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- Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:37 pm
- Forum: Bereavement Support
- Topic: Does it get any easier?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7805
Re: Does it get any easier?
Hi Davey so sorry about Dolly. Losing them through any circumstance is heartbreaking. You'll get compassionate support here. Take care. Vivian
- Thu Mar 24, 2016 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Every single time I say something to a vet about my cats I end up being right (rant)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7889
Re: Every single time I say something to a vet about my cats I end up being right (rant)
Hi Joe TC, the boy cat I'm fostering, was very lethargic a week after he was neutered & not eating. I took his temp 40.15 text president of Little Paws letting her know & my plan of attack. Put him up on bed with me & checked 5am next morning 40:21. Rushed him first thing to the vet that...
- Mon Mar 21, 2016 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Bookends!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5382
Re: Bookends!
All photos gorgeous & fur babies very contented. Vivian
- Mon Mar 21, 2016 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Do you ever have one of those days....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4475
Re: Do you ever have one of those days....
Bobbysgirl I re the postman! English humour is so good & he was very quick with his retort. Vivian
- Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Wanda & Molly
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7097
Wanda & Molly
Hi Wanda thinking of you & wondering how your Molly has settled with you? Vivian
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:40 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: My 3 legged cat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2225
Re: My 3 legged cat
Phoebe's stolen my heart on more than one level: 3-legged, tortie, female & little akin to Mayday. Hope things go well @ vets keep us posted. Vvian
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:53 am
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: More good news - hello Paddington!
- Replies: 152
- Views: 40151
Re: More good news - hello Paddington!
Hi Crewella glad to read update on dear old Paddington. They do know when someone's goes that extra mile. Hugs to the lovely boy. Vivian
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:50 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Has my cat had a stroke? Now Renal Failure.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9483
Re: Has my cat had a stroke? Now Renal Failure.
Geckodiver thinking of you on your loss of Pudding. I lost my Elsa girl a month ago to ckd. She too had gone in back legs & was at stage 3. I had her pts. Hold on to,the fact you gave Pudding your love & support. Others will post kindness & words of support. Hugs to you. Vivian
- Mon Mar 14, 2016 6:45 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: My 3 legged cat
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2225
Re: My 3 legged cat
My Mayday when she had her hind leg amputated used to 'flip' until she gained her balance. She too used to try & scratch her ear with the missing leg. She soon gained balance with her tail as a rudder perhaps that's the issue if your darling has lost their tail. Animals cope so much better than ...
- Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:33 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Has my cat had a stroke? Now Renal Failure.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9483
Re: Has my cat had a stroke?
Any update on Pudding? Fusses Vivian
- Wed Mar 09, 2016 10:19 pm
- Forum: Bereavement Support
- Topic: Does it get any easier?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7805
Re: Does it get any easier?
Wanda I'm sure you & Molly will be great for each other. And I'm rather fond of Torties as you know. I've adopted Jezebel who is still under the bed after 5 weeks but does come out late afternoon early evening so we do a bit of bonding then. I'm also fostering 2 who were surrendered. The little ...
- Wed Mar 02, 2016 12:15 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Very nervous rescue kittens
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3850
Re: Very nervous rescue kittens
Seasoned carers such as Lillynmitz, Crewella, Bobbysgirl & others give great advice. Jezebell's a scaredy cat but does come out from under the bed for me to talk & stroke her. I've also taken on fostering 2 more as Little Paws were full. They were surrendered as people were moving & coul...
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:59 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Cat not keeping food down past 24 hours. Had vaccine 1 week ago
- Replies: 1
- Views: 886
Re: Cat not keeping food down past 24 hours. Had vaccine 1 week ago
I'd be calling the vet. Not keeping food down is not good. Vivian
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:57 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Tooth resorption pain, elderly cat
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7737
Re: Tooth resorption pain, elderly cat
She'll feel better now she's home. Hope huge improvement is seen. Fusses to the fur babe. Vivian
- Mon Feb 29, 2016 7:55 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Vibes for Elvis please
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2731
Re: Vibes for Elvis please
Hi Booktigger poor Elvis. Was the owner elderly? Hope Elvis is feeling better soon & fusses to the poor old chap. Vivian
- Fri Feb 26, 2016 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: More good news - hello Paddington!
- Replies: 152
- Views: 40151
Re: More good news - hello Paddington!
Hi Crewella he's lovely & looks so alert in the sun. Fusses to him! Vivian
- Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: More good news - hello Paddington!
- Replies: 152
- Views: 40151
Re: More good news - hello Paddington!
Crewella great news! Hope Paddington gets better & better each day. Huge fusses to him. Vivian
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: More good news - hello Paddington!
- Replies: 152
- Views: 40151
Re: More good news - hello Paddington!
Helen I've fingers & everything xd for Paddington. He's so lucky to have you. And if it's a stroke I hope not severe. Hugs Vivian
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:15 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Jezebel Gingivitis & hiding
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3231
Re: Jezebel Gingivitis & hiding
Hi Meriad Jezebel was in a cage with another cat Ninja & Napples the Main Coon in Deb's house with Bengals & other cats. She just took to Napples. I've put her back in the bathroom & just got up to make a cuppa & heard her meowing. So she obviously wants company. I'll go & see he...
- Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:48 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Jezebel Gingivitis & hiding
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3231
Jezebel Gingivitis & hiding
Hi Deb from Little Paws visited Sat & Jezebel came straight out when she heard her voice. Deb checked mouth & bit of gingivitis. Jeze did get out from under the bed yesterday morning & I stroked & spoke to her but was soon under the bed. Deb gave me Vibavet paste yesterday. Issue - I...
- Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Latest hi-tech cat toy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3989
Re: Latest hi-tech cat toy
Welcome Kittymom. We come from all over & everyone very helpful & supportive. I'm in Australia. Vivian
- Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:59 am
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Poorly Feral Cat
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3180
Re: Poorly Feral Cat
Twotrotters I needed a laugh. As you know dogs have masters & cats ... Starts with an s! Vivian
- Thu Feb 18, 2016 7:56 am
- Forum: Bereavement Support
- Topic: My suffering
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1864
Re: My suffering
Panzey my heart goes out to you. I lost my Mayday, my avatar, after 21+ years. She left me early in the hrs after meowing to me & I didn't get up. I still live with the thought I let her down. I did get to spend around 30mins with her. Elsa was pts last week as she had ckd. I found the decision ...
- Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:46 am
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Jezebel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3636
Re: Jezebel
Hi Crewella 2 weeks today. I've asked Deb from Little Paws to visit & do some cat whispering. I've an appointment with the vet I volunteer for on Monday but don't think it's going to happen. Don't want to scare her by forcibly catching her to put in a cage for the visit. And yes I'm probably hav...
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 9:24 pm
- Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
- Topic: Reasonably shy or should I be worried?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1219
Re: Reasonably shy or should I be worried?
Hi Sheluvedit my Jezebel in same mode as Your Bam albeit it's 2 weeks today since I bought her home. In the afternoon or evening she'll lie on top of beds & I stroke & talk to her but in the mornings under the beds. I'm persevering but first time I've had a nervous Nellie or scardey cat. Fin...
- Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:50 pm
- Forum: Bereavement Support
- Topic: Cat cremation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3897
Re: Cat cremation
Hannah I'm lost for words & can't believe this has happemed & can fully understand you're beside yourself. I'm sure you'll receive posts of advice & support from others. Hugs Vivian
- Sun Feb 14, 2016 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Milla had her kittens
- Replies: 192
- Views: 41805
Re: Milla had her kittens
Congrats on your results! Sure Kayla's fine but keep us posted. Vivian
- Sat Feb 13, 2016 8:38 pm
- Forum: General Cat Chatting!
- Topic: Jezebel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3636
Re: Jezebel
Well I thought we were progressing but alas Jezebel still a nervous nelly! When I do get to pat/hold her she purrs but the next time I try, she withdraws. Also two occasions her breath stank. Fri afternoon being the recent. I've looked at her teeth & can't see anything & she's eating. I hope...
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:02 pm
- Forum: Bereavement Support
- Topic: Elsa ckd rip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2059
Re: Elsa ckd rip
Hi Folks thanks for your words. I had a restless night & tears. Once again I'm grateful I was home on hols & didn't come home from work to find her. Jezebel sitting on window sill where she pulled the curtains down. The place where Mayday & Elsa are cremated called me late yesterday with...
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:00 am
- Forum: Bereavement Support
- Topic: Elsa ckd rip
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2059
Elsa ckd rip
Alas today I found my Elsa girl gone in the back legs, breathing laboured & really not with us. I raced her to the vet I volunteer for but I knew .... She was only with me for 5 years after being lost/abandoned in our 2011 floods & Deb from Little Paws asked me to 'foster' her as she was dep...