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Can anybody help my friend's cat?

Any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

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Update:

um I know this isn't the pet section but I figured you never know where you might find a cat lover who may know about such things (since she already posted in the pet category.)

Thanks much.

Update 2:

I did search Sabrina, but I couldn't come up with anything better than what was already posted which is why I took a chance asking here wondering if there might be someone out there more familiar and helpful in such matters, but thank you most kindly for your time and thoughts.

Update 3:

Thank goodness! I was afraid it was a breathing or choking problem other than a hairball attack and as a vet was unavailable, I wanted medical advice other than running over to Canada to give your little kitty mouth to mouth. I am still considering it though.

Update 4:

Thank you so much Commander for your helpfulness.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Cats can be extremely good companions. They are sensitive, private creatures, and they do not need constant attention from their owners in order to be happy. Cats do not require much supervised exercise and, consequently, they are excellent pets for the elderly and for people with busy lives.

    Although cats are friendly and emotional by nature, they are noted for being unfaithful. Many cats have two or more homes and may develop a routine where they spend part of each day with different people. It is common for a cat to breakfast at one houses, lunch at a second and dine at a third; this can lead to obesity on what appears to be a normal diet.

    Taking care of your cat means providing it with the lifestyle that suits its needs. Ideally, cats should be allowed to roam freely outdoors. This enables they get adequate exercise, and can satisfy their natural curiosity and develop their hunting instincts all at the same time. In urban areas, if you live in an apartment, it may be safer to house your cat indoors permanently. In this case, you will need to provide plenty of opportunity for play. Cats become bored easily, and a lack of stimulation may encourage the onset of listlessness and ill health.

    In the household the cat will need a place of its own to rest and sleep,its own food and water, and a litter tray for hygiene purposes. If you want the cat to be house-trained, you will also need to make sure it can get in and out of the building easily. This may mean installing a cat flap.

  • 5 years ago

    Male cats, specially lengthy haired men are it sounds as if inclined to urinary monitor stipulations. One of my sisters cat had urine that might sorta crystallize, he has to devour a exact meals for the relaxation of his lifestyles. rather than that he is nice. The checks must come again very quickly, and your vet will know the way to regard it something it's, however I do not suppose anybody right here would inform you what it's now!

  • 1 decade ago

    Thank you (((Swami))) I did in fact receive some excellent advice and the little guy is sleeping soundly after a horrible day of trying to get rid of a nasty hairball.

    As I mentioned in my remarks after choosing best answer (and it was hard so many gave excellent advice) I said I would get some mineral oil/eye dropper and hairball in a tube remedy for next time. I guess this happens a lot in the summer with a lot of cats. So next time I will be better prepared.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Why don't you search the web for helping the cat yourself?

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