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Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience in the area
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 14 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. Two are purebred cats. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Dawn | 11/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much and I do ..... |
| angela | 10/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you, we will give it a ..... |
| Mandy | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your advice ..... |
| kathy | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much for your fast ..... |
| Tasha | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for getting back to me ..... |
Recent Answers from Karen Craft
2009-11-15 Cat throwing up:
Hi Lea, You need to get him to the vet. His throwing up and his age could mean he has hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, or IBD. I can't give you a diagnosis. But I can tell you his not eating can cause
2009-11-14 cats in heat and urinating:
Hi Dawn, This is not normal but it can happen. She may be marking her territory to attract a Tom. Basically she is advertising that she is ready, willing and able. The easiest way to stop this is to
2009-11-14 feral kitten OCD?:
Hi Alayna, Yes, the fiber sucking and kneading is common in kits that have been removed from their mothers very young. His weight gain, (or lack thereof), is what concerns me. Being put on dry food
2009-11-08 PLEASE HELP MY CAT!!!!:
Hi Joey, You need to take your cat to the vet. This is something that I can't help you with. Her vomiting over a period of time and the wheezing are symptoms of something that can't be taken care of
2009-11-07 Cat poops out of box right after pooping in box:
Hi Bob, The easiest suggestion I can give you is to place another litter pan by her bed. Also try this product, http://www.preciouscat.com/ You can get it at Pet Smart. Also get a low sided litter
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