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What might be the cause of my cat's feces smelling like mothballs?
Two days ago, when I walked into the room where my 1 year old cat's litter box is kept, I noticed an odd, unpleasant odor (not ammonia). I thought it might be coming from the sewer pipes (ugh), so I ...
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Daily "Liver & <whatever>" commercial wet food?
I've seen this question, Is it ok to feed my cat one chicken liver daily? and the answer was that "liver should be fed maybe once a week". However that question was about home-made food.
My ...
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If a cat does not eat plant food, what food source does it get vitamins and minerals from? [duplicate]
Courtesy link: Is there benefit to feeding my cats cat food that incorporates fruits and vegetables?
Nutrients found specifically in vegetables/fruits aren't digestible by cats, and the nutrients ...
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14 year old cat not eating
I have a 14 year old indoor tabby that has slowly been losing weight this year (and is currently around 9lb, down from 10 or 11 lb), and has reduced her eating a lot. She doesn't respond very much to ...
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Kittens ate entire bag of treats! Please help
Today I found a clawed-through empty 6.3oz bag of Temptations Kitten Chicken and Dairy. One or both of my kittens F~5m & M ~6M have eaten the entire bag most likely within the past 6 hours. What ...
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How can I get my cat used to smaller portions?
My cat has started to become a bit old(9 years old) and as a result he is less willing to play and prefers to lounge around or cuddle. The problem here is that he wants to eat the same amount as he ...
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How to help my cat loose weight [duplicate]
My 5 year old female cat (Circus) is very overweight. Bloodwork is fine - vet says she just likes food and is getting less exercise as she gets bigger. She is indoor/outdoor but doesn't leave the yard....
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Opened canned food left out (in a zipper close bag) overnight--is it safe?
I left my opened cat wet food in a ziplock bag on a shelf overnight. Is it safe to feed it to the 3 months old kitten?
I gave him some the morning after. It didn’t seem to have a strong smell and the ...
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Which houseplants are most toxic to cats?
Numerous ordinary house plants have been marked as toxic to cats. Then again trace amounts on the claws that it licks off is different from eating the plant like they sometime do to grass to obtain ...
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Need help with feeding schedule/type of food for cat
I am currently struggling with finding a good brand of cat food for my year old cat. I am also struggling with the proper amount to feed him since all the bags of food and cans have different amounts. ...
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Feeding well below RER
My cat is slowly but consistently gaining weight (now 11.5lb). I've been measuring calories and spreadsheeting her meals to slowly lower her calorie intake, but in a recent Vet visit I was introduced ...
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Why are prescription pet diets "prescription"?
I have an older cat who, like most older cats, is starting to have some kidney issues. Not severe, but she's noticeably drinking/peeling more.
Our vet says that the "senior cat" mixtures ...
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Non prescription replacement for Royal Canin Fibre Response
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I would like to try transitioning my cat off of Royal Canin Fibre Response and on to something non prescription that will work with his chronic constipation. It works for my cat - but it's ...
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How do I stop my cat stealing food? [duplicate]
I have a 6 month old Maine coon kitten and he is so full of personality and craves attention (which he gets plenty of, there’s someone home 24/7).
He’s developed a behaviour where he will steal food. ...
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My cat is refusing to eat for 4 days?
My cat have not eaten anything for 5 days that he became so skinny, so I went to the vet and he got his temperature normal also looked at the cat ear wax through a microscope and it seemed normal, so ...
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Codependence and food stealing -Cats
I have two male cats, brothers of the same litter. At meal times Percy will always go after Poseidon's food. Sometimes after he's licked his bowl clean but often before he's even finished his food. ...
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What's the best way to move forward with a cat with CKD and gingivitis?
I don't know where to start this story but I have had a terrible experience with multiple vets, and even now I get conflicting information from two different vets.
Two years ago, my now 11 year old ...
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How can I keep one cat from eating from the other cats bowl? [duplicate]
I’m in university and i keep a cat where i live out of town while i’m in school and move back home for the summer. My cat cannot regulate her eating and she needs special food but the other cats do ...
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My cat is in pain when eating and even from drinking
So for about 2 months we had noticed that my male cat would jump away from his bowl and act like something was stack in his teeth. We assumed at first that it was due to the dry kibbles he really like ...
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Can a cat drink human milk?
My mom always gives our cat human milk, because our cat loves it.
But I'm scared because it might be bad for him, even though he likes it. And I heard that it's bad for cats to drink milk because they ...
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Is it OK to feed a neutered male cat with high quality urinary SO food only?
Note: this is a narrow case of Can cats survive solely on dry food?
Two and half years my wife and I rescued a cat and went to the vet for a medical check. One of the recommendations was to take care ...
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How to ensure proper food for a stray or feral cat after neutering?
I live in a city with lots of stray and feral cats. Very close to where I live there are a couple of kittens (~ 4-5 months and ~ 2-month year old).
My wife and I already rescued a cat a couple of ...
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How much cooked homemade food do I feed my cat?
Short question.
If the recipe/formula of raw food calls for 100gm (3.5oz) of meat,
do I need to add more than 100g if I cooked it?
Detailed question :
There is a very common formula for "raw"...
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Why do cats love milk even though they are lactose intolerant
It is known that older kittens and adult cats are usually lactose intolerant.
Yet almost all (except just 1) of the cats I've known/had love milk and will steal milk products. And they all get smelly ...
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Is Kiri cheese safe for cats?
I don't give my cat cheese because (Lactose).
But sooo many people recommend feeding them this creamy cheese.
I'm not sure what type of cheese it's actually called.
Since Kiri is a brand (La Vacha Qui ...
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Is it ok to feed my cat one chicken liver daily?
Is it ok to feed my cat [5 months] one chicken liver daily?
I feed her as follows
1 wing
1 gizzard
1 liver
1 heart
All cooked.
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Best diets for senior cats (UK)
I’m new to the forums! I currently own a male 11-13 year old cat (his age is estimated as he is a rescue). We feed him on Purina Gourmet Fancy Feast, I wondered if there were better healthier options ...
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Baby kitten demands more food but has a big belly
My kitten’s belly is big and I give her a good amount of food at a time, but afterwards she wants more. She plays and behaves otherwise normal. Should I feed her more?
She is four weeks old and she is ...
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Is it ok to feed my Cat Wotsits?
I have discovered that my Cat loves Wotsits, so I usually dish four or five of them to her whenever I eat a packet, though I am aware that certain human foods can be harmful to Cats, so was wondering ...
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Is mozzarella water safe for cats to drink?
One day when having dinner, my dad poured the water a fresh mozzarella comes packaged in inside a flower pot, and we noticed shortly after the cat jumping onto it and licking it.
Next time I had a ...
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Finicky cats and what to do
My three cats are the most finicky cats I’ve ever had and, since one is allergic to chicken, it makes things even worse. They eat gravy and sauce and then they walk. I throw away food every day and it’...
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How can I save a kitten with head injury occurred in an accident?
Two days ago, I found a nearly dead kitten with eyes open in the street. I rushed him to the vet and they injected him some vitamin and anti-inflammatory and said his spine has been moved and he won't ...
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Diet for cat with higher liver enzymes
My cat is almost two years old, Persian and weight around 3.3 kg.
After adopting her 6 months ago I noticed that she poops outside the litter box unintentionally (once I caught her trying to remove it/...
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My cat has stopped having food since its kittens passed away
Our cat has stopped having food after its 2 kittens passed away last week (the remaining one was adopted 2 weeks ago). It's been 4 days since it had anything to eat or drink, except water which is not ...
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What are the effects of an all meat diet in cats? [duplicate]
Is there any harm in this or do I need to add nutrition to the diet? Also, how long would the health effects of a harmful diet take to appear and what are these, if any?
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Is senior cat food OK for my young cat? [duplicate]
I have two cats, one three years old and the other 13. I want to change the older cat to eating an expensive cat food for senior cats; both cats eat from the same bowl.
Is it okay for the young cat to ...
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How can I temporarily feed two cats in Beijing before their food arrives by post?
I find myself unexpectedly catsitting in Beijing, and I'm out of cat food (I'm brand new to this). Yesterday, I assumed I could just go to a random store and buy some cat food, but it doesn't seem ...
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Are cats used to a food for a lifetime?
As we all know, cats have very sensitive stomachs. That makes me wonder. Once a cat gets used to a specific food, are they used to it for a lifetime?
To make an example:
I feed my cat Food A for a ...
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Is it common to feed cats only 1 brand/flavor of canned/dry food for their live?
I was wondering what the general consensus here is. Do people tend to feed their cats a single brand/flavor of dry/wet food, or is it usually recommended to switch between flavours to give them some ...
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How to get kitten used to wet food (transition from BARF)?
TL;DR at bottom.
I've been posting a lot lately, as I've gotten a new kitten.
I'm told by the previous owner, that she is used to dry food and BARF, apparently.
A week or so after bringing her home, I ...
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Is it dangerous if cat eats food meant for bearded dragon?
I had my bearded dragon out of his enclosure and my cat likes to crawl in there if I leave the door open. Last time she got in there when I had the dragon out, she chowed down on some of his food. I ...
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Is it normal for cats to periodically vomit dry food?
I have two 1 year-old cats that are brothers. For a while now, they have been occasionally vomiting up dry food. Each cat will vomit maybe 2-3 times a month, and I haven't been able to figure out a ...
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Devastated and Lost Due to My Cat Not Wanting to Eat
Hi all fellow pet lovers, I am trying to find some courage on here. I have a 1.5 years male cat. Found him outside and decided to take him in and we formed a great bond. He acts more like a dog. Last ...
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Feeding 25-day-old kittens with buffalo's milk in addition to mother's milk
My parents and sister are giving buffalo's milk to 25 days old kittens, even when we have the mother cat to feed them.
It's like just some moments ago the mother cat was with her kittens in her bed, ...
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What are the effects of sugar in cat food?
Upon the recent blood test, my cat's blood glucose is off the chart and I suspect the added sugar to my cat food is the culprit. He is only 6 years old.
Out of curiosity, I checked some popular cat ...
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Can't find a reason for my cat's soft stool
I've recently bought a kitten. She is now 3 months old, and I've had her for one month. The first week I had brought her home, I was only feeding dry food (Applaws kitten). I think she had mostly ...
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Can you water down wet food to trick a cat to drink more food? [duplicate]
I had a 15 year old Maine Coon with severe kidney problems. With my current cat, who is a domestic short hair of seven years, I don't want him to suffer kidney problems when he is older. However, he ...
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What is the suitable diet for Feline Urethral Obstruction?
My male cat had just a little operation to remove a 'crystal' which blocked him from peeing. After that the vet nurse advised me to strictly cut any food apart from certain Virbac dry food brand ...
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Sudden stop of wet food diet is causing my cat to vomit
I went to the vet on Saturday for my cats yearly checkup. They are 2 years old now. The male cat (Joe) weights around 8kg (or 17.7 pounds), and the female cat (Moe) weights around 6kg (or 13.2 pounds)....
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How to convince my cat to eat its enzymatically hydrolysed diet?
The situation
Our oldest cat (Persian, about 13 years) developed a pretty nasty allergy to almost all foods. So she's given enzymatically hydrolysed cat food. If she eats anything else, she'll quickly ...
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