Cat scratches our short carpet on the stairs, would longer carpet stand up to that wear and tear?

hello asked: The carpet is super short and rough, perfect for a scratch pad for her. When she scratches it to death, it doesn't damage it at all. If I replaced that carpet with a longer, softer, nylon carpet, would that type of carpet get torn to shreds? I don't want to pay a bunch of money for new carpet on my stairs if my cat ends up making it look yucky by scratching it to death. I don't mind her scratching my stairs, rather there than my furniture!! Just wouldn't want new carpet ruined if I decided to replace the existing carpet. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

What to do with stray cat that likes our shoe rack?

Chew asked: My family and I live in a HDB flat at the 7th floor. About 5-6 days ago, a female cat hid at a corner outside our house, under our shoe rack. It brought 3 kittens along. On the first day, our neighbour's daughter (16 yrs old) living on the 5th floor came up and apologised, saying that the cat was outside her house 2 weeks ago, and gave birth at their doorsteps, and they took care of it, but one day it rained heavily and the area the cat was at became wet. So, the cat didn't like to stay outside their house and came up to our house itself. (Yep, the cat is a stray cat, but then we thought the 5th floor neighbour treat the cat.......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How do I remove stains fron cat sneezing on furniture?

Claire asked: I have a cat with a herpes virus(5 different vets have treated with no success). He sneezes all the time and it ranges from clear to bloody to yellow/green in color. I can't be there every time he does it to clean it up and so now my furniture has evidence of these sneezes. I also have a cat who self mutilates his stomach and wherever he lays, there is a stain from this. I have fairly new furniture and it is basically ruined now. Any suggestions? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

My cat is pregnant I think shes about to give birth?

Migle S asked: This morning she woke me up by meowing and wanting me to pet her.She has been I think almost 2 months pregnant i am not sure and she keep wanting to get into a wordrobe of shoes i keep putting a pillow there then she goes to another wardrope please help is she ready to give birth? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

What is the best carpet clean solution I can use for set in pet stains?

holla@yagirl asked: I have two Jack Russell Terriers. At first i only had one but I took another one in and they are going crazy about using the bathroom on my carpet. I take them both out side and they do their business but apparently they have finish. I think that one of them is going during the middle of the night. I need help bad because I don't want have to buy new carpet right now. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How can you stop cats from scratching furniture?

Wink asked: We might get a cat, but my mom is scared of having the cat scratch the new furniture and walls and rugs, we completely redid our house, so she would be sooo mad if the cat tore things apart. I know they hate the smell of citrus, can I spray orange sent on the furniture? Would it work or put zest of oranges and lemons in cheese cloth or what ever it is, the same type of bag you put in your sock drawers so they don't smell, and stick them in the couch? Please give me ideas! .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How can I get my cat out of my dinner table?

cloudy asked: It's just so annoying. My 7 months old male cat likes to jump onto our dining table. We can't leave any food on the table out of our sight for a minute. He sits on the table and looks at us eventhough the table is clean. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How to clean your furniture (not your cat) to get rid of allergens?

ScienceGuy asked: What's the most effective way to clean furniture so as to rid it of cat allergens? I do not wish to clean, brush, wash and/or duct tape my cat (answers from previous questions) The allergens are now on the furniture how can I get rid of it? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

What can i use on my carpet to get the cat pee smell out?

Tess asked: We moved into a new house and found the people that had it before had issues with their cat peeing on the carpets. Right now pulling out the carpet isnt really a option. I have heard about useing white vinager and stuff but will it bleach out my carpet or anything? Right now throughout the house we have a beige/whiteish colored carpet. ( more on the beige side.) Anyone have any hints or tips to get this awful smell out? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How to prevent the furniture from getting scratched when the cat jumps on it?

bunny718 asked: I just brought home a new cat for the first time. I am noticing that the furniture she jumps on already looks scratched. I have some brand new end tables and a coffee table in the living room that I don't want to get ruined. How can I prevent her from jumping on those? If I can't prevent that, is there a way to prevent it from getting scratched when she does jump on it? I would not declaw the cat so you guys can stop worrying about that! .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE