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I am afraid your doing things quite wrong in my opinion you should be doing everything you can to keep the cats daily life and routine stable not banishing him to a cabin outside let him back in and always keep a physical barrier between puppy and cat such as a dog crate or use a child safety gate a...

In my experience it often takes 3 consecutive months of flea treatment to calm flea allergy reaction don't ask me why but I have found this with both cats and dogs and whatever product you use

Please be wary of fostering other kittens onto your cat as there maybe a health reason she lost her litter which she could pass onto any other kittens she feeds

Several years ago we had to clear a feral colony from a garden 4 males 5 females who all lived together peacefully, after neutering etc they were released from the pens for daytime freedom but all the males acted just as you describe no warning just stalk and attack the other resident cats they all ...

Well done for helping her your wonderful and their behaviour is to be expected just keep a watchful eye and put mum to be back in her room if he gets too boisterous and good luck you'll soon have some wonderful new arrivals please ask if you have any problems in future and let us know when babies ar...

Through rescue work I have had experience of several cats having their tail amputated with no problems at all in yourt case its his age and kidneys the main worry his tail may just partially recover but if he copes OK with it I would be inclined to be happy with that and let him be

When I have problems with cat flap training I have t sometimes put some good waterproof tape on the magnetic strip to make it easier to open also with newer cats you can try propping it open just sliightly so they can get in then let them out when they're hungry and putting tempting smelly food just...

Hi there are several good odour destroying products you can buy but they won't help stop his spraying and I doubt while hes insecure with his housemates it will ever stop it is also likely that the longer he does it the bigger the possibility the others will also start doing it the only way you migh...

In my experience which is vast being in rescue and having a multicast household for many years the girls are generally much more amiable with each other and if not friends are at least not enemies if theres any agro its usually one of the lads causing it

You say in your post he needs catching, neutering and rehoming maybe that's why you've struggled to get help if you ask again and are willing to trap, neuter and release him again and look out for his welfare when he's returned you may have more luck and he will stop being a nuisance, many rescues s...

I use stronghold or Bob martin when necessary and spray the house twice a year and yes Bob martin does work even on flea allergy cats and new rescues crawling with fleas its the same chemical as front line and the fact its available in supermarkets etc is due to the products licensing and nothing to...

I think one of the main things to consider in your situation is what would you do if you got a new cat and it didn't work out, if you can't genuinely say you would give the cat back to the rescue or rehome it responsibly yourself I would leave well alone as you may end up with two unhappy cats who d...

I doubt very much its storage sounds more like an issue at manufacture with bacteria and temperature or the seal of the pouches....as an employee of Britain's largest retailer I advise take em back, make a fuss and insist on some generous gesture for your inconvenience

Oh my goodness what a thread,I haven't read all of it I couldn't after reading some,cats sometimes have to be allowed to do what makes then happy even with the risks involved and that is something everyone should consider before getting a cat...they can not all be happy with confinement be it just n...

If you research the nutrients in milk and look at the nutrients cats need full fat milk is actually a very nutritious addition to a cats diet but ONLY IF THEY TOLERATE LACTOSE cats are made to consume a high calorie diet so weight issues occur from overfeeding and lack of exercise and often these ar...

Some wonderful stories on here from wonderful kind people,all mine are rescuus some untouchable ferals,some cuddle cats some with issues from previous trauma what I will say though some of the most loving were abandoned at vet surgery's ,in carriers on car parks etc some with notes about their likes...

One thing I forgot to mention I also found all 3 of them to be avid hunters who would take on any prey ,large birds,big rats even Bunny's if your girl has the same instinct that may explain some of her behaviour

Firstly I would say you need sleep she won't come to any harm if you shut her out and it may help break her disturbing habits.As a previous owner of 3 Burmese all girls who arrived as adult rescues I found them all to be fairly independent cats and much less people orientated than Siamese all were a...

It can work but bear in mind when a cat is spooked they can become very fear aggressive and may bite and scratch anyone who tries to touch them so unless your in an area safe enough for your cat to be loose in and near enough and well known by him that he would come home on his own if he did get loo...

Coronavirus as a virus stays in the body once contracted and is kept in check by the cats immune system and can come to life at any time the cat is under stress from other illness , life changes etc coronavirus is very common most cats have it in their bodies from contact with other cats and the env...

I would definitely be speaking to your neighbour its hard to control what cats do but as a matter of common decency we all should take some responsibility for any problems they cause as your cat is coming into contact with a fighter make sure his leukemia jabs stay up to date as for the vet bills th...

I have used ftontline spray under vets advice on kittens still nursing with the mother so very small but wear disposable gloves spray it on the gloves and rub onto the kittens but always would seek vets advice first and be aware of any treatment already given personally if they are flea free and obv...

Yes lillith I agree with you about the gloom of this thread and I too have had a part in that.If you do get another cat I am sure you will do all you can to keep it safe and the life it has with you may be better than the life it would have elsewhere,I have lost several cats to the road as have many...

I don't have much knowledge of trackers but if he wears one and looses it surely you should be able to locate and retrieve it,if I were you and you can afford it I would go with my instinct and get one, peace of mind is worth a lot in my book however you need to achieve it

Country lane type roads are often death traps for cats they come out of the hedgerows straight into the path of a car there's no verge or pathway to allow the cat or driverr a chance to see each other and use judgment if you get another cat odds are you will loose it to the road/as a rescue if you w...

I have 2 of my cats who react extremely badly to any flea treatment except stronghold they can become physically ill with temperatures,sickness,lethargy and even large ulcerated patches on their skin which can take months to heal both are flea allergy sufferers so have to be treated in summer in win...

Personally I will never buy chicken prepared in any way when dealing with sensitive stomach issues breast fillets can be injected to make them look more appealing and bulk them up for the shopper I would always buy a whole chicken and cook it yourself I use Purina dry sensitive and dust it with brew...

I have done what you suggest often with few problems as being a rescue but ideally you need a secure building with a run or at least windows for the cats to see out and live in for 4 to 6 weeks when releasing them keep your own cats in for a few days to allow the ferals to get their bearings in the ...

I dont think the research adds much either especially when compared to the long term health implications of poor quality conventional feeding personally I don't use raw petfood I will only ever use human quality meat to feed raw to my lot its not expensive as you can buy the cheap choices and higher...

Just to add you can buy a small handheld liquidiser at many supermarkets and make your own liquid diet to syringe feed I found mine invaluable on several occasions you can also add a small amount of glucose powder to your home made liquid meals