For litter box urination woes in a multi-cat household, give each cat a dose of oral fluorescein dye. The culprit’s urine glows under UV light. Use separate litter boxes for each cat. If you have one cat only, stress is the issue. Have a male “fixed” and a female examined by your vet.
To bring an outdoor cat inside, leave a door or window ajar and stand outside. When your cat tries to exit, a quick water spritz or air blast will discourage the behavior. A few of these occurrences will encourage her to stay indoors.
Nutrition varies with age. Kittens over 5 weeks need solids in addition to mother’s milk. Adults need balanced diets of minerals, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, but no vitamin supplements unless your vet diagnoses otherwise. Geriatric cats over 7 require less fat and fewer calories. Ask your vet about antioxidant supplements.
Cats can be allergic to anything from mold to grass to their own cat food. Symptoms include chronic coughing or sneezing, excessive itching, vomiting, diarrhea, paw-chewing and loud snoring. Veterinarians can determine the cause and a solution.
Almost all human medications can be fatal to cats. Keep them away from antidepressants, diet pills, pain killers, vitamins, etc.
Ear cleaning is very important. If the ears are swollen, blistered, contain excessive earwax, or exude strong odor, see a vet.
If your cat breathes too rapid, passes out, suffers seizures, cannot stand, has a weak pulse, or pale gums, it is an emergency for your veterinarian.
