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Congrats!I'm sure they went over this with you, I'm copying this just on the remote chance you haven't seen it "The environment of a cat with feline parvo should be considered infected. Food dishes, toys, cages, floors, and other items must be disinfected with bleach and water. Use half a cup of bleach to one gallon of water. Bedding and soft items should be washed in hot water." Parvo sucks so hard. What is his name?
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If that's what you want to call him, go for it. It's honoring Sully 1. He's adorable. As for how long he's going to be climbing on you and sucking on your clothes, it's been a loooong time since I had a kitten around, so some one else might have a better answer for that.
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Captain Foxy posted:
I wound up with a relatively younger cat with dental issues, so you just never know. Some one posted this recently http://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/Brushing-Your-Cats-Teeth/Entire-Video to get cats used to brushing teeth, I haven't tried it yet, but it looks worth a shot. I love Tuxedos, If you go with one you should start a tux picture thread. I'm sure some one with more experience than me will answer your other questions, good luck who ever you pick!
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Sep 26, 2010 22:49
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You put the food in the carrier and left it in a quiet place so far?
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Sep 28, 2010 21:17
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Try to talk her into 2.
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Oct 1, 2010 05:33
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BeefofAges is your cat still using the litterbox? If she has a hairball or other blockage and isn't pooing their may be no room in her stomach for new food. It could be eating to fast also, if her system is processing food.
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Oct 4, 2010 10:18
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Kerfuffle posted:
that's so interesting. I'm really curious how they discovered it.
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Oct 25, 2010 00:10
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That's the weirdest thing I've ever heard. I guess you could ask your vet what they think about it, but man I never thought human birth control could really be safely used on cats for..anything.
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I have random water bowls all around. I have one in the tub, one on the basement steps, a drinkwell, and a gravity fountain and a glass bowl in the kitchen. They seem to prefer different ones at different times, I have no idea why they want one over the other, and the tub one is a pain in the rear end because I have to remember to refill it after showers when I'm all groggy. It's absolute overkill and I wouldn't do it if my place were smaller.
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Nov 1, 2010 11:28
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Kitchen floor might be cold.
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Nov 12, 2010 05:35
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Hopefully him getting well enough and then fixed will make a huge difference. I wouldn't be surprised if that's it (I hope) And when he comes back all healthy and nutless he goes where he should.
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Nov 13, 2010 20:18
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My cat chirps at birds outside, like a cricket or something. It kind of freaked me out first time I heard it, it wasn't in the realm of noises I expected a cat to make. Dogs can go mental over pointers but cats usually don't. What you can do is land it on a treat at the end of a play session so they catch something. (In my internet opinion) beaten by Kerfuffle!
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Nov 13, 2010 23:52
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You may get contrary advice, but I would let her sit there.
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Nov 15, 2010 21:59
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Eggplant Wizard hit everything just about perfect. Just wanted to add it can be a much slower process than you might expect depending on the cat. It took months with my tuxedo. The small separate room really helped, and napping in there seemed to help, as she would get brave enough to come out and sniff me on her own when I was asleep. She would also only eat and eliminate at night alone when it was quiet. She is still terrified of company and loud noises(garbage trucks,storms), but she is a huge cuddlebug every other minute of the day and normally within arms reach. Good luck!
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Nov 23, 2010 01:35
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I misread things! She sounds much more social than I thought! she is really a lovely cat.
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Nov 23, 2010 04:09
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^My cats dissolving stitches still haven't dissolved, the vet said I could just snip them out but I'm nervous to get near her with scissors because she's a spaz. I would double check with the vet what type they are, but it's probably OK to just snip them if everything is all closed up. Check first!
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It took a long time for my tuxedo to figure out to play. And almost a year for us to bond, and 6 months for her to stop hissing at me randomly. There was a point in there I considered re-homing her because I thought she was going to hate me forever. I was very wrong, I'm very glad I didn't because she is saving me money on heating by being such an awesome snuggle bug. It just took more time then I expected. I think it's normal to wonder if you got in over your head, but it takes time. As to the food, just feed them in separate rooms,keep your big boy separate until she has finished hers.
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Nov 30, 2010 22:44
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If you have wood floors you might want to put some felt or contact paper over the bottom screws so they don't scratch your floors. I love mine.
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Dec 3, 2010 02:55
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He's adorable! Good luck with everything he sounds perfect.
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Dec 4, 2010 04:36
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Ha, that's what me and my cats are doing also. Poor Bill.
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Dec 4, 2010 04:58
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capslocksaurus posted:Hey guys!
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Orso is the one at the top!
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I have 2 cats. I have 2 litter boxes in my "office" which is just a spare room with football cards and a desk and one in the basement. The rule of thumb is one for each cat plus an extra but people have gotten on with two cats sharing one or one per cat it really depends on your cats.
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Put a litter box in the house with some natures miracle in it for the first time so the cat has some where to go when he is inside.You can switch to something cheaper once they get the hang of it. Scoop it every day. Clean all the spots he went with Natures miracle. The cat can smell things you can't and will return to the same place to eliminate. With most cats you can just drop them in the box and they figure it out. It sounds like you already realized cats don't actually learn anything from being hit.
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Rev. Bleech_ posted:Last year at the vet, Chairman Meow was 3.5 pounds, Fidel Catstro was 3. Get a cat named Fulgencio Batista to keep Your chubby cat busy.
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I think you got two of dang near the best ones. As to their interactions they may chill out, they may not. I would just let them sort it out. My cats were supposedly buddies when I got them but I never get cat piles, they just kinda have their spots. Yours might just be a tad on edge with the changes, it's a bit early to tell. I keep my dishes on a bakers rack, and I have to keep a paper towel on the top of each dish. Soon you may find your life covered in cat hair. Congrats.
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Rrail posted:Just an update I know you cared a lot about Gary and I'm sorry.
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What I would do is give a regular cat box a try first and see if the cat goes in it. If nothing try cat attract. Most cats who aren't feral will get it with just regular old litter. If not though that's OK. Fill a box a third dirt, if the cat has an accident anywhere move the turd to the box. After the cat has used the box, you can start adding more litter until it all litter.
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I feed blue buffalo, I like it a lot but there was an unbelievable stinky poo transition period when I switched. Super super stinky.
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Eponine posted:Don't destroy my illusion! She is a princess! I tell people my cat is a Khao Manee She isn't I think shelters should label all the cats as close to what they resemble to make them more attractive to adopters. I get one shelter couldn't do it unless they all did and it doesn't work that way, but I think it should.
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I'm sure they will be extra careful and your girl will be home before you know it! I would do the same thing. Good Luck.
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Abbeh posted:He's being an rear end. All three of my cats (four if you include Fry) have been tearing my wallpaper off the walls and eating it. It doesn't even taste good. Have you tried it?
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Trebuchet King posted:Is there anything in dryer sheets that would be appealing to a cat's appetite or is my cat just weird? It's not just you, there was a goon who had like a $2000 exploratory surgery to find a blockage, it was a dryer sheet.
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Angela Manaconda posted:I've got a cat who has been nothing but teeny problems that have been costing me a lot of money. As far as the food allergies, I understand that they do express with skin problems like you describe, but it isn't something I have dealt with. I think just find the protein source that works and use that and it will take some time. Good luck with it. Maybe some one else has better thoughts on it. As to the eyes, my girl has been through that, you can try adding a scoop of L-lysine to your cats food every day, it really helped with my cats eye ball herpes. She would get the red eyes when she was stressed out.
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weinus posted:I use this for mine: http://www.amazon.com/Vet-Solutions-Viralys-L-Lysine-Powder/dp/B0013LLHW0/ref=pd_sim_k_6 "You purchased this item on August 24, 2010." I've been very happy with this product.
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Eggplant Wizard posted:Quoting self for context. Turns out yes, his urethra was blocked, but his bladder wasn't horrendously full (apparently a lot of the time they are so full as to be distended), and he shows no signs of having a kidney problem due to it. His urinalysis still has to go through, but they think I should be able to bring him home *possibly* tonight but probably tomorrow. Holy poo poo on the bill, but I'm so glad you caught it. Can't wait to hear he is home and OK. *edited to clarify, I don't think the bill is unreasonable, it's just big ChairmanMeow fucked around with this message at 21:15 on Apr 9, 2011 |
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Hobo Camp posted:Posting this here I want to reiterate that average life span of many indoor cats is 20 years. I saw your post in the other thread I just had absolutely no idea! I hope Rhea is right and it's the food and it clears up fast. Love the pic. ChairmanMeow fucked around with this message at 01:39 on Apr 11, 2011 |
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Engineer Lenk posted:Where'd this come from? Most sources I found put it at around 12-15, but I couldn't find recent peer-reviewed articles. Changes it to "many indoor cats" as I don't have a peer reviewed article either.
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