#fvrcp

[teaboot]

Since I've now seen posts about your kitten tips twice, I'll add my two cents from an actual vet clinic. Tw medical language.

Please watch your male cat's weight, especially if they're neutered. Overweight male neutered cats are prone to urinary blockages, which can be very quickly fatal. If your male cat is crying in the litter box or has blood in their urine, make a vet appointment ASAP (as in the same or next day).

Cats don't show the same emergent signs as dogs. The main thing that I've seen people brush off a lot is open-mouth panting. Cats don't (usually) pant, if they've never done it before then call a vet.

Get your cats spayed/neutered. They can breed at or even before 6 months old. Call your local animal shelter, most of them have spay/neuter clinics that are much more affordable. Same goes for rabies and fvrcp/felv vaccines: usually there are affordable clinics at certain times.

Don't feed only wet food, not having something to chew on like hard food can lead to tarter build up and eventually tooth loss.

Like one ask said, get kittens comfortable with having their feet touched. I got mine comfortable with being held on their backs and now clipping nails is super easy.

I can't think of much else, but good luck with your kitties!!

Thank you!! ♡

[where-the-tumbleweed-plays]

Took Tumbleweed to work with me today to get his rabies booster.

I knew he was overweight. Didn't know he was 3 pounds overweight so my man is getting put on a diet. His broken canine didn't communicate with the pulp chamber so he gets to keep it. Vet agreed that he did not make his upper carnassial teeth, and instead just has more little premolars. I get to monitor him closely to make sure he doesn't have a weird vaccine reaction like he did to the FVRCP last year.

He is also the first CH cat my vet has seen in person! She is enamored with him and his dumb face.

Tumble will definitely be happy to get back home.

[followthebluebell]

Some updates

The oriental shorthair kittens have gone off to their new rescue today. Transport went great!

We got a new kitten today that was sort of a surprise >> I was under the impression that the transfer had been cancelled because the kitten was feeling poorly after their FVRCP vaccine. My boss was ALSO under the same impression, so I was very surprised when the transporter showed up kitten in tow. I'm not sure what happened but the important part is that E-Mail the Kitten is safe and sound.

Hopefully we'll get her some friends soon. She's an extremely active and very playful little kitten.

Coco's litter is still nice and healthy. One of the kittens gained an astonishing ounce overnight! That's quite a lot for a kitten who was only 8 ounces yesterday. Their ears are going to open up more over the next few days. Soon they'll be able to hear the nonsense I spout whenever I see them.

[boilingheart]

Hi there! My name's Mimi, I'm 25, and I'm struggling financially at the moment due to inconsistent and cut hours at work. I'm having a hard time making ends meet, especially now that I'm attempting to pursue an English degree at school, and need some help paying for food, my darling cat's medical expenses, and repairs for my beloved 2008 Honda Civic.

I need a total of $1180 to break even while I try to sort myself out and get a different job to make ends meet. Here's how the money will be used:

IMMEDIATE

$250 Food expenses

$40 N95s to go to school comfortably

The first ~$300 will be used to feed my family, since we're currently food insecure.

Once that's secure, I'll be able to focus on our one year old kitty Miko, a rescue calico who showed up at our doorstep one day sick and weak, and has become part of our home. Though we were able to treat her scabies and other issues at first, we ran out of money to get her all of her shots, and I haven't been able to pay for it yet. I want to get her vaccinated as soon as possible, as I've put it off way too long.

CAT FEES

$49 Check up

$30 FVRCP shot

$24 Rabies shot

$50 test Feline Leuk/AIDS

$27 Leuk/AIDS Vaccine

My darling 2008 Honda Civic is pretty great, but I don't have the money for the oil change, and my tires are old and can't hold any air pressure in them, so I need to get them replaced. I live in the desert, which sees temps over 100F/38C consistently in the Summer, and I don't have a working A/C. I don't know what exactly is wrong with it, so I don't have a real estimate on the costs just yet, but I know I want it to get repaired as soon as possible.

CAR FEES

$70 oil change

$240 new tires

$400 A/C repair (guesstimate)

$??? Air Intake Resonator repair

A piece of my car fell out after a fender bender called the Air Intake Resonator. I... don't know how it fell out, and I don't know how much it'll cost to get it put back in or replaced. I think it will be very expensive. Because I don't have a quote, I haven't added it to the total I'm raising for here, but it's in the back of my mind. It's safe to drive without it for now, but it might do damage over time. If anyone has any advice about the air intake resonator, please let me know!

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Any and all help is appreciated right now. Thank you all so much for supporting me <3 I'll also be opening up commissions at some point soon to try and help make up some expenses, so keep an eye out for that!

UPDATE

$1,165/$1,180 raised!!!

Though it's not technically complete, that's basically everything! Thank you all SOOOOO MUCH for the help! I got my A/C fixed, Miko got all her stuff set up, just waiting on a final appointment in September, and I was able to get groceries for this month! Thank you! I just need to go out and get my new tires, and we're SET!!! THANK YOU GUYS!!

[audible-smiles]

Ruth came to work with me today for her FVRCP vaccine and annual bloodwork, which as always involved getting her heavily stoned and bribing her with cheez whiz. Here she is as a prisoner of the authorities (me):

[housewifebuck]

Do you have any unpopular and/or strong opinions about car care? Products people get or don’t when they should?

I’m in the freaking out about getting a cat soon stage lol

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hiiii<3 congratulations you have pressed my special interest button! I have extremely strong opinions on proper cat care from the perspective of a rescuer since every day I am faced with cleaning up the messes of people who do NOT take care of their cats properly. I am putting everything under the cut since this will include mentions of animal abuse/neglect etc. And also it’s going to be very long I fear.

First and foremost as I’m sure you will soon be able to tell animal welfare is something I am very very passionate about. Rescue work is my entire life. These are all things I have had to repeat over and over to people who just don’t care/don’t get it and so if some of it sounds aggressive that is NOT directed at you (Michal) 😭 I’m talking to the royal you here since this is advice for everybody.

the most important thing in the world is to make sure your cat is FIXED. if she is coming from a rescue she likely already is, but if shes not, make sure you have an appointment set up to get it + rabies and FVRCP vaccines done asap (I also recommend getting the feline leukemia vaccine, which is not usually done in house by rescues). I would even make the appointment now if you know when you are bringing her home. on top of preventing countless health issues down the road, it will also keep her from reproducing if she ever accidentally gets outside. not only is that awful for the mom cat but we already have enough homeless kittens out there tyvm. PS this is just as important for male cats.

speaking of which, do not let your pet cat free roam outside*. Ever. here is a handy article outlining just a few of the many many reason why it is a terrible and irresponsible thing to do. I dont care if you think you live in a low risk area, or if your cat seems to want to get outside, or if you've had outdoor cats before with no issue. I have had to scrape countless dead cats out of the roadway after being hit by cars because their owners let them outside. Rat poison (very commonly found around peoples houses and in trash cans), if ingested, will literally cause an animal to exsanguinate and die in agony. Other stray cats in the area could be carrying FIV/FeLV or worse. If any of your neighbors grow lilies and your cat brushes against one and licks the pollen from their fur, they will die. There’s just so many reasons to keep your cats indoors I could go on about this forever. if you absolutely must take your cat outside either leash train them (properly, dont just take them out on a leash for the first time and expect them to be okay with it) or get a kitty stroller. But there are PLENTY of ways to keep your cat enriched and entertained indoors. Cat trees, shelves, bird feeders outside, interactive toys, treat dispensers, just to name a few. Go on chewy.com and just browse. They have an excellent selection and great customer service. Another alternative is building a catio! Just make sure your cat receives regular flea/tick treatment year round.

avoid the hell out of those backpack carriers with the clear plastic windows. those are terrifying for cats to be in they feel completely exposed and the ventilation is shit. get a proper hard sided (plastic) carrier. I recommend one with two doors (one on the front and one on top, otherwise known as a top loading carrier). When you travel outside or in the car be sure to cover the carrier with a towel or blanket. This calms them down a lot. The reasons I recommend against soft/mesh carriers are: they are impossible to clean or sanitize if your cat has an accident (very common in the car) or contracts an infectious disease, they provide no protection in the event of being dropped or if you are in a car accident or if you run into a cat-aggressive dog in the vet waiting room, and especially anxious cats can and will fight their way out of them and having a terrified cat loose in your car on your way to the vet is extremely dangerous for both of you.

Expect your new cat to be scared and shy for a few days-to-weeks, minimum. This isn’t always the case, but it is more often than not. I have had so many cats returned for not being friendly enough right away because adopters were too impatient to wait. It takes cats time to decompress in a new environment. I recommend keeping your new cat in a separate room like a bathroom or small bedroom for the first few days so a) it is less overwhelming and b) once you allow them access to the rest of the house, that room will be their “safe space” to retreat to. Also normal when a cat has experienced an environmental shift are: mild vomiting and/or diarrhea (I recommend keeping the cat on whatever diet they have been fed previously and doing a slow transition to your food of choice, + add in probiotics. Proviable and Fortiflora are two brands I like, both available on chewy), hiding in one place for the first 24ish hours, and occasionally stress induced urinary issues such as UTIs. To best avoid the latter make sure their litter box is somewhere they can get to easily without encountering any human or animal traffic. But don’t put it next to their food/water obviously.

And speaking of food/water! Cats tend not to like their food to be right next to their water. I recommend placing the dishes a few feet away at least if not in separate areas of the room. Also, cats by nature do not drink enough water usually so some amount of wet food in their diet is pretty important, and water fountains/bubblers also help get them to drink more. Chronic dehydration can cause urinary issues and more. Dry food is better for their teeth but higher in carbs and a dry-only diet often leads to an overweight cat, and wet food can cause plaque buildup faster but has a much higher moisture content. A balance of both is ideal. Avoid raw diets as well as these food brands: Hartz**, kit & caboodle, meow mix, friskies.

If you keep houseplants, be very very careful. Cats are curious and love to chew on anything that smells like nature and will go out of their way to do so, but a LOT of common houseplants are toxic to cats (for example, every part of the Lily flower, if ingested and not treated immediately, will kill your cat within a day). The ASPCA has a database online to search for plants and see if they are toxic or not.

The rule of thumb with litter boxes is 1 per cat +1. So if you have one cat, you need a minimum of 2 litter boxes, preferably in separate rooms of the house. Corners and secluded areas with little foot traffic are ideal. Make sure the box is the length of your cat standing up + about 6 inches for ideal comfort. Avoid “lightweight” litter; it’s super dusty and very fine and can irritate both your lungs and your cat’s lungs.

Stay on top of your annual vet exams. Even if your cat seems perfectly healthy it’s better safe than sorry, and having a good rapport with your veterinarian makes it much easier to deal with them in the event of an emergency. And on that topic, make sure you know where your local ER vets are + their hours and phone numbers. Cats are tough and resilient but they are also fragile and stupid.

*obviously different rules may apply if your cat is feral or semi feral and cannot live happily indoors. It is not typically a good idea to try and force a feral/working cat to be strictly indoors before they’re ready. But a regular domestic pet cat does not ever “need” to be outside, nor is it cruel to keep them in. This doesn’t always stop them from being interested though, so be careful around doors until you know how your cat will behave around them.

**while the other brands are just low in nutrients, high in filler byproducts, and just overall not super healthy, Hartz brand products (especially their flea and tick medication and shampoos) have been known to straight up kill peoples pets. Like, a LOT. I have seen this happen countless times. Everyone I know who’s ever used a Hartz product has a horror story about it. Do not ask me how they’re still in fucking business.

Honestly that’s all I can think of off the top of my head but I’m sure I’m forgetting some stuff. If you have any specific questions you can hit me up, I don’t mind! Part of my job as a rescuer is educating the public so this is information I am very happy to share. Congrats on your new kitty and good luck!!!!

[ejacutastic]

the worst vaccine related story I got from working in vet med was from a family who took in some kittens who were later diagnosed with, iirc, panleukopenia. the kittens got sick and were euthanized, but they also had an established adult cat that hadn't had an FVRCP vaccine in 5 or so years. that cat got sick as well and also had to be euthanized. I truly cannot imagine how devastating that was for that family and it makes me so deeply sad for them every time I remember it.

[warcrimesimulator]

We are at the vet again btw. Got some more antibiotics because shes sneezing again and now I'm mad because holy shit it cost only $20 while Petco charged me $56 for the same shit? Wtf!? Her booster fvrcp vaccine will be postponed til next Wednesday and I think she'll be getting a rabies one as well. Dr said she can have surgery now but it's safer to wait a bit longer and let her grow.

She's such a great cat.

[catsofcalifornia]

Malcolm and Martin from Friends of the Formerly Friendless in Penn Valley, California

Click here for more information about adoption and other ways to help!

Malcolm is the brother of Martin. They are healthy, ACTIVE, and endlessly entertaining cats. We would prefer to have them adopted together.

Malcolm is quite a character. Of the two Bros, he is the most curious and mischievous. He is active and loves to romp with his brother, Martin. He does play with other unrelated active cats. He is affectionate with people he knows and loves attention.

Malcolm has been in an adult foster home so does not have any experience in a family setting with children or dogs. It is unclear how he would adjust to these new situations.

He is current on his FVRCP shot, combo tested negative for Feline AIDS and, leukemia and is neutered.

He enjoys a safe, enclosed outdoor space to explore.  Because of his activity level and familiarity with the enclosed outdoor experience, he would do best by having an ENCLOSED outdoor catio.

MARTIN although playful and active like his brother,  Malcolm, is the more laid back and shy of the two brothers. He is affectionate  with people he knows. Martin enjoys playing with his brother and chasing games.  The two brothers relate to other active cats as well. Martin enjoys time in the  safe, enclosed outdoor catio.

He has been raised in an adult only foster home. His initial   shyness may make adjusting to a family with children or dogs take a bit longer.  We would like to adopt Martin with his brother Malcolm. However, would consider  an adoption to home with other friendly cat his age. We will be monitoring how  he responds to separate time from his brother.

[fearsomeandwretched]

Max was not chipped and the vet estimated he's a year and a half old. He got the FVRCP rabies and feline leukemia vaccines and he had worms so he was dewormed

[furangelsrescueshelter]

"Neuter Your Ex" – because some exes shouldn't pass on their genes! 🔪💔

For a $40 donation, claim your revenge and support our TNR (Trap Neuter Return) program Ouija’s Wishes by naming a feral cat. Let's ensure the only legacy they leave is a spayed or neutered cat! 🐾😼

To participate fill out this form:

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Each feral cat will be fixed, ear-tipped, rabies vaccine, and an FVRCP vaccine!

TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) is a very important program which helps to lower the population of stray and feral cats in our community. Your generosity ensures a feral cat’s well-being and a chance for a brighter future.

Every contribution counts! 🐾💜 #Ouijaswishes #trapneuterreturn #DonateForACause

This is strictly for fun, so nothing derogatory will be posted.

[midnightsprings]

"CLOWDER" for 30% off "Cat Lovers" section!

Hi! We are certified Crazy Cat People™️ and we need help. A week ago in the snow, while trying to trap a different cat we saw lurking around outside, this guy showed up on our porch drinking water left outside, pitiful and upset.

This is now the 4th cat that has showed up on our back deck (and let us catch them!) in a little over a year. The first was a feral and needed hip surgery, 2nd was starving and had tapeworms like this guy, 3rd was a young lad who was also very skinny and grew quickly after we brought him in. All those cats, plus the 2 others we rescued/were given to us from what seemed like a hoarding situation, needed every single one of their shots, FIV/FeLV/heartworm testing, microchipping, and to be sterilized on our dime. And of course…our one pre-existing cat from before we moved here is very elderly and chronically ill.

When we pulled him in, we gave him praziquantel for the worms, a capstar for his fleas, and he's had 2 baths (both from him peeing himself from fear...poor guy). Thankfully, this guy also had very generous benefactors who paid for his testing! He is negative for FIV/FeLV, no longer has any intestinal parasites, doesn't have ear mites, urinalysis didn't seem concerning nor did CBC, he's got his rabies shot and first FVRCP, and he's feeling better enough to spend all his time screaming at the small window in his little room now. His neuter is scheduled for Feb 12th and prepaid, and after that he will be rehomed.

I'm disabled and my shop is my only job. My partner is currently out of work because he gets chronic migraines and has chronic back pain and they refused to schedule him manageable shifts so that his migraines would be triggered less often.

Rescues are all full; anyone involved in rescue small and large scale within the past few years knows the homeless animal population worldwide skyrocketed in 2020-21 because of the plague and how people reacted to it, and it was already horrible.

With 6 other cats, cats who permanently call our home their own, we are super, super financially overwhelmed. I'm trying to afford a Popur litter box before my own hip surgery in early March of this year to help alleviate some of the physical burden.

Please consider sharing the word about the cat-themed designs in my shop! If you want to help the cats directly, there is also this Amazon wishlist. Thank you so much for reading!

[followthebluebell]

What can you explain about calicivirus? We scooped a cat from outside and (amongst other things), she came out positive for calicivirus, but they didn't explain too much what it entailed since the other stuff was far more urgent. (As a note, she's our only cat, so there's no risk of infecting other animals)

ok, so for most cats, it's not a huge deal. They contract it, get over it, get on with their lives. It's an extremely common infection that typically presents similarly to the common cold. Runny nose, runny eyes, cough, sneezing, fever that sort of thing.

But it can be way, WAY worse. It's usually worse for kittens, because they've got no immune system yet, and the elderly who haven't experienced it before because, again, no immune system. Usually I see oral ulcers. These can be extremely painful and prevent a cat from eating. Typically, owners notice an incredibly foul-smelling drool and lack of appetite.

Rarely, cats may present with bloody noses, faces, or swollen limbs, which are very severe symptoms. These are symptoms of a particularly severe strain that can cause liver damage.

Since it can be easily prevented (or at least have the severity reduced) with a core vaccine (the FVRCP vaccine), it's best to vaccinate. There's no cure for calicivirus---- all you can do is manage the symptoms until the cat's immune system perks up. Typically, this includes sub-q fluids, an appetite stimulant, and pain meds to control the pain. Vaporizers can help reduce swelling and clear the passages and a good anti-mucosal drug can help as well.

It's also fairly common for cats to contract the virus and become carriers for it but not show symptoms. Other cats may present a positive test just because they've been exposed to it in the past.

[moonlight26posts-blog]

In Baltimore City, MD: (3) Fluffy and irresistible 4-week-old kittens are seeking rescue placement - BARCS, Baltimore MD

- Rescue Needed -

Huluween 1-3- 4 weeks, all males

The fluffy, perfect, and adorable 'Huluween' kittens were brought to the shelter by a Good Samaritan after being found in someone's rear yard. They're a little bit nervous, understandably, but are easily handled and downright irresistible.

Upon examination, our vets noted that the Huluween kittens appear overall healthy at this time. They were given dewormer and flea preventative, as well as their first FVRCP vaccines. Full medical summaries can be provided upon request.

The Huluween kittens are available immediately for rescue pick-up.

Please let us know if your organization can help!

Thank you,

The BARCS Rescue Team

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS)

​New Address! 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225

rescue@barcs.org| (410) 396-4695

Rescue pick-up hours:

Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m

Adoption hours:

Monday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) | 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225

[housewifebuck]

Hello, do you happen to know what causes a cat to suddenly start running out the door? He's never done this before and now it's almost everytime I open the door. Also, any good ideas on a pet tracker I could put on his collar for if he does escape and I dont catch him?

Hi! Is he neutered? An unneutered male cat will go to great lengths to get outside if there is a female in heat anywhere within like a two mile radius. Making sure your pets are fixed is of the utmost importance, and also making sure they are up to date on FVRCP, rabies, and FeLV vaccines on the off chance they do ever get outside.

If he is not neutered and you need help finding a clinic, try visiting fixfinder.org.

If he is neutered, it may be that there is some type of animal or bird nesting near/under your house that he is interested in, the presence of a stray cat or dog on your property, or if you live in an area where leaves are falling he may be excited by that and want to chase them (one of mine literally jumped out a window to catch leaves a while ago. Luckily it was a first story window + he fell right onto a bush + I was outside and caught him but I got it on video and it was hilarious LMFAOO)

As for tracking, I have heard of people putting Apple air tags on their pets collars but I have never used one so I don’t actually know how accurate the tracking is. I imagine it is likely only down to a couple hundred feet. It is important also to make sure your cats are microchipped (and that the chips are registered!!!) so if they ever get outside and are found by someone they can be traced back to you.

I hope this helps!!!!

[threnodians]

oliver has simply faceplanted after eating some of his dinner, i think the exam and the vaccines (rabies which is self-explanatory and fvrcp aka the feline viral rhinotracheitis, feline calicivirus, and feline panleukopenia vaccine) and the blood draw (to test for feline immunodeficiency virus/FIV and feline leukemia virus/FeLV) followed by me forcing two different pills (drontal for any possible tapeworms and capstar to kill all the adult fleas on him since i have a flea infestation in my house that we'll be dealing with either this weekend or the next) down his throat and then having a psycho barking dog in the cage under him for 3/4 of the day EXHAUSTED my poor wittle baby boy 🥺 💗

we're home now and he's relaxing while i play genshin for a short while, hopefully he'll feel a bit better in the morning 👍🏻 i'm not worried at all, i took am exhausted and bleh after getting vaccines so 🤷🏼‍♀️