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    Cat 'shouting' overnight - anything else I can do?

    Definite signs of dementia - I had this with my siamese. This will sound silly but something like an old fashioned ticking clock under a teddybear or other cuddly toy in his bed may help. Used to use this a a soothing method of my old girl (had her bed on my bed too) and it did seem to help a...
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    Very greedy year old cat

    Microchip feeders have helped control my piglet of a Tonkinese, Poppy. Given half a chance she will inhale her food and was also trying to do the same to my Siamese, Loonie's, food. Loonie usually takes a few mouth fulls and then wanders off to tear round the house like a banshee. Poppy would...
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    Male cat spraying out of spite - HELP!

    Has he had a urine test - and I mean a proper urine analysis, quite often hear that this type of behaviour is down to an undiagnosed UTI and that it needs a full urine analysis. Animals don't do things out of spite but pain, frustration, lack of control can be indicators. Also is he neutered...
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    Can I have a moan about the CPL please.

    Maybe that she misunderstood what you meant by hutch and was thinking rabbit hutch - could you send her a photo? Otherwise you could try these http://www.straycatrescue.org.uk/[removed]-cats.html https://www.battersea.org.uk/working-cats-looking-rural-homes...
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    Sick cat- ideas?

    I'd do the same as Beckyflowers has suggested, keep it plain & simple - small amounts of chicken breast bit of scrambled egg rather than different cat foods and definitely ask for referral. If your vet has done all he/she can they won't object, but do ask for feline specialist. Fingers crossed...
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    Best flea treatments for cats?

    Basic Frontline is losing effectiveness Frontline combo is slightly better. Personally I use Broadline as it treats fleas, ticks roundworms and tapeworms. Probably overkill for mine as they are housecats but they have access to a garden catio so if any other cats or critters had been in the...
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    Insurance dilemma

    are the monthly tablet costs being covered by the insurance and will they continue to do so (i.e life cover) in which case you could say the insurance is covering the cost and is therefore worthwhile as if the dog has any further medical needs that will also be covered by the insurance (assuming...
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    What to do with cat while I'm away?

    I'm as soppy as hell with my house cats and if away for a day or two my friend looks after them, , she stays for quite a few hours each end of the day, plays with them etc. But i were going away for any great length of time then i would find a good, recommended cattery that I could trust. If...
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    New kitten trying to feed off dog?!

    It's just their way of self comforting - look at it from kitten point of view, they've been with Mum and siblings and then suddenly they are on their own with nobody to cuddle up to - furry warm dog makes a good substitute:) My 14 week Siamese kitten (Loonie) did this to my 10yr old resident...
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    Control Head Collars, Dually- causing unwanted bahaviour

    I used to share a rather strong minded ID with a sense of humour! When he decided he was going to go he could move blinkin quick for a big beast and would drag me (or anyone else) up the drive doing 20 foot strides behind him until I gave up and let go (he couldn't go anywhere other than the...
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    Cat litter?

    I use Chick Crumb from the local feedmerchant! Breeder put me onto it. It's lightweight, cheap, and clumps like the clay/fullers earth and biodegradable! However, it does track quite a lot (although that might just be my messy kitten) but I keep a dustbuster close by so not really a problem.
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    Camera recommendations

    I'm a professional photographer I started off buying my first DSLR by into a good camera shop and try various models, don't just stick to Nikon and Canon, try Lumix, Panasonic, sony etc. you will find that different models have controls in different places and one can feel more comfortable to...
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    Bengals

    If you like Burmese have a look at Tonkinese too - originated from burmese/siamese breeding. They have the silky fur of the burmese, beautiful temperament, love people, very affectionate. I can't comment on children as i don't have any but my Tonk really is a very sweet natured animal, vocal...
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    Cat vaccinations

    Ideally should get the cat vaccinated, not only because it's going outside but if for any reason you ever need to put the cat into a cattery they are very unlikely to accept it if vaccinations aren't up to date. My cats are house cats and if I'm away at all I have a friend "cat sit" for me but...
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    Cat cancer when to say goodbye

    So sorry to hear about your poor puss! My Siamese was diagnosed with lung cancer june last year, she is 16 and I've had her for 6 years. She has been on steroids ever since (as long as I can get them down her throat!) and seems to be coping quite well. I tend to work on the theory that as...
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