Hi there. I will try my best to answer you, but I'm struggling to picture what you mean here. You want to put two litter boxes one on top of the other? In this case, I presume the top box...
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Can I use normal clumping litter for the double litter boxes where urine drains to the bottom?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
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Can't let my cats outside because of feral catposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Oh bless them! Hopefully he finds his furever home soon :)
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Why is my cat suddenly having sneezing fits?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Not at all and I hope he is doing well!
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Cat peeing in inappropriate placesposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi Nancy, this is Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I am so sorry to hear about this issue. Oftentimess, not using the tray is linked to anxiety. You say he does it when ...
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Can't let my cats outside because of feral catposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there Nina and thanks for this question. It is no surprise your cats are intimidated by him, as he is a Tom who may be territorial and eager to mate, even though they are neutered. Tom...
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How can I get my cat to let me brush his long hairposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi Edie, this is Dr Linda. I'm sorry you're having this issue with your boy. There are a few other things I think we can try here. I'd consider a few weeks of a natural calming...
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Why is my cat biting me?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there and I'm sorry you've been having these issues with your cat. With regards the biting when she wants the door opened, it sounds like she has learned that this gets her what she wan...
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My 14 year old cat will suddenly not use his litter box for pee but will use it for pooposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi Priscilla and thanks for this question. I'm Linda, a small animal vet with 10 years of clinical experience. Cats urinating outside of their tray is a common issue and one that causes h...
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How can I help my overweight cat with joint pain and arthritis?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there! This is Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. I am sorry to hear about this issue. Certainly, joint disease is common as cats get older, particularly when over weig...
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Help prevent my cat from destroying my wool rugposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there Patricia, I am sorry to hear about this issue. For cats, scratching like this is a natural behaviour. However, we need to re-direct them to things they can scratch. I'd ...
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How can I train my cat to be quieter and more peaceful?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there and thanks for this question about Lily. I'm sorry you've been having these issues with her, I can imagine it has been incredibly stressful and worrying. For many cats, onc...
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Recommendations on healthy cat food?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there Maggie and thanks for this new question. I am Linda, a small animal vet with 10 years of experience. Some cats are naturally slender, but if her Body Condition Score is less than...
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Old cat won't eat after bringing in new catsposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there, this is Dr Linda. I am sorry that your brother's cat has gone off their food, and udnerstand your concern. Sharing territory can be incredibly stressful and it could be that she is not ...
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How to stop cat from attacking my leg?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi Kay and thank you for this new question. I'm really sorry you've been dealing with this issue, it sounds incredibly stressful. It sounds like she becomes highly anxious and territorial when se...
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Stop cat from chewing clothingposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there! My name is Linda, and I'm a vet working on this site. I'm sorry to hear about this issue. The concern here is that items like this can cause gut obstructions, particularly if th...
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Cat swallowed 6" piece of kitchen twineposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there and thanks for this new question. I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean 'now he's caught on' but I will certainly try to help. Unfortunately a piece of twine like this is...
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Need advice on worming and flea medicationposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi Stacy, this is Linda, a small animal vet. When it comes to flea and worm medicine, there are some options available over the counter. Many are ineffective, but some are actually very w...
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Transitioning outdoor cat to an indoor cat in a new homeposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there, this is Dr Linda, a vet with 10 years of clinical experience. If Elsa enjoys being outdoors, she may well find the transition difficult. She will likely have her own little terri...
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Is soft, bad smelling poo a bad sign?posted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there! So, some cat stool does smell quite strong, particularly if they're fed a lower quality food (which many cats prefer!). However, it should not be soft and this would make me con...
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My cat does not allow me to cuddle herposted in Cat Behavior, Tips, Advice
Hi there, I am sorry to hear of these issues with your little kitten. Purring is not a great indicator of happiness and contentment. Cats can purr when anxious or self soothing, so I would...
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