We’re moving to a house that has two indoor/outdoor cats, several caged rats and an outdoor dog. They all get along fine right now but what will happen when I move in with another cat? Also, my cat is an indoor cat and it will have access to the outdoors in the new house. Any advice on how to make this transition smooth and safe is appreciated.

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Butter’s is now 2 years old, was spayed at 7 months, and is maybe about 20lbs. He does the normal cat thing: lay around and sleep most of the day (not really active). His an indoor cat.

Recently I brought in a wild cat and nursed her back to health. Dotty had runny eyes and nose. A phone call to the vet said a possible upper respiratory infection.

About 2 weeks after I brought her in Butters starts with the runny eyes. He had somewhat of a drippy nose, but nothing like Dotty’s at all. I went out and bought some saline solution to help clear up his eyes and it worked pretty well. His eyes no longer bother him.

About a week ago I applied some of the Sergent’s Gold Squeeze-on solution for fleas. I’m not sure if this has anything to do with my problem, but thought it important information.

Butters hasn’t been jumping up to his favorite perch here lately, has been coughing like he’s going to get sick (but doesn’t actually throw up), and he’s shivering. In his sleep shivering, not like stretching or seizure shivering. He has a dry nose, but cool ears. Gums look regular to me (I don’t often look into his mouth). Has been sleeping closer to me here lately and has changed his petting preferences. He’s really whinny: not necessarily when I pick him up, but even if I try to scoot him, tell him move, or generally walk past him. He’s normally a quiet cat, only meowing if he’s food is out.

I plan on calling a vet as soon as they open. Just though I’d get some opinions before then.

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Well.. I lost my beautiful brown tabby a few weeks ago (because he was an outdoor cat) and we decided that it was time to get a new kitty.. I am making sure i would like to get a indoor cat..

So can anyone plz tell me some breeds of cats that usually stay indoor? I only know 1 of 2 so far.. Ragdoll and Somali.. Anyway thankz!
I also don’t want Persian cats.. I’m sorry, I just can’t keep up with shedding fur..I used to groom my brown tabby everyday and he still shedded! He was a shorthair! Lolz I would groom him for 30 minz ~ 1 hour..

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My two best friends recently started rooming together. Friend 1 has a non-declawed, indoor cat.

Cat keeps scratching friend 2′s couch (among other things).

Friend 1 wanted to use garlic oil and tape on Friend 2′s new couch.
Friend 1 thinks cat is too old (2 years) to start clipping her nails. Friend 1 also ignores the nail cap option.

Friend 2 does not want garlic smell or tape on her leather couch. She also doesn’t want it, or her nice new dining room table to get scratched as Friend 1′s coffee table is.

Cat already has two scratching posts.

Is Friend 1 right, and that 2 years is too late to start trimming cat’s nails? Or is Friend 1 full of bunk?
Are the nail caps in any way inhumane?

Are there any suggestions that could save both the furniture and the friendship?

Thanks!

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As you all prob know Im getting a Maine Coon which will be an indoor cat (apart from walkies on a leash)

Will be at work for 6 hours in the day & im worrying it will get lonely? is it vital he has a companion ?

I was looking last night & have found amazing play stuff & huge tower scratch posts & stuff to keep him occupied.

Anyone else have a solitary indoor cat ? How do they get along ?

thanks x

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I have a 10 Year Old cat and the reason why I dont give him toys to play with is because he is an outdoor/indoor cat. He is outside almost everyday. The only reason why he doesn’t stay outside is because of food,water, and if it rains. Then he goes out in the backyard to explore again. I tried MAKING cat toys for him but he just ignored them.. Sometimes he even ran away. -_-

What kind of toy would you suggest to this kind of cat?
-About 10 Years Old
-Friendly
-Not that active (unless he goes outside!) ++ I want him to be active.
-Likes feathers..
-I think he is an American Short Hair. I am sure..
-He’s all white.
I want a toy that will dangle from the air and I was thinking if he would jump for it or chase it etc. But I don’t know if he will ignore it or not. I want to buy about three different kinds but not that expensive. I was thinking of searching in Petco or Petland Discounts.

So0o.. What would you suggest?

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I need to train an indoor cat to walk through a clear plastic flap like cat door. The door goes from one room into another. The cat will play and stick her paws through the door, she’ll even go through it if I hold it open– but she won’t walk through it on her own… Help!!

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my grandparents have an outdoor cat and they want to get rid of her and my mom says we can take it only if we keep her inside because you can’t have outdoor cats where i live. is it ok to change an outdoor cat to an indoor cat?

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Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t really a serious question. Me and my buddy were discussing counting calories when up jumped the cat, and we began joking about the cat counting her calories as well.

But now, just for kicks, I’m actually curious. How many calories per day does the average house cat need per day? This is an indoor cat of average size and weight, good health, and female. She’s a tortoise-shell cat, if that makes any difference at all.
Okay, guys, thanks but I’d appreciate a number.
In Kcals. ……….

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I really want a cat, but the thing is, we live on a really busy road and our last cat got hit. What is a good indoor cat that is not too skiddish?

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