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by GillianH
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: HOMES NEEDED
Topic: Urgent new home needed 2 cats Birkenhead Merseyside
Replies: 4
Views: 2083

Re: Urgent new home needed 2 cats Birkenhead Merseyside

What a very sad situation you find yourself in. I appreciate what you say but is there no way that your parents would accept your cats? Are they aware you have had them since they were six weeks old and re-homing them would cause you a lot of distress? As a parent myself who has taken on two cats th...
by GillianH
Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Putting my cat to sleep TOMORROW - worried it's not right
Replies: 36
Views: 11232

Re: Putting my cat to sleep TOMORROW - worried it's not right

Again I am in tears reading this. What a beautiful girl she looked. Sometimes when our pets are ill we want to keep them for a bit longer for us and not for them so making the decision to let Buffy go was very brave indeed. You will want her back, that is only natural, but you did the right thing as...
by GillianH
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Putting my cat to sleep TOMORROW - worried it's not right
Replies: 36
Views: 11232

Re: Putting my cat to sleep TOMORROW - worried it's not right

After reading this I have tears in my eyes which is not good as I am at work. Poor poor Buffy :( I know exactly what you mean by saying the light in her eyes is still there as I too had to make a similar decision with two of my much loved cats over the past few years. God bless Buffy and yourself too.
by GillianH
Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:16 pm
Forum: Bereavement Support
Topic: Lost my beautiful best friend
Replies: 8
Views: 5129

Re: Lost my beautiful best friend

Very sorry to hear of this sad loss. On 28th December 2004 at about 4.50pm our beautiful Tabby boy Harry nipped out of our front door when I opened it to let someone in. A knock at my door just after 5pm from a neighbour asking if I have a cat made me feel physically sick. I prayed he had maybe frac...
by GillianH
Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:48 pm
Forum: HOMES NEEDED
Topic: My cat needs a new home
Replies: 8
Views: 5264

Re: My cat needs a new home

I have to agree with what you say Grace.
by GillianH
Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: holidays
Replies: 5
Views: 1921

Re: holidays

I had a beautiful boy some years ago who had tufty ears so I called him Johnny Tufty Tops :)
by GillianH
Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:27 am
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: Lost tabby Dolwen LL22 8NT 4 year old female
Replies: 1
Views: 1449

Re: Lost tabby Dolwen LL22 8NT 4 year old female

What a very beautiful cat she is.

Have a read here :

http://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-missing-lost-found
by GillianH
Fri Aug 05, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
Topic: Rescuing a cat and the right time
Replies: 8
Views: 2653

Re: Rescuing a cat a time

Have a look at the attached link which contains very useful advice : http://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-missing-lost-found I would be inclined not to adopt another cat just yet. Six weeks is not that long for a cat to be missing given that some re-appear after having been missing for much longer.
by GillianH
Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
Topic: rehoming required
Replies: 5
Views: 2353

Re: rehoming required

Oh dear this is very difficult for all concerned. The poor cat must be wondering what has happened to his owner and you are desperately trying to find a home for him to no avail. It is very poor that some of the places you have phoned have told you to have the poor boy euthanised. He has done nothin...
by GillianH
Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: HOMES NEEDED
Topic: Looking to rehome my old lady - Nottingham
Replies: 4
Views: 2914

Re: Looking to rehome my old lady - Nottingham

Well having looked at the post in the Homes Offered thread I see you have already posted :)
by GillianH
Thu Jul 28, 2016 10:30 am
Forum: HOMES NEEDED
Topic: Looking to rehome my old lady - Nottingham
Replies: 4
Views: 2914

Re: Looking to rehome my old lady - Nottingham

What a shame that you have to rehome your girl, especially after you have had her for so long.

I do hope that you can find her a suitable new home, possibly the one in Bedford that Crewella has found :)
by GillianH
Mon Jul 25, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: Missing: Pleckgate, Blackburn
Replies: 1
Views: 1931

Re: Missing: Pleckgate, Blackburn

What a lovely chap he looks. I love his chunky chops :)

Please read the information on the attached link : http://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-missing-lost-found

Hope you get some good new soon.
by GillianH
Sun Jul 24, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Very soft stools
Replies: 13
Views: 5015

Re: Very soft stools

There is meat content and meat content. It may be the same amount but it is what is also in there that needs to be taken into account. This thread is about a cat having an upset tummy and I don't feel your comments starting with "Actually" and "I disagree" are that helpful, hence...
by GillianH
Sun Jul 24, 2016 11:50 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Very soft stools
Replies: 13
Views: 5015

Re: Very soft stools

Actually Sheba and Whiskas both have the same minimum 4% meat content. That may be the case but Sheba is a higher quality product than Whiskas or Go Cat. I disagree, as it has the same meat content, but its seen as a gourmet product and therefore costs more. Applaws is a higher quality product. Act...
by GillianH
Sun Jul 24, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Very soft stools
Replies: 13
Views: 5015

Re: Very soft stools

I would think that the Sheba was too rich for him because it has a much higher meat content than Whiskas and Go Cat. One of mine cannot eat Applaws because of its high meat content - it gives him the squits! Try half a pouch with some biscuits and see how that goes. Actually Sheba and Whiskas both ...
by GillianH
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Very soft stools
Replies: 13
Views: 5015

Re: Very soft stools

I would think that the Sheba was too rich for him because it has a much higher meat content than Whiskas and Go Cat.

One of mine cannot eat Applaws because of its high meat content - it gives him the squits!

Try half a pouch with some biscuits and see how that goes.
by GillianH
Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: 2 Year old Russian Blue (cross) male missing from near Uckfield, TN22
Replies: 6
Views: 3312

Re: 2 Year old Russian Blue (cross) male missing from near Uckfield, TN22

He is very stunning. I hope you find him soon.
by GillianH
Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:19 am
Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
Topic: Urgent fostet care needed greater manchester
Replies: 2
Views: 1690

Re: Urgent fostet care needed greater manchester

I do hope you can find somewhere. Please don't give up as there must be someone who can help you out with your girl.
by GillianH
Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:14 am
Forum: HOMES NEEDED
Topic: Feral cat - give her a home?
Replies: 16
Views: 5716

Re: Feral cat - give her a home?

I belong to a group who rescues strays in Cairo where people just put their unwanted cats out on the street as though there is a "Cat Fairy" who will magically care for them. Of course we all know that is not the case and there are so many of these poor cats and of course kittens who are i...
by GillianH
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: large Ginger Cat missing from Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Replies: 4
Views: 2800

Re: large Ginger Cat missing from Kings Lynn, Norfolk

That is very good to hear that Duke is home. He looks a stunning chap from his photos!
by GillianH
Thu Jul 07, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: Lost black and white cat - Dunstable LU6 1UR (Found)
Replies: 3
Views: 1732

Re: Lost black and white cat - Dunstable LU6 1UR

Sorry to hear you have lost your girl.

This provides some useful tips http://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-missing-lost-found

Hope you find her soon.
by GillianH
Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: Black male lost, Stevenage SG1 4R
Replies: 1
Views: 1528

Re: Black male lost, Stevenage SG1 4R

Sorry to hear you have lost your boy.

Please have a look at the link

http://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-missing-lost-found

Hope you find him soon.
by GillianH
Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:03 am
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: please help
Replies: 5
Views: 4493

Re: please help

Very sorry to hear this.

Have a look here http://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-missing-lost-found
by GillianH
Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Rehomed cat very stressed and unhappy
Replies: 5
Views: 4331

Re: Rehomed cat very stressed and unhappy

Totally agree this poor chap doesn't know who he is or what he is doing or where he is going. He was let out far too soon and yes I also agree that they need to start again and keep in him for a good 4 weeks or more. That way he will know that this place is safe and no harm will come to him. Then an...
by GillianH
Mon May 30, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: Missing white and black neutered male cat DE22 2UT
Replies: 3
Views: 1531

Re: Missing white and black neutered male cat DE22 2UT

What a beautiful cat.

Have a look here http://www.catchat.org/lost.html

I hope you have some good news soon.
by GillianH
Thu May 26, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: A diet for a sensitive stomach
Replies: 12
Views: 6970

Re: A diet for a sensitive stomach

I should mention that often vets receive a proportion of money from "recommended" foods such as Royal Canin Vet foods purchased from the practice, I have read reviews too of this food which again can be too rich for some cats. It is really a process of elimination (no pun intended!)
by GillianH
Thu May 26, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: A diet for a sensitive stomach
Replies: 12
Views: 6970

Re: A diet for a sensitive stomach

Arden Grange is very good for cats that have sensitive stomachs. One of my boys had awful issues when I fed him Applaws. The meat content is very high and it was just too rich for him. I now give him Arden Grange, either the sensitive one or the ordinary chicken one and there have been no more incid...
by GillianH
Thu May 26, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
Topic: Temporary Fostering
Replies: 2
Views: 1655

Re: Temporary Fostering

Following one of my cats not coming home one evening and returning the next morning having clearly had something happen to him I kept him in all the time for two months. At first he was unimpressed but he soon got used to it. If you are hoping to re-locate in the near future then could you keep your...
by GillianH
Wed May 18, 2016 8:32 am
Forum: FOUND Cats
Topic: Found in WA6 0ET
Replies: 3
Views: 2488

Re: Found in WA6 0ET

Brilliant :)
by GillianH
Wed May 18, 2016 8:31 am
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: LOST BLIND, BLACK CAT- CLECKHEATON
Replies: 2
Views: 1452

Re: LOST BLIND, BLACK CAT- CLECKHEATON

Oh dear, you must be worried sick. Please have a look at the link below as it gives invaluable advice -

http://www.catchat.org/lost.html

Hope you hear some positive news soon.