Common symptoms of kitty illness include hiding for more than a day, loss of appetite, change in litter box routine and lack of grooming. If you detect any of these behavioral changes, meet with your veterinarian.
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Name: Hollie
Age: 4
Breed: Long haired part Persian
Owner: Kelly
Hometown: Albuquerque
Likes: Tuna and lots of head scratches
Dislikes: Chicken and being ignored
Kelly says:
I fed Hollie for 2 years outside before she decided I was trustworthy. After that she decided to check out our home by running in, running around and then running out. After about a week of this I found her on our bed and looking at me as if to say, "I'm decided to stay, let's go to bed!". She is a very sweet kitty who has learned to trust. Even friends who visit she will allow them to pet her. So now instead of being matted, cold and hungry, she is very loved, spoiled and safe.
Cat researchers, breeders and others have replaced the old term "alley cat" with this phrase: