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Message 1.Ìý
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Welcome to the March Cat Club,
ll are welcome here, to chat about cats and all things feline, to exchange information, seek and share advice and support about all things cat related. There’s a huge range of experience here, and whatever the query, we usually manage to come up with some suggestions.
If you have a specific and urgent probem which needs a quick response, you might prefer to start your own thread: entitle it "Cat Emergency" and it will attract attention more quickly, although most of the regular visitors to this club check in on a daily basis.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please note, one of the most frequently posted pieces of advice is, ‘Take your cat to the vet’. None of us claim to be veterinary experts, and no vet would diagnose a problem via a message board. So if you’re really worried about your cat’s health, please get him/her to your vet asap, and maybe come on here afterwards for advice and support on treatment. But if you’re not too sure whether it’s urgent or not, feel free to ask for an opinion. Most regular cat clubbers are here, dipping in and out, 24/7, so you shouldn’t have to wait long for a response.
Other threads you might want to visit;
Feral/Stray Cats 2:
Good Food for Cats no. 1:
And no. 2, ends so far in 2010: .
Pucci's Feline Diabetes:
This thread is now closed and for reference only. It is a wonderful resource for those with diabetic cats:
Cats should look here:
Cats’ lounging about thread (ceilidh) – a place for cats to have their own fun, without their slaves cramping their style:
And another, which we frequently point people to, is Bash’s introduction protocol, a really good way of introducing a new cat into a household of existing cats – well worth a read, and it is highly recommended by those who have used it. I've used it recently with two cats, and can vouch for it working:
A link to the cat club rota, because we can always do with more volunteers to open a new thread. If this link works, it will take you to the last page:
And a link to a thread that's open for all animal lovers to post photos of their four-legged friends (or even stick insects if they want):
These are some external sites that have been found useful:
Re legislation in the UK in terms of caring for an animal properly:
This is the old Defra site:
And the new Defra site:
Dr. Pierson (guru on nutrition and other feline information):
Tanya's Feline Chronic Renal Failure Information Centre:
Here's a link to useful site:
A link for last month's February Cat Club:
I have checked every single link individually, several times and
they work for me. But if I have missed anything out please
don't hesitate in letting me know or adding them youirselves.
Also thank you for all of your advice in telling me how to open
March's Cat Club, I've done it without M & M's help but they send their
purrs and love to you at CC.
Rosalind -
Message 2
Posted by Flakey (U14259784) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Nice one Rosalind, perfect infact.
Thank you for opening March CC.
purrs back to M&M from G,C & T.
Flakes xx -
Message 3
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Nice one Rosalind, perfect infact.
Thank you for opening March CC.
purrs back to M&M from G,C & T.
Flakes xxÌý
Thanks Flakes,
Yes I got worried about it but having opened this thread it's easier
than I imagined.
Rosalind xx -
Message 4
Posted by BasiainBrooklyn (U505001) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Great stuff Rosalind. Thank you. Just bookmarking as am at work. Love to all, esp Rusty, without whom I wouldn't be standing here holding this award...no, hang on, that can't be right...extra love to poorlies and MIAs.
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Message 5
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Thank you for opening up the March Cat Club thread, Rosalind. As Flakes siad - perfect. [Big sigh - something to try to live up to when I do my stint in May.]
I hope you won't mind if I go back to the February thread sometime over the next couple of days, as there were a few things I wanted to reply to, but haven't got the concentration at the moment. I promise when I'm done I'll repost the link back to this thread.
Rusty -
Message 6
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Basia the Trapper
Great stuff Rosalind. Thank you. Just bookmarking as am at work. Love to all, esp Rusty, without whom I wouldn't be standing here holding this award...no, hang on, that can't be right...extra love to poorlies and MIAsÌý
Thanks Bash, hope that your good wishes will make Marmalade
eat, she still won't and is not after many cuddles either.
Perhaps she was in a cat fight and has a mouth injury.
Rosalind
Rusters
Thank you for opening up the March Cat Club thread, Rosalind. As Flakes siad - perfect. [Big sigh - something to try to live up to when I do my stint in May.]
I hope you won't mind if I go back to the February thread sometime over the next couple of days, as there were a few things I wanted to reply to, but haven't got the concentration at the moment. I promise when I'm done I'll repost the link back to this thread.
Rusty Ìý
That's fine, Rusty and your advice helped as well.
I wrote down every single link then as I previewed them, put
a large tick over the link and did that way, then I am a bit logical.
Why would I mind which thread you go too? It's up to you. Go ahead.
Anyway I did post March's Cat Club a day early.
Rosalind -
Message 7
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 28th February 2011
[Bow] I thanyew, Bash.
Actually, that prompted me to look at some of the dresses worn on the night. Not very inspiring on the whole, and very little jewellery except for the obligatory earrings. Now *you* are going to say it was the Best Ever year for clothes, incha?
Rusty -
Message 8
Posted by laReine-Astrid (U10636638) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Hello, just bookmarking.
Well done, Rosalind, got it in one. Not that I'm surprised - I know you're a worry guts.
Have posted about Astrid's vet appointment in the Feb thread, but will come over here now. -
Message 9
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Hello, just bookmarking.
Well done, Rosalind, got it in one. Not that I'm surprised - I know you're a worry guts.
Have posted about Astrid's vet appointment in the Feb thread, but will come over here now.Ìý laReine-Astrid:
Hello, just bookmarking.
Well done, Rosalind, got it in one. Not that I'm surprised - I know you're a worry guts.
Have posted about Astrid's vet appointment in the Feb thread, but will come over here now. Ìý
Thanks lRA, good luck at the vet with Astrid, that's where I am taking
Marmalade tomorrow morning to find out, if possible why she's not eating. Still hasn't.
I was wondering if I rubbed the pills into some chicken she might eat it,
what do you think ?
Rosalind -
Message 10
Posted by blimbles (U2522058) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Thanks Rosalind for opening up - I am just bookmarking.
I hope Marmalade starts eating again today, but a vet visit does sound on the cards...
Love and furfles to all.
b
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Message 11
Posted by Flakey (U14259784) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Does marmalade like prawns Rosalind ? they are smelly enough to pull off hidden drugs...
Poor Astrid twice in one week - How old is she BTW ?
Rusty read about Clarence, he sounds like such a gentle little soul. I bet he will be glad to get home and have a liitle scoff. I hope his A/B help to make him more comfy. Awaiting the results of tests is so stressful.
furfles to Clarence and Babes, what a rubbish couple of weeks you are having Rusters. A hug from me.
Flakes xx -
Message 12
Posted by subaroo (U14549095) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Well done Rosalind - I'll be asking for advice come November!!
Rusty - I wasn't impressed with many of the dresses either this year bit what do I know about fashion haha -
Message 13
Posted by laReine-Astrid (U10636638) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Hi Flakes, Astrid was six on Feb 12, so not an oldie.
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Message 14
Posted by Gayer-Anderson Cat (U13637930) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Just bookmarking - love to all poorlies and their servants.
G-AC x -
Message 15
Posted by Dougals Servant (U7470526) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Just bookmarking.
D's S -
Message 16
Posted by catwomyn (U1485618) on Monday, 28th February 2011
more bookmarking - lots of love to Marmalade, Astrid and Clarence.
Cat x -
Message 17
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Yes, thinking of Marmalade, Astrid and other poorlies. Wondering how Buffy is doing following her op, too.
Rusty
P.S. Subaroo, not sure if you were around in TB last time the Oscars were discussed - last year, the year before. Thanks to Bash I now know more than I ever wanted about hmmm armpit cleavage. -
Message 18
Posted by ali (U14257944) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Rosalind - thank you for opening the March thread. Furfles to your M & M, and to all our much loved darlings.
Strong Get Well Vibes to all poorly and frail ones.
xxx
Ali -
Message 19
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Monday, 28th February 2011
<quote> blimbles [post 10]
Thanks Rosalind for opening up - I am just bookmarking.
I hope Marmalade starts eating again today, but a vet visit does sound on the cards...
Love and furfles to all.
b
x </quote>
Thanks blimbles, I am relieved that I managed to open the
March CC thread and as lRA said rightly that I'm a worry-guts.
Still no luck with food for Marmalade although I've tried her meds
in chicken. She "turned" her nose up at it.
Anyway my friend's taking us tomorrow morning, appointment
is at 10.45am. It'll be one of the worst so far, I think.
Love, thanks and furfles to everyone@CC
Rosalind
<quote> Flakey [post 11]
Does marmalade like prawns Rosalind ? they are smelly enough to pull off hidden drugs... </quote>
Flakes, I have not tried Marmalade with prawns.
No they wouldn't be "smelly" enough to hide her meds, which
she's not had for 2 days now.
Rosalind
<quote> catwomyn [post 16]
more bookmarking - lots of love to Marmalade, Astrid and Clarence.
Cat x </quote>
Thanks Cat, same back to your cat(s).
<quote> Rusters [post 17]
Yes, thinking of Marmalade, Astrid and other poorlies. Wondering how Buffy is doing following her op, too.
Rusty </quote>
Thanks Rusty, still no food update with her. food although she's just licked the chicken for the liquid. I guess
<quote> ali-cat [post 18]
Thanks ali-cat, it's ok and easier than I had imagined.
So do I hope that Marmalade starts eating again today and I am
taking her to the vet tomorrow morning.
Love and get well thoughts to cats & servants
Rosalind x -
Message 20
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Monday, 28th February 2011
I will of course let you know what the vet tells me about Marmalade
at tomorrow morning's appointment, but when I touch her,
she growls. -
Message 21
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Oh Rosalind, roll on tomorrow. Try not to worry until then - or, as my grandmother used to say, don't meet trouble half way. It could be be something quite easy to put right and, even if it isn't as straightforward, at least you'll know.
Shall be thinking of you.
Rusty -
Message 22
Posted by ali (U14257944) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Rosalind
Paws and fingers crossed for tomorrow.
xx -
Message 23
Posted by laReine-Astrid (U10636638) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Yep, thinking of you, Rosalind.
You know, the whole beauty of this Cat Club is - I know I wouldn't have taken Astrid in today if I hadn't learnt things in here.
And Rosalind, you possibly wouldn't have been taking Marmalade in tomorrow if you hadn't learnt things in here.
For me, that's what it's all about - understanding our cats better and giving them better care.
And NOW what are they up to?
OK, so Astrid was growling at BB, who wouldn't let her pass downstairs. She's come back up with me, so I suppose I'd better go and sort the two of them out. -
Message 24
Posted by AelM (U3803556) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Another one bookmarking, thanks for opening up for March Rosalind. I was worried I'd miss something too, but it's quite straightforwards in the end, isn't it?
Furfles for Marmalade on this thread too (I did post on Feb just now) and hope tomorrow's vet visit goes well. -
Message 25
Posted by dino (U13520517) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Just bookmarking - thanks Roaslind for opening
Furflies to all the poorly and missing cats
dino -
Message 26
Posted by Brooke Field (U3225360) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Another one just bookmarking. Thanks Rosalind for opening the March thread, and paws crossed for you and Marmalade tomorrow.
Brooke -
Message 27
Posted by Archie7762 (U14090056) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Good job and thanks for opening Rosalind.
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Message 28
Posted by Gil Holroyd (U14164075) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Jst bookmarking so I don't forget where we are. Thanks for opening march Rosalind.
Rusty, Clarence must be home by now. Been thinking about him all day - so glad to hear hes back with you and his 'family' again. Give him a special furfle from me
Turns out it's not th beeb's fault (fr once) that I can't sign in - main ISP's suffered vandalism so service is 'reduced' (ie nonexistent) TinyPhone's on different network, so ok - but reading a postage stamp sized screen is doing my head in. As is keying on a text pad
Hopefully normal service will be resumed tomorrow (both ISPs and mine : ) ) Love to all.
Gx -
Message 29
Posted by Mitch (U8863023) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Thanks for opening Rosalind. Thinking about marmalade tomorrow.
All well here in mitch mansions.
Mitch x -
Message 30
Posted by Roots (U2273958) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Rosalind, thanks for opening, and you did it brilliantly, so well done you.
So sorry Marmalade is still not eating, and I hope all goes well with the vet tomorrow and it will turn out to be something quite minor which the vet can sort out easily. But such a worry always when they stop eating, especially when you rely on them eating to get meds down them.
I'm afraid Lucy needs some get well vibes. She ate well last night, which I was pleased about, but rejoice in haste, repent at leisure. She was sick in the night. (I heard her throwing up in the bathroom next to my bedroom, rushed in to clear it up, and saw that she'd been sick in her litter tray, bless her. That's the second time she's done that, and I think it's really considerate of her) She hasn't eaten anything today, and has spent the whole day on a dining chair tucked under the table, hardly changing position, and hasn't even come out to use the litter tray. I didn't want to upset her further by dragging her out to examine her, but DD managed to feel her ears and nose, and gently prodded her tummy. She doesn't seem hot, so probably not running a temperature. I think it has to be a vet visit tomorrow. It's normal for her to be off her food, but not normal for her to sit in the same spot all day without moving at all.
Thankfully the Vandals have ignored her and left her alone today. They've been busy playing with their new friend, the short-haired Pickle look-alike, who we call Haircut. A nice looking cat - aren't they all, who seems incredibly placid, and not at all fazed by the Vandals creeping up on him(??) It's quite amazing to me, to watch, as all my previous cats, and Lucy have been very aggressive towards visitors in 'their' garden. But the boys prance up to him, touch noses, and they all have a game of chase, before settling down to sleep. Most odd.
Love to all. xxx -
Message 31
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Rusters ([post 21)
Oh Rosalind, roll on tomorrow. Try not to worry until then - or, as my grandmother used to say, don't meet trouble half way. It could be be something quite easy to put right and, even if it isn't as straightforward, at least you'll know.
Shall be thinking of you.
Rusty Ìý
Thanks Ruisty, she has eaten just a little bit of chicken today
and like yesterday still no meds, although I do my best.
Wow Mischief's Whiskas is so easy and no worries either.
I hope that it's something easy to sort but it could be anything.
She's not keen on cuddles and I mean Not Keen.
Rosalind
ali-cat (post 19)
Rosalind
Paws and fingers crossed for tomorrow.
Ìý
Thanks ali-cat, for all of the limbs and digits that are crossed.
laReine-Astrid (post 23)
Yep, thinking of you, Rosalind.
You know, the whole beauty of this Cat Club is - I know I wouldn't have taken Astrid in today if I hadn't learnt things in here.
And Rosalind, you possibly wouldn't have been taking Marmalade in tomorrow if you hadn't learnt things in here.
For me, that's what it's all about - understanding our cats better and giving them better care.
And NOW what are they up to? Ìý
Thanks lRA, I have learnt so much from all the month's Cat Club's
including loads about CRF/CKD and hyperthyroidism
But since I don't want Marmalade to get very sick, I am taking
her to the vet tomorrow. I will try not to worry. difficult that one
Ae1M (post 24)
Another one bookmarking, thanks for opening up for March Rosalind. I was worried I'd miss something too, but it's quite straightforwards in the end, isn't it?
Furfles for Marmalade on this thread too (I did post on Feb just now) and hope tomorrow's vet visit goes well.Ìý
Ae1M, yes I saw you post on the Feb CC thread.
Thanks I hope so as well and of course as soon as I can,
I will let you all know about the vet's verdict (if that's the right word?)
brooke-field (post 26)
Another one just bookmarking. Thanks Rosalind for opening the March thread, and paws crossed for you and Marmalade tomorrow.
Brooke Ìý
Thanks Brooke, furfles
Mitch yay I passed my exams (post 28)
Thanks for opening Rosalind. Thinking about marmalade tomorrow.
All well here in mitch mansions.
Mitch x
Ìý
Thanks Mitch, your wishes are appreciated.
I am glad that all is well in mitch mansions.
Rosalind
Roots (post 30)
Rosalind, thanks for opening, and you did it brilliantly, so well done you.
So sorry Marmalade is still not eating, and I hope all goes well with the vet tomorrow and it will turn out to be something quite minor which the vet can sort out easily. But such a worry always when they stop eating, especially when you rely on them eating to get meds down them. Ìý
Thanks Roots, I surprised myself there with my Marmalade worries,
Even Mischief is telling her to eat, (awwwww)
Yes that's true I do rely on Marmalade eating normally to have
her meds for her kidneys and thyroids. It's more than Marmalade
having eaten something she caught in the garden. (mice etc) -
Message 32
Posted by supertillypops (U7654482) on Monday, 28th February 2011
Thank you, Rosalind, for doing a brilliant job on opening up. I wouldn't have a clue. Thinking of all poorlies, especially dear old Clarence (and AelM and her eye). Hope all the vets' visits go well.
love to all
stp
(Did anyone see that someone has claimed that Larry the no. 10 cat is hers?) -
Message 33
Posted by Gayer-Anderson Cat (U13637930) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
I think you all know that Jasper is on the Royal Canin Renal food, and he finds it boring? A week ago a lovely lady posted on Freecycle that she had several packs of RC Renal food up for grabs. It's not cheap, so I emailed and was lucky enough to get it.
Trouble is, it turned out that it was all tuna flavour - the one he really doesn't like much. Oh well, I thought, I can always ring Cats Protection locally and see if they have any cats with similar problems who might be less fussy if he refuses to eat it.
Since then, he finished - grudgingly - the pack of tuna flavour I bought at the vet. A couple of days later, I gave him a pack of the free stuff. Guess what? Tuna is now his favourite, he's eaten several packs with enthusiasm. Why is the Freecycle stuff obviously so much tastier than the stuff I bought? Why are cats such contrary little s*ds?
Oh, and furfles to all poorlies and hugs to their servants.
G-AC -
Message 34
Posted by AelM (U3803556) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Snork, G-AC, that's just typical of cats. I hope Jasper doesn't now decide to stop eating the tuna after you've told us all that he's enjoying it.
Thinkong of Marmalade today, Rosalind - I know what you mean about being a worrier but better to take her to the vet and get her checked over, most definitely. Hope all goes well.
My OH has started mixing our cats' names up (early senility setting in....) - he keeps calling Hedge, Pebble and vice versa - except two more different cats you couldn't imagine. He also calls Pebble, Baldrick which I can understand - Pebble is definitely Baldrick-;like in his behaviour.
This morning, when I left to do the horses (5.30 - nobody about except me and the cats), Pebble was rolling on his back, right in the edge of the road by the drains. Very strange cat - when I drove off he was upside down, right against the kerb, looking very smug.
My eye is now at the stage of not hurting but watering a /lot/ which is making looking at a computer screen interesting. Back to the hospital tomorrow if it's not 100% by then - they did say to give it 5 days. I'm starting to understand how Baldrick must have felt, except at least I do have one working eye.
Will catch up properly later. -
Message 35
Posted by AelM (U3803556) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
I've just seen this story in our local paper:
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Message 36
Posted by ali (U14257944) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Awww. But wouldn't you think that someone finding her as a stray a few years ago would have had her checked for a chip? This system is great but it only works when it's applied.
What a pretty cat she is. And a happy ending for her original servants. -
Message 37
Posted by ali (U14257944) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
AelM - so sorry about the poorly eye, by the way. I hope it starts to improve soon. So very uncomfortable for you.
xx -
Message 38
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Gayer-AndersonCat (post 33)
I think you all know that Jasper is on the Royal Canin Renal food, and he finds it boring? A week ago a lovely lady posted on Freecycle that she had several packs of RC Renal food up for grabs. It's not cheap, so I emailed and was lucky enough to get it. Ìý >
GAC, I buy Marmalade's RC Renal food from this website that
I discovered on a CC, can't remember the month though.
It's prices are half-price to a normal vets' prices. IIRC
Ae1M (post 34)
Thinkong of Marmalade today, Rosalind - I know what you mean about being a worrier but better to take her to the vet and get her checked over, most definitely. Hope all goes well. Ìý
Thaks Ae1M, just before we go off to the vet, Marmalade has
eaten a tiny bit of tinned tuna with spring water in it.
But when I stroke her cheeks she growls at me.
Rosalind -
Message 39
Posted by Gayer-Anderson Cat (U13637930) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Thanks, Ros, I'll check out that website.
Could Marmalade's problem be tooth-related? If she doesn't like her cheeks being stroked.
G-AC -
Message 40
Posted by Jo Bo (U1485540) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Bookmarking too, thanks to Rosalind for the new thread.
My lot are all fine, Horace is still in the tack room/office. I'm still contemplating moving him into the house, but the dynamics with my other three are really good at the moment, I'm loathe to upset them. I will have to do it at some point though, as he can't live his life shut in down there. He is a little less manic about cuddles and fuss, although he has been close to being trodden on on many occasions, as he follows me like a limpet when I'm doing chores. Next step is to get him to the vet for his jabs.
By the way, before I move him, I do need to investigate a screen/barrier. I see others here have used a wire grill, but as I'm on my own without any DIY-ers close by, I had thought about a child stair barrier. Has anyone else used these at all? I realise they are relatively low, so could only be used under supervision, but would stop escapes when simply opening the door, and would provide some sort of protective barrier. Opinions?
Best wishes to all the poorlies, in particular, Marmalade, Clarence, Babes and Buffy. Come home vibes to the wanderers too.
Jo x -
Message 41
Posted by blimbles (U2522058) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Really quick whizz in - just seen your post, Jo.
Try something like this?
There's a few companies that make similar things, though some look expensive and seem to be mainly for exterior doors.
Back later - sunny day so should be outside painting! (That's glossing, not anything arty!)
Love to all...
b
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Message 42
Posted by Gayer-Anderson Cat (U13637930) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Jasper's latest: when I'm preparing his food, he now stands on my foot. Or sits on the floor, with one paw resting on my foot. I have to remind him that I can't put his dish down for him unless he lets me have my foot back. He's done it for several weeks now. I think it's rather sweet.
G-AC -
Message 43
Posted by Jo Bo (U1485540) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Blimbles, thanks for the link. Those look rather permanent and expensive, I suspect the sort of thing Rusty has around her house and windows. But I will do some googling at lunchtime and see what I can find. I'm hoping it would only be for a few weeks, so don't want to spend a fortune.
Hope all well with you and Libby.
Jo x -
Message 44
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Gayer-AndersonCat: (post 39)
Thanks, Ros, I'll check out that website.
Could Marmalade's problem be tooth-related? If she doesn't like her cheeks being stroked.
G-AC Ìý
That's fine, GAC, I just thought that it might help also the bestpet site
sells animal prescription meds/Frontline with a vets' prescription.,
I am back from the vet with Marmalade and no it's not her cheeks or
tooth-related but a possible CRF kidney infection.,
So he gave her an injection of an anti-biotic (Convenia 10ML)
to clear any possibilty of infection also loads of fluids to clear
her nausea in Marmalade's tummy.
Somehow the vet got her meds down her throat whilst I stroked
her throat.
But she's lashed out again and my hands are sore (underlined)
so I have put loads of savlon cream on them. I did try
gardening gloves to no effect. So I will buy some leather gloves
or Vet will let me have some protective gloves.
Also I did ask about her blood test, which is not actually due
until the end of March. Oh
Rosalind
BTW sorry to go on and on.
JoBo (post 40)
Bookmarking too, thanks to Rosalind for the new thread.
Best wishes to all the poorlies, in particular, Marmalade, Clarence, Babes and Buffy. Come home vibes to the wanderers too.
Jo x Ìý
Thanks Jo, I am just relieved and a bit surprised that I did open
March's CC thread.
I hope that the visit to the vet will help Marmalade a bit.
Rosalind x -
Message 45
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Ah, Rosalind. I should have thought of that: cats with CRF are more prone to bladder and kidney *infections* because their urine is so dilute, it doesn't kill bacteria that normal urine (which is fairly acid) does.
I hope Marmalade feels much better very quickly. At least she has had her medications for today anyway, so you can relax for now.
Jo, those stair gates are brilliant to keep dogs away from each other or to make cats safe from dogs, but I am not sure how useful they would be just for cats. I'd be afraid an athletic and determined cat could vault over no problem (I know it would only be while you are getting in and out, but stilll....).
I haven't used ready-made screens (though must investigate your link further, blimbles) . The ones I saw many years ago looked too flimsy: the removable frames could be pushed/picked and pulled away from the windows/doors. Also, remembering my childhood in Hong Kong: the frames were solid and screwed in but the mesh itself tended to come away at the edges/corners. I guess if one checked very often and took action as soon as a a weak spot was detected......... dunno.
We made our own, using galvansed weldmesh (would like to add an insect mesh too), and OH made proper, fixed frames or attached the mesh using several long narrow metal plates, which held a row of screws. The screws can easily be undone so the mesh can be removed for window-washing, etc. He cut one of the "rungs" of the mesh over the window handle, so I (small hands) can just squeeze through and open/shut the window. Suppose I could attach a chain to the handle to make it easier - and I would if we had kittens that could squeeze through my wrist-sized gap.
Um, you didn't need to know all this. Sorry.
I do empathise with you not wanting to rock your three's boat, Jo. Good luck and plain sailing with it all!
AelM, you will do everything you are told for your eye, won't you? Wincing as I think of what you are going through.
Rusty -
Message 46
Posted by Gil Holroyd (U14164075) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Rosalind, hope Marmalade's feeling better soon.
Roots, do let us know how you get on at the vet with poor Lucy, won't you? Lots of get well vibes coming her way.
And speaking of poorlies, AelM, I do hope your eye's better soon. [Nanny voice *ON*] Don't leave it too long before getting it checked if you're still having problems, will you? [Nanny voice *OFF*]
Ooh stp, haven't seen that story - must track it down. Larry's certainly having an eventful time as the 'Number 10' cat, isn't he?
G-AC, Pearl's another foot stander, but she usually waits till I've put her bowl down, the little madam!
Ali, have to agree about the microchip. This keeps happening - it's lovely that people care enough to feed a stray, but PLEASE get them scanned for a chip too. (Mind you, I did take exception to one of the comments to that story: Only cat people think it's acceptable to find a lost pet and think I know I'll keep it.
Ìý Oi you! Don't lump all us 'cat people' together in the can't-be-arse-to-get-a-stray-scanned brigade)
Jo, I *think* Bash's protocol suggests a half-screen that the cat can jump over when it feels ready - so I don't see why a stair barrier couldn't be used instead (wouldn't have done for Berry, since he spent the first couple of days climbing to the top of the screen and dropping off - but he's too young to have learnt caution, I think.) Anyway, under supervision and just as a 'first line of defense' it could work.
Rusty, how's Clarence today? Hope the rest of your gang are okay too.
Must go - catfud to make. Love to all.
Gx -
Message 47
Posted by laReine-Astrid (U10636638) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Rosalind, glad to hear the vet has found the source of the problem quickly and that Marmalade is getting help. Your poor hands, though. She's a feist girl, isn't she?
KYV called this morning and said she'd had a cancellation so Astrid can go in tomorrow rather than Friday. Actually suits us better, so Astrid will be making her return trip tomorrow morning. No food after 9.30 this evening, so I'm making sure she's eating well today by giving her the a/d with plenty of water mixed in. She lapped that up no trouble.
Billy's eyes open wide as I soon as he smells the a/d. I had to give him some too. As we aws eing a bit fussy about the other food in his bowl, I mixed the a/d in with it, and that the trick. Down the hatch.
AelM, hope your eye's better and that your OH isn't too confused by the new menagerie... -
Message 48
Posted by RosalindF (U11043377) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Rusters (post 45)
Ah, Rosalind. I should have thought of that: cats with CRF are more prone to bladder and kidney *infections* because their urine is so dilute, it doesn't kill bacteria that normal urine (which is fairly acid) does.
I hope Marmalade feels much better very quickly. At least she has had her medications for today anyway, so you can relax for now.
Ìý
Thanks. Rusty, that is OK, please don't worry that you forgot t
mention about cats with CRF are more prone to bladder infections
anyway every single day on CC threads I learn so much.
Marmalade is stil a bit lethargic and is eating a bit of her RC renal foods gravy. And she is drinking her normal amounnts of water.
I won't relax properly until she's eating as back to normal like she did on Saturday.
Rosalind
Gil Holroyd (post 46)
Rosalind, hope Marmalade's feeling better soon. Ìý
Thanks Gil, although the pessimist that Rosalind is, she's
well aware that Marmalade won't have the length of life of a healthy cat.
laReine-Astrid (post 47)
Rosalind, glad to hear the vet has found the source of the problem quickly and that Marmalade is getting help. Your poor hands, though. She's a feist girl, isn't she? Ìý
Thanks lRA, yes he's good like that and kind to animals although
the vet is allergic to rabbits.
I hope that the anti-biotics and the fact that she's had today's meds
will help.
Yes she's a feisty girl and ouch@my hands. It's definitely a shopping trip for leather gloves.
Rosalind -
Message 49
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
I'm glad you are getting it over with, laRA. Actually, I always prefer to get procedures done by Thursday latest, so if there is a blip afterwards, one has a better chance of avoiding an emergency vet appt on Sundays.
AelM - that's nothing, my mother was always calliing her daughters and her own younger sisters by the wrong name - often one of the cats'.
Clarence was worrying us last night - very quiet, just lay there on his cat duvet by the radiator (away from his family, on advice, because of his poor cut open tum). He only moved to drink (copiously) and use the tray to pee a couple of times. Wouldn't look at his food (Hills a/d which he has always liked as a treat if I needed to open one anyway for a poorly cat). Worrying, because he hadn't eaten since Monday evening.
Much better now, almost himself: is enjoying cooked coley and is now having cuddles with OH and his "family" , under supervision. Drinking masses - even more than usual. Effects of anaesthetic?
Of course we don't know what th exact diagnosis/prognosis is yet, but for now he is comfortable and happy.
Was given some painkiller tablets (NSAIDs) I haven't come across before, they are apparently fairly new: Onsior (Robenacoxib - presumably the generic name?). Just one a day, smallish tablet. So far so good, pilled him easily.
Babes has had a few good days but is v. quiet today and didn't finish her last couple of breakfasts. Just given a painkilling jab (first since Sat) and see if that helps. However, even if it does, it brings us closer to making a final decision for her.
Off for cuddles and tempting morsels, for her on the bed, as she likes me with her as much as possible.
Rusty -
Message 50
Posted by Rusters (U11225963) on Tuesday, 1st March 2011
Roots, I've just seen your post. Poor little Lucy - it is worrying when they do something like this. I know for instance, that Stripey ihas always been an indifferent eater at best, and that is in character so on the whole I have stopped agonising over it. But otherwise - Anyway, did you/are you taking her to the vet, and what happened?
Gentle vibes to Lucy.
Rusty
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