Your daily cat and kitten news
- Thread starter Mation
- Start date
story
Changing the facts
Could Bob be grieving for his pal Izz, High Voltage ?
I have seen cats grieve, although not all of them do, and not at all deaths.
I have seen cats grieve, although not all of them do, and not at all deaths.
High Voltage
In the top 97% of Urban's most interesting posters
We've thought that - Bob was initially a bit skittish after Rusty's demise - he always comes up on the bed and goes to sleep between one with his head on my pillow and he was doing this right up until last Tuesday night / Wednesday morning
Then that evening / Thursday morning he threw up his meds and it's been down hill from there - and this last weekend gone - well all you've go to do is look at my posts and you'll see exactly where both of our heads were - it doesn't explain the "infestation" - but that's got to be making him feel miserable as sin - chuck in Rusty missing and you could be onto something - we've got to keep remembering that he's not a young cat - talk about three score years and ten or whatever that is in cats numbers but he really is knocking on and every day is special
(and Izz is Mrs Voltz)
story
Changing the facts
well after starting a thread about getting a kitten and having people try convincing me not to get one 
I went a purchased a kitten last Sunday. And I can honestly say, it has been one of the best investments ever. three days in and she has been a joy to live with. Spent the first hour and a half hiding under the sofa, refusing to come out until I got her out with cat treats. Since then, it has been amazing all the way. She recognises my face and when I call her. Follows me around into the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom when I come home from work. Taking her for her injections on Saturday. Today, after a visit from two nieces, she jumped onto my bed and promptly fell asleep-exhausted.
I went a purchased a kitten last Sunday. And I can honestly say, it has been one of the best investments ever. three days in and she has been a joy to live with. Spent the first hour and a half hiding under the sofa, refusing to come out until I got her out with cat treats. Since then, it has been amazing all the way. She recognises my face and when I call her. Follows me around into the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom when I come home from work. Taking her for her injections on Saturday. Today, after a visit from two nieces, she jumped onto my bed and promptly fell asleep-exhausted.
CRI
Registered Chooser
Yay, grey kitties are the best! What a beauty she is.well after starting a thread about getting a kitten and having people try convincing me not to get one
I went a purchased a kitten last Sunday. And I can honestly say, it has been one of the best investments ever. three days in and she has been a joy to live with. Spent the first hour and a half hiding under the sofa, refusing to come out until I got her out with cat treats. Since then, it has been amazing all the way. She recognises my face and when I call her. Follows me around into the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom when I come home from work. Taking her for her injections on Saturday. Today, after a visit from two nieces, she jumped onto my bed and promptly fell asleep-exhausted.
toggle
wobbly
Radar did that once, saw a pigeon on a nearby roof and aimed himself through the 2" gap at the top of the open window (I honestly thought it was safe in that there was no way he could even get his head in the gap, turned out I was wrong), slipped down and got jammed with his front end on the outside and his hips and rear end indoors - 3 storeys up above a concrete pavement - I nearly broke myself rescuing him but he was quite good and didn't scrabble too much (he's kind of used to me rescuing him from odd situations and didn't fuss too much when I gripped his hind legs to stop him falling out).
After that had happened I put a mesh door this side of the spare room door, so that we could have the spare room window open and block the cats off from the room while allowing air flow. After his ordeal though, Radar was terrified of the window in there being open even with the mesh door in place, whenever I opened it he would run off and hide as far away from the window as possible. I would like to say that he learned his lesson but he got over his fear and has always been a bit nuts, so I won't have any window open that he can access.
i've put netting up over a couple of upstairs windows so I can have them open without madamme escaping onto the ledge outside and into the neighbours houses.
High Voltage
In the top 97% of Urban's most interesting posters
"Somebody" is going to the V. E. T. 's this morning
On the Plus side - he came up for cuddles this morning at 4.45am pretty much as he used to - he's purring and looking OK - not that really loud comfort purring but normal purring - he even allowed his tummy to be rubbed (gently) - during the night he finished up a table spoon of biscuits and has had a go at some more - he's had a drink and has used both litter boxes for a pee - a quick "back end check" showed no obvious "visitors" so we either got them all last night or they've fallen off somewhere (I really don't want to think too much about that) - despite not really eating for coming up to a week now, he's still got a fair bit of weight on him and his coat is still fine and his eyes are bright
On the Negative side - he was unsteady going down stairs, not like falling down unsteady but he did have a wobble - he's curled up quiet in the living room with his back to the wall, probably anticipating a struggle to put him in the cat box or might be just trying to find a cool place now that he's been blocked from going outside
and on the really negative front - Jess had abdominal cancer and Bob appears to be going a similar way, MUCH accelerated granted, but some of the symptoms are there - really hope that's not the case and that he's on the tail end of an upset stomach
As an aside note though or Vets in Wells really are fantastic - we've both got total trust in them and their judgement - Ian in particular (very gentle and kind - but they all our really) - our 3 have had the very best treatment we can get for them
On the Plus side - he came up for cuddles this morning at 4.45am pretty much as he used to - he's purring and looking OK - not that really loud comfort purring but normal purring - he even allowed his tummy to be rubbed (gently) - during the night he finished up a table spoon of biscuits and has had a go at some more - he's had a drink and has used both litter boxes for a pee - a quick "back end check" showed no obvious "visitors" so we either got them all last night or they've fallen off somewhere (I really don't want to think too much about that) - despite not really eating for coming up to a week now, he's still got a fair bit of weight on him and his coat is still fine and his eyes are bright
On the Negative side - he was unsteady going down stairs, not like falling down unsteady but he did have a wobble - he's curled up quiet in the living room with his back to the wall, probably anticipating a struggle to put him in the cat box or might be just trying to find a cool place now that he's been blocked from going outside
and on the really negative front - Jess had abdominal cancer and Bob appears to be going a similar way, MUCH accelerated granted, but some of the symptoms are there - really hope that's not the case and that he's on the tail end of an upset stomach
As an aside note though or Vets in Wells really are fantastic - we've both got total trust in them and their judgement - Ian in particular (very gentle and kind - but they all our really) - our 3 have had the very best treatment we can get for them
High Voltage I've only just seen the posts about Bob. God, I'm not surprised you've both been worried sick. And the fly strike thing sounds horribly distressing for all of you. Hope the visit to the vets gives reassuring news.
((the High Voltage family))
Mr Tikki and I were talking last night about getting another cat and I said I wasn't sure I could bear the sadness again when that one dies, but he sensibly pointed out that it is outweighed by all the joy they give.
((the High Voltage family))
Mr Tikki and I were talking last night about getting another cat and I said I wasn't sure I could bear the sadness again when that one dies, but he sensibly pointed out that it is outweighed by all the joy they give.
well after starting a thread about getting a kitten and having people try convincing me not to get one
I went a purchased a kitten last Sunday. And I can honestly say, it has been one of the best investments ever. three days in and she has been a joy to live with. Spent the first hour and a half hiding under the sofa, refusing to come out until I got her out with cat treats. Since then, it has been amazing all the way. She recognises my face and when I call her. Follows me around into the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom when I come home from work. Taking her for her injections on Saturday. Today, after a visit from two nieces, she jumped onto my bed and promptly fell asleep-exhausted.
She does look gorgeous. Welcome to a life of joyful servitude.
I spent Sunday afternoon at Celia Hammond in Lewisham doing kitten socialising, which basically means playing with and stroking semi feral kittens. It was extremely good fun.
Less fun is the fact that there are so many kittens being born outside. We got shown round and they have so many kittens that there were cages everywhere, in the office, the staffroom. They are overflowing with kittens.
A lot of the mothers from feral groups are clearly ex-pets who ran away from home to join the circus. They are considerably friendly than the feral ones, but like the ferals they are un neutered.
They have one mother who is less than a year old herself.
So, thriller, please tell us that you plan to get her neutered.
Mapped
London town
Hope the vets goes well.
Ours is currently in quarantine in Sydney. I hope he's enjoying his stay as there's hotels in that city that are cheaper than the fees they're now charging, they've gone up from $29 a night last month to $150 a night this month
Anyway he arrives with us on Monday I was initially worried about him playing with poisonous spiders, but now I've met our neighbours' cat I'm more worried about their paths crossing. Next door's cat is called Cthulhu for a reason, he's massive, semi-feral and seems to own the neighbourhood.
Ours is currently in quarantine in Sydney. I hope he's enjoying his stay as there's hotels in that city that are cheaper than the fees they're now charging, they've gone up from $29 a night last month to $150 a night this month
Anyway he arrives with us on Monday
I was initially worried about him playing with poisonous spiders, but now I've met our neighbours' cat I'm more worried about their paths crossing. Next door's cat is called Cthulhu for a reason, he's massive, semi-feral and seems to own the neighbourhood.
fucthest8
Cool people die horrible, preventable deaths.
Bloody hell High Voltage, it never rains eh? Fingers crossed things pick up from here.
Sorry for your loss TikkiB, is it just me or are we having a bad spell?
rorymac think your post got drowned, bit late but bottom line is if they are eating normally and pick up a bit when its a litte cooler, say late evenings, then you're ok
Sorry for your loss TikkiB, is it just me or are we having a bad spell?
rorymac think your post got drowned, bit late but bottom line is if they are eating normally and pick up a bit when its a litte cooler, say late evenings, then you're ok
I've got her booked for her injections this coming Saturday and will discuss this with the vet.
High Voltage
In the top 97% of Urban's most interesting posters
Right - good news from the vets
He's had a full blood test done - results from that indicate that his kidney readings are up - no surprise there - he's not had any meds for nearly a week, he's dehydrated, it's hot, he's no been eating AND HE'S GOT PANCREATITIS - now that could be just a temp thing or it could be masking something else - she did have a good old poke and prod around and couldn't feel any bumps or lumps
Vet said that - given his age (19'ish) not been eating, drinking, fly strike etc he's in remarkably good condition and doesn't suspect anything too severe - hopefully
They're keeping him for 24hrs on a drip to get him rehydrated and to know how much fluid he's had - he seems to be settling into his new temp home
ALSO
He's had his arse end shaved - to check for any damage etc caused by his numerous visitors
So, he lives to fight another day - God the relief at Voltage Towers this evening is palpable
He's had a full blood test done - results from that indicate that his kidney readings are up - no surprise there - he's not had any meds for nearly a week, he's dehydrated, it's hot, he's no been eating AND HE'S GOT PANCREATITIS - now that could be just a temp thing or it could be masking something else - she did have a good old poke and prod around and couldn't feel any bumps or lumps
Vet said that - given his age (19'ish) not been eating, drinking, fly strike etc he's in remarkably good condition and doesn't suspect anything too severe - hopefully
They're keeping him for 24hrs on a drip to get him rehydrated and to know how much fluid he's had - he seems to be settling into his new temp home
ALSO
He's had his arse end shaved - to check for any damage etc caused by his numerous visitors
So, he lives to fight another day - God the relief at Voltage Towers this evening is palpable
trabuquera
Modesty Bag
((bob's bald backside))
High Voltage
In the top 97% of Urban's most interesting posters
Last night me and Mrs Voltz (izz) thought we'd pop out for a celebratory meal - nothing special - but a night out on a school night - now this is a bit shit deal for us as with both of us getting up stupid early and getting back mid evening we just never go out during the week. Infact anything after about 9.00pm is a late 'un for me
In we roll at nearly 9.45pm
and it dawns on me that this is the first night in over 30 years where I've come home to where I live and there's been a cat there - sobering
Then, at 3.30am this morning - Izz heard a noise down stairs (BURGLARS!!!) - I'm spark out - she goes down to investigate - and Bingo - we've got a cat trapped down stairs - with all the Bobbie stuff going on we'd forgotten that the cat flap was on In only and locked - so this cat had got in and he looked like a regular visitor to be honest but this time instead of coming in for a nose around he couldn't get out
So he had to be let out - this would explain the Rusty pee'ing problem
It also solves the problem of getting another cat in the future - they really are a very easy animal to catch
(see first 2 Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips)
and yes, I am joking -
In we roll at nearly 9.45pm
and it dawns on me that this is the first night in over 30 years where I've come home to where I live and there's been a cat there - soberingThen, at 3.30am this morning - Izz heard a noise down stairs (BURGLARS!!!) - I'm spark out - she goes down to investigate - and Bingo - we've got a cat trapped down stairs - with all the Bobbie stuff going on we'd forgotten that the cat flap was on In only and locked - so this cat had got in and he looked like a regular visitor to be honest but this time instead of coming in for a nose around he couldn't get out
So he had to be let out - this would explain the Rusty pee'ing problem
It also solves the problem of getting another cat in the future - they really are a very easy animal to catch
(see first 2 Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips)
and yes, I am joking -
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
Absolutely no need to beOops! Sorry....
Bob Bulletin:- has eaten, drunk, pissed and shat - huzzah !
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
well after starting a thread about getting a kitten and having people try convincing me not to get one
I went a purchased a kitten last Sunday. And I can honestly say, it has been one of the best investments ever. three days in and she has been a joy to live with. Spent the first hour and a half hiding under the sofa, refusing to come out until I got her out with cat treats. Since then, it has been amazing all the way. She recognises my face and when I call her. Follows me around into the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom when I come home from work. Taking her for her injections on Saturday. Today, after a visit from two nieces, she jumped onto my bed and promptly fell asleep-exhausted.
May you and kitten have very many happy years together
Cribynkle
squawk
I'm so sorry to hear about everyone's traumas over the past couple of weeks, good news that Bob seems to be getting better - what a fighter!
And congratulations on the beautiful kitten thriller
Our two are suffering from the heat at the moment and very unimpressed indeed by it. Here is Archie showing the world that he's now a rusty, grizzly, not-so-black cat
And congratulations on the beautiful kitten thriller
Our two are suffering from the heat at the moment and very unimpressed indeed by it. Here is Archie showing the world that he's now a rusty, grizzly, not-so-black cat
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
How much is she drinking? They don't generally always drink that much, and often get a lot of their moisture from their food.
If she's on dry food, then getting her to drink water is more important. If she's on wet, it's less so. When they get older water becomes more of an issue, to ensure their kidneys keep ticking over as they should.
They don't drink as much as dogs, if that's your point of reference. And indeed, excessive drinking can be a sign that there's something wrong. That being said, if she's not drinking anything at all it might also be a sign something's not right.
Was she previously drinking water and isn't now? Or has she been drinking a bit since you've had her but not as much as you expected? Has it altered since you've had her? How is she in herself? Is she eating?
Also, sometimes the chlorine and what not in our tap water can be a real turn off for cats. Their sense of smell is a lot better than ours, and they rely on their sense of smell to decide whether something is worth eating or drinking more than they do their sense of taste. It sounds daft, but maybe try her on some filtered or bottled water just to rule the taste out. Also, sometimes the bowl you put it in can have an effect. Some don't like stainless steel because of the reflections. Some don't like plastic because of the way smells can get trapped in it. It's a real crap shoot trying to get to the bottom of some things. You might find once she's outside (if she's going to be going outside) that she likes to drink rain water and any sources of gross stagnating water. Cats are weird like that. They also tend to like moving water, so a running or dripping tap, or one of those cat water fountains*.
*I just got one of these at the behest of my vet (because Charlie is starting to get some increases in his kidney results), and he won't fucking go near it. Contrary shitbird.
Last edited:
She is an indoor cat and on dry food. I have the water in plastic food bowls. Also bought this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0030NLLY8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
which she does not even touch. Will try bottled water as I do live in a hard water area.
I'll try buying a clear bowl and fill it with water and see how she reacts. Maybe it could be the plastic bowls I'm using....Last night ordered this:
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/cat_bowls_feeders/cat_fountains/cat_mate/146828
but now doubting she is going to use it as I put her next to a running tap and she wasn't too keen.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0030NLLY8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
which she does not even touch. Will try bottled water as I do live in a hard water area.
I'll try buying a clear bowl and fill it with water and see how she reacts. Maybe it could be the plastic bowls I'm using....Last night ordered this:
http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/cat_bowls_feeders/cat_fountains/cat_mate/146828
but now doubting she is going to use it as I put her next to a running tap and she wasn't too keen.
purenarcotic
Conveniently Pocket Sized
Our cat doesn't tend to drink water out of the bowl we have, thriller but she does drink out of glasses of water by the bed. I read somewhere that cats don't necessarily drink where their food is so maybe put the water somewhere else.
As a general rule though, cats drink more than we think, they just don't seem to do it when we're around. You could always give some wet food if you're really worried as that provides a lot of their water intake.
As a general rule though, cats drink more than we think, they just don't seem to do it when we're around. You could always give some wet food if you're really worried as that provides a lot of their water intake.
tried wet food on wednesday, but she wasn't keen at all. I've put some water in the kitchen and also in a clear blue glass in the bedroom. She did take some sips from it, but then stopped. So, maybe she will go back to it.
