I have seen some cats go quiet and some purr. It is, as with all things cats, to each their own.
My Friend Just Decided Not To Euthanize Her Cat Of 18 Years Old Today. …
My friend just decided not to euthanize her cat of 18 years old today. The cat is blind and suffering from seizures, as well as dementia. She seems alert and ok, today, though. Do you think that this was the right decision?
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My Father Told Once That Animals, Cats In Particular, Would Become Very Affectionate, Clingy, And…
My father told once that animals, cats in particular, would become very affectionate, clingy, and purr loudly when the were seriously ill and death was imminent. Is that true? Those thoughts have always made loosing a pet difficult for me. The one time an animal desperately needs, and is communicating that to me I can’t help them even after they have spent their lifetime showing me unconditional love.
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Krista Magnifico I do think that all animals are far more intelligent, intuitive and superior than we humans give them credit for,, especially when it comes to death (and life).
Is There Any Value In Tailoring My Cat’s Diet Individually To Him Versus Following A…
Is there any value in tailoring my cat’s diet individually to him versus following a general high protein/low carb diet? If so, what should I consider when creating this diet?
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PK Dennis Tailoring diets usually happen when there is a health issue involved. Since you didn’t mention one – I assume this is not the case. There are general guidelines you can find online for creating a raw diet for a cat – and once you understand the basics you can tailor it to what the cat likes and dislikes. Other than going raw (raw meaty bones and raw meat) I don’t understand how you would ‘tailor’ a diet to an individual cat.
Learn more about a biologically appropriate diet for a cat by googling that, also BARF diets for cats, raw diets for cats, etc. And start reading a lot of books on the subject. I have been feeding raw to my dogs since the 90’s and I am still reading and learning about canine nutrition – every years that passes gives produces more information, better understandings of what our pets need to be happy and healthy.
Good luck.
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PK Dennis Ooos, that last sentence is pretty garbled! I meant:” – every year that passes gives us more information and a better understanding of what our pets need to be happy and healthy”
My Cat, Mitsi, Is 18 Years Old. She Doesn’t Have Any Signs If The Urinary…
My cat, Mitsi, is 18 years old. She doesn’t have any signs if the urinary tract infections or lumps or bumps. She has no problem going in her litter box though occasionally she trips and pees when she is getting in the box (it’s only 4 or 5 inches high).
To be more specific with her scratching, she has done it for years but now she screams and pees when she does it.
She’s peeing on everything now and a couple times a day, I don’t know what to do anymore.
My family doesn’t have enough money to take her to the vet and due to her age they probably wouldn’t let me, but thank you for any help!
She has no problem eating or drinking and she pukes every once in a while as she’s always done. Besides the scratching and peeing , she’s just like she’s always been.
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Krista Magnifico I would be worried about kidney disease and hypertension. Your vet can help with these. I am sory for the delay. the site was down. best wishes
My 14 Week Old Cat Have Red Swollen Puss Filled Eyes And Idk What…
My 14 week old cat have red swollen puss filled eyes and idk what to do
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Krista Magnifico Hello,
I am sorry but our site went down after your question was asked. All eye conditions, especially one like yours describes need to be seen by a vet ASAP to protect the vision and correct the underlying cause. In cats this age it is usually an URI. Antibiotics and fluids are needed.
Is Covenia Safe For Cats? My Cat Recently Had One For A UTI.
Is covenia safe for cats? My cat recently had one for a UTI.
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Dawn Ferara, DVM Yes it is safe for cats, why do you ask? Did your cat not get better? This sounds like something to discuss with your vet.
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jen Hohman Post author She just had the injection today. I just read some horror stories when I googled it. Thank you for answering so quickly
I Was Curious If Unsweetened Cranberry Juice Is Safe For Cats. I Know It Helps…
I was curious if unsweetened cranberry juice is safe for cats. I know it helps keep the urinary tract healthy in humans. Can it do the same for cats. If so, what is the safest dose?
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Matthew Burns It should be fine but make sure you dilute it with 1 part cranberry juice to 3 parts distilled water as it still has a high sugar level hope this helps 🙂
My Cat May Have An Earplug, What Do I Do?
My cat may have an earplug, what do I do?
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Alex Kulinski Eaten*
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PK Dennis Not much you can do at this point! If she did eat one it may pass with no problems. You need to pay attention for the next few weeks for signs that it didn’t pass and is causing problems – such as her refusing to eat; eating and then vomiting within a hour or so; listlessness, etc.
If she shows any signs of being unwell, take her to a vet and have an xray – the vet should be able to see the blockage.
Why Is My 4 Year Old Male Cat Spraying Me When We’re Both In The…
Why is my 4 year old male cat spraying me when we’re both in the bathroom
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Anonymous That’s odd! My guess is he’s stressed and is showing his stress. I saw your other post about the kittens…is HE neutered? Do you have 4 litterboxes (one per cat plus one)? Are those litterboxes VERY clean?
Bringing in new animals cause upheaval in a home, even if you do it the right way with slow introductions. ASSUMING HE IS IN GOOD HEALTH, and assuming you’ve had him checked since this started, I’d suggest picking up some feliway from petsmart or petco. I’d also prevent him from going into the bathroom with you.
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Brenda Olson Yes Bell is neutered kitten’s aren’t yet so ? Is how to keep the kitten out of his box Laura he was at the vet for shots about month ago clean 3 boxes out 1-2. x’s a day. Thanks for responding Laura.
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Anonymous Like I said: try Feliway. I’d also give him some personal time with you (away from the bathroom) – this COULD be his way of claiming you.
My Cat Has A Very Bad Abscess On His Head. Was Sick For A Few…
My cat has a very bad abscess on his head. Was sick for a few days before we realized. A drain tube was installed about 30 hours ago. Lots of drainage still. Cat not very responsive, eyes not opening to look at me, mostly laying in one spot. As far as i can tell, he’s only getting up to urinate in the box. He drank some water last night. Had a very very small bite of food but hasn’t really eaten for days. Is this normal now that the tube is installed? He was given fluids and a antibiotic shot. I feel like the infection, not the antibiotics, is winning the battle. How long before I see progress or need to take him back to the vet? I’m thinking we should go back tomorrow 48 hours after having the tube installed if he’s still like this. Thoughts?
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Anonymous I agree, I’d get him in today.
PS- the seizures are causing the cat to fall down stairs and other accidents.
I’m sure everyone has different thoughts on this, but my heart tells me it’s a quality of life question. If pets primarily live in the moment, it’s a shame for the last moments to involve suffering. It’s so hard for us to say good-bye because we still love and enjoy our pets even if they are no longer enjoying life.
Thanks, Laurie- yea, it’s just a tough call. Today was a good day, but no idea if or for how long that will continue.
It’s a tough call, your friend knows the cat better and will have a better idea of if she’s really suffering.
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