Where did my kitten’s voice go?

Posted on | March 7, 2010 | No Comments

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:

I got my cat in January when she was 3 months old. My husband and I thought she was mute cause she wouldn’t meow. When we got her she was spayed already, which concerned me that they didn’t do the surgery the right way, or maybe she was too young. Even to this day, she still can’t meow.  She opens her mouth but nothing comes out. But my other two cats understand her very well. It doesn’t stop her, OR them. She makes up for her silent meows with a lot of LOUD purring. She is the sweetest little kitten I have ever seen, and she does the cutest things. Still, I can’t help but wonder where her voice went!

~Kaisha Read more

My cat always has poop on his britches. Help!

Posted on | February 28, 2010 | 6 Comments

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:

My cat goes to the bathroom in the litter box, but he never quite gets it all out. He always, unfailingly, has poop stuck to his butt. And not just after he goes; it’s there 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He sits on our furniture, on our pillows, on us, and all over the house with this poop stuck to his butt. I have tried pulling it off with some toilet paper but he won’t let me. What is the problem? Why can’t he get it all out and what can we do about it? Thanks.

~Laura Read more

What’s the best diet for a cat with kidney disease?

Posted on | February 21, 2010 | No Comments

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:

My cat is 18 years old. I recently found out that she has kidney disease. She was in the hospital for 3 days a month ago. The vet gave me an antibiotic and a supplement; she finished the course of treatment and now she’s eating quite well.  I’m feeding her a blend of the prescription diet wet food and beef broth and cooked chicken liver, and she loves it. Can you suggest what would be the best food to give her?

~Blessu Read more