What’s that soft swelling on my cat’s back?

Posted by on January 18, 2009 · 5 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: I was petting my cat and I noticed swelling by the end of her back. I examined the swelling and found a small scab, maybe the size of a pen point. The inflamation is soft. What could this be? Do you think she was bitten by a bee or any other insect? ~Lashonne Siouxsie: It sounds to us like your kitty has a bite wound that is becoming an abscess. Read More  Read More

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My kitten is suddenly acting sleepy and sad. What’s going on?

Posted by on November 18, 2007 · 3 Comments 

Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties: Hi I have four 6 mo. old kittens I adopted. Their mom was a feral cat who adopted my son. One of the kittens seems to be sad, sleeping all the time (as of today, and not cat napping). He is not himself: He’s not playing or eating (but he’s still drinking water). He is suddenly not social. I haven’t been able to catch him going potty yet, so I do not know if anything has changed... Read More

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