Cat advice

[worsleyweb]

My Bengal having a kip! Love her to bits. Best thing I have done for a while.

 

[bavarian blue]

My Bengal having a kip! Love her to bits. Best thing I have done for a while.

Lovely photo.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Got a kitten for my little girls birthday back in May, had never owned a cat or any pet other than a goldfish before. She can be a pain with biting feet although this is rare and she seems to have calmed down now she goes out.

She has taken to going out really well. Always comes back but she lost her collar the other day, got a phone call yesterday telling us the collar had been found, she’d walked into someone’s conservatory and their cat chased her out and they had a fight, although she didn’t seem off or have any injuries. She doesn’t go that way now when she goes out (in peoples gardens and along our back wall) but instead climbs over the fence and goes out front, which is making me worried about cars etc.

She’s an affectionate cat most of the time, but like has been said she does not drink enough water. May have to invest in one of them running water things someone mentioned.

Elevate her water dish an inch or so. They find drinking more comfortable in that position. Ours was the same as yours, would only drink from the tap. My wife read about them liking a higher Position to drink from, bought a new water bowl and Bob’s your uncle. She drinks like a fish now.

 

[Octavian]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

 

[mexico1970]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

Loss is a part of being a pet owner, it's sad but it's true. The one thing you can look back on is that the Cat had a good life, or as good a life as you gave it.

Lost a Cat to cancer 6 months ago and I still can't really talk about it, and I think to myself "Grow up man" it's a bloody Cat.

But it isn't just a Cat, give yourself time mate, the fact you care makes you human.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

It will get better through time. No doubting it’s a hell of a hole in your life. Remember all of the pleasure she gave you rather than the end. We found that helped.

We got a new kitten about two years after our tortoiseshell died. She is now 5 years old, daft as a brush and has a nightly ritual of being shooed round the rug. If my neighbours could see me giving her a real kicking every night I would be reported. She loves being flipped round and round. As I said, totally mental but we love her.

 

[kaz7]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

my silva was killed by a car last year , the shock was immense , once you get the ashes back it feels like they are home and gives comfort , get an individual cremation and the vets can give you paw prints etc, it does get easier with time but it takes time

 

[Octavian]

Thanks guys. I know everyone says this but she was genuinely the best cat I’ve had. Like a friendly puppy, all over you with affection.

Only 2 years old and died violently so that’s making me worse. I just keep trying to remember it was quick.

Vet said I should prepare myself as it’s not going to be pretty but I feel like I’ve abandoned her not going.

I’m even welling up now typing this.

 

[kaz7]

Thanks guys. I know everyone says this but she was genuinely the best cat I’ve had. Like a friendly puppy, all over you with affection.

Only 2 years old and died violently so that’s making me worse. I just keep trying to remember it was quick.

Vet said I should prepare myself as it’s not going to be pretty but I feel like I’ve abandoned her not going.

I’m even welling up now typing this.

Ask she is wrapped in a blanket ,i looked and regret it ,it was quick and that is a blessing under the circumstances , both mine (sky 21 and silva 7) took a big piece of my heart with them ,ihave merlin now and he is daft as a brush but i love him so much,later if you can adopt again then do as it will help you heal

 

[ob]

Sorry to bring the mood down but I’m on my way in an hour to visit the vets.

my cat was killed by a car two nights ago and going to see her, then deciding on cremation details.

To say I’m gutted is an understatement, I’ve cried more than when human family members have died (non immediate).

Has anyone else been through this and know when it gets easier as I’m really struggling.

think I’ve reached an age now where anything sets me off.

So sorry to hear this, I can't begin to imagine not having mine about. We have barely left each others side since we rescued her about 4 months ago. Hope you're ok mate

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

I've only advice to give, on the naming of cats (T. S Eliot)
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The Naming of Cats is a difficult matter,
It isn’t just one of your holiday games;
You may think at first I’m as mad as a hatter
When I tell you, a cat must have THREE DIFFERENT NAMES.
First of all, there’s the name that the family use daily,
Such as Peter, Augustus, Alonzo, or James,
Such as Victor or Jonathan, George or Bill Bailey—
All of them sensible everyday names.
There are fancier names if you think they sound sweeter,
Some for the gentlemen, some for the dames:
Such as Plato, Admetus, Electra, Demeter—
But all of them sensible everyday names,
But I tell you, a cat needs a name that’s particular,
A name that’s peculiar, and more dignified,
Else how can he keep up his tail perpendicular,
Or spread out his whiskers, or cherish his pride?
Of names of this kind, I can give you a quorum,
Such as Munkustrap, Quaxo, or Coricopat,
Such as Bombalurina, or else Jellylorum—
Names that never belong to more than one cat.
But above and beyond there’s still one name left over,
And that is the name that you never will guess;
The name that no human research can discover—
But THE CAT HIMSELF KNOWS, and will never confess.
When you notice a cat in profound meditation,
The reason, I tell you, is always the same:
His mind is engaged in a rapt contemplation
Of the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name:
His ineffable effable
Effanineffable
Deep and inscrutable singular name.

 

[Octavian]

So sorry to hear this, I can't begin to imagine not having mine about. We have barely left each others side since we rescued her about 4 months ago. Hope you're ok mate

I’ve just got back from the vets.

Very glad I went, she looked at peace and in better condition than I expected. Sobbed all the way home but feel like I’ve had the chance to say goodbye.

Chosen a box with her picture on for her ashes, so I can bring her home.

 

[Nellies left peg]

Loss is a part of being a pet owner, it's sad but it's true. The one thing you can look back on is that the Cat had a good life, or as good a life as you gave it.

Lost a Cat to cancer 6 months ago and I still can't really talk about it, and I think to myself "Grow up man" it's a bloody Cat.

But it isn't just a Cat, give yourself time mate, the fact you care makes you human.

There is something definitely wrong with people who don't like animals so fair play to you, would recommend getting another as a house isn't a home without a pet

 

[BlueMedic]

Anyone had much experience with cats being sick?

We got ours as a rescue aged 13 (allegedly), she's around 17 now if that's right. Used to be sick once every few months, but a couple of months ago started being sick every day, but otherwise seemed fine.

Took her to the vets, but as it happened she wasn't sick the day we took her, they did nothing however she stopped being sick for a few weeks, then it restarted, sick daily for a few weeks, took her back to the vets and hey presto stopped being sick. We're now back to being sick daily.

She's fine in herself otherwise, eats and drinks well, I asked for bloods last time which were also fine. So our current thinking is she's an old cat we should just leave her be as she seems totally her normal self otherwise.

Not sure if anyone else has had similar experiences with older cats?

 

[Nellies left peg]

Anyone had much experience with cats being sick?

We got ours as a rescue aged 13 (allegedly), she's around 17 now if that's right. Used to be sick once every few months, but a couple of months ago started being sick every day, but otherwise seemed fine.

Took her to the vets, but as it happened she wasn't sick the day we took her, they did nothing however she stopped being sick for a few weeks, then it restarted, sick daily for a few weeks, took her back to the vets and hey presto stopped being sick. We're now back to being sick daily.

She's fine in herself otherwise, eats and drinks well, I asked for bloods last time which were also fine. So our current thinking is she's an old cat we should just leave her be as she seems totally her normal self otherwise.

Not sure if anyone else has had similar experiences with older cats?

Our cat is sick when he has a furball. It's about time that they moult their summer coat and their winter coat starts. Does she still clean herself regularly as it could be she's ingesting a lot of fur? If you can give her a good brush a couple of times a day

 

[BlueMedic]

Our cat is sick when he has a furball. It's about time that they moult their summer coat and their winter coat starts. Does she still clean herself regularly as it could be she's ingesting a lot of fur? If you can give her a good brush a couple of times a day

Yeah I think that's what she used to be like when she was sick every few months. But currently the vomits never contain any hair, just food/liquid, and rarely bile. Doesn't seem like its related to hairballs from what we can see.

 

[Nellies left peg]

Yeah I think that's what she used to be like when she was sick every few months. But currently the vomits never contain any hair, just food/liquid, and rarely bile. Doesn't seem like its related to hairballs from what we can see.

Try her on fillet steak and see if symptoms persist :-) a process of elimination

 

[ob]

Our 10 year old rescue was sick a few days over course of couple weeks. I noticed she ate really fast and it was always within minutes of eating. She gets half a pouch of wet food, once finished that and I'm sure she's ok she gets other half. Not been sick since, not sure if just a coincidence

 

[kaz7]

Anyone had much experience with cats being sick?

We got ours as a rescue aged 13 (allegedly), she's around 17 now if that's right. Used to be sick once every few months, but a couple of months ago started being sick every day, but otherwise seemed fine.

Took her to the vets, but as it happened she wasn't sick the day we took her, they did nothing however she stopped being sick for a few weeks, then it restarted, sick daily for a few weeks, took her back to the vets and hey presto stopped being sick. We're now back to being sick daily.

She's fine in herself otherwise, eats and drinks well, I asked for bloods last time which were also fine. So our current thinking is she's an old cat we should just leave her be as she seems totally her normal self otherwise.

Not sure if anyone else has had similar experiences with older cats?

I had my old cat on zantac from the vets and that did the trick

 

[BlueMedic]

Try her on fillet steak and see if symptoms persist :-) a process of elimination

We've rotated her food twice and hasn't fixed it annoyingly!

We're working through the process of elimination as you say :)

Our 10 year old rescue was sick a few days over course of couple weeks. I noticed she ate really fast and it was always within minutes of eating. She gets half a pouch of wet food, once finished that and I'm sure she's ok she gets other half. Not been sick since, not sure if just a coincidence

Aye, ours is a grazer, just slowly eats it through the day and often doesn't even finish most of it. Usually sick early hours of the morning, leaving us a present to clean up when we get up.

I had my old cat on zantac from the vets and that did the trick

That's the next option I reckon, we'll slip her some PPI's and see what happens - if we can get her to eat it that is.