I've never posted here before, but i have a dilemma. My cat is 13 years old and he seems to be normal, eating very well, but is just a little tired. I found a small lump on the left side of his neck and his right eye is irritated with a little discharge (i rinse it with some solution)/ I took him to my vet at VCA and after $500 they still dont know what is wrong with him! They ruled out cancer, but they said his splene felt a little large. They also said he has alot of tartar build-up on his back teeth. I just don't know what to do! Can anyone please give me some suggestions???? Thank you, RUBINA

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All of a sudden they have started hissing at each other. It is really scary especially at night. I do not know what has changed other that Pumpkin(younger) becoming a little sturdy guy. He and Sugar usually get along so well. Sugar is a cream puff of a cat and is usually calm and sleeping. Any suggestions??? judi

My cat, Tyger, breaths really fast, is this normal for 6 to 7 months old cat????? He seems ok, he eats well, plays around, have more energy than I have, LOL so I was just wondering.....Thank! and Merry Christmas! Celi:0)

Deborah, I recently had to put my beloved Trooper kitty to sleep also for the very same reasons. I had found him skinny and covered with fleas at about 5 weeks of age. He still had his blue eyes. After we took him in, he fattened up into a very beautiful 16 pound tom cat. We loved him and he loved us for 14 wonderful years. Unfortunately, the equivalent of kitty senility took over causing him to pee and poop in places he would never have done before. After many months of cleaning up after him, on the carpet, wood floors, throw rugs, next to the litter box, we had no choice. He was miserable because he could not help himsellf. I was devastated when I had to make the decision. My beloved is now in kitty heaven and will be waiting for a good petting when I see him again. Sometimes, these things just happen to cats and as their caretakers, it is our job to make the tough choices. He was not happy making his messes and I could tell he was humiliated whenever he did one. Only God will ever understand the mind of a cat, but in exchange, we get to love them and they love us in return while they are here on earth. Good luck with your decision. I am sorry I can not give you any insight on how to change her behavior. Sometimes it is just the way of nature. Laurie