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The RSPCA inspector who visited is giving you their verdict on the situation judged within the legal guidelines and I am afraid they can do no more a bit skinny and unkemp is not cause for RSPCA action they would need to be very thin and begining to loose muscle for energy and have no access to shel...

One thing I forgot please please do not put anything in writing like a note saying the cats are with you through the owners door and if you take them to the vet say they are two cats living in your street you think they are strays and would like them checked as you're prepared to adopt them if no ow...

Hi a very experienced rescuer here and my advice is if your willing to take the two tomcats do so but take them to your vet asap for a microchip scan and full health check make sure the vet accurately records the details of the health check and any advice he gives regarding treatment and general con...

A red blood cell count of 7% is very very low and he would I am afraid barely be alive the trauma of a journey or treatment where he was if it was available would very likely have been too much for his body to stand you made the kindest choice in my opinion I would have had to do the same as hard as...

Some previous neighbours of mine used to put. one of their cats litter trays out in the corner of the patio whenever the cats were let out they had 3 who were mainly indoor but allowed out in nice weather when the owners were home and more often than not the cats returned to use the tray it may be w...

Hi just wondering how many litter trays your sons cats have its generally a good idea to have one per cat and one spare and always clean the tray as soon as you see its been used and also bear in mind your sons wife hasn't just left him she's left the cats too so a major life change for them in.many...

Here's an example of why rescues are cautious with lending traps many years ago as a new rescue worker someone convinced me they had a stray borrowed a trap caught the cat and dumped it in a forest miles away and a week later returned the trap saying the cat had disappeared long story cut short the ...

Just a thought have you tried general animal rescues not just cat ones and be sure to say its for neuter and return so any rescue you ask is not refusing you traps as they can't accommodate the cats if you say you are unsure if the cats are owned or not it will also put some rescues off as its no on...

Just a thought if it might work for you and you could set one up a bird feeder or severely near a window keeps mine entertained for hours I am lucky though as none of them when out bother to try and catch the birds so it works OK just depends on the cat it would be wrong of course to encourage the b...

One thing I always do when introducing a new dog which may work for you at some point is to use one or more baby gates so that the cats can have safe rooms but access the same room as the dog at their own pace that way they're not feeling shut away from each other and the cat can still be in a separ...

Hi and welcome shame you got some less than polite responses I have introduced many dogs and cats and your cats reaction is normal i would carry on as you are it will take a while with the dog not being a permanent resident try to keep more dog stuff at yours blankets etc the dog has used and things...

Firstly I would bring him home and keep him in next I would install a microchip flap if you don't already have one I assume he doesn't feel safe indoors as he's choosing to relocate rather than be inside iif he feels safe inside he may work out a strategy for himself given a little more confidence

Please don't feel guilty for trying your best for everyone cats will behave how they like a garden home may not be ideal but you will love him care for him and keep safe so much more than many animals have his spraying is not your fault and understandable you can't cope with it

If you are going to try the rehoming route I would only do so if you are willing and able to do it yourself all on condition he comes back to you if it fails once you sign him over to rescue his future is out of your hands I have known numerous cases of cats as habitual lifetime sprayers in one pet ...

If you are going to try the rehoming route I would only do so if you are willing and able to do it yourself all on condition he comes back to you if it fails once you sign him over to rescue his future is out of your hands I have known numerous cases of cats as habitual lifetime sprayers in one pet ...

Noise nuisance issues I believe are usually assessed from indoors as thàt is where it would have most impact on someone's life I doubt even a Siamese that is outdoors and a distance away would produce noise enough to disturb you neighbour inside their house and have enough impact for any council to ...

Massive respect for your commitment and care and I agree his habits are very unlikely to change I would iopt for the outdoor house but something more like an adapted summer house and get electric correctly installed it needs to appealing for you to spend time with him as well as suiting his needs it...

I have just thoroughly read this post and in over 30 years in rescue this kind of situation and much worse is no stranger to me but what appalls me is that no one has mentioned the person with failing health who obviously needs help not just blame its a disgrace that anyone known to live that way is...

With all due respect something did happen to change her toilet habits its just that you didn't see or understand it and now its become a habit of oh I just pee anywhere a common problem am afraid with some cats unable to perform all natural cat behaviours that going outdoors brings and therein lies ...

I have had several cats spayed during heat for the same reason and never any problems have also dealt with numerous feral colonies as TNR where some females were probably in heat and no issues there either personally I would rather risk spay than leave her unspayed and in constant cycle I totally di...

I can only speak from experience and suggest things you can try the best antibiotic i have found for your problem has been stomagyl but it does need giving orally by hand due to bitterness I have also found buy a good multivitamin powder and a pure brewers yeast powder ( you can get it from good hea...

People seem to put a lot of emphasis on bloodworm and very often its an almost pointless excersise a sick cat test within normal range one day and serious organ failure the next I would go for another opinion and probably x ray of the face before he gets too I'll and weak and you loose him anyway

Just because the cats don't get on doesn't mean either of them won't be fine with a dog just give the cats safe indoor space using a dog crate or baby gates never let a puppy chase the cats or intimidate them and keep feeding times safe and peaceful and above all don't let the cats vote with their f...

So rather than turning her over to the spay and release programme, would the same programme not help with neutering her and returning to you the cost would be the same to them or less if you contributed what you could, short or long term meds is not going to be the answer due to the meds used and he...

Good luck with your little newcomers let us know how it all goes and yes I agree neutering would be best with over 30 years in rescue I am well experienced with the too many animals and too few homes situation however all owners have the right to make that decision/choice for themselves and I hope y...

I find they prefer cat milk watered down some of mine love normal milk but won't touch cat milk unless its watered down its good for getting extra liquid into them

I understand you want to protect your puppy and especially his eyesight which is why I suggested a dog crate or baby gates so they can both be indoors getting used to each others presence without physical confrontation

If you do have to part with him please be honest and upfront about his issues and what you have tried personally I think its a bowel control problem to do with the muscle of his bowel and I would have been more inclined to go with a high fresh fatty meat diet and raw chicken wings all would give him...

He's gorgeous thank you for looking after him his wound doesn't look too serious to me and maybe he's made it more sore by licking it just keep an eye on it as you obviously do it can be hard to decide vet or not especially if you may get him there and he's so freaked out he can't be examined proper...

I complete change once a week as I think you get more smell if longer and wash at least twice a week more if needed a tray is a toilet after all no one likes a dirty one