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by Grace56
Sat Jun 04, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Hug a cat for health.
Replies: 6
Views: 3228

Hug a cat for health.

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by Grace56
Sat May 07, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Flying cat food.
Replies: 5
Views: 1549

Flying cat food.

You know that thing you do before opening a cat food pouch? You grasp it by the top and shake it down, yes. Well, yesterday I did that just a bit too vigorously and to mine and Dave's astonishment, the pouch ripped open mid shake and went winging over my head and across the kitchen. :o It seemed to ...
by Grace56
Sat May 07, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Incoming ....... Buzz
Replies: 42
Views: 11175

Re: Incoming ....... Buzz

Awwww! He's a little beauty. He'll be stunning when his coat grows back. What a great job you've done there, Crewella.
Keep us updated on his progress.
by Grace56
Fri May 06, 2016 4:28 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Warm weather and eating.
Replies: 4
Views: 1518

Warm weather and eating.

Does anyone else notice their cat eats less in warm/hot weather? My Dave is having a lovely time basking in the sun at the moment. However, he comes in, asks for his food, sniffs it, licks some of the gravy, eats a little then mooches off outside again. :shock: He seems ok otherwise, but I wondered ...
by Grace56
Wed May 04, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Rescue cat - advice needed
Replies: 11
Views: 3627

Re: Rescue cat - advice needed

I agree with Kay re food. When I rescued my Dave, (who'd been living rough in my nieces garden) he was always asking for food. Nearly two years down the line, and he's not so bad now. As for the spraying, again I agree with Kay. He's marking his new territory to warn other cats there's a new cat on ...
by Grace56
Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Best Way To Discipline?
Replies: 7
Views: 2325

Re: Best Way To Discipline?

Hi there, Mystical vamp.
Here is a site which may help you. It gives a lot of good advice on how to teach your cat not to steal food.
According to them, its all to do with the hunting instinct.
Good luck. ;)

http://www.pet-happy.com/how-to-stop-yo ... ling-food/
by Grace56
Sun Apr 24, 2016 1:03 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: New cat not using litter box
Replies: 9
Views: 9195

Re: New cat not using litter box

De clawed!!! How horrible. Poor little thing is probably traumatised.
Such an unnecessary and cruel practice which is rightly banned in the UK.
by Grace56
Fri Apr 22, 2016 11:57 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Mother cat and a dog
Replies: 4
Views: 1638

Re: Mother cat and a dog

Hi Anna, and welcome. I've never had to do this myself, but here is a site that may help with introducing mum cat to your dog. Someone with experience will no doubt give you more advice based on their own experience. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Best wishes, Grace http://www.woodgreen.org....
by Grace56
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: stressed cat spraying
Replies: 3
Views: 1088

Re: stressed cat spraying

If a UTI has been ruled out, then it's most probably stress related. Any thing could trigger the spraying; new furniture, a change in routine, strangers in the house like workmen etc. And of course, other neighbourhood cats 'tormenting' yours and encroaching on your cats territory. Best to try and w...
by Grace56
Sun Apr 17, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: How successful are IV drips for cats with kidney disease?
Replies: 19
Views: 14002

Re: How successful are IV drips for cats with kidney disease?

When my Oscar became very ill with kidney failure, I had him put on a drip. Unfortunately, he died in the night.
The vet did give me the option of having him pts but I wanted to give him a chance however slight.
I wouldn't make that mistake again.
by Grace56
Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: cat's eye is cloudy
Replies: 4
Views: 1948

Re: cat's eye is cloudy

What a beautiful cat. :)
My Dave was a stray and his left eye is like that as well. It doesn't bother him one jot and he can hunt and do all the usual 'catty' things despite his dodgy eye.
by Grace56
Fri Apr 15, 2016 9:59 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Potential conflict with vet
Replies: 16
Views: 5713

Re: Potential conflict with vet

I agree with all of the above. Toothache is horrible for humans, imagine how much worse for a poor animal who can't take painkillers (and they don't always work )
The vet knows what he's doing and will take into account your cats age regarding anaesthetic.
by Grace56
Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cat Diagnosed with Triaditis
Replies: 4
Views: 1684

Re: Cat Diagnosed with Triaditis

I've never heard of this illness, Andymac, but I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed that Jet will be home with you soon .

Take care

Grace
by Grace56
Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:23 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: My cat keep bringing in Rats dead and alive.
Replies: 14
Views: 18758

Re: My cat keep bringing in Rats dead and alive.

Crewella wrote:Like Kev, I check them on the way back in. I feel like a nightclub bouncer sometimes .... practically patting them down to check they're not 'packing'! :D
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Grace56
Fri Apr 08, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Could my cat be pregnant?
Replies: 2
Views: 977

Re: Could my cat be pregnant?

If she's been displaying the signs of 'calling' and she's been outside, chances are she could be 'up the duffers'. Have you noticed any toms taking up residence in the garden? Not all owners are as diligent in having males neutered unfortunately. Best get her to the vet who'll be able to tell you on...
by Grace56
Fri Apr 08, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: My cat keep bringing in Rats dead and alive.
Replies: 14
Views: 18758

Re: My cat keep bringing in Rats dead and alive.

My Dave catches rats and he's very good at it. As I love all animals, rats included, I would rather they die in the jaws of a natural predator than be slowly poisoned and suffer. It's what cats do I'm afraid. You cannot stop them nor suppress their natural instincts. I thank Dave for his contributio...
by Grace56
Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cats fear of storms.
Replies: 6
Views: 2126

Re: Cats fear of storms.

Hi alanc and thanks for reply. Well, according to the weather forecast, we could have some more thunder today. It certainly feels like it as its quite humid and sunny after rain. Anyway, Dave has emerged from bedroom, he's eaten and is prowling around outside. So that's good. :) Seems like I'll have...
by Grace56
Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:50 am
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Cats fear of storms.
Replies: 6
Views: 2126

Cats fear of storms.

Late last night, we had a thunder storm in Norwich. I was thrilled as I love them. But.....Dave was not. It's the first time that I've been with him during a storm and I was a bit shocked at his reaction. He hid behind the sofa, and when he did emerge, he seemed very uneasy. And when we went up to b...
by Grace56
Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Cat in the post.
Replies: 5
Views: 2188

Re: Cat in the post.

I mean, didn't the cat struggle when the box was sealed up, or when they took it to the post or whatever. And surely the sorting office/carriers must have heard the poor thing meowing. No, I think that the RSPCA or Cats Protection should investigate this. I reckon it was done deliberately for what s...
by Grace56
Mon Mar 28, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Strorm Katie
Replies: 5
Views: 1527

Re: Strorm Katie

Dave was very uneasy last night. It was as though he knew what was coming. We had very high wind but not as bad as the SE.
by Grace56
Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Cat in the post.
Replies: 5
Views: 2188

Cat in the post.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art ... -post.html
Did anyone read this? How on earth do you 'accidently' seal a cat up in a box and not know it's there?
Something fishy about it if you ask me. Thankfully, the poor thing survived.
by Grace56
Mon Mar 21, 2016 11:06 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Bookends!
Replies: 16
Views: 5382

Re: Bookends!

Awwww! Beautiful photo of beautiful cats. Little stunners. :)
by Grace56
Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:57 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.

So sorry, Gecko. My thoughts are with you.
Rest well, brave little Pudding. xxx
by Grace56
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:59 pm
Forum: General Cat Chatting!
Topic: Do cats eat Hamsters?
Replies: 17
Views: 16309

Re: Do cats eat Hamsters?

Cats are predators so of course they would kill and probably eat the Hamsters if they caught them.
It would be very unfair for both cats and Hamsters to have them living in close proximity to each other.
by Grace56
Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: HELP 9/10 month old male rescue cat 'attacking' daughter
Replies: 2
Views: 1060

Re: HELP 9/10 month old male rescue cat 'attacking' daughter

The thing you must remember when spraying water at the cat to stop bad habits is....don't let him see it's you doing it. He must associate the sudden jet of water with what he's doing, not with you. Because, as you've seen, he is now scared of, and associates it with you. As to his attacks on your d...
by Grace56
Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:59 pm
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.

I hope lovely Pudding has a peaceful and tranquil evening with you, Geckodiva.
My thoughts are with you and Pudding. She's a beauty, bless her.
by Grace56
Sun Mar 13, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: What sunblock for cats?
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

Re: What sunblock for cats?

Hi Meriad. Its a south facing courtyard. But there is a honeysuckle bush that he tends to sit near. However, I am thinking I'll have to build a little 'green' bushy shelter for him for the sunnier days.....if we get any. :?

Thanks, hun.
by Grace56
Sun Mar 13, 2016 2:04 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Frightened cat going outside
Replies: 5
Views: 1648

Re: Frightened cat going outside

I kept my rescue cat in for about two months before allowing him out. I used to carry him to the open door so he could see what was there and sniff the air. Then I let him out for gradually longer with me in attendance. You should have seen me trying to cover all bases (escape routes) on my own with...
by Grace56
Sun Mar 13, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: What sunblock for cats?
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

What sunblock for cats?

I was wondering which sunblock I can use for Dave who loves to bask in the sun. :) He only really needs it on his nose.
Can I use 'human' products, or does it have to be a special vet' prescribed one?

Thanks all.
by Grace56
Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: Health and Behaviour Queries, Help and Advice
Topic: Pinkish red spot on cats nose.
Replies: 7
Views: 7239

Re: Pinkish red spot on cats nose.

Thank you for the replies, everyone. I have tried to post a photo, but it keeps saying the file is too big. :? The little spot is pinkish red and under the nose skin. It hasn't changed and I'm keeping my eye on it. As I've had melanoma, every spot and mark on me or Dave is suspect. :? But he's ok, e...