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Hello all and thanks so much for your thoughts. He has been back to the vets today. The antibiotics have worked and his gum has totally settled down. His front claws were clipped he was given biscuits to distract him and he ate a big pile prompting the vet to say he did seem to have motivation to li...

Hello all, My cat is just over 20 years old. He has bad arthritis in his front and back legs. He still gets up and down the stairs, likes his food and uses his litter tray. He enjoys out company and purrs. His back end is very thin. He is a bit wobbly when he gets up but then walks around OK. He has...

Thanks Kay, I am getting the timed feeder, vitamins and fibre so now Ronnie can be even more pampered. I used to have 3 cats and he is the last one. I will be very upset when he goes so all suggestions appreciated. This is my first visit to this forum and I am really grateful for all the suggestions...

Thanks for all the help and yes Hazel if only it would stay down. He has been sick 4 times a day some days then nothing at all for a few days. Thankfully he is greediest cat I have ever owned. At his worst he went round my neighbours houses opening their fridges and stealing food - very very embarra...

Hello all and thanks so much for your thoughts. I know what you mean Hazel. Elderly cats often seem to struggle with the texture of food. Ronnie is on a pate and cannot cope with gelatine. I cut or mash all the other food up. He has always eaten very fast but greed has been a life long issue and he ...

Hello both, His last lot of bloods were not long ago and all normal ! I took him off metacalm to see if that would help but it made no difference to his sickness, I am happy to keep him on chicken and salmon but I am not sure if this is a complete diet. He has a vets check every three months. He is ...

Firstly sorry for long post ! My little old cat is 19 years old. He is a regular visitor to the vets because of arthritis and metacalm. For many months now he been sick often. I have managed to settle this on several occasions with changes in cat food. He has been on the vets sensitivity diet and th...