Archive for 'special needs cats'
Why is my cat drinking so much water and walking on her haunches?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
What could be wrong with my cat if she drinks a lot of water, walks on her haunches, and has sores around her head and anus?
~Caren
Siouxsie: The excessive drinking and walking on the haunches are common signs of diabetes. We’re not sure if the sores around her head and anus […]
Posted: May 4th, 2008 under diabetes, chronic illness, special needs cats.
Comments: 1
How can my mama keep my kitty housemate from ambushing me?
Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:
I am 13+ years old (I don’t know exactly). My name used to be Eubank before my new mum brought me home from a cat shelter where I was ugly and unwanted, now I am loved and wanted but still ugly! My mummy has written to you before, but I […]
Posted: February 10th, 2008 under senior cats, special needs cats, behavior, cat health.
Comments: 3
Extra: Give a special-needs kitty the Christmas gift of a “forever home”
One of our favorite bloggers, Dr. Patty Khuly of Dolittler, has in the care of her veterinary hospital in Miami, Florida, a sweet little cat named Helen. Due to head trauma, Helen has been rendered blind and deaf — but she’s still a wonderful cat and responds with joy to affection, food and care. Dr. […]
Posted: December 26th, 2007 under special needs cats, disabled cats.
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