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- Health & Wellbeing
Our cat got spayed today. Should she be kept in her crate over night? Or should we let her in the bathroom (vacuumed but not scrubed, I'm worried if she could contract an infection?) so that she can use her litter box? Also is it safe to use her litt
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Yes, she can absolutely use her litter box. It is ok for her to be in the bathroom. However, it is important to consider using an e-collar if she is going to be left unattended to try to prevent her from licking at the incision and causing an infection or opening her incision. You can buy an e-collar from your veterinarian or at your local pet store. Good luck and have a great day!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Training & Behavior
Hello, My 1 and a half year old male cat has started urinating small amounts outside the litter box in the last few hours. I plan on taking him in tomorrow morning at 10 to the store to see the vet. Does he need to be seen sooner?
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Inappropriate urination is often a medical issue and possibilities include feline lower urinary tract disease, a urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones, among other possible medical reasons. Another possibility is that this is behavioral in nature. I recommend that you have Louis evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If he is still able to produce urine it may be ok to wait until tomorrow though the safest thing would be to have him evaluated sooner as this tends to be very uncomfortable. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Good luck and best wishes!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My cat hasnt eaten for 3 days. He was throwing up foamy yelowish liquid for first 2days but isnt anymore. Giving him Cerelac now today but he has gotten so weak. Hes also repeatedly putting his paws in water today. His stool which happened after 2 da
Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. If Boxer is not improving and is not eating or drinking, I would recommend taking him back to the veterinarian for a recheck and having anti-nausea medications and fluids given to see if this helps further. If he continues to not eat, he may need a feeding tube if his liver becomes affected. I hope this helps! I would avoid giving Calpol as cats are very sensitive to this drug and can develop toxicity quite easily. There are safer fever reducers such as Meloxicam that you can have your veterinarian prescribe for you. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. I would also recommend an antibiotic such as Convenia in case there is a secondary bacterial infection Boxer is fighting.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
We’re moving shortly and I’m worried that our cat will get stressed. Any suggestions?
Moving can be a stressful time for both cats and people. Some cats begin to experience stress when the first box is packed. Try to keep this time as normal as possible for your cat by continuing a normal daily routine and avoid packing your cat’s bed, cat tree, and toys until the last minute. Calming pheromone products, such as the Comfort Zone® Calming Diffuser or Comfort Zone® Spray and Scratch Control Spray, may minimize some of this stress. When moving day arrives, be sure that your cat is safely secured in a cat carrier before the door opens and boxes start leaving. We recommend plugging in the Comfort Zone® Calming Diffuser into your old home during packing, as well as in your new home during unpacking and the settling period. If possible, try to move your cat as early in the day as possible and confine them to a bathroom in your new home with their normal bed, litter box, bowls, and toys. This will keep your cat from escaping during the move and may pose less stress if they see
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- New Pet
I took a stray cat in yesterday. We took her to humane soc, had wellness exam and got her vaccinated. They said she had had kittens recently but is not lactating currently. It's been 24 hrs and she has not used litter box. Her belly is a lil hard but
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Boop by Petco. If she recently had kittens, her nipples may feel more plump than they typically would, since she may have residual milk in there that needs to resorb or they may still be swollen from being recently suckled on by her kittens. If she truly has not urinated in 24 hours, I would be concerned. I would check around your house for any spots, as she may have urinated outside of the litter box, since this is a new home for her. Stress can slow cat's GI tracts, so she may not defecate for a few days. As long as she is acting normally and has a good appetite and is drinking water, I would continue to monitor her at home. If she ever becomes excessively lethargic, or loses her appetite, or vomits or has diarrhea, I would have her evaluated by your veterinarian. You could try confining her to a smaller area for a day or so to make sure she is urinating. I hope this is helpful!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
