#Cat care

[cutepethut]

That's his kid now😙

[yayoineko]

Here is kitty Kochi, from last year to currently.

When Kochi first began to gradually lose weight, I thought it was just due to age (she's about 14-15 years old). But, she began vomiting, lost nearly half her body weight, and was extremely hungry all the time. At the vet, her white blood cell count was high (along with high NEU, MONO, ETIC-HMG). She has developed either IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease), or cancer. We're hoping it's the former.

Due to the IBD, intestine inflammation wasn't letting Kochi's body take in needed nutrients from her food. Which is why she was so hungry all the time and lost a lot of weight.

Although, Kochi is now on medication, a special diet, and stabilized, flare ups still sometimes occur and she's barely gained 1.5 to 2 lbs since April 2024 (when she was diagnosed).

As a "starving artist," it seems I now must rely on the kindness of strangers.

If anyone would like to help provide aid for Kochi's care: Special food, fiber supplements, and calming diffuser (it mitigates anxiety to reduce flare-ups).... Then please look at this Giftster link: https://www.giftster.com/gift/public/wv7Zq/?q=show_back (Her medication I can only pick up at the vet's office).

Or, donate via Paypal to my email: jmoffett77@hotmail.com

Kochi and I greatly appreciate your generosity. Thank you so very much, everyone! ⸜( ´ ꒳ ` )⸝ *bows* m(_ _)m

[creativethought]

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[sprinklethecat]

I'm making this post as we haven't gotten the help we need for the vet appointments. We have put aside all the extra money we have this month, but that only covers the necessary vaccines for the boys.

While the girl kittens haven't shown signs of going into heat, their mom still is and the boys are at the age that they might start with their mom.

You can read the full post HERE.

Please, please, please consider reblogging if you aren't able to donate!!! We're just trying to avoid another litter of kittens, and unfortunately, most of the local resources don't fully cover the bills. :(

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GoFundMe

Amazon Wishlist to help with cat food

$160/500

[button-woods]

THERE'S A NEWBORN CAT OUTSIDE, MOTHER NO WHERE. HELPP?? WHAT DO I DO??

[happyhealthycats]

It took me a couple hours to find a cat nail clipper that didn't have a light on it or a little nail tray for the clipped bits or little scissor loops for your fingers or, most annoyingly of all, one of those damn guards on the back.

These bad boys are great and my idiot ass just realized from now on I should search for "professional pet nail trimmers" because I trust myself more than any of those gadgets.

[postapocalyptic-cryptic]

People irl are shocked that I got the cats through the airport with such minor stress that they didn't even hide upon arrival to our destination, so I'm going to give a little rundown of how I pulled it off.

1.) PREPARATION IS KING. I started preparing for this trip about a month and a half before we took it, but the harness training had been going on for about a year before that. By the time the day came, nothing that they were wearing or contained in or eating or drinking was new to them. The only new experience was the airport and plane themselves, which of course I couldn't exactly do a dry run of. For a month, I fed them in their carriers to establish a positive association with them, and I also replaced one of the litter boxes with a pee pad for about a week and a half before the trip so they knew it was something to go to the bathroom on.

2.) PRIORITIZE SAFETY. Your number one job is to keep your cats safe and healthy. For an airport trip, this meant making sure they had secure harnesses and leashes on at all times to prevent the possibility of escape attempts. It also meant finding safe, airport approved carriers and getting them used to them ahead of time. Additionally, it meant providing food and water at as many points during the trip as possible, and making sure they actually consumed said food and water. I also made sure they had places and times to go to the bathroom, even though Clem ultimately did not go. WATCH CAREFULLY for signs of panic. Your kitty will probably be scared and tucked into a corner of the carrier. This is fine. Panting, shaking, drooling, and racing pulses are NOT FINE.

3.) After safety, COMFORT IS KING. The cats are going to spend 99% of their time in the carriers, unless they're brave airport adventurers like Anni, so make sure they have plenty of room and padding, and that there's nothing that could poke or otherwise bother them. The only problem I had with comfort was when Anni knocked her water dish over, but I was able to get her bedding mostly dry with a pee pad.

4.) DO YOUR RESEARCH. Know what you need and what's going to happen. Avoid surprises so that you can...

5.) KEEP CALM. Your cats will get anxious if you're anxious.

Now, for a shopping list. I am not sponsored by any product I mention by name, I'm just a big fan.

- Harnesses and leashes. I recommend RC Pets cat harnesses.

- Good carriers. I have two Silvton expandable carriers, which are regular-sized but have pop-out mesh parts that about triple the amount of room the cat has to move around. They're very sturdy and well-ventilated, and were under $50 CAD a piece, which I consider a steal. They also have good handles and carry well, and even though Clem was at one end of hers the entire time, it stayed pretty well balanced.

- Pee pads. Puppy pee pads. They're super absorbent and putting them down inside the carriers means that any messes can be cleaned easily and won't disturb your cat. I also used them to soak up water that I put in the collapsible bowls when I was done with them, so I didn't have to balance full water bowls while looking for a trash can.

- Hand sanitizer for cleaning up the aforementioned messes.

- Some sort of bags for containing the aforementioned messes.

- Collapsible travel bowls. Go for food grade silicon. The ones I have pop out to a pretty impressive depth, but I used them on their collapsed setting to avoid whisker stress. Make sure the ones you get fit comfortably in the carrier with the cat, because you're going to want to provide them with water at every chance you get to avoid dehydration.

- Feliway (or other pheromone) spray. This is just a synthetic cat pheromone that you can spray in the carrier to help them feel more comfortable. Test this out before the trip, as some kitties don't like it.

- Bag of their regular dry food. You won't need much, as you aren't going to want to feed them a ton and risk them getting sick. The only way I was able to get Anni and Clem to have some water was to mix it with some food, so I definitely recommend bringing food even for short trips.

- Water bottle big enough for you and the cats. Make sure it's one you can also easily pour out of so that you can fill their water dishes. I went with small amounts of water often, rather than trying to get them to drink a ton at once and then having to pour it out.

- Melatonin chews. Honestly, I'm on the fence about this one. I don't know how much they actually helped, but if your pet reacts well to melatonin, you might want to try some to help them stay calm and sleep as much as possible.

Perhaps most importantly, consider the temperment of your cats. Are they high-strung and easily stressed out? Does change freak them out? Would boarding them or another option be feasible and less stressful? If so, you may want to reconsider bringing them along for the flight. If they're pretty calm and adaptable, though, there's no reason an airport journey can't be tolerable for all parties involved!

[feralboo-the-weirdo]

Here is a big tip on how to get cats to like you:

RESPECT THEIR BOUNDARIES.

When cats don't want to be touched they will let you know. They will scratch you, bite you, growl at you, etc. My cat and I became much better friends when I started doing this. She would bite me when I touched her in a place she didn't like or I was touching her too much so I followed her signs and didn't touch that place/stopped touching her entirely, allowing her a break from the sensation. Some cats do love bite, but you will KNOW when a cat is love biting you vs biting you.

Also, when a cat doesn't want touch, that doesn't mean it's indefinite, when you stop touching them when they ask you to you build trust with them, and if they trust you they will come back for more pets because they know you will stop when they no longer want to be touched or talked to.

ALSO ALSO when they start wriggling in your arms that is when you put them down. Cats wriggle the most when they don't feel safe in your arms or they do not want to be held.

Cats do not like touch typically, and respecting their boundaries regarding touch and pretty much everything else will make them respect you more. Cats trust people who make themselves trustworthy. The people who stop petting them when their cat bites or scratches them for too much touch, the people who put them down when they don't want to be held, the people who bring food and talk softly to them.

A lot of cats have intense sensory issues from what I've seen/heard and more likely than not if your cat seems to hate you that is because you aren't respecting their boundaries, you're too loud, and they just might not like you. They hate too much touch and bad sensations and loud sounds.

In summary, a basic way to get your cat to trust you, is to stop touching them when they bite or scratch or growl or hiss, all of these are their defense mechanisms and signs they are angry/scared, use a soft tone of voice with cats, and put them down when they wriggle and fight out of your grip. Build their trust with you, and keep doing these things even when they DO become more loving. consistency and trust go hand in hand.

Respect your little furball and they will respect you. Cats do enjoy love, but in moderation and from people they trust.

Cats deserve respect just like any other animal.

Animal whisperers are the ones who treat animals with respect and love. It pays off. Trust me.

[patience4not]

[catswarmth]

You are my bestie 🥰🐱

[cutepethut]

Is your cat sneezing up a storm lately? 😿 While an occasional sneeze is normal, frequent sneezing might signal something else. Cats can sneeze due to dust, allergies, or irritants like strong smells or cleaning products. It might also indicate a respiratory infection, especially if sneezing comes with watery eyes, nasal discharge, or a lack of appetite. Other culprits include dental issues or foreign objects stuck in the nose. To keep your furry friend happy and healthy 🐾, check for signs like lethargy or unusual behavior and consult your vet if the sneezing persists.

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[digitalfishwish]

Me: im out here experiencing levels of cat-care-related autism your man couldn’t even conceive of

Me: precisely rakes the cat’s litter flat and even with the scoop like a lil zen garden after scooping her box

[creativethought]

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[clonesome]

If anyone has any tips for taking care of a blind cat I would love to know them. One of my old boys went blind completely and suddenly a few days ago so really anything would help.

The vet gave me a few tips like don't move furniture and just be there for him more bc he's going to be scared as he has to drastically change how he goes about the house. Stuff like that. But anything really would be helpful <3

[happycatlovers]

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