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If you have five cats with only four of them having these scabs, it could be that the cat w/o scabs is roughing up the others a bit. It may not be mean and just play, but cats that like to wrestle...

Very small cats like you described is most often a sign of inbreeding. Many years ago in New England, a litter of very small cats was found. It was thought to be a new breed due to a genetic flaw,...

Wait until after they are neutered. That is probably your problem.

I love strange names... why not be different!

Some of my cats names are a bit strange too.

Disco, Foosie, and Torti Ma.

I used to have a poodle as a kid names Nebby.

Cats tend to hide when they are not feeling well. Your description of eye discharge leads me to believe she is getting an upper respirator infection, or has an eye infection. If I were you, I would...

I'm sure your vet has already check or suggested checking, but if not, get your vet to test
For FIV and FeLV.

I have never heard of a cat being taken away from an owner and put down unless it had rabies, and was not properly confined when the house was inspected by authorities. Your vet may suggest that...

There is a product called Natures Miracle. You can get it at PetSmart or Petco. Some other pet stores may have it, but I know for a fact that the two mentioned above do.
It has a natural enzyme...

She may have a urinary infection. Cats that are so heavy that they can't clean themselves, need to be cleaned by their owners. The bacteria builds up causing an infection. The exta fat hangs over...

Please do not ever give kittens or cats whole cows milk. They are not able to digest it.
Only give replacement KMR kitten formula, or any other brand of kitten replacement formula.
Here is a guide...

If the cat likes the carpet, then a carpet scratching post is your best bet. I would also suggest getting a sisal one too. Cats love the way the sisal rope feels on their pads, and their claws...

At our shelter we use dawn dish detergent to suffocate the fleas when they are too little
For a flea bath. Lather them up real thick with the detergent. Just mix with a warm water and leave it on...

Cats are not really vocal creatures. Feral cats do not make much noise at all. Domesticated cats see us as the dominant cat in the house, and they learn to communicate with us by making cat noises....

Raccoons can

Above is the link for a raccoon proof feeding station. Ugly, but effective.

Please stop leaving food out at night. I have a feral cat population that was decimated by racoons last year. The racoons dismembered their bodies, and left them all over our property. Droughts...

I think he is crying himself hoarse calling for his family. My cat was locked in our bedroom for a day while we were at work, and lost his meow for a day. It did come
Back. If it does not start...

Try yogurt. That is what we give cats at the shelter. Many times new cats at the shelter will get the runs from stress or change of food, and the yogurt does help. However, only if there is not an...

Coons are evil. I have a feral cat colony, and in the summer during droughts they will kill, dismember, and eat the cats. They do this when they can't get water, or the cats get in the way of...

He will be fine in a few days with the medication,
And I am glad you discovered the real problem.

A cat will often make a mess in an area you are sure to see when they are
Upset or not feeling...

My shelter, Faithful Friends, is in need of help with relocating approximately 30-35 feral cats that are being displaced due to development. If you or any one you know that lives in Delaware,...

If you can't find something to stop the marking, I would fix up your room, so your older kitty can stay there while you are at work. Should not be a problem for you older cat since you stated he...

Is you other cat that sleeps with you fixed? If not, that could be the problem.
The cat that is urinating is marking it's territory. You could try a deterent spray from
Your local pet store, or a...

Follow Bushg's instructions, and get as close to the skin as possible. Once you get to the point where you are going to pull skin off to get the rest off, try using vaseline or some type of cooking...

This cat is certainly not feral. If he were, he would not let you pick him up, or even come close to him. He would run and jump into walls before allowing you to touch him. I have a feral cat...

I had a cat with the same problem only a handful of times, and it only happened when excited from being rubbed near his tail. It was the worst smelling stuff of all time, so it made me think of that...

It might be his anal sacks are filling up. The discharge is the most gross stuff you'll ever have the misfortune of smelling. It is a yellowish to brownish color liquid. Many cats need to have...

Kitten milk, not the milk you would drink. You can get it at any pet store.

Brother and Sister that are 5 months... how cute. They will certainly grow out of that stage
With the litter box, so just be patient. My guy is 7 months, and he is getting better with his length...

Some cats are just goofy like that. Another cat or the automatic box looks like your only solution! :) Good Luck

I have a kitten who like to dig forever and play in the litter... he stinks to...

The other thing to remember is, if you want to tame them, please take your time. They will tear you up if you try to handle them right out of the trap. Cat bites are nasty. I was
In the hospital...

A humane trap is the best and most often only way to catch feral/wild cats and kittens.
Make sure you use smelly food like canned cat wet food or tuna, and if you cover the
Trap with a blanket or...

Try filling the box up higher with more litter, and if that does not work you could try
Using different types of litter. Over the years, I have had several cats that do this,
But we keep our...

Could be a thyroid issue, but you will only find out with a blood workup from your vet.

Homemade Cat Food Recipe for Healthy Adult Cats

Link above is for a balanced recipe, and also for a book for more information on nutrition.

Your Vet can also help you find other no-kill shelters besides the local Humane Soc.if they are full, and also may post something at the office for you.

I too have a cat that literally tries to...

Females will mark their territory by urinating just as males do, so I would certainly try getting her altered. She may continue to do it, because she is in the habit of doing it now.
You also have...

There could be an illness with the shy cat, so you might want to get a check up. Some cats
Can see the weakness in another cat, and start acting aggressive.

Is your shy cat a female also, and...

My cat pigpen, who has since passed, was 20 lbs. He was a big 'ol Tom cat, but not really
Overweight. He did not have a big saggy belly or anything. He was just a big beautiful cat.
However, I...

I have five cats, and only one loves plastic. He sniffs and licks it. When he is done
His inspection, he lays on it for a bit. I have no idea why, but some cats just like plastic.
Maybe it is...

Glad to be of some help. I am no expert, but have had cats since I was younger. I currently have 5 of my own, so really it is just experience. If the felaway does not help anb/or if you want to...

DocWill-
I too voluteer, but just helping out where they need me. Cleaning cages, adoption days at
Pet stores, etc. I am currently involved in the catch and release for our colony. Basically, I...

It is possible that the 12yr old is still adjusting to the move. Did the prior tenant have a cat or another animal? It could be a strange smell is confusing the 12yr old. The 10yr old could also...

My childhood cat always came home with wounds from either fighting with other cats or from blue jays pecking holes in his head, and I always cleaned the wounds with peroxide and a topical antibiotic...

DocWill-
Thank you for your concern. The original question was more detailed, but after a few hours with no reply, I made it brief to encourage a response. Basically, my husband and I take care of...

Thank you for your reply.

I trapped the feral mother yesterday by piggy backing traps.
One with kittens, and the other for the mother. That way she would not harm the kittens
If she freaked...

Since I have not had a reply, and am getting concerned here, let me make it simple.

How long can a six day old kitten be left by its mother?