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Hi Leon,

A cat's eyes will reflect light under certain conditions, which makes it look like the eyes are glowing red. The other possibility is that your cat has allergies to grass. Allergies are quite common in felines. I would watch your cat closely when exposing him/her to grass and other plants. Also, remember that some plants can be poisonous to felines.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I TRY TO FEED MY CAT GRASS.PLUS I FELL THEN GRASS GOT ON MY CAT . THEN IT'S EYE'S TURNED RED .WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

-- Contributed by: LEON

Hi Cheryl,

To find a veterinarian, you may want to try online searches such as Vet Locator. I have also had good success in joining online groups for my area based on interest. For example, I might go to Yahoo Groups and type in the phrase "Southern Indiana choirs" or "Kentuckiana pet lovers". I would then join those groups and ask for recommendations of a vet in the area.

As for the plants, there are many. We have a wonderful article on this site that you may find helpful that details plants that are poisonous to cats.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I have two kitties, the male is part Siamnese and the other is a little Calico. Rascal is the male cat and Taz is the smaller of the two. Rascal weighs 19.5 pounds and Taz is a light-weight at 6.5 pounds. We have had Rascal with us since 1995 and Taz became part of our family in 1990. We all love our cats and would be devistated if something happened to either one of them. One reason I am writing is to ask if there is a doctor in the Zephyrhills area that works on kitties with projectile vomiting after she eats. Animal friends are always our best friends. It only takes a moment for them to start purr, but once they do they never stop, or around me and mine, I love to listen to a cat talk and purr at the same time.

Also I am new in Florida and would like some information on what household plants I should not have in my house. We are moving again!Thanks Cheryl

-- Contributed by: Cheryl Lee Huffaker

Hi Lolita,

The grass is likely too harsh for her stomach. I would not allow her to eat grass any more. I have yet to own a cat that doesn't throw grass back up and it is truly disgusting when they do. However, cats also sometimes use this to help themselves with minor problems, so you have to use your best judgement in this area.

I would definitely take her to the veterinarian for the diarrhea and the blood. Those are two things to be concerned over. It may turn out to be something very minor, such as a food allergy, but it's better to be safe than sorry.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

my cat is 14 years old, but she ats and looks like a 5 year old. she has never had any health problems. just recently after she eats her grass she throes it up like she always does, with the only difference being that there is some blood in it, also she has had diarrhea lately. Iâ€™m getting a bet scared. she is doing fine eating, has no tenderness when i touch her belly, and is still active. what do you think it is? thanks 4 your help.

-- Contributed by: lolita

Hi Corey,

Is it possible the cat scratched his back on something? Also, most cats can twist their bodies and scratch at their backs. It is possible he dug the fur off. Cats do this for many reasons. Stress and fleas are the two most common. You don't mention how big the area is. If it is fairly small, I wouldn't be overly worried at this point, as long as he is eating and drinking normally. Keep an eye on the area, and treat him for fleas. If the condition doesn't improve or worsens, then it is probably time to go ahead and take him to the vet.

If the area is large, then I'd probably go ahead and take him in, just to be on the safe side.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

My cat appears to have what i thought was a scab at first on his back (no possible way he could have reached it), however, as the scab is starting to come up there is no hair under it!!! He is an inside cat, and has not been outside at all for about 4 months. This is kind of scaring me, Please help :(

-- Contributed by: Corey

Hi Shirl,

You'll find the answer to your question at Ask the Cat Experts.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have a cat that is 11 years of age. His bowels will not move daily and when they do it is hard stool,his rectum protrudes out and I know he must be suffering awful. I give him 3-5 cc of mineral oil daily. What can be done other than a laxative which we have tried recommended by our Vet. This runs him and then it's back to constipation. What do you recommend?

-- Contributed by: Shirl
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