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- Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:15 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Stray cat with feline coronavirus living with non-coronavirus cats
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10657
Re: Stray cat with feline coronavirus living with non-coronavirus cats
It's very likely your mistakenly thinking of your established cats as coronavirus free unless they come from screened breeding households,coronavirus is very common and it's likely they've come across it as youngsters from their mothers,other cats in a household or even other kittens in a rescue dep...
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: In from the cold?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 14650
Re: In from the cold?
Personally I would think very long and hard about putting a shelter anywhere public access or noticeable to other communal residents and their respective visitors ,delivery drivers etc. I would be worried about the attention it may bring to a vulnerable cat living outdoors and all kinds of possibili...
- Sun Oct 09, 2022 4:26 pm
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: Taking in stray cat with 4 existing cats and limited space
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2686
Re: Taking in stray cat with 4 existing cats and limited space
Hi again the size of crate you would need would have to be big enough for a litter tray a bed (which doesn't have to be fancy a cardboard box cut to fit and couple of towels is fine) and a water bowl.Remember as he's already living in the area the cage only need be a nightime arrangement so bring hi...
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 11:16 pm
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: Taking in stray cat with 4 existing cats and limited space
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2686
Re: Taking in stray cat with 4 existing cats and limited space
We have introduced many cats to our own in the past being an ex rescue and we have always used the crate method rather than the separate room.My suggestion would be if you can handle him ok get a large crate and bring him in at night cover the crate with a thick blanket leaving just the front open t...
- Sat Aug 13, 2022 6:47 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Anorexic kitty ~ please help!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9187
Re: Anorexic kitty ~ please help!
So sorry to hear you lost your dear friend .As soon as I read your post and your description of symptoms I thought FIP especially being a multi cat household .In my experience oriental breeds are more susceptible even more so now as many seem less robustly bred .Vets can also be incredibly ignorant ...
- Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:41 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Spraying in protest!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 470
Re: Spraying in protest!
It sounds to me like a insecure territorial issue ie when he feels the need to check any of his territory for intruders and his access is denied he resorts to spraying to relieve the stress. Is he neutered? Have any intruding cats had access via the cat flap maybe? It could also be effected by a new...
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:04 am
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: Stray cat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2263
Re: Stray cat
Why do you want to catch him? What are you going to do when you do catch him? Maybe the cat is feral hence his reason for avoiding people and in which case simply helping him out by feeding him may be the best option and the massive trauma of trapping and handling may not be necessary
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:56 pm
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: Help needed to catch & neuter feral cats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 799
Re: Help needed to catch & neuter feral cats
The cat action Trust deals with feral cats and even if you don't have a local group try searching them and contact the nearest who may offer some advice
- Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:20 pm
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: Unhomable cat - out of ideas :(
- Replies: 25
- Views: 108998
Re: Unhomable cat - out of ideas :(
It may well not be fear of other cats that is causing the spraying it may just as well be frustration that another can be seen approaching or near their core territory and due to being inside they are unable to exhibit the natural behaviour of challenging any trespassers which a free roaming indoor ...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:25 am
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Cat Chat Blog: Living with a Blind Cat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 864
Re: Cat Chat Blog: Living with a Blind Cat
Nearly 11 years ago now we took 14 cats and kittens from an elderly man who simply wasn't coping, cat flu was rife amongst them a little ginger and white female kitten we called Amber sadly had to have both eyes removed due to the extent of the ulceration damage she coped really well with common sen...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:00 pm
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: PLEASE HELP: Making the best decision for the home of my cat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 916
Re: PLEASE HELP: Making the best decision for the home of my cat
Is she happy, loved and in a stable home? It sounds like the answer is yes so why turn her life upside down and ruin a friendship just ask your friend would she like to keep her and if the answer is yes just be grateful for the fact she's safe happy and well cared for and your friend was there for y...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:50 pm
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: TNR - Did I do something wrong?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2181
Re: TNR - Did I do something wrong?
Hi I hope he does return have done a lot of feral work over the years and personally would never release until the next day after they've had a meal they can be left in the trap if necessary inside in the warm, clean towels or newspaper can be added by slightly easing the sliding door end up and alw...
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 10:36 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: cat breast cancer !! seeking advice
- Replies: 5
- Views: 863
Re: cat breast cancer !! seeking advice
Hi several years ago we took on a 12 year old with two mammary tumours one each side about the size of hazelnuts who also had kidney failure so was not judged suitable for surgery we had her for 3.5 years and it was the kidney failure that got her in the end although the mammary tumours grew slowly ...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Blatant plea for sympathy
- Replies: 185
- Views: 17526
Re: Blatant plea for sympathy
Hi mollycat and booktigger thanks for your comments yes rental will be the option but a room in a shared house is probably the direction will be looking things really will be that tight even if a very small cheap flat we're possible the funds for animal care just will not be there. Having been very ...
- Fri Oct 09, 2020 6:53 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Blatant plea for sympathy
- Replies: 185
- Views: 17526
Re: Blatant plea for sympathy
It's wonderful reading this thread thank you everyone the saying it's OK to not be OK is so true but it's so hard to know where to turn, I previously worked in psychiatric care and thought I had a good understanding of mental health but this past year has thrown me completely. Have come to an incred...
- Thu Oct 08, 2020 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Blatant plea for sympathy
- Replies: 185
- Views: 17526
Re: Blatant plea for sympathy
I know just how you feel the struggle of life is endless this year has been so bad for so many reasons the problems here seem insurmountable urgent house repairs need doing but no funds work is intermittent bills pile up the expense of pets is mind boggling vets Rob you blind taking near a month's w...
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:04 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Chronic Upper Respiratory Infections for almost a year
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3372
Re: Chronic Upper Respiratory Infections for almost a year
It's actually quite a common problem in some feral colonies we have dealt with and if it's a long term issue we find it best just to monitor the feeding and only use antibiotics if an effected cat stops eating then a course usually gets them back on track over use of antibiotics are not a good idea ...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:55 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Mammary tumors treatment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 908
Re: Mammary tumors treatment
I would not hesitate to have the surgery mammary tumours are very risky especially if more than one and what the actual tumour looks like from outside means nothing you can't see inside whether it's spreading to the chest or lungs which is very common
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:58 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Should I not pet/cuddle my outdoor cats? (worms/parasites human safety question)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3834
Re: Should I not pet/cuddle my outdoor cats? (worms/parasites human safety question)
Oh mollycat your a gem next time I don't take the washing out of the machine or forget to put the bins out or even worse leave my work boots in the kitchen I can say to the Mrs I've got TG from all these cats....an absolute lifesaver thank you
- Tue Sep 01, 2020 10:57 pm
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: Breed Knowledge
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1308
Re: Breed Knowledge
They're not the breeds stated and may not be even pedigree but also are they neutered, vaccinated, miicrochipped if yes then minus the cost of all that as its money you dont ave to pay out to get done and if you like the cats and can offer a good secure loving home buy them the owner wants to sell s...
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 12:03 am
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: Rehoming Kittens
- Replies: 3
- Views: 825
Re: Rehoming Kittens
Hi and well done with the kittens, if you could possibly get the kittens neutered whilst still with you it would be best as they're already settled and would recuperate easier in a familiar environment, You could advertise for new homes anywhere online, on social media in vets surgery's and pet stor...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Cat with kidney disease
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3637
Re: Cat with kidney disease
We have always gone for the higher protein option with any renal failure cats not encouraged by the way most cats on lower protein seem to literally waste away and loose so much muscle mass and 11 years is the best we've done keeping a cat going on a mostly home made diet with extra vitamin and herb...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:23 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Feeding
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1182
Re: Feeding
Go for better quality as with most things in life you generally get what you pay for even the regular supermarkets generally have better quality choices indoor only is really not necessary normal food will be fine
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:57 pm
- Forum: Rescue & Rehoming - General
- Topic: Advice for adopting 8-week-old kitten?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3788
Re: Advice for adopting 8-week-old kitten?
Hi as you've taken kittens at twelve weeks before there really is no difference in caring for an 8 week old your kitten will be eating drinking using litter box just keep food to what it's used to and make any changes in diet slowly regular small meals and plenty of cuddles and playtime they're a li...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:32 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Cat licking herself red raw
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2087
Re: Cat licking herself red raw
It oftem takes a few weeks for the irritation to calm down after flea treatment and a few consecutive applications b4 fur grows back you will also need to treat the house thoroughly
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:15 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Getting Broadline onto the hide vs. the fur
- Replies: 4
- Views: 974
Re: Getting Broadline onto the hide vs. the fur
Find it much easier with two people one to hold the cat while the other parts some fur and can keep it parted to apply the spot on sometimes we put it on two separate spots to avoid so much on fur which seems to be wasted but it can take a fair bit of fiddling around to get a good patch of skin expo...
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:27 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Passive cat and confident kitten fighting and hissing all the time
- Replies: 4
- Views: 713
Re: Passive cat and confident kitten fighting and hissing all the time
Having multiple cats we have had lots of personality clashes over the years but are fortunate to have space indoor and out including large secure outdoor space and fre roam oppurtinity for our lot but have always taken the view that if a newcomer arrives and really doesn't fit in they can't stay and...
- Tue Jun 23, 2020 10:05 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Can anyone recommend a wormer for ferals?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 498
Re: Can anyone recommend a wormer for ferals?
We use panacur worming granules have done for years widely available in pet stores put them in fridge for couple hours before use makes even less detectable use when cats are usually most hungry mix in small amount of favourite food if your colony feeding an overdose of several times the recommended...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:02 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Foster cat dilemma - your advice and opinions please
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2207
Re: Foster cat dilemma - your advice and opinions please
Dare I say you have and are being very naive here any re homing connected to that rescue direct or whatever has a good chance of her ending up back in their care and they're obviously not competent at running a rescue with your knowledge I think handing her back to them would be nothing short of cru...
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:44 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Will he ever be tame?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1139
Re: Will he ever be tame?
Something I would like to add if he is not neutered DO NOT put him through the distress of catching him getting into a carrier and the trauma of a vets visit you will have almost zero chance of ever regaining any trust after that and his rising testorone levels at his age may actually increase his c...