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Help! Wet Food Causes My Cat Diarrhea!
"Hi Dr. Paola, My name is Lulu, and I own a feline. He is my little buddy, Belito. I would like to know why the wet canned cat food I have been feeding for four months or so now causes him diarrhea. The brand name of the cat food is ‘I and Love and You’ grain-free recipe. Should I look into switching his food?" - Lulu
Help! My FIV Cat is Sleeping More than Usual!
Oreo is a male stray that my boyfriend and I took in 4 years ago. He may be about 5 years old. He’s been neutered and microchipped. My question is, he has FIV and lately has been sleeping more than usual, and he has one eye that tears and scabs up. He is indoor/outdoor, but lately indoor. In the past, we had eyedrops for that one eye. Should I be worried about him? It’s out of character for him to sleep so much. Thank you, Kim
Help! My Cat is Dependant on Treats!
“My cat Teddy is a 3-year-old female tabby who depends on treats on top of her food for breakfast and dinner (she’s fed 2x/day). I give her wet food also, but she has become dependent on her treats as a major part of her meals. I know some cat behaviorists have said that you should use treats as a form of currency and reward. How do I get Teddy to stop relying on her treats and start eating regular kibble? I tried it today, and she was sooo angry. She really hates her kibble, and I don’t know how to help her with this transition into eating only kibble and wet food. ” – Molly
Help! How Do I Keep My Cat Off My Pillows?
“At night, when my cat Birdie wants to cuddle in my bed, she walks all over my pillows, and I can’t help but feel like she’s leaving litter box residue everywhere. I don’t want to lock her out of the room, but I don’t want to sleep on/breath in whatever her paws are leaving behind. Can I get sick from this, and how can I keep her off my pillows? ” – Arthur
Help! I Need Fur Removal Tips!
“Is there an “easy” way to remove a fur mat from my cat?” – Sheila
Help! Is My Cat Too Old for Meds?
“My cat, Eclipse, will be turning 18 in April, and she is having trouble getting up on higher surfaces now with her front paws. She also does not sit in loaf positions anymore and hasn’t for a while. Would Solensia possibly be a good option for her arthritis, or is she too old?” – Kelly
Help! My Cat is Being Bullied!
“What should I do if my male cat, Charlie, gets beaten up by other male cats? – Erica
Help! My Kitten Pukes After She Eats!
“My kitten Sugar is three months old and vomits whenever she eats anything. What should I do? “ – Sally
Help! Why Does My Cat Over-Groom?
“My outside cat, Diamond, has been over-grooming her back for at least 3 years now. She is healthy and happy, other than her over-grooming. She will be 10 this spring. I’ve taken her to two different vets, and they haven’t been able to provide me reason for her behavior. It has intensified over the last 5 months. I’ve changed her food to “sensitive skin” formula, which seemed to help a bit, but has not changed her behavior. Is there anything else I can do?” – D
Help! Flea Medication is So Expensive!
“Are the flea medications in stores ok to give my cats? I have 11, so it’s costly at the vet “ – Melissa