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    Help! Vet wants to sedate my OA cat for nail trimming

    I crush it up in a Delectable lickable treat. I squirt the treat on the plate crush the pill on top and add more treat on top. That’s what works for Tessa
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    Cat-sitting dilemma

    I’m no expert but in my opinion it would be better if he stayed at your place. My cat would definitely prefer not to be alone (she was abandoned at least twice and has crazy abandonment issues). Plus I myself as the cat owner would feel better knowing you were able to keep an eye on my kitty...
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    Help! Vet wants to sedate my OA cat for nail trimming

    Gosh I’m sorry to hear all of this. Yes it sounds weird on a lot of levels. I used to work for a vet and when you’re used to doing it, nail trims are pretty simple. Especially on cats. I have a cat only vet and I LOVE her and her staff. I trim kitties nails myself, but I have heard them quote...
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    Opinions please - I want to move the litter box

    Thank you for all of your input! 💗
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    Opinions please - I want to move the litter box

    I have 2 cats, 3 boxes. They only use 2. One they use frequently is in the kitchen and has been for years but I hate it in the kitchen. I have cleaned and redone the spare bedroom and want to move the box in there. It’s quieter and more “private” for them. Anyone ever successfully moved a litter...
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    Need advice: cat lost appetite, fever, no diagnosis

    Oh my soul I am so sorry to hear about all you are going through. And your sweet girl! The cost of veterinary care is so very stressful. We spent over $7000 trying to save our 2 year old Tonkinese. Thankfully family was able to help out as well. I hope the internist is able to give you some...
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    Need advice: cat lost appetite, fever, no diagnosis

    My vet kinda made it sound like the stress of the test on the cat wasn’t worth it. Because even if it were positive they’d do the same supportive care. My kitty was also given fluids and Onsior. I just thought it was an idea worth considering if someone in the house had in fact been sick recently.
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    Need advice: cat lost appetite, fever, no diagnosis

    Anybody in your house have COVID lately? Might be a long shot but my cat had fever of unknown origin, all labs and tests including X-rays were normal. He wouldn’t eat, was shivering, etc. He stayed over at ER, (cost me over $2500 for them to say “we don’t know”). Only thing I can think of is my...
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    cedar box

    I could be way off, but my main concern would be this. Cats kinda like their territory to smell like them. Cedar has a strong odor that might mask the cats’ scent and annoy them, causing them not to want to use the box. Just a thought.
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    Smudge has now learned to use the printer!!!

    My sorta-Siamese, Smudge, is too smart for MY own good. 🤣 A couple months ago he learned how to turn on the faucet. A couple weeks ago, he learned how to turn in the radio. Tonight’s feat? He has learned how to make the printer print test pages! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ He loves when I print something...
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    Sudden change in behaviour towards a guest

    My Smudge is skittish of my adult son, only when he is wearing shoes. I think it’s the big footsteps (son is 6’3”). Anytime son isn’t wearing shoes, Smudge is fine, even allows pets and gives kisses. But if son walks in with shoes on, Smudge scampers away. And it’s only my one son. Other son and...
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    Merging households with an allergic human

    I second the LiveClear food. Pricey, but it does seem to help my adult son be much less allergic to my kitty.
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    Unsuccessful introduction, now reintroducing

    Hmmmmm. I just saw your video. I think Woody is playing but Pepper doesn’t really like it. My Tessa is almost 7 pounds and Smudge is 15 pounds. Smudge gets too playful, but Tessa is very aggressive when she wants to be. So when she makes those noises like your kitty is making, Smudge has learned...
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    Does my cat look skinny or thin?

    I was gonna say she looks good to me, too. But my Tessa is a “whopping” 6.8 lbs. The chart is helpful. Tessa looks like a 4. BUT, uh oh, my Smudgers is a 6! And looks like he might be pushing 7!! I’d better try to trim him down 😮
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    The Positive Thread - 2024

    We got a lot of snow here today, but it didn’t stick to the sidewalks!!! So NO shoveling! Hooray!! And I filled the feeders yesterday before the snow, so Smudge is having a great day, too!
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