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Post by NicL on Jul 5, 2014 12:09:07 GMT
Also, don't give your cats milk or cream. It causes kidney stones. We only have water for them, no milk, but I wasn't aware of that. Miominmio, i agree Cats are good at finding free food in the neighbourhood. Hope it doesn't cause you any issues. |
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Post by LilyRose on Jul 5, 2014 12:42:50 GMT
Getting either of my cats to the vet is a covert operation. I have to be very careful when I bring the cat carrier inside the house. If they hear it getting bumped they know immediately what is up and scurry off. I have to keep them secluded in the hallway with all doors closed. Totally agree! My carrier has a certain rattling sound that sends my old cat running. The two younger ones haven't gotten wise to that, plus I have a soft carrier for them. It's taken me 16 years of cat ownership to work out a whole plan of action for getting mine to the vet without a mutiny. They really do have some sixth sense. I'm glad Leo is on the mend. He looks so sad in that cage--I'm sure you're anxious to get him home. |
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Post by momto4kiddos on Jul 5, 2014 14:29:37 GMT
Poor Leo! On the dry food issue, it does cause a lot of the issues (ours was primarily eating only dry when it occurred - his choice.)
We've got both canned and dry in prescription now. He fluctuates back and forth between the two with no problems. I try to get more wet into him by offering it first thing in the morning, then i'll leave out some dry. I try again later in the day with the wet for him. He goes through phases where he likes one better than the other. As long as it's all prescription vet is ok with this and it hasn't caused any issues.
I'd assume your vet will prescribe prescription for Leo and hopefully that will end the issues.
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Post by scrapngranny on Jul 5, 2014 15:08:15 GMT
I'm glad Leo is doing well. After all of the urinary problems my cat had, I decided I will never have another male cat. I hope he's home soon and forgives you for the cone of shame.  |
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Post by RosieKat on Jul 5, 2014 15:23:34 GMT
RE: the canned food. It is interesting, one of my cats flat out doesn't recognize canned food as food. The other two will snarf it, but Cleo would starve if that was all we served. She does drink more water than the other two (I think), so that's good. She is kind of weird, though - was rescued from a hoarding situation, lived something like 4 years of her life in a small cage, etc., so we just go with her quirks. |
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Post by Zee on Jul 5, 2014 16:50:56 GMT
Aww, I'm glad Leo is doing well!
It's true some cats are picky about wet food, though I've personally never owned one. I read a vet call it "junk food for cats", lol. That might be a little harsh but I get her meaning was that it's fast and easy and has more calories so some cats prefer it. Some might prefer the texture. Hard to say since cats can be notoriously finicky about what they'll eat.
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Post by Lexica on Jul 5, 2014 17:09:22 GMT
Also, don't give your cats milk or cream. It causes kidney stones.
I guess I should ask the vet about it. I trust the woman at the pet store. She is the one who recommended this vet, and they recommend their patients purchase food from her store since she doesn't carry any poor quality stuff. It didn't occur to me to ask if the goat's milk had a down side, but I will ask the next time I'm in there.
Your post also reminds me that I haven't chosen a pet insurance carrier yet. I sent for materials from a few companies, but I haven't had the time to review them in depth. I need to get on that before I have an $$$ problem.
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Post by BeckyTech on Jul 5, 2014 17:45:12 GMT
Your post also reminds me that I haven't chosen a pet insurance carrier yet. I sent for materials from a few companies, but I haven't had the time to review them in depth. I need to get on that before I have an $$$ problem.
Lexica, this site is helpful in comparing dog insurance. They also have one for cat insurance. Also, I'd warn people to stay away from Blue Buffalo Freedom food. My vet told me that they see a large number of both cats and dogs on that food get stones. Sure enough, that's what Emily was on when she got hers. |
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Post by Lexica on Jul 5, 2014 20:59:48 GMT
Your post also reminds me that I haven't chosen a pet insurance carrier yet. I sent for materials from a few companies, but I haven't had the time to review them in depth. I need to get on that before I have an $$$ problem.
Lexica, this site is helpful in comparing dog insurance. They also have one for cat insurance. Also, I'd warn people to stay away from Blue Buffalo Freedom food. My vet told me that they see a large number of both cats and dogs on that food get stones. Sure enough, that's what Emily was on when she got hers. Thank you, Becky. I will check out the sites for both the dog and the cats, but I will probably only insure the dog. The cats stay inside all the time and are less likely to get sick or injured. I think i can just pay as needed with them. But the dog goes everywhere I go, and could potentially be exposed to something or get injured and I will feel better having insurance on him. Interesting that the Blue Buffalo causes stones. My sister was feeding Blue Buffalo to her dog that is half the size of my little dog. I've tried to get her to feed what I feed, Amicus, which is grain free and developed for small breeds. I got it at a pet health food store. My sister is far from all stores and should just order it by mail really. The Blue Buffalo turned out to be the reason her little dog was having such a bad allergy reaction. The pup was scratching, chewing all over her body, and rubbing her face on the carpet to the point she had no fur left on her little face. She had all these raw spots all over her little body. It was awful looking. When my sister finally got her into the vet, he told her to quit using the Blue Buffalo. I had a feeling that was the trigger for her dog since she never scratched when she was at my house. She had just started exhibiting the itching behavior right before my sister had to go out of town. I watched her dog for that week and I didn't bother to put down any of her own food since she will eat what my dog has in his bowl. She never scratched the whole week. My sister thought it was environmental and was something in bloom up in her area since she was fine down in the city with me. Especially since she resumed the behavior right after she got back home, but she was also put back on the Blue Buffalo food! As soon as the vet said to pull it, she got better. And Pet Smart touts it as their best dog food. I know all animals are different, but based on your story of stones and my sister's problem with allergies, I wouldn't buy it for either my cats or my dog now. |
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