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[High Voltage]

I "think" that 7+ or "old dink" food as we refer to it when feeding FiFi (who is, indeed, an old dink) - has lower levels of protein as I "think" that it's easier on kidneys etc and they've finished growing and are entering their slowing down period where they don't need as much protein

They shouldn't be loaded with cereals etc as, it's my understanding, this is also not great for a cat as they are "proper" carnivores

Anyway, FiFi, being the contrary cat that she is, now only wants to eat the boys "full fat" biscuits and as both of the boys are overweight (looking at you CLIVE) they are now on a mix of full fat AND light biscuits - which FiFi also eats with aplomb

 

[May Kasahara]

My old lady cat is mostly sleeping these days. Here she is doing what she does best:

 

[Fez909]

What can I feed my cats that 1) They'll find irresistable and 2) I can mash up some worming tablets into?

I just can't get them to take the tablets. I crushed them up and put it in their food, but they left the food

There must be something I can add it to, like cream cheese or something strong tasting like that cats probably shouldn't eat, but can't resist?

 

[Mrs D]

What can I feed my cats that 1) They'll find irresistable and 2) I can mash up some worming tablets into?

I just can't get them to take the tablets. I crushed them up and put it in their food, but they left the food

There must be something I can add it to, like cream cheese or something strong tasting like that cats probably shouldn't eat, but can't resist?

Don’t crush them up, that releases the nasty flavour and they likely won’t go near. Try and get a squishy treat and put the whole pill inside, they should gobble it up without noticing.

 

[Fez909]

Don’t crush them up, that releases the nasty flavour and they likely won’t go near. Try and get a squishy treat and put the whole pill inside, they should gobble it up without noticing.

Thanks, that's a good point.

What's a "squishy treat" then?

 

[Callie]

Dairylea triangles? Pate? ctually dunno if pate is a good idea for cats .

 

[ddraig]

The afore mentioned cat report when we were away last weekend

 

[Mrs D]

Thanks, that's a good point.

What's a "squishy treat" then?

I use either half a Yum-e-Yum or a bit of a Cats Delight Tasty Stick with Salmon and Trout. The former is easiest to squeeze a variety of pills in to, and the latter have the advantage of being widely available in local shops. You’re looking to keep the package as small as possible by squeezing it around the pill and breaking off any excess.

Our cat only eats cat food, so if yours eat human food you might have more options.

 

[Fez909]

I use either half a Yum-e-Yum or a bit of a Cats Delight Tasty Stick with Salmon and Trout. The former is easiest to squeeze a variety of pills in to, and the latter have the advantage of being widely available in local shops. You’re looking to keep the package as small as possible by squeezing it around the pill and breaking off any excess.

Our cat only eats cat food, so if yours eat human food you might have more options.

Mine won't eat those Cats Delight sticks...never tried them with the others, but will give it a go, thanks!

They are pretty fussy, mine. They eat basically any kibble, but they are pretty fussy with wet food. Aldi's cat food is their favourite, but only the cheap one. The 'luxury' version they don't like! And it has to be gravy, not jelly

Not really into human food much. I did catch them munching on a popadom once that they stole from my leftover takeaway. Was pretty cute hearing them crunching away

 

[stavros]

I've only ever heard cat fights before, but I walked into a full-blown one last night. A short walk from my front door, although far enough that it's almost certain Missy wouldn't go there, two local cats were tearing seven shades of shit out of each other. I only had the street lights for visibility, but it looked like they'd merged into one, as they tried to bite one another's throats whilst emitting a cacophony in stereo. I think one of them's the new kid on the block, as I've seen them in daylight (very friendly). The other I didn't recognise.

Fuck me, though. It had the aura of going to the death.

 

[trabuquera]

Really serious cat fighting is proper scary. Once watched a short TV nature=doc sequence of a couple of young male rival tigers (full size ones) really going for each other and it was one of the most majestic and terrifying things I've ever seen.

 

[dilute micro]

A cat was likely ripped to shreds in its own home, alone. Sad news.

Mountain lion breaks into home, kills cat

 

[Saul Goodman]

So the cat cancer was cut out but when we came back from holiday her belly was swollen so back to the vets she went. Cancer come back really aggressively so she's got to be killed, as she can't eat and is in great pain

Sad for ya

 

[Saul Goodman]

What can I feed my cats that 1) They'll find irresistable and 2) I can mash up some worming tablets into?

I just can't get them to take the tablets. I crushed them up and put it in their food, but they left the food

There must be something I can add it to, like cream cheese or something strong tasting like that cats probably shouldn't eat, but can't resist?

Burger cheese works well but it's so easy to simply open their mouth and get them to swallow it, then give them a treat.

 

[xsunnysuex]

 

[miss direct]

My garden cats are chilling in the sun /shade after their meatballs.

 

[Shirl]

Our littlest cat, Madge, has a swollen foot. She's hopping on three legs poor thing. I'm hoping for a miraculous recovery overnight otherwise it's an expensive trip to the vets tomorrow

 

[smmudge]

Very sorry for your loss Pickman's model , RIP mishka

 

[Baronage-Phase]

Our littlest cat, Madge, has a swollen foot. She's hopping on three legs poor thing. I'm hoping for a miraculous recovery overnight otherwise it's an expensive trip to the vets tomorrow

Hopefully Madge will be a lot better tomorrow.

 

[Pickman's model]

Our littlest cat, Madge, has a swollen foot. She's hopping on three legs poor thing. I'm hoping for a miraculous recovery overnight otherwise it's an expensive trip to the vets tomorrow

Good luck!

 

[miss direct]

Get well soon Madge!

 

[stavros]

I met my little black friend both on the way to and the way back from work today. It was almost as if she'd waited the whole day for me to walk past, and was typically overjoyed to see me.

 

[Calamity1971]

No name is now called Red. Think it was PippinTook who first called her that.
Anyway Red is in for the op on Friday. Currently yowling and trying to escape out the house to procreate.
Milly keeps biting her on the back of the neck and that shuts her up for a wee while.
Roll on Friday.

Please be quiet, I'm trying to clean

 

[Baronage-Phase]

No name is now called Red. Think it was PippinTook who first called her that.
Anyway Red is in for the op on Friday. Currently yowling and trying to escape out the house to procreate.
Milly keeps biting her on the back of the neck and that shuts her up for a wee while.
Roll on Friday.
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Please be quiet, I'm trying to clean
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But about the op. Hope all goes well

 

[xsunnysuex]

Lazy boy!

 

[Baronage-Phase]

Lazy boy!

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Aww ...Tobytoes' little nose...

 

[BigTom]

Rosa claims the first known kill, vanquishing this quite frankly huge moth i guess nice and birds will follow in the spring. Their mother, Frida, plays all the time with the mouse toys but not seen her stalking anything, though she must have caught alot to keep 6 kittens fed, so who knows what the future will bring with her.

 

[Calamity1971]

Showing her back end to anyone that's interested. Oh god, the crying and yowling

 

[trabuquera]

She's got lovely swirls Calamity1971 ... can't be much fun living with her at the moment though. Is she bringing all the tomcats for miles around to vie for her back end affections in your yard?

 

[Calamity1971]

She's got lovely swirls Calamity1971 ... can't be much fun living with her at the moment though. Is she bringing all the tomcats for miles around to vie for her back end affections in your yard?

There is only two near me and they are both Queens. Although the decibels she is hitting
I wouldn't be surprised if they came from the
Nearest town a mile and a half away.
The vet on the phone said its very rare for a
Queen to be ginger? Normally Tom's.