cats I can't use it on, he flips out and does acrobatics. I fill one side of the sink with soapy water and the other with clean water. He goes in the soapy side and I use a cup to get him covered in it, then lather up, drain the sink, and use another cup to pour clean water from the other side of the sink over him till rinsed.
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i'm the same as you when it comes to clean animals.
from the floor and carpet to the litter. there is dirt everywhere.
i just give my cats a bath a quickly as possible and get it over with. i don't think they will ever get used to a bath. if i hold the skin around the back of the neck they sit still pretty good. i put them in a very large bird cage after with animal dryer blowing them dry. after i give them treats and lots of attention. that's the part they love.
i guess you could get them used to being in water and some cats will even swim. same as dogs. but i don't even know any dogs that like bath's. my dog (a shih-tzu) loves to swim but bath time? ha ha. he knows its getting done no matter what and he sure puts on his pouty face and mopes around. when he's done he's all hyper and runs around the house. he he.
actually my cats run around all hyper too!! after the cuddle of course.
good luck
Spare yourself and take them to a professional groomer.
Throw them in a pool they will have to face their fears.
get a friend into help
cats bathe themselves. most cats don't really like water. try coming them frequently instead.
Let a prefessional cat bather/groomer do it-If you are only doing it once a month, the cost won't hurt as much as a clawed face, arm or leg-
the beauty of having cats is that cats are self-cleaning..I have had cats for over 20 years and the only time I ever gave them baths was when they had fleas.and now with frontline I dont even have to do that.
You really shouldn't have to wash cats as they are very clean and self cleaning and once a month sounds alot unless they are of a particular pedigree?.well maybe when they are really dirty which is what I used to have to do. Try using water spray bottle with the cleaner/shampoo in it then one with just water, and then you comb and rub with a towel. i used to do that with my cat if he was dirty. but it has to be a really light mist otherwise they can feel it. But what i ended up doing letting him slowly get used to water by having him around the shower and letting him drink from it, eventually they get used to having a bigger depth and more water on their coat. But nothing will stop the howling!
They are cats, they dont need a bath. especially if they are indoor cats. Cats spend 30% of thier life grooming, generally they don't need our help.
I bathe mine in the tub. I have to bathe my girl first because she hides too well. She tolerates the bath but cries. When he hears her cry, he comes running to save her and then I grab him and give him his bath.
Don't put him in the shower, this is too traumatic. Cats clean themselves! It sounds like you need to brush them regularly, especially the long-haired one before the hair gets matted. If you feel you MUST "wash" them, just use a warm washcloth and run it over them. This will take off surface dust/dirt/dander. The rest is up to them.
Check out Drs. Foster %26 Smith - they have a website - they probably have wipes or some kind of dry shampoo you rub in and brush out.
While most cats keep themselves perfectly clean, others need occasional bathing. There are several ways to do this, from taking them to a groomer, to putting them in a cat bag and bathing them in your tub or sink, to special cat harnesses, to getting a friend to help. There are also waterless pet shampoos made for cats that you rub in and brush out. I personally use a harness on my cats and tied the leash to the kitchen sink. I then bathe them in the sink. They sit pretty still for me, and I'm lucky that none of mine have ever tried to harm me for it. I started them with water when they were all kittens. 3 of mine will swim even! With the harness they can't get away from me, since they aren't fond of the pressure from the kitchen sprayer. 1 of my cats I can't use it on, he flips out and does acrobatics. I fill one side of the sink with soapy water and the other with clean water. He goes in the soapy side and I use a cup to get him covered in it, then lather up, drain the sink, and use another cup to pour clean water from the other side of the sink over him till rinsed.
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