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How Do I Catch a Wild Pregnant Cat?
Hello Dr. Paola, We are trying to catch a wild, pregnant mother cat so we can have her spayed. We have live traps set, but it would be nice to have something natural to calm and sedate her so we can safely catch her, and also so she does not harm herself. Can you help us? We also have 5 or 6 wild kittens, 10 months old in the same situation. Thank you! - Tony
Help! My cat refuses to drink water!
My cat Greta refuses to drink water and continuously sticks her tongue in and out. What do I do?
Help! I Am Worried About My Cats Hydration!
“What can I do to keep Cleo hydrated? She won’t eat wet food or wet treats.” – Merryanne
How Do I Fix Tear Stains?
“I adopted a Persian cat, Gia. Her nose is not too squished in, so she can breathe normally, which is wonderful, but she gets tear stains pretty badly. Why is this? And what can I do to help?” – Macklin
Help! My Cat is Restless After Puking!
“On occasion, after my cat vomits, she starts walking around restlessly, going towards corners of the room and finding dust or hair the vacuum didn’t pick up, and eats it. What could this mean? “- Jenny
Why Is My Cat Scratching The Bedroom Door?
“Milo is a rescue that came from our vet. He constantly scratches at the door to our bedroom. The door frame is down to the wood. How do we stop him from scratching at the door?” – Linda
How Can I Understand My Cat Better?
“How can I communicate with my cat?” – Pheobe
Why Does My Senior British Shorthair Have Dandruff?
“Hi Dr. Paola, JR is a 7 and ¾ year-old British Short hair Tuxedo cat. JR just developed dandruff. I brush her daily. JR is fed Blue Buffalo Tastefuls and Sheba cuts daily. What can you suggest? “- Bobbi
Is My New Kitten Sick and Should He Stay Away From My Senior Cat?
What could be wrong with my kitten and should I keep my 10 year old cat away from him?
Why Is My Senior Tabby Suddenly Aggressive and Howling?
I adopted Leo from a shelter 8 months ago from a shelter. He settled in fine but in the past few weeks his behavior has changed. His pupils are wide, his tail is curved downward and he follows me around howling. Last night he attacked me in my sleep and drew blood. At this point I’m afraid in my own home. It’s not his fault. Either he’s in pain or he’s losing it. Either way a sad situation