LeytonCatLady
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That’s why I married her. Oh, you mean the cat…
Rebecca Riot
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Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Also thank goodness, Jakey seems a lot more relaxed tonight - he's not weeing all over the place with quite the same ferocity and agitation that he was yesterday (I know it must be painful bless him) and he's in a very comfortable sleeping position on my lap right now after taking all his medications for the day and having a bit of dinner.
I'd like him to eat some more food before I go to bed, but the fact he's not wandering around weeing all over the shop and pacing is a big improvement on 24 hours ago, so hopefully the antibiotics are starting to work.
Thank you to everyone who reacted or responded to the frustrated and upset post I made last night - I sometimes need a little emotional support dealing with his health issues and old age (and a bit more selfishly, the resulting mess), and I really appreciate everyone on this thread being here to help with that.
I'd like him to eat some more food before I go to bed, but the fact he's not wandering around weeing all over the shop and pacing is a big improvement on 24 hours ago, so hopefully the antibiotics are starting to work.
Thank you to everyone who reacted or responded to the frustrated and upset post I made last night - I sometimes need a little emotional support dealing with his health issues and old age (and a bit more selfishly, the resulting mess), and I really appreciate everyone on this thread being here to help with that.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I'm aware he looks in very poor condition and very skinny, but he seems to be recovering quickly from this UTI, he's taken well to having fluids at home due to his CKD to flush out toxins and keep him hydrated, and (with the exception of a couple of days here and there when he's at the start of a UTI and waiting for treatment to kick in) he is an alert and happy cat. I keep his happiness in my mind always.
Here's another one of him from Wednesday when we were waiting for the antibiotics to start working, even though he wasn't feeling all that great he was still with it and wanting fuss and cuddles, he often sits like this up me wanting kisses on his head and kissing my face. He seems to be a lot better tonight.
Here's another one of him from Wednesday when we were waiting for the antibiotics to start working, even though he wasn't feeling all that great he was still with it and wanting fuss and cuddles, he often sits like this up me wanting kisses on his head and kissing my face. He seems to be a lot better tonight.
mentalchik
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit."
One of my cats (the female - Ripley) seems to have an itchy rash down her spine and under her chin....it has exactly the symptons of feline dermatitis, she's obviously a bit itchy and cleaning herself more than usual and if i gently comb her the little scabby bits come off (there appears to be no imflamation or bleeding)She is otherwise fine and there is no hair loss....my current situation means vets are out of the question and reading on pet forums people are saying you can use little bits of Piriton tablets.
Has anyone done this ? Any other advice
Has anyone done this ? Any other advice
May Kasahara
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Betrayal in their eyes
LeytonCatLady
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He looks almost foxlike there, handsome lad!Here he is just a few minutes ago
Terrible photo due to bad light in here and phone camera that doesn't deal with that very well!
My beautiful old boy
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Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Thank you!
His head always looks massive in photos because he's always got his face towards me, so he looks even skinnier than he is IRL with a massive head, but a lot of that is down to perspective and a shit phone camera!
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
A major cause of spots and irritation that start under the chin is plastic food bowls, if you use plastic ones try switching them for pyrex or stainless steel.
I'm reluctant to offer any advice about giving medications that haven't been prescribed by a vet (Piriton isn't licenced for animal use anyway, but vets sometimes prescribe it off-label, and will take into account other health conditions), but I hope you manage to find a solution.
Are there any charities near you that offer low cost or at-cost treatment for pets? You don't need to be on benefits for every charity, so it might be worth checking that out if you haven't done so already.
Cheers! He doesn't seem arsed still, gave him last night's and this morning's nae bother, the good lad!Just in case he gets wise to the crushed pill in lickylix trick (or ever needs to be given medication that is coated and can't be crushed), I use the cat pill putty, it's not called that it's called "Easy-Pill, Giver Cat" or something that doesn't roll off the tongue well at all - fortunately most cats seem to love it and you just break a bit off the stick of it, smush it round the pill, and down it goes - Jakey lets me know if I'm late with his pill erm I mean "treat time"
Sonic of course didn't like the stuff and was a nightmare to pill, typical of the prima donna he was
According to my vet yesterday, those areas are where a flea bite allergy shows itself.
I also was close to administering Piriton to my lad, and mentioned it to the vet, and he said you can do it, but it doesn't always work, and if it does, it takes a good few days to take effect.
Is he on flea treatment?
mentalchik
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit."
She's never been outside (apart from my small balcony) so would be suprised if it's fleas but will have another inspection.....thanks guys, have been worrying about this all night coz she's my best mate
mentalchik
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit."
Aww he's lovely
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Thank you, he is so sweet as well, I just wish everyone could meet him! He really enjoys having visitors and he thinks everyone who comes round here is here purely to see him and give him attention.Aww he's lovely
A couple of urbanites have met him and he's sat on their laps and wanted cuddles.
He's even sweet when he's at the vets, the head nurse especially loves him.
He's just an incredibly gentle creature. Also extremely clumsy and not the brightest spark bless him.
But incredibly sweet and gentle.
Everyone who meets him adores him
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
The washable incontinence pads arrived in the post this morning!
He's currently spark out on one on my lap.
They are a good size and very warm, I mean it is keeping my legs nice and warm compared to a disposable inco pad, and hopefully it is providing Jakey with similar comfort.
Will report back on fluid retention when that's been tested, and also on washability.
These are made from recycled materials and are supposed to be good for 300 washes.
He's currently spark out on one on my lap.
They are a good size and very warm, I mean it is keeping my legs nice and warm compared to a disposable inco pad, and hopefully it is providing Jakey with similar comfort.
Will report back on fluid retention when that's been tested, and also on washability.
These are made from recycled materials and are supposed to be good for 300 washes.
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Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Just a thought, if you do give her piriton, don't let her on the balcony until you've seen how she is on it - it can make cats drowsy and uncoordinated, so there might be a risk of her falling off
So try it when you're at home for the day and can keep a close eye to monitor how it affects her.I woke up from a nap earlier thinking about this, do you have any plants that could be causing irritation if she brushes against them or chews them? If it's along her back, it made me wonder if she could be walking under the leaves of a plant in your house or on your balcony.
mentalchik
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit."
Thank you again for the advice....both of them do have a habit of nibbling the ends of my spider plants leaves, looked it up and it's not particularly toxic and she hasn't been out on the balcony for ages mostly coz i packed up smoking....will keep my eye on it, it doesn't appear to be getting worse but she's obviously a little uncomfortable....am home all the time so can easily monitor it if i do try a tiny bit of piriton.Just a thought, if you do give her piriton, don't let her on the balcony until you've seen how she is on it - it can make cats drowsy and uncoordinated, so there might be a risk of her falling off
I woke up from a nap earlier thinking about this, do you have any plants that could be causing irritation if she brushes against them or chews them? If it's along her back, it made me wonder if she could be walking under the leaves of a plant in your house or on your balcony.
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Yeah spider plants are generally considered safe around pets even if ingested, and shouldn't cause any skin irritation due to contact with the leaves.
Is there anything else she might be walking under that rubs her back?
It's an odd one, I hope you manage to find some answers and get it sorted. Horrible to see your best mate (and they are that indeed, that's how mine have always been to me!) in any sort of discomfort.
Oh just a thought, just cos she doesn't go out doesn't mean she can't get fleas - we've had 2 infestations here and my boys have always been indoor only
If there's any rodents getting in they could carry them, or just if you walk through grass when you're out you could be bringing flea eggs home on your footwear and lower part of any clothing, which although they likely won't hatch in circumstances where there aren't animals around, they can and will hatch if they detect the warmth of a suitable host nearby. I'd be more than happy to pop a spare flea comb in the post to you so you can do a thorough check, if you don't have one to hand.
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mentalchik
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit."
If it's this feline dermatitis ( it meets all the symptons) it says it's likely an allergy.....will try the bowl change, not sure how i could possibly do a food test...have looked and can't see any evidence of fleas. will just keep going and see what happens
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
I think he did a little wee on the pad - I call it a pad, it's more like a blanket - on my lap tonight, there was a brief moment when the top surface seemed slightly damp in a small spot.
If he did, the thing is performing really well because any fluid was wicked away from the surface which became dry to the touch very quickly (and I was putting my hands all over it, because I am trying to work out whether he's actually pissed on it) but if he had a little dribble it all went into the core very quickly leaving the top bit dry, and nothing came through the backing.
Which is what I wanted, this is perfect for sofa/lap protection and cat sleeping comfort purposes.
(I just wish I'd got the paler colour, I thought the darker blue would look better for longer and stains wouldn't show up, but actually in hindsight with a CKD cat prone to UTIs I'd rather be able to see if there was blood in his urine - if I buy some more I will get a paler colour and just accept that an incontinence blanket for an elderly cat may well end up looking a bit urgh).
cesare
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They're holding paws! Adorable.A lot of fireworks going off round here tonight but they don't seem too bothered
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