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Hi you have asked a very complex question a feral cat has extremely enhanced wild instinct which set them apart from domestic or domestic cat gone wild ferals can have generations of wildness bred into them in which case it is not reasonable or kind to try to inflict domestic life on them, that said...

With all due respect I read if three times and to remove the cats from their territory was the worse thing you could do and any issues you both faced were insignificant compared to the fear and difficulties you put those cats through by dumping them to find safety food and shelter in a totally hosti...

I can only say what a dreadful story to read and a totally treacherous thing to do I could say more but I will bite my tongue God help those poor little souls

We have had several cats with heart murmers spayed and never lost one and one who was not due to being very feral and very small she was far too stressed to handle but lived indoors and sadly succomed to pyometra at nine years old which she kept hidden until treatment came too late its a very big ri...

At their agei its weight and size age only really an issue if they're very young but if you use something like inforex on the house you will find you don't even need to treat the kitten's vat all just may take a little longer we have ferals who can't be touched but come indoors never have a problem ...

You don't need to cover a cat or kitten with the fronrline spray the fleas move around the body to the covered areas so rub it arind the head and neck areas and underneath them

Frontline spray would be fine and you can wear rubber gloves spray it on your hands and ruffle it through their fur much less scary for the kitten

We have always used the crate option to introduce newbies keep it in a main room but not somewhere the resident cats are forced to pass it then they get used to each other with no threat or confrontation

Some cats are very talkative we have one who chatters away constantly we talk to him he meows back and on we go it doesn't have to mean anything it's just his way

It sounds like she is settling in OK try not to worry too much she will get used to your routine and be calmer once she realises she's home for good and you love her you will come to understand each other

Had a similar problem with a renal failure cat and living in a multicast household it was difficult to managa diet we tried coating the dry food with brewers yeast powder which is high vitamin b it worked very well and although we lost that cat to renal failure at 19 she had 2 good years with none o...

Polyps are quite obvious and usually cause irritation scratching and infection depending on how advanced most vets should be able to remove them and part or full ear canal removal its not a specialist thing have never ever know drops to reduce them though have several cats with them to varying degre...

Its a big risk it could help her mental wellbeing slightly or it could finish her off personally I wouldn't risk it too big a gamble

I totally agree with the higher protein for oldies I find plenty of fresh fatty meat good for keeping their weight up

Hi I would try a slightly more unorthodox approach I would take that tom cat to a vet not my regular vet and say he's a stray I am adopting get him neutered bring him home and release him and never tell a soul about it I would not use metscam ever for any of my cats even a one off I would use cystez...

I believe in treating the house and outdoor sleeping areas and then only doing the cats when essential and at 16 I wouldn't be treating a cat just as a matter of routine our jasper only tolerates stronghold and gets an awful sore with any other spot on but all can be different I certainly wouldn't w...

Hi I have hsf this op done on several cats by different vets including one cat who had a complete ear canal removal and all were successful I think most vets should be competent at doing it

I believe the cat allergy tests are antibody tests in the UK you can buy them online but I think they rely on previous exposure to cats its probably worth calling your GP surgery and asking them I would imagine they could answer your question more reliably but it may not show up how serious any alle...

Just a thought but could it be diet related if he's maybe adjusting to new food or maybe the warmer environment in your home compared to the shelter

It does depend on the quality of flood you feed and his activity levels if he's a big lad personally I would double that using premium quality food and monitor his weight

Its the amount they charge compared to the price of a lot of the drugs they use I know first hand how cheap some of the drugs are so when you go in and receive an injection that actually costs just over a pound and 14 tablets at 4p each but the bill for the visit is 50+ pound its a little steep to s...

I would get a dog crate large enough for bed litter tray food dish etc and put it up in a busy part of the household keep her in there with minimal interaction for a few days then start reaching in and stroking her as often as you can as she gets a little more relaxed at this start picking her out a...

Been in similar situation and found as much vitamin b administered as possible when possible helped loads we used pure brewers yeast powder from Holland and barret you can't overdose as its water soluble vitiman you can get vitamin b injections

We had a German pointer for many years came to us in a state of severe starvation and all his life when left he would open the kitchen cupboards and carefully carry all food items to his bed being a trained gundog he would carry anything without damage he didn't eat it he wasn't a greedy dog it was ...

I would put down several trays each with a different litter to see which one she prefers then choose the one she prefers and have two trays changing one fully with fresh litter every day just to see if that helps

Hi my gut instinct is there is something wrong with her I would put money on a physical not mental problem and yes I know you have had her to vets but vets can't always know everything and sometimes a cat can be obviously very I'll and have all tests available but no diagnosis but I really would say...

Hi I think your older cat would probably adjust more easily to a kitten than another adult as long as you give kitten plenty to occupy it so it doesn't pester her too much if this would bother her and its worth bearing in mind that kittens need good homes wherever they come from be it a rescue a pri...

Hi you can apply the spot on wormer anytime as it does not react with the front line he should be fine then with regular feeding but will eat a lot being outdoors cat in the cold weather as long as he has shelter in the barns he shouldn't need anything else and thanks for looking out for him I would...

It looks to me as though you could possibly extend the flooring that appears to be at the back of the bed up to the wall and I would imagine if you wished you could use clear good quality perspex it would need a supporting wooden sill along the wall to attach to and periodic cross supports but could...

Personally I would go for the dental I totally understand your concerns its a massive stress for you both and yes there is added risk but he needs the chance to be comfortable and eat I would insist on staying with him until he's had his pre med and be there early to pick him up even if he's not rea...