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Hi and welcome, yes I’d say the treats are the cause if all was fine before. Usually it’s best to stick to what they’ve been having and gradually introduce other foods if you like. Saying that it’s tempting to treat your new little cat but you will find what agrees with what doesn’t over time. My ca...

Most of the cats I’ve had have preferred to use a tray indoors too, even coming in after being out a few hours just to go to the loo. However, my current cat prefers to go outside, but she’s in most days from lunchtime onwards, and will use a tray if she needs to go then. I would always have a tray ...

Hi and welcome. Here is a list of rescues specifically in your area: https://www.catchat.org/index.php/cat-rescue-centres-west-yorkshire I would try one of the other CP and Cat Action Trust first, they are usually very helpful at catching ferals. Barnsley CP (my area) helped me many years ago. They ...

It sounds very stressful for you and having been a slave to poorly cats myself and going years without holidays I know the feeling but - I definitely wouldn’t pts. Something is making him anxious and upsetting his stomach, it could be the thyroid and he could be picking up stress from you too, plus ...

Usually dragging is anal glands I’ve found, but if that’s ok...the other thing, my neighbours cat wasn’t dragging, but was licking his bum a lot. Although her cat goes out to poo, she has noticed when he has used the tray indoors, and the cattery noticed too. always loose poos and a some blood somet...

Hi and welcome. How long ago did your friend move? just wondering if Spunky is stressed at the change - does he seem settled ok?

Is he ok healthwise? sometimes changes in behaviour can indicate health problem.

That’s great news fingers crossed things keep getting better.

[quote=“Blue Wind"]She's also had opiate based painkillers which will not have helped.[/quote]

That’s true, glad she’s pooed, better to do it naturally if possible

My cat’s the same with plastic, I have to move any bags or anything covered in plastic because she will chew at it. Wonder why - that’s a common one it seems. From what I’ve read it can be scents on the bag / smell of plastic, crinkley noise it makes, stress, boredom (like us chewing fingernails e.g...

It’s good to hear her appetite is back and she’s eating well now, and I’m sure her digestion etc will improve once she settles back to her normal routine.

Have you tried Gourmet pates to tempt him to eat, mine love those, always help encourage them to eat. I wouldn’t want to make his tummy worse, but there’s nothing worse than not having an appetite as we know ourselves. Give him a snuggle from me xx

Poor Alfie feel so sorry for him bless. What happens when he eats normal cat food?

Poor girl, it sounds like she’s not reacted well to it all. I hope she’s feeling better soon. Give her a big snuggle from me x

Hi and welcome. A few of my very oldies have had dentals with CKD, thyroid and other elderly cat issues and have all been fine, and benefited from the dentals, be that teeth or tummy wise or other. All mine have had shorter dentals though as it can be risky, and on a drip and if the cats have needed...

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[quote=“Kay”]if it came on suddenly and she has been outside, I would suspect a bee or wasp sting[/quote]

Yep this came to my mind too. Let us know how you get on and fusses to Ellie

Aww so sorry to read this Lilith ((hugs))

God bless Emily xx

Great news!

Great news!

Have you tried Advocate?

It’s good that you’re doing this for him. If you cut down his food say by even 1/4 to 1/2 a pouch a day over a week say, i.e. gradually - slowly does it, and persevere, he’ll not even notice it and feel so much better. Best of luck!

A couple of thoughts - I would split the food up, as you say you already are, so he’s getting little and often. Another thing is to encourage him to exercise more, so e.g. get one of those sticks with something attached, so you can get him running round. My cat loves ribbon or string, and will follo...

I know I have to have a shallow litter tray for my 3 ferals, plus I have a couple of dishes for birds, hedgeghogs etc. Have to keep checking the bowls as they’re drying up so fast. We did have a bit of a storm this morning though and heavy downpour :o couldn’t believe it! Re the fan, surprisingly my...

Hi again, I managed to find some advice here that may help:

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice ... s-and-cats

Hiya, unfortunately I’m not really sure what you can do as I’ve never had dogs and cats together, hopefully someone will be able to advise soon. How does the dog react when he sees the cat? As you know cats are very territorial so your little girl most likely feels that her space has been invaded. I...

Hi and welcome. Where abouts do you live? About 12 years ago I trapped, neutered and released a group of ferals where I live and myself and neighbours have cared for them outside since. I contacted my local Cats Protection, who came out with a trap and showed me how to use it, then left it with me. ...

Hiya, if you could cat proof your garden that may help, in fact this thread may be helpful to you: https://www.catchat.org/felineforum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=7189&p=52002#p52002 Otherwise a shift pattern is a very good idea too. When my own cat came here (she chose us lol after escaping her pr...

Hiya, well I’m sure that you’ll get other replies and they may differ to mine. However, I adopted oldies for many years (until my younger addition decided she was living with us!) and most had kidney disease at some point, and I have to say I’ve given them exactly what they want to eat. I did try th...

It's been a while since I last posted an update since nothing really happened in between then and now, thought I should give one now. :? The RSPCA TNR-ed one of the boy cats yesterday, returned him today afternoon and he surprisingly came to eat dinner (2 days' worth in one go) this evening; though...

Hi and welcome. I appreciate that you need to rehome urgently but would always advise going through a rescue if possible. If when you’ve rung round all the rescues they are full then please be careful rehoming, there’s some dubious people about. This information below explains how to rehome safely: ...