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What is my cat leaving behind?

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 03:02:53 GMT

Hello, I adopted our second cat, Bella, from our humane society about six weeks ago. I have been noticing that when she gets up from where she was laying

Sweepstakes Giveaways and Cat Contests

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:04:25 GMT

Ask The Cat Doctor sweepstakes giveaways and cat contests are a fun way to celebrate your love of cats and win great prizes for yourself and the felines in your life!

Flea Allergy in Cats, Prevention and Treatment

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:16:43 GMT

The number one cause of hair loss in cats is allergy and the number one allergy is flea allergy. Learn about prevention and treatment.

Flea Allergy in Cats

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:51:58 GMT

The most common allergy in cats is the allergy to fleas. Flea allergy can make cats incredibly miserable. Read more about this and the treatment.

Cat flea allergy and Gingivitis

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:36:22 GMT

Hi I'm in need of some help for my 2 year old tabby cat Marley. Marley started with his flea allergy at about 6 months and the vet's answer is just to

Cats Sleep in the Craziest Places!

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:25:56 GMT

Lots of cute entries in our Crazy Cat Sleeping Places Contest to enjoy!

Crazy Cat Sleeping Places Contest Entries

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:08:22 GMT

Browse these wonderful Cat Contest Entries. Cats sleep in the funniest places!

BEHAVIOR CHANGE

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:40:27 GMT

QUESTION: We have a rescue cat, Fifi and a Maine Coon cat, Simon. Both have been together about 9 years. Lately Simon has been acting very strange.

Scared Cats: Cat Back Home After 4 Months On The Street

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:17:41 GMT

QUESTION: Our 2 year old cat ran out the front door 4 months ago and we found him yesterday! Absolutely unbelievable! He has been on his own in the city

Attacked by a stray cat:: Cat Zoonotic Diseases Threat?

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Wed, 30 May 2012 02:02:32 GMT

I am wondering if I am at risk for developing one of the Cat Zoonotic Diseases - rabies. I have been feeding a stray black female cat for 7 months. Today

Can Conjunctivitis Be Transmitted From Cats to People?

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:57:22 GMT

QUESTION: Can humans contract conjunctivitis, herpes virus, or chlamydia, from cats? Hi, Kenya, Chlamydial conjunctivitis can be, but is very rarely,

Cat Zoonotic Diseases: Clostridium Difficile

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:52:44 GMT

Could I have passed one of the Cat zoonotic diseases Clostridium Difficile or C. Diff to my cat? I contracted it from IV antibiotics about a month ago

Possible Cat Poisoning Cases

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:18:28 GMT

There are many different causes of drooling and mouth ulcers in catsm, but one very serious cause is poisoning. See these reader questions to learn more.

Lily Poisoning in Cats: What can be done?

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:06:02 GMT

We have recently had a death in the family. Someone sent a bunch of flowers with lilies while I was out at work and a family member who took the delivery

My 1 year old cat passed away after being sick for 1 day

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:59:38 GMT

QUESTION: Thank you for taking time to read this. On Friday, my 13 month old cat, Charlie, slept a little more than normal, but nothing to cause alarm.

Symptoms of Mold Exposure in Cats

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:53:39 GMT

Hi there. I noticed I may have a mold infestation in my apartment today when I picked out a piece of hard something which resembled mold from my window

My Cat Accidentally Ate My Dog's Rimadyl

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:47:18 GMT

QUESTION: I think my cat accidentally ate my dogs 100 mg Rimadyl. What should I do? The cat is acting normal. Hi, Diana, Go straight to the vet.

Cat Ate Tiger Lilys

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 03:44:52 GMT

QUESTION: My cat is just over a year old. He ate a small piece of Tiger Lily. We rushed him to the veterinary emergency room, but were unable to afford

Cat Vomiting and Possible Toxins

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 02:51:59 GMT

Unusual vomiting by your cat is always a cause for concern. There are many items around your house and outside that are very toxic to cats. Learn more about them.

Wheezing Cats and Sneezing Cats

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 02:32:38 GMT

Any change in breathing, any new cough or excessive sneezing indicates that your cat should be seen by a veterinarian. Read these examples in questions submitted by readers.

Kitten cold, post-vet visit

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 28 May 2012 01:54:49 GMT

QUESTION: Hello! We adopted a 10-week-old barn kitten named Oliver in mid-August. We noticed some sneezing and runny nose, and decided we'd address it

Senior cat with normal tests still has strange cat behavior/symptoms

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:21:42 GMT

Dear Dr. Neely, Thank you for posting an answer to my initial question about my senior cat. It was so helpful & informative & mirrored all of my veterinarian's

Cat Tongue and Drooling Problems

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:15:25 GMT

Drooling in cats and tongue abnormalities can mean many different things. Learn some of the causes from these reader questions.

Cat tongue and drooling after boarding

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:02:39 GMT

QUESTION: We dropped off our 6 year old cat at the groomer to be boarded for two nights. She came back with a broken collar (the break away kind) and

Cat Mouth Abnormalities

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Sat, 26 May 2012 02:44:02 GMT

Bad breath, drooling, and open mouth breathing can indicate serious problems in cats. Learn from these readers' questions.

My cat has stopped eating food but still drinks water and a bit of milk. He also has kidney failure.

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:49:59 GMT

My cat is 16 and a half and in the last few weeks, he lost a lot of weight. We took him to the veterinarian. They told us that my cat's kidney had stopped

Addisons disease and kidney failure

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:30:58 GMT

QUESTIONS: My cat, Felix (8 yr old), has been diagnosed with Addison's disease and kidney failure. I would like to know what I can feed him. I've tried

Kidney Problem In A Kitten

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:05:55 GMT

QUESTION My kitten is about 12 weeks old and was diagnosed with a kidney infection after we noticed him drinking a lot of water and not making it to the

Eye Cyst

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:38:31 GMT

QUESTION about a cyst in a Cat's Eye: We have a 13 year old male manx and for the past couple of years he has what looks like a cyst on his left upper

Cat Third Eyelid Questions

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:29:06 GMT

The membrane in a cat's eye commonly referred to as the third eyelid can appear abnormal due to several different conditions. Learn more from these questions from readers.

Eye Disease In Cat

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:39:59 GMT

Cat's Eyes Dilated All The Time Vision Impaired My 17-year-old domestic shorthair has been showing signs of impaired vision. It finally dawned on me

Eye Disease In Cats

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:35:37 GMT

photography by AskTheCatDoctor QUESTION My cat has had a bad eye now for at least 2 days. The second eye lid that they have in their eyes (note by

Cat Health: Eyes are Red

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:20:57 GMT

QUESTION My cat, Lizzy, woke up today with a red eye and it is now beginning to get puffy as well. She loves to chase centipedes and eat them. We also

Pet Glucose Meters vs. Human Glucose Meters

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:18:30 GMT

Two months ago, my 13-year-old male cat Zulu was diagnosed as having feline diabetes. Zulu is a beautiful long haired manx. Now, after many visits to my

Diabetic Cat Diet

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:04:28 GMT

Hi there, I just recently entered my lil' kitty Boo in your photo contest. Boo is a newly diagnosed diabetic cat. My question is: I am trying to get

Diabetic Cat Questions About Appetite and About Deworming

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:20:12 GMT

Caring for a diabetic cat can be done by pretty much anyone if done properly. These reader questions about cat diabetes help illustrate some of the problems.

My Diabetic Cat

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:08:56 GMT

My 13 year old male Ragdoll cat was diagnosed with diabetes three weeks ago. I had noticed the signs – increase in drinking, decrease in appetite, increase

Lack of appetite from diabetic cat

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:45:45 GMT

Hi there, My cat was recently diagnosed as diabetic two weeks ago. He was prescribed insulin 2x daily and we slowly changed his diet to the wet foods

Questions about Kittens Not Eating or Sleeping Too Much

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:55:11 GMT

Young kittens are so small that they can become ill quickly and even die if they do not eat or drink even for just a day. Learn from these questions about kittens not eating, acting lethargic, or feeling feverish.

Starvation Syndrome in a Kitten?

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:44:29 GMT

QUESTION: A small kitten (approximately 6 weeks old) arrived at my house. He had severe bite marks around his neck (which I have since taken care of

Inappropriate Kitten Suckling Questions

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:17:45 GMT

Sometimes kittens continue sucking long after they should be weaned, extending this suckling behavior to fabrics or other objects including their human's skin. Learn why and what to do about it.

4 Month-Old -Kitten, Infrequent Vomiting

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:52:31 GMT

Hiya I have a 4 and a half month old kitten who is very healthy and happy, but I woke up this morning and he had been sick, quite a large amount. This

Is My Cat Pregnant?

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:51:35 GMT

A question from a reader concerning a stray cat who she suspects is pregnant.

Pregnant Cat Hasn't Given Birth After Water Breaking

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:42:49 GMT

Questions to the Cat Doctor about cat pregnancy and concerns about the water breaking and yet no birth yet.

After Cat Birthing...

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:36:04 GMT

Hi, Dr. Neely, My cat gave birth last night. She would not move off the BRAND new couch, so we put down plastic and a blanket and she had them there.

Do Cats Infect You with Toxoplasmosis?

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:32:46 GMT

I have heard that cats cause a disease called toxoplasm or something like that which causes pregnant women to lose their baby. Is that true? About 4

Pregnancy Issues: mother cat "mourns" after kittens given away

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:23:28 GMT

Hi, Dr. Neely, We have a 2 year old cat. The first litter consisted of 4 kittens, but they all died. We were not home when she gave birth, but she brought

Pregnancy in a Cat

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:17:13 GMT

We recently had a stray cat come up to our porch. She is beautiful. We have fed her and taught her how to use a litter box on the porch. I think she may

Pregnant Cat Symptoms

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:12:24 GMT

I have a cat that is going to give birth. How can I tell when she is ready? Thank you, Patty Dear Patty, Pregnant cat symptoms of approaching delivery

Mama Cat Coughing, Nasal Discharge, and Weakness

Dr. Shelby Neely, Cat Doctor — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:05:18 GMT

QUESTION We rescued a mama cat and three small kittens from beneath a church building. We had seen the mama before she got pregnant and she was in good