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by fjm
Tue Jul 26, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Really need help soon!
Replies: 2
Views: 259

Re: Really need help soon!

Can you put her into the carrier for your friend to take her to the vet? If that is not possible I would ring around the cat charities in your area and see if anyone can help transport her, and/or the local Stroke/elderly care/church/other support networks and see if there is someone able to sit wit...
by fjm
Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: 3 year old male moggie cat with lump in chest area
Replies: 2
Views: 278

Re: 3 year old male moggie cat with lump in chest area

It is extremely unlikely to be a mammary tumour - possible, of course, but they are not common even in female cats in comparison the dogs and other species. From what you say it is far more likely to be the result of an injury - it may even be an abscess forming if the skin has healed but there is i...
by fjm
Sat Jul 23, 2022 6:47 pm
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: No longer lost: cream/chocolate shaded Burmilla, Hammondstreet Road, Cheshunt EN7
Replies: 4
Views: 11398

Re: No longer lost: cream/chocolate shaded Burmilla, Hammondstreet Road, Cheshunt EN7

So good to read a happy update - I hope she is none the worse for her adventure.
by fjm
Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:49 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Kitten destroying curtains
Replies: 2
Views: 321

Re: Kitten destroying curtains

Have you tried giving her something even better to climb? Is she allowed outside? Does she have high places she can get to without climbing the curtains? Clipping claws is not really advisable in young cats who can keep them in good order themselves - I would concentrate on giving her better outlets...
by fjm
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: need new kitten advice
Replies: 2
Views: 1159

Re: need new kitten advice

Firstly food. I always reckon young kittens self regulate, eating more when they are in a growth spurt and less in between times, so unless she is very definitely overweight or your vet has specific reasons for concern I would feed her according to appetite, and four times a day. Even adult cats pre...
by fjm
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Problems with rescue
Replies: 2
Views: 1227

Re: Problems with rescue

Is the rescue a registered charity, with trustees? Or some form of board of control? If so I would appeal to them, along the lines of "a possible breakdown in communication" and "very bonded with <cat's name> who has settled well" and "saddened not to feel trusted after so m...
by fjm
Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:00 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Temporary fostering for someone fleeing DV
Replies: 2
Views: 1201

Re: Temporary fostering for someone fleeing DV

There are links to organisations that may be able to help here: https://www.refuge.org.uk/get-help-now/what-about-pets/
by fjm
Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:45 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Single CKD kitty Mom - how to work and care for her
Replies: 5
Views: 1259

Re: Single CKD kitty Mom - how to work and care for her

Welcome! SQ fluids are rarely used in the UK where most forum members live, but I don't think timing them is crucial to within a few hours so perhaps you could plan on giving them when you get home from work and can monitor her. Free feeding or a timed feeder will take care of meals - ice blocks hel...
by fjm
Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:27 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Puking food
Replies: 2
Views: 285

Re: Puking food

Is she perhaps overeating? As Amerififer says, smaller meals may be the answer, or perhaps put her dry food in a play ball or puzzle toy to slow eating down.
by fjm
Sat Jul 16, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: First time owner kitten advice
Replies: 1
Views: 204

Re: First time owner kitten advice

Is it possible that the crying and attempts to escape are because she is already calling? Does she roll on the floor asking for attention? How long has she been noisy? Did trying to get out of the door start at around the same time? All these are behaviours typical of a cat in oestrus, and if that i...
by fjm
Sat Jul 16, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: LOST Cats
Topic: Found!! Lost ginger cat Wandsworth London
Replies: 2
Views: 7698

Re: Found!! Lost ginger cat Wandsworth London

Excellent news! Rejoicing with you.
by fjm
Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Help... Where can I get help with vet bills... Please
Replies: 2
Views: 309

Re: Help... Where can I get help with vet bills... Please

Have you tried the PDSA or Blue Cross?
by fjm
Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: I Have the Best Cat In The World Because ...
Replies: 10
Views: 999

Re: I Have the Best Cat In The World Because ...

...because Tilly told me she is. And there's no point in arguing with her because she always wins!
by fjm
Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:01 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Inflammatory Bowel disease
Replies: 6
Views: 1628

Re: Inflammatory Bowel disease

I suspect the key to Gypsy's improvement may be in the single, novel protein. IBS and IBD are associated with food intolerances and commercial foods tend to contain the same few protein sources along with a wide range of other potential triggers (carrageenan, for example). If a cat's symptoms are du...
by fjm
Mon Jul 11, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: 6 month old tabby kitten acting strange
Replies: 1
Views: 230

Re: 6 month old tabby kitten acting strange

I would consider any major behavioural change along with runny poos reason for a vet check, unless you can identify some other obvious, non-alarming, cause. Has something happened to shock or upset him? Any major changes in routine? Any possible toxins introduced into his environment (pesticides, we...
by fjm
Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Weird bloody patch of exposed skin with missing fur????
Replies: 5
Views: 446

Re: Weird bloody patch of exposed skin with missing fur????

Does he go out? The sudden appearance, and the grazing on the other ear, look as though the skin has been torn, perhaps in a fight or other accident. Is it healing or getting worse? If it is healing and looking clean and healthy I would bathe with boiled, slightly salted water and watch carefully - ...
by fjm
Sat Jul 09, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: Bereavement Support
Topic: I love you Talisquinha. We will always be together.
Replies: 7
Views: 1808

Re: I love you Talisquinha. We will always be together.

I am glad things are a little easier, and that you have found comfort and support in family and friends. We do not forget, but little by little we learn to live with the loss, and remember with smiles as well as tears. I hope the coming year brings you new beginnings, peace and happiness, and that w...
by fjm
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Poorly cat with ibd
Replies: 13
Views: 1400

Re: Poorly cat with ibd

Was the antibiotic metronidazole? It acts to soothe the bowel as well as to reduce bacteria levels - Poppy, my toy poodle, has probable SIBO as a result of chronic liver failure and I have found a small dose every 2.5 days just keeps her digestion in reasonable balance. It doesn't work for all anima...
by fjm
Wed Jul 06, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Poorly cat with ibd
Replies: 13
Views: 1400

Re: Poorly cat with ibd

I don't know of a good site for cats, unfortunately - someone else may. The basic principle for a healthy cat is to include some bone or other calcium source to keep the phosphorus/calcium balance correct, use rather fatty meat, and always include a little offal, especially a very small amount of li...
by fjm
Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Poorly cat with ibd
Replies: 13
Views: 1400

Re: Poorly cat with ibd

You may find home cooking easier than finding a single protein commercial food. Most of the big raw food suppliers have suitable meats - I use Durham Animal Feeds, and they have complete duck, goose and game amongst others. You will need to consider whether other supplements are needed, of course.
by fjm
Tue Jul 05, 2022 6:20 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Advice for FLUTD/Idiopathic Cystitis Kitties
Replies: 4
Views: 418

Re: Advice for FLUTD/Idiopathic Cystitis Kitties

I am so glad you were aware, and caught the blockage in good time. And a good reminder to everyone that FLUTD is not a minor issue, especially for males.
by fjm
Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:30 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Advice for FLUTD/Idiopathic Cystitis Kitties
Replies: 4
Views: 418

Re: Advice for FLUTD/Idiopathic Cystitis Kitties

I think it is time for a urine sample, culture and targeted antibiotics if they prove necessary. I have not, thank heavens, had to deal with FLUTD in a male cat but with my female who was prone to bouts it always took ABs to clear the underlying infection. There are loads of home "remedies"...
by fjm
Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:36 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Please Help! Syringe Feeding: Maine Coon Cat
Replies: 2
Views: 8334

Re: Please Help! Syringe Feeding: Maine Coon Cat

Could it be that feeding has become uncomfortable for him, or perhaps he is feeling nauseous? A lifted paw is often a sign of mild protest, as you know, especially if he is trying to push your hand away.
by fjm
Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Help my cat went from black to white
Replies: 1
Views: 271

Re: Help my cat went from black to white

Photos would certainly help, but is the hair growing in pure white from the roots or turning grey white, more of a film all over? If it is the latter it could be something like dandruff, mites or mange, all quite a common reaction to a time of poor nutrition and straying. I would get her checked by ...
by fjm
Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:12 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cat occasionally stumbling
Replies: 95
Views: 7234

Re: Cat occasionally stumbling

That sounds like excellent news - still there, but manageable.
by fjm
Thu Jun 30, 2022 7:11 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cat constantly waking me up at 6am
Replies: 1
Views: 242

Re: Cat constantly waking me up at 6am

What time do you go to bed? And what happens when she does get you up? Games? Cuddles? Food? Ignoring her? Is there something that happens at 6am to trigger her - a neighbour getting up, boiler or other machine switching on? If she has plenty of play and stimulation at other times of day, and there ...
by fjm
Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:28 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Help! Got new kitten last yr for my Maine Coon now kitten FAT
Replies: 4
Views: 348

Re: Help! Got new kitten last yr for my Maine Coon now kitten FAT

If you google "microchip cat feeder" you will find lots of options. Best buy will depend where you live and what specification you want (eg room for an ice pack if you are feeding wet food). They have also been discussed on this forum if you use the Search option in Quick Links.
by fjm
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Help! Got new kitten last yr for my Maine Coon now kitten FAT
Replies: 4
Views: 348

Re: Help! Got new kitten last yr for my Maine Coon now kitten FAT

Microchip cat feeders, one each. Sorted - although you may need to get both cats microchipped if you have not already done so.
by fjm
Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:03 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cats peeing everywhere
Replies: 10
Views: 1919

Re: Cats peeing everywhere

This is a cat forum - almost inevitably responses will put the cats first! The peeing problem is very probably caused by stress, and I suspect that you are now in a vicious spiral - cats stressed by dog start peeing inappropriately, peeing stresses you, cats react to your stress, and round it goes. ...
by fjm
Mon Jun 20, 2022 7:37 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Help! Poorly cat advice needed
Replies: 37
Views: 1761

Re: Help! Poorly cat advice needed

If the steroid was given as a long acting injection then metacam is an absolute no-no until it has completely worn off, so that is probably why the vet has ruled it out for the time being. Definitely worth considering if he is still uncomfortable when the steroid has cleared his system, though.