Paws and Effect: 2005 archives

Paws and Effect Archives: 2005

I'm a cat with a very embarrassing problem, and I need your help
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, you've given me a sick kitty!
My neighbor's cat has recurring fungal infections. Nobody seems to be able to help her. What can her human do?
My cat is peeing in the guest room, my husband is peeved, and my mother-in-law is coming for Christmas. Help!
My cat seems to be bowlegged. Should I be worried about his long-term health?
One of my cats likes to nurse on a blanket. Is there some way I can break him of this habit?
My beloved cat died last month, and I can't seem to get over my grief. Can you help me?
The facts about Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
My humans adopted a new kitten and I can't stand him! Am I going to be exiled forever?
Some answers about kneading, stomping, and other odd behavior
One of my kittens seems to be scared of me, and it's breaking my heart. What can I do to help him be less fearful?
My kitten is lame and has a fever, but the vet couldn't find any reason for that. What could be wrong?
A first-time cat caretaker has some questions
Treating eye injuries in cats
I have very smelly gas. What can my human do to help me?
Our cat has stopped eating. What can we do to get her appetite to come back?
What can my humans do to help the people rescuing the animal survivors of Hurricane Katrina?
How to help animals traumatized by disasters
I adopted a "free" kitten who turned out to have a lot of health problems. I'm keeping him, but the little guy is miserable. What can I do to help him?
My cat broke a tooth. Should we take her to the vet or let it heal naturally?
My cat is urinating where he shouldn't. He's gotten a clean bill of health, and we can't figure out why he's doing this. Help!
Why is my cat constantly licking and kneading me, and what can I do about it?
Am I doing the right thing by taking my cat everywhere with me?
I want to adopt a dog, but how do I know I'm adopting the right dog for my cat?
Is my cat's sudden lethargy a side effect of the medications he's taking?
Why does my cat dig and scratch around his food dish?
I have to give my cat a pill every day. How can I make this easier on both of us?
Is it OK to feed my cats fluoridated water, or will it make them sick?
My kitten has been acting depressed. Is he sick?
Clumping cat litter questions and feline litterbox obsession
Why does my cat have the hots for my husband's dirty clothes?
A primer on tapeworm prevention and flea control
How can I get my cat to trust me again?
Hyperthyroidism: What is it, what are the symptoms, and how can it be treated?
Three cats, two cars, one long road trip. I need some logistical advice!
How can my mama help me kick my carpet-scratching habit?
How can I keep my cat from waking me up at the crack of dawn?
What's with all the peeing? Help!
How can I help my girlfriend's cat and my cat get along?
Please help me understand some of my cats' funny habits
My cats are making me crazy with their litterbox antics!
How can I keep my cat from waking me up all night?
Even 'safe' pesticides can cause toxic reations
How can I safely pick up and hold a cat?
My cat is a finicky food fiend. Help!
Why is my cat's meow more like a squeak?
What's the best feeding schedule for our cats?
Some low-cost ways to help a skittish cat come out of her shell
How can our human help us treat our eye ulcers?
Am I weird because I like to play Fetch?
Why can't my human hear me purr?
How can I help my cat through a chaotic time?

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