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Whats Bugging Kitty

Rob Metras — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:54:12 +0000

Hello. My name is Millicent, and I am here to tell you about what is eating your cat.

Parasites. Worms. Bugs. Infections. Unwanted. Cats are generally healthy creatures. When needed, will you be able to provide proper cat care?

Hookworms, roundworms and tapeworms cause an assortment of symptoms and problems. You probably already know about fleas, the bugs that bug cats most.

If not treated promptly, bites, excessive scratching and other skin abrasions can cause infections.

Many other cat ailments exist, and it is difficult to be an expert in all of them.

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Is there anyway to get my cat to use the litterbox?

Rob Metras — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:39:04 +0000

My cat is eighteen years old, and he refuses to do his business in his litterbox anymore. I understand that this is probably due to his age, but it is really causing a problem and nothing I do seems to help. Does anyone know of anything I can do that might make him start using his box again?

Thank you for any help.

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Cat Care: Shopping for Kitten Supplies

Rob Metras — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:03:42 +0000

www.purina.com http When you are adopting your first cat, there are important kitten supplies you should have before bringing your new pet home. Items such as a carrier, litter box, toys and food will help ease the transition. The Kitten Connection features Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist and Purina Cat Chow Mentor Dr. Karen Sueda. Learn more about pets on The Purina Network www.youtube.com/thepurinanetwork and www.petcentric.com (v/o) The Kitten Connection featuring Dr. Karen Sueda brought to you by Purina Kitten Chow. (Karen) Hi! Im veterinarian and Purina Cat Chow Mentor Doctor Karen Sueda. Bringing a new kitten home is exciting for the whole family. But there are a few things youll want to get ahead of time to make this important transition as fun and enriching as possible for your new feline family member. It all starts with a trip to your local pet supply store! The first thing youll need is a carrier its a must for transporting your kitten home and to and from the veterinarians office. It also gives her a sense of security. Make sure its large enough so she can stand up and turn around. Once you get home, leave the carrier out and let her get familiar with it. You may even want to place some toys or kibble inside to encourage her to enter. That will make being in the carrier a more pleasant experience. Youll also need a litter box and litter. I cover this in more depth in another video in this series. Heres a quick recap: get a manageable size for your new …

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How to stop a male cat from pooping outside the litterbox?

Rob Metras — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:44:59 +0000

He has portions of the house where he will urinate and defecate and no matter if there is food nearby or a clean litterbox…how do I get him to stop going other places than the floor?

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How do I re-train kitten to use litterbox after a UTI?

Rob Metras — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:52:13 +0000

My 14 week old kitten was recently diagnosed with a UTI and was peeing in the air conditioning vents instead of the litterbox. (cool air must have felt good) Any ideas on how to re-train her to use the litterbox once she is better?

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Cat & Kitten Care : Health Effects of Cat Litter Box

Rob Metras — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:44 +0000

The health effects of cat litter boxes can impact both the cats and humans in the household, as some cats are allergic to the dust in the litter, and pregnant women should never clean out a littler box. Discover the health effects of litter boxes with advice from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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What Can I do to keep my dog from eating out of the litterbox?

Rob Metras — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:03:38 +0000

The litterbox is in my roommates closet, and he sneaks in there and comes out with nasty breath. We try to watch him, but we can't do it 24/7. I live in an apartment, so I hate shutting him in my small room. A litterbox with a lid won't keep him away.And the cat is the same size as him, so I can't leave just enough room for the cat to get in and not him. Any punishments or anything I can do to get him to STOP?! (I will not hit him.)

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Cat Care & Information : Littermaid Cat Litter Box Review

Rob Metras — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:19 +0000

Littermaid automatic cat litter boxes tend to work very well, have powerful motors, last longer than in the past and often come with extra gadgets. Expect to pay 0 to 0 for a self-cleaning litter box with insight from a pet industry specialist in this free video on cat supplies.Expert: Cordell Jacques Bio: Cordell Jacques has worked in the pet industry for more than 10 years, currently working at Huron Pet Supply in Ann Arbor, Mich. Filmmaker: Travis Waack

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Help! How do you train an older cat to go to the bathroom in the litterbox?

Rob Metras — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:12:43 +0000

My boyfriends cat (6yrs old) has always gone to the bathroom outside the litterbox, on the floor. She is one of 2 cats, we have 2 litterboxes, and keep them clean. How can we curb this habit? Thanks!

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Why does my cat poop in the bathroom sink and not the litterbox?

Rob Metras — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:27:50 +0000

I have a female cat that is 5 years old and recently she poops in my bathroom sink. She is litterbox trained and I have had no previous potty issues with her before. The litterbox is also cleaned quite often. She does share it with a male cat, however; but am not sure if that is the problem or not. Is it common for a cat to look for another place to do their business? Any advice would be super, thanks!

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