[Corin Stormhands]

No, she's the only cat. She does share the dog's water bowl and sometimes his food (and vice versa). But I don't think she's at much risk to catch it from him.

The only way it spreads is from cat to cat?

[HairOfTheDog]

The only way FLV spreads is cat to cat... as far as I know... She can't get it from a dog or a parasite... maybe ask your vet... and tell the vet she is an only kitty.

[Sam Cree]

Hi Corin,

It's true teenagers can be difficult, luckily my son has reached 23 and has finally returned to civilization. At 17 he could be a pain, though.

My little brother and I were once reminiscing about our own long ago teen years. He made a remark that describes it pretty well: "Yeah," he said, " my main memory of being a teenager is just walking around being an a$$#*le all the time.

But I think if the parents do as you're doing, try the best they can, teach right from wrong, be firm, give lots of love, and basically be there for the kid, that everything will be fine. Growing up's hard and the parents need to help alot. No wonder we get grey hairs, though.

My daughter, on the other hand, has always been perfect. My wife may disagree with this. But, as her father, I have to do everything she tells me :-)