Kitty Korner

How often...

tiffy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:23:30 GMT

do you completely change the litter? I change it completely every month or if its just "yuck" every two weeks.

for the kitteh hatas

erica1989 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:52:55 GMT

oh hai

how canz u nut luvs mai??!

H1N1 in Cat?

jenn52 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:20:55 GMT

http://www.petplace.com/cats/h1n1-flu-confirmed-in-iowa-cat/page1.aspx

Thoughts? Not sure whether I really believe it or not...

Kitten biting

Sowilu — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:40:10 GMT

Any ideas how I should go about keeping Dr. Acula from biting? He has been biting since I got him and it hurts especially when he adds the claws. He is not being aggressive but he plays rough but it hurts. He bites anything and everything. I will see if I can either clip or dremel his claws.

Meet Dr. Acula

Sowilu — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:40:22 GMT

This is my new foster Dr. Acula. He has been with me for about two weeks now. I hadn't posted him earlier but he had a bad case of diarhea the first week and off to the vet he went and I have been busy with Abby's stuff and work I didn't make time to post (I know bad me ) but here is the little bugger. He is about 6-7 weeks old and he bites! He is already litter box trained and loves to eat . He was found beside the dumpester soaking wet when he was around 4 weeks old. The janitor that found him really saved his life. He was taken to the vet this past monday and he came back positive for FIV so we will be retesting in 6 months.

Sorry for the bad quality I took it with my phone + he won't stay still long enough for a good shot.

Recall

dyan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:10:39 GMT

Did you guys already see this?? I don't have a kitty...so don't read these pages...but did get it off of the FDA website.

http://vetmedicine.about.com/b/2009/10/03/diamonds-premium-edge-cat-food-recalled-due-to-thiamine-deficiency.htm

Neo Update w/ pics

Nikkiburr — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:58:12 GMT

Figured I'd post an update for those who were sort of following the Neo Saga.

He is currently living in my bedroom and, as far as I know, things are going well (fingers crossed). No one has said anything (at ALL...it was never even acknowledged that he got moved which was weird) so I'm assuming things are fine.

Neo himself is doing fantastically. I switched him onto Tast of the Wild a while ago and then started adding salmon oil into his evening Wellness grain-free canned and his coat is unbelievably soft. He also gained an undercoat, which he never had until then. His coat had been so thin and weird, but now it is lush and shiny and sleek and soft. He is like black velvet. He also gained a lot of energy with the new foods and has been showing off his agility by way of mid-air backflips...which are always fun! He's prone to sending himself sailing skyward with little regard for his own safety...which worries me sometimes, but he has such fun with it so I organized my room with that in mind so that there is enough open space in the center for him to sail safely. I've been halfheartedly trying to get pictures of him flying, but it is difficult with a short-tailed toy and only me to man both toy and camera. He will go like 4 ft in the air, flip upside down, and catch his toy all in one go. It's really incredible to watch...reminds me of those wildcat videos.

He's getting along reasonably well with Cairo as well. Sometimes Cairo will get a little too antsy and pounce at Neo if he is doing something Cairo thinks is Bad (getting into something I would chastise Cairo for getting into for example), but he is getting more and more accustomed to his presence and vice versa. So I can play with Neo and have him do flips right in front of Cairo and he just sleeps on or casually watches us. Neo does, occasionally, get an overwhelming compulsion to go up and touch noses with Cairo for a second before turning around and retreating to a corner to eye him curiously...and once in a fit of kitty zoomies he flailed himself around wildly and found himself lying upside down next to Cairo's face - and you could SEE it on his face for a second in which he paused and very clearly was weighing his options... and then grabbed Cairo on each cheek with a paw (I keep his front nails trimmed short for this reason haha) and then magically Transported himself to a corner while Cairo jumped up in surprise. So I have a feeling that kind of thing will continue until they're both comfortable with each other enough to, hopefully, play. They've improved significantly in the week or so that Neo's been up here. Neo has also stopped the meowing that my roommates were so upset about. He meows now and then for seemingly fun or to get my attention (though I don't listen to him because I don't want him to get INTO that habit) or if I'm preparing his food but it's not a big deal.

And some pictures!

This first one was taken the day after I moved him in. That fox that's sitting there was unintentionally the most efficient way to get Cairo acclimated to Neo...because the moment I let Neo loose in my room he BEELINED for that fox and spent a good five minutes completely absorbed in sniffing him with absolutely zero regard for Cairo lying on my bed right there. I've got a crate set up in my closet there that has the litterbox in it and that's also where I feed him...and the door can't open any more than that so Cairo can't get in to raid his food...or poop.

And a couple from yesterday and the day before.

His eyes are strikingly beautiful. They are yellow rimmed with distinct green on the inside. Hard to get in pictures...they tend to look one or the other depending on his surroundings.

*yawn*

belly-so-soft

Playing with his jingle-toy

Taking off :)

And mid-air. Because that is the logical place for a cat to be, clearly.

So... happy ending, for now. Hopefully it will stay that way :) He's definitely high-maintenance (he gets into EVERYTHING...while I was typing this he discovered the wonders of physics by pushing all the items off one of my shelves) but 100% worth it. I think we might be having issues with ear mites because I've noticed his ears are dirty looking and he's been shaking his head a lot the past couple of days...but that should be easy enough to clear up.

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doglover01 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:23:44 GMT

can i train him in any way?

Crate training a cat?

BlackLabbie — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:55:13 GMT

Nemo (our neutered male cat, 5 years old, healthy) is spraying (again!)- YUCK! I cannot stand the smell. I threw out 2 blankets, a pillow, and the bathroom mat- he peed on all of it- and I can still smell cat pee . Today I put him in Apollo's crate (big enough for a great dane) with a bed, scratching post, toys, food, water, and his own litter box. I guess now his only option will be to use the litter box. Think this will help? Or is it pointless?

Tempo

willowchow — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:39:09 GMT

Is this unreal or what? That's Tempo on the left and one of my greenhouse cats on the right. You'd think he was the dad but he was neutered long before Tempo. And, they LOVE each other. If Tempo is in the window the other guy will sit outside the window or lay there until Tempo gets down.

Do they make a lower protein food for cats?

georgie4682 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:16:05 GMT

I am asking for a friend. He cat, Chloe, has been throwing up after she eats. So my friend took her in to the vet. The vet says it could be a protein issue (needing less of it), so she suggested Hills Prescription z/d.

So, Chloe hasn't thrown up since starting the new food, however my friend's financial situation right now will not allow her to spend this much on cat food all the time. Is there anything else out there comparable to the Hills that I could suggest?

Thanks!

Pics of the new kid

grab01 — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:28:02 GMT

No name yet. So far doing well meeting the other cats. And she touched noses through the gate with Grimm without showing much concern

We saw the vet-Update on Tempo

willowchow — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:45:12 GMT

I just wanted to say update and say thanks to everyone for helping me thru the scarey worm night and answering all my new kitty mom questions.

Update on Tempo--He is 21 weeks now and DH took him today for his final kitten shots and his first rabies. He had his 2nd feline leukemia vaccine too since our greenhouse cats do come in pretty often and they interact and walk on the same floors.

The vet gave him more worm medication--just for today. And, said NO, very firmly to Interceptor. DH even reminded him how much exposure he has to outside cats, still no. He told him this is nothing to worry about worms are very common in kittens. We know that, but with Willow I'm more concerned she will pick them up--probably irrational because she is on Interceptor. But, she's been thru a lot and I get very nervous with her getting sick again.

He also said next time DO NOT call the emergency vet to call him and he will take care of him--he's on call for his own patients. AWESOME! He asked DH how much to ER charged us and said, no, call me next time. He's not Willow's vet so we didn't know this.

He also said within one month to get him neutered before he starts spraying.

How do they usually do with that? Should I take more than a day out of work??

He weighed six lbs.

The vaccines wiped him out right away. But, he's starting to perk back up tonight.

He had said if there was any pain to give 2 drops of baby Tylenol. Tylenol??? I thought they couldn't have that?? Or is that just dogs?

Thanks for reading about Tempo and thanks again for helping him!

Lori

another reason I'm not a cat person...(Update pg 2)

stardog85 — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:49:47 GMT

Just have to vent...

Pi recently got more freedom in the house when we're home. He was spending most of his time in his cat run in my office, but I started giving him free roam while a human was home on Monday. Tonight I discovered that he's SATURATED the cushion of my papasan chair with URINE. Apparently he's been using it as a litter box as when I scooped this morning there was no urine in the box. I thought that was odd, but didn't connect the dots until this evening.

The cushion and all the pillows in that chair are ruined beyond repair, so I threw them all out. I hate to say it, but Pi's going back to full restriction asap (I had taken the run down, so will have to rearrange my office to put it back up) and until then will only get to roam in my office, period. When we do eventually buy a house, we'll likely have to keep him restricted to one room and erect an outdoor run, but he'll never have run of the house ever again. I hate that it has to be like that, but we'll be getting new furniture soon and I just can't risk him damaging it.

ARGH!

Interceptor for the kitten-Tempo

willowchow — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:12:52 GMT

I know they have Interceptor for kittens/cats. Does anyone know at what age they can start it??

THANKS.

KITTEN IS SICK--EMERGENCY???

willowchow — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:23:50 GMT

This is the LAST time I take a day off---it's been one thing after another all freakin' day!!

Tempo, the kitten we are adopting/fostering, just vomited a large amount and it was all these gross worms--light colored thin long worms. I AM FREAKED OUT--he's been wormed like three times, he's even had most of his shots and we are almost ready to give him is rabies shot!

What do I do?? I am in a PANIC!! Do I take him to the ER or wait until tomorrow????

I'm scared Willow is going to get them, might already have them.

Please help, I feel like this is my first day on the forum.

I am shaking I'm so scared.

Lori

Does your cat...

tiffy — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:54:46 GMT

have a new thing they do weekly? Last week Peaches decided to lay right in the middle of the doorway and of course she wouldn't move so I had to step over her. She layed in this spot all the time, only moving to potty or eat. The week before she decided that the top of the kitchen cabinets was the place to be. This week its by the toilet, she was laying directly in front, but I forced her to the side. Anyone elses cat have quirks?

Foster Kitten, now new addition

willowchow — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:36:36 GMT

After a few potential homes fell thru and more than one conversation about Willow--we decided to keep the kitten. We are really happy with our decision, both of us just love him.

At home we have to keep Willow and he separate which is a bit of work but it's worth it. He eats well, some dry but mostly canned and fresh meat that we add in. My greenhouse cats come in and out daily and they are very good about setting boundaries and also playing rough and wrestling with him. He's a good boy, very gentle with people and submissive to the big cats and even Willow when he sees her. He just wants to play and everything is a toy! He likes to lay in the windows and look outside at the greenhouse cats and whatever else is going on out there. He also likes the tile near our fireplace a lot too.

Today we took him to the vet for another check and he had another distemper and also feline leukemia. We have four outside cats that come and go and the vet felt that it was necessary.

He's about 20 weeks. He's getting his adult teeth. He's eating well, he's 6 lbs! The vet said he's going to be a big guy. And, I believe it, his dad was really big! His heart sounds good.

Here he is. He's my first kitten/inside cat ever.

He LOVES this stuffed border collie! I think he thinks it's his mother!!

How'd I do?? He looks OK??

Lori

Carleigh and Kiwi - pictures

erica1989 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:18:18 GMT

Just a few. Carleigh went to the vet today, and aside from needing to lose weight (which I already knew... haha) she's looking great. We redid her rabies - and she's street legal again.

And a few of tiny Kiwi - just cause she's so cute!

shh. Iz huntin wabbits.

mini me?

new shiny!

cross eyed....

(better quality, same pic I posted yesterday)

weaning kittens

Golden Tails — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:12:13 GMT

I have a foster litter here at home, they're 3 months, but mom is still feeding them. Don't get me wrong they are on kitten food but my question is... I have to get them into the shelter to be spayed and neutered. One female is ready to go but I don't want to send her by herself so I'm waiting for the 2nd female to hit the 2lb mark. I want to get mom in too but they say I can't do that untill shes dry and aslong as she willingly feeds the babies she won't be dry. They said to keep them off her for 2 weeks. When I do that, they cry for eachother and she cleans them through the crate and it makes me feel bad!

Heres the question part : If I was to keep them seperated all feelings aside is it healthy for mom? it's my understanding that if she dosent feed then she'll continue to get milk and become sore. to keep them apart or to not keep them apart (For the 2 weeks) that is the question.

Moose the cat's Gotcha Day!

sharismom — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:42:15 GMT

Here's my little stuffed toy humper! He's 7 years old, been with me 4 years.

Happy Gotcha Day Moose (aka Doofus Cat)!

Stylish/Modern cat "trees"?

stardog85 — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:13:05 GMT

Anyone know where I might be able to find affordable cat trees that are not the typical carpet-covered monstrosities you usually see?

If I had the $$$ Pi would be getting this tree:

But since I don't, I figured I'd see if I could find some alternatives by posting here. :)

Toilet training?

stardog85 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:33:37 GMT

Anyone actually do it? I'm starting to look into it and would love to hear about it from other cat owners, not just advertising websites. :)

My first foster kitten

willowchow — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:13:26 GMT

DH and I are both really excited but also neither of us are too familiar with cats.

We've got all the basics food, water, place to sleep, litter. Now, she will need to see a vet and what should I expect as far as shots? I didn't even have Willow as a puppy so I'm not sure about the schedule of how they go. I also bought Fresh Step litter and I want to make sure that is OK. She's probably about 2 1/2-3 months. Her eyes are no longer blue. But, she keeps stepping in her water then the litter and I'm constantly trying to wipe her paws.

Please, I welcome any and all suggestions for her.

Also, she poops really often. . .is that the normal for a kitten this age. It's not diarrhea but it's on the soft side.

THANKS!!!!

Kitty Korner

How often...

for the kitteh hatas

H1N1 in Cat?

Kitten biting

Meet Dr. Acula

Recall

Neo Update w/ pics

SPAM - removed by moderator

Crate training a cat?

Tempo

Do they make a lower protein food for cats?

Pics of the new kid

We saw the vet-Update on Tempo

another reason I'm not a cat person...(Update pg 2)

More Kitten Problems-Tempo

Interceptor for the kitten-Tempo

KITTEN IS SICK--EMERGENCY???

Does your cat...

Foster Kitten, now new addition

Carleigh and Kiwi - pictures

weaning kittens

Moose the cat's Gotcha Day!

Stylish/Modern cat "trees"?

Toilet training?

My first foster kitten