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Yeah, it's medicated food and it looks like my male cat is the one that makes the big pee balls. I was concerned at first that he was in the litter box for awhile but he's just peeing for a very long time. Them eating less food is fine by me since female cat could use to lose weight and that food is heckin expensive. I figured things were fine, but changes in cat behavior makes me worried especially considering I've had to send my cat to the vet twice over a blocked urinary tract gets me overreacting.
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Maggie Fletcher posted:-snip- You have very sweet cats but they're also a bit older and set in their ways. Keep the supervised visits up and slowly they should chip away. One thing I've done with introducing cats has been taking a sock, putting it on my hand and petting a cat with it so that it has the cat's scent, then bring it to the other cat hanging out in a room. They'll sniff it and get an idea of the smell (don't be surprised if they hiss at the sock). It's a much less threatening way to introduce a cat. Other than that, keep being persistent.
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May 14, 2018 16:15
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Len posted:We went out yesterday and the cats were left alone for most of the day. Domino demanded pets for about an hour right after we got home and has spent the day sleeping in the pants I wore yesterday. Condolences on the cat hair in your pants. Raimondo posted:Coca has decided that it's cool to treat the litter box like a bed. Is Coca's behavior fine otherwise? Eating ok, not straining in litter box, isn't lethargic, etc? Cats that sleep in their litter box do so because of stress, health, etc. I wouldn't treat this as "is cat" like others.
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Aug 20, 2018 17:46
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 This looks uncomfortable but he keeps sleeping like this. He truly is a cat.
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Sep 14, 2018 19:19
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FBS posted:What does Cat Thread recommend for automatic feeders? Looking for something to dispense dry food and hopefully keep Jackson from whining me awake every morning an hour before I want to get up. I use this: https://www.chewy.com/qpets-6-meal-...ExoCr20QAvD_BwE My only issues with it is that the protective shield can be pulled away by the cat if they're hangry enough, and the clock will start going fast, but otherwise it does the job. Basically I can get 2 feedings a day in it for 3 days before refilling. I have 2 cats and they share out of it.
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Hi cat thread, random question: I've gotten into a bit of a kick getting houseplants. Before I buy one, I google the plant type and see if it's safe for cats. If it comes back toxic, I put it back. I came across a plant I really wanted in my place but alas it was a dracaena  are there tall plants that look like this and are cat safe? Basically tall, thin and has the leaves toward the top. Even though technically it would be out of reach, my cat has surprised me and I'd rather take precaution. Plus she tends to nibble on things too.
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Aug 5, 2019 06:04
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hypoallergenic cat breed posted:Ponytail palms are cat safe and slightly similar. Upon looking at these, this seems like the right bet. My mom has all sorts of plants in her house that I'm pretty sure aren't cat safe but their cat just turned 15, so I'm guessing either he figured out not to eat them or he was never interested (I've seen him eat grass outside though!) but my cat loves to chew on cords so I know theres a chance she would try to chew on leaves.
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Aug 5, 2019 16:17
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My parents' geriatric cat (15 years old) has fleas they comb him to grab a few off of him but I was wondering about topical treatments. I know advantage II and revolution are strong and have worked on my (young) cats but I'm a bit worried about a side effect and him being old.
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Aug 12, 2019 20:01
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Played a video of a cheetah meowing on my phone, looked up to see this:
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Aug 17, 2019 18:17
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I got a cat water fountain, put it on the other side of the apartment from the food and both of my cats love the thing. Even when they aren't drinking from it, one of them will occasionally sit and stare at the thing, like it's his own little personal zen spot.
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Aug 26, 2019 18:31
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Rotten Red Rod posted:Those are great until they inevitably break. They also tend to be a huge pain in the rear end to reassemble after cleaning the filter. I gave up on them entirely. My cat is prone to struvite crystals in his urine so it's important he drinks more water than what my diet gives him, and he's dumb and prefers dry food over wet so 
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JaneError posted:On a similar note, any thoughts on integrating a kitten into a dog household? A former classmate of mine contacted me; her dad found a stray six-week-old male kitten that's in need of a home. I've asked around and my social circle is either full up, allergic, or doesn't have any leads. We recently lost one of our our two cats; the surviving one is incredibly social and affection-loving, and it's evident he's missing his feline brother. I'm not terribly worried about him; he's never known a stranger and has always been very comfortable around other cats. We just got a two-year-old dog in June (the first one I've ever lived with)--she and our current cat are (slowly) warming to each other. The dog, for her part, is interested in/excited about the cat--there's not a hint of aggression--but the cat's still a bit skittish when the dog approaches at a trot or comes by for a sniff. They'll get there as they learn to speak each other's languages, but it's slightly slow going. I'm not sure if bringing a kitten in would be better or worse--if the kitten would more malleable (basically, having the dog around would just be his normal), or if we should hold out for a more assertive adult cat down the line. I've attempted integration with cats and dogs a few times and my experience has been that integrating kittens with adult dogs is much easier than adult cats with puppies. Make sure the first few meetings are supervised. I held the kitten in my lap while my dog came up and sniffed the crap out of the kitten. The kitten hissed once then sort of just stood there. I petted the cat while telling the dog everything was okay. I did another session where the dog did the same thing again, then afterward the dog accepted the kitten as part of the household. The dog and cat were best buds shortly after 
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I have a vet appointment in a couple of weeks, and last time my vet suggested giving my cat an anti anxiety medication before the trip (night before and day of) because he does really bad compared to other cats and that there was OTC stuff I could get. Is there a good recommendation?
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Sep 19, 2019 18:08
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So, I'm coming up to a big point in my life. I live alone with my 2 cats at the moment. My girlfriend wants me to move in with her. Overall it seems like a great idea, she owns her place, it would be cheaper for me, better location, etc etc. The only issue is, shes heavily allergic to cats, and because of that, is stand-off ish to them. I dont think she's willing to take my cats with the move because of it. I do make an effort to clean my apartment more now - clean with a pet specific vacuum, have a cover for my couch that I wash weekly, I have air purifiers in my place. But despite that she still struggles at my place. I'm not really sure what the best solution is, and while she understands the cats are important to me, she's concerned about her quality of life should we move in together, which I get. I honestly dont know what to do
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Oct 10, 2019 21:44
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my cat is norris posted:How large is her place? Could there be a kitty playland room where they mostly stay? It's a bit bigger than mine and there is an extra room that could hypothetically house a cat tree. I already keep the cats out of the bedroom at night at my place. She usually takes allergy meds (the 24 hour allergy pills from Costco) when she comes over but she rarely sits on my couch unless I've cleaned it recently. I've kind of looked into allergy shots but obviously wouldn't want to pressure that on her. I dont think that solves the issue of her not being comfortable with cats though...
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Oct 10, 2019 22:43
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Rotten Red Rod posted:Easy solution for cat hair on the couch: Cover it with a bedsheet. Wash and change the bedsheet every few days. Viola, no need to constantly vacuum the couch and no hair buildup. Sinus issues and itchy eyes for sure. I think she may have gotten a headache before but I wouldn't say it's common.
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Oct 10, 2019 23:57
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mistaya posted:It's something you need to have a serious conversation about and don't dance around it because she WILL have to put up with some physical misery as a result of moving in with you and the cats. If she's okay with that fine, but if she's not you are in for a lot of resentment and things will not go well. Be honest with each other as far as expectations and decide for yourself NOW if it comes down to it are you willing to rehome the cats or not. Yeah this is basically the stage where we are at. I don't think she's ready to live with one given she can only tolerate them given her allergies, and I'm not sure how ready I am if I have to rehome them given her misery
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Oct 11, 2019 02:07
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I gave my my normally incredibly high stress cat gabapentin before his vet visit (prescribed by the vet), and man this stuff works wonders. Normally a crying machine at the vet he's actually pretty chill: Hes somehow managed to put on a bunch of weight from his last visit and I dont know how considering I use a feeder for him to limit his intake and his food is low calorie too
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Oct 15, 2019 16:54
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Spikes32 posted:Has he figured out how to stick his paw into the feeder and get more food out? Mine did that until i taped a plastic tab over more of the opening. Alternatively is the calibration off on your feeder? Have you measured out what the feeder is giving him? If nothing else you could always just reduce what the feeder is giving until he starts losing weight. Assuming the vet doesn't find anything of course. The feeder is one with 6 slots. I feel up each amount pre-portioned. I stopped feeling up slots 5 and 6 since they figured out how to get food early. I'm not really feeding them treats that often. The other thing is my other cat lost weight so I think they're switching who's eating more food.
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Oct 15, 2019 18:40
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I'm gonna be moving in with my girlfriend next month, and despite her strong allergies to cats, she's agreed that my cat can come with, but with stipulations: - Constant vacuuming - no issue here, plan to do at least weekly - cat proofing the furniture - need to find a cover for her oddly shaped couch - combing - for being a short hair, he sheds like crazy. I have a furminator that does wonders but even 4 days in a row of combing him and hair just falls like crazy. I also have a fancy air purifier I got from Costco that I plan to use. I'll also keep our bedroom door closed at all time (we will have a spare room that he can use that I plan to put his cat tree / litter box / food in). My questions are: Is there anything else I should be considering for allergy sufferers besides what I listed above? My girlfriend also told me to look into professional grooming on a regular basis based on how much he sheds. Has anyone ever done that before? The issue is he's a tuxedo cat with his belly being white, so it shows up on everything. Thankfully he really likes being groomed, and will occasionally let me comb his belly to get the white hair but only in spurts. I'd prefer a groomer to come to our place since like most cats he's awful with traveling, even with gabapentin.
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FelicityGS posted:It sounds like you've got the big stuff covered--air filter, regular grooming, etc. If he enjoys being brushed, you should be able to use treats to teach him to let you groom the spots he usually isn't a fan of as well. Great idea about the tile. I usually groom him on a rug I have, and vacuum after, but this would make it easier. mistaya posted:Have her figure out which allergy pill she wants to take daily because she's likely going to need one, and get a bottle of Nasonex (or whatever nose spray of choice) which isn't for every day but will take care of any flare ups. You've got the rest covered as far as I can tell! There’s 24 hour allergy pills as well as a nasal spray from Costco that we use. As a pollen / mold allergy sufferer myself, I’ve been using the stuff since my pre-teens, but she’s basically avoided the stuff and isn’t jazzed about having to take it. But it will absolutely be a case of keeping the bedroom door closed at all times. Thankfully he’s not a door scratcher. Joburg posted:Re: allergies This is a good idea and will try to include it in end of my brushing route. Thanks!
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Has anyone ever used an automatic vacuum with cats around? I’ve decided to get one because my rear end knows I won’t vacuum more than once a week. I’m looking for a good one to get cat hair and dander (i.e. has a HEPA filter) but isn’t too loud as my cat obviously is not a fan of the vacuum. Any recommendations? Budget is about $300 but am happy to spend less, obviously.
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I just had my cat get his first lion cut. I'm moving into my allergic girlfriend's place soon and figured this would help a lot. From:  During:  To:   I was worried about how he would react. I had some gabopentin from my vet that I gave him. He was really upset at first but the place that handled him did a fantastic job. Once they put the sock sleeve on his head he calmed down a bunch. Then he got a bath afterward. Overall I'm very happy, and he seems fine so far too. Great investment.
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Feb 14, 2020 22:11
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Protocol7 posted:How allergic is she? I went to an allergy specialist and determined I was only allergic to cats, dogs and horses. They put me on a daily inhaler and told me to take some Zyrtec daily, it's definitely kept my allergy symptoms in check (particularly the allergy-induced asthma.) She's pretty allergic. She will probably go on some allergy meds too but between this, an automatic vacuum every day and air purifiers in every room should help minimize the impact as much as possible.
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Boogalo posted:Oh the indignity! Definitely a "I'll murder u in ur sleep, bitch" look.
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I just moved my cat into my new place and overall he's been fine, upset at first but went into exploratory mode then seemed normal. Only issue is, he hasn't used the litter box yet. I've shown it to him, and he's walked into it, but hasn't used it. Is he just still stressed? It is a new box so I'm wondering if he's not used to it. I'm only worried because he's had a urinary blockage in the past and is on the urinary SO food.
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seiferguy posted:I just moved my cat into my new place and overall he's been fine, upset at first but went into exploratory mode then seemed normal. Only issue is, he hasn't used the litter box yet. I've shown it to him, and he's walked into it, but hasn't used it. Is he just still stressed? It is a new box so I'm wondering if he's not used to it. I'm only worried because he's had a urinary blockage in the past and is on the urinary SO food. Update: cat peed, but would not stay asleep the entire night and meowed all night instead. It was a pretty miserable night for all involved!
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Not a Children posted:I had a similar experience 2 weeks ago. Moved, and my dude seemed normal but didn't use the litter box for a full 24+ hours. Once he felt comfortable he started going again, in a new box. Yeah so far he's peed in it, hasn't pooped yet but I know moving stress / anxiety will cause constipation. Hopefully temporarily. The fact that he was up almost 24 hours walking around meowing was really concerning though and I can't sleep through those things
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3 days in with my cat in my allergic girlfriend's condo and its not great. He's at least calmed down and doesn't cry all the time, but her allergies are bad. So far I've done the following: - got cat a lion cut to minimize fur - applied allerpet at the beginning of the week, will start doing this twice weekly and making sure I get the belly and genitals well - air purifiers in each room with a powerful one in the biggest room - vacuuming, there's still a lot of stuff on the floor so it's been tough to set up the auto vacuum, that will be done today and I'll set that to daily - cat isn't allowed in bedroom, I make sure clothes worn outside don't get to the bed - girlfriend is taking daily claritin but missed a day and that's made her miserable I dunno, I'm doing my best but I really don't want to make my girlfriend miserable all the time
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Joburg posted:Definitely have her go to an allergist. I also agree that Claritin is basically worthless and Zyrtec or Allegra is better. My allergist has me take Flonase and Singulair along with Zyrtec and that helped a lot. I have an auto vacuum (a eufy 12) that has a high performance filter which I believe is HEPA and a hoover vacuum designed for pets that has one that I'm getting a new filter for now. Doing vacuums daily and I'll start doing the allerpet every other day.
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Feb 29, 2020 22:05
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My cat has become way more vocal since moving, and not in a good way. If he's not getting attention, he's often meowing to the point of yowling. I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow but I suspect its boredom / loneliness and hopefully not anything health related. I cant have him constantly crying at night keeping us up. I don't know if I need him on anti anxiety meds or what.
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Cythereal posted:You have taught him that meowing is a good way to get attention. At night I don't bother him when he's meowing unless it's time for me to wake up. Its usually after hes up that I let him out of the room.
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Severing posted:A friend told me that she uses this bubbling water fountain thing for her cats as its meant to be more appealing to get your cat to drink. It helped my cat drink a lot more. Evolutionarily speaking, cats like the idea of running water because it shows it’s clean.
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My cat also sometimes stares at his water fountain without drinking it. It doubles as his zen fountain.
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My cat groomer posts pics of every cat he grooms and mine is clearly just doing it for the likes:
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Len posted:Fiancee is officially out of a job for at least two weeks, probably longer I legit have no idea this month of WFH is doing to my cat, having me around all the time. I don't know what's gonna happen when I start going to work again.
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The first cat I ever owned was one of the most skiddish cats I’ve ever had. Spent the first few weeks hiding under a couch and was usually just weary of people. She would let you pet her and purr but was never a lap cat. But one day, nearly 10 years later I remember her coming into my room, hopping on to my bed then going under my covers and cuddling up to me purring loudly. And she was like the rest of her life.
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I know some places will offer to come out and catch feral cats and neuter / spay them for you. My brother had a feral cat in his neighborhood and got it neutered that way. Maybe check and see? I'd call your vet if you can't find any leads.
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Gaj posted:I found a lump on my cat. She got spayed last week, and she just now started to be comfortable with belly rubs and pets. I felt a hard spot near the stitches about the size of a small cashew or almond, no bigger than the last knuckle of a pinkie. She has full kitten energy and appetite. One of my cats got spayed back when I was on low income and went to low income place to get her fixed and she has a small lump on her belly afterward too. I heard that the way she was spayed (probably one vet doing a bunch at a time considering the circumstances) may have caused it but it went away after some time. It never hurts to be safe, though!
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