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by Podsy
Sun Oct 08, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cat with Ripped Ear
Replies: 3
Views: 14987

Cat with Ripped Ear

My cat has ripped his ear slightly. The wound doesn't look infected and I have sprayed an antibacterial spray for cats and wounds on it. But looking closely at it I dont see how it will heal together as there is a v shaped chink in his ear now. Should I take him to the vet for stitches? Or just acce...
by Podsy
Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:23 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: teeth cleaning
Replies: 13
Views: 3959

Re: teeth cleaning

Personally I would NOT try to clean my cats teeth, I can't see it ending happily! You can get biscuits/snacks that are supposed to help 'clean' their teeth from places like Pets at Home.
by Podsy
Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:19 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Adopting a new cat
Replies: 9
Views: 3359

Re: Adopting a new cat

Personally I wouldn't adopt another cat. If the 2 you have get on mostly, then why upset the apple cart?! I would be inclined to leave it, and then in the future if the opportunity arose you could consider it, but I wouldn't go out looking.
by Podsy
Thu Oct 16, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Does a male cat travel further than a female?
Replies: 11
Views: 8521

Re: Does a male cat travel further than a female?

I think you just have to be wary of some private sellers, but if you visit someone's house you can usually get a good feel for them. It's a shame that the rescues wont help you, especially as with a kitten and winter coming you will probably want to keep the kitten in for several months anyway. I kn...
by Podsy
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Simple solution v Urine-Off - any experience?
Replies: 9
Views: 4602

Re: Simple solution v Urine-Off - any experience?

Mark B I use that product from Home Bargains too, and it's great. Fortunately we dont get many accidents anymore, but when I use this it seems to do the trick. For 99p you cant go wrong!
by Podsy
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Great New Online Pet Store
Replies: 3
Views: 1624

Great New Online Pet Store

Hi! I was searching for some Feliway (after discovering that it was double the price in Pets At Home I am looking online) and came across a new online pet shop; Fetch, run by Ocado. I dont know if they are starting off with low prices but I also ended up ordering a big bag of iams and several smalle...
by Podsy
Mon Sep 08, 2014 2:21 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: IKEA cat hacks...
Replies: 3
Views: 1857

Re: IKEA cat hacks...

Wow, I've never soon those ideas before, thank you! The 'Ikeahack' is a great idea.
Also like the high up ledge idea. We have 2 cat baskets in our house. 1 on the floor and 1 on top of the fridge. The fridge one is always the full one!
by Podsy
Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Dry Cat Food recommendations
Replies: 2
Views: 1299

Dry Cat Food recommendations

Normally my cats get wet cat food and some dry biscuits to nibble on. I normally buy Felix or Whiskas sachets and then GoCat or Aldi or Lidl own brand biscuits. Sometimes Iams. However with the warmer weather I have been giving them less wet and more biscuits (with plenty of water). So, can anyone r...
by Podsy
Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: cat urinating in various places indoors, never did before
Replies: 5
Views: 2246

Re: cat urinating in various places indoors, never did befor

We had this with one of our cats; she started weeing in the house when before she had been going outside. (Assuming your cat has access outside?). I set up a new litter tray in a quiet part of the house (utility room) and touch wood that seemed to do the trick. I think in my cat's case she was feeli...
by Podsy
Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Catching mice & birds
Replies: 9
Views: 4969

Re: Catching mice & birds

Thank you for your suggestions. I don't know why I didn't think of a bell! One of the cats wont wear a collar, but I'll try and give it another go. 2 new bells ordered too!
by Podsy
Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:58 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Advice on cat harnesses and leads for an indoor cat.
Replies: 9
Views: 3944

Re: Advice on cat harnesses and leads for an indoor cat.

I bought a cat harness for my cats when they first started going outside, and they absolutely hated it. There was no way either of them were going to let me put it on them! Good luck!
by Podsy
Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Catching mice & birds
Replies: 9
Views: 4969

Catching mice & birds

I know that it is normal behaviour for cats, but is there anything I can/should do to stop my cats doing this? My 2 cats, (male & female) both coming up to 2 years old , have both just discovered the joys of the garden. Previously they just caught flies, but the past few weeks they have started ...
by Podsy
Thu Apr 10, 2014 2:16 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Ultimate cat toy suggestions?
Replies: 13
Views: 4636

Re: Ultimate cat toy suggestions?

Nerf gun bullets! Nerf guns are toy guns that my kids have. The bullets are made of polystyrene and so are very light. The cats loving finding these and carrying around the house, or batting them around. The bullets are cylindrical in shape, a bit like a fat cigarette. You buy them in packs from toy...
by Podsy
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:32 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Roughly how much do you think it costs to 'keep' a cat ...
Replies: 16
Views: 5927

Re: Roughly how much do you think it costs to 'keep' a cat .

Hi Meriad I'm a bit of a bargain shopper! Once a month I use Advantage 40 flea prevention treatment which I order online. Costs apx £9-10 from Animed or Medicanimal (free postage). Box contains 4 vials so for 2 cats that lasts 2 months. Then once every 3-4 months I give them a Panacur Granules which...
by Podsy
Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Roughly how much do you think it costs to 'keep' a cat ...
Replies: 16
Views: 5927

Re: Roughly how much do you think it costs to 'keep' a cat .

Cats don't have to cost that much. I think I spend about £60 a month for 2 cats : 2 bags cat litter (sainsburys budget brand or Coshida from Lidl) £4 1 bag Iams £10 8 boxes of whiskas or felix poches, whatever is on special offer 8 x £3 = £24 few tins of cat food £2 insurance 2 x £6 = £12 flea and w...