The share my cat thread! #2

[Former_Antelopee]

Hello!

My wee Orion has just turned 1 years old, so I started to cut back his food as recommended by the vet as he’s now an adult. He’s not too happy about this, but despite cutting back he’s still a whopping 5.5kg.

hes always been a solid chunky cat even as a kitten, but I’m worried about his weight. I’d like to feed him more as he’s clearly looking for it, but don’t want him to end up overweight. Any advice?

At the moment he gets two aluminium trays and one Whiskas pouch. I leave a wee handful of biscuits out overnight, but he honestly hates them.

I’ve tried condition scoring him but it’s really hard.

There’s satiety cat food which is to help them lose weight and with what’s in it keeps them from feeling hungry. Maybe ask you vet about it to see if they think it would be suitable for him? Royal canin do one but not sure about other brands. You can ask your vet what his ideal weight should be.
Also some veterinary practices do nurse weight clinics to help with these issues. They’ll most likely come up with a plan on how to get him to lose weight and regularly weigh him to check progress. Maybe see if your practice does them?

 

[emm]

They could just have a cat flap and the cats choosing to be outside? But when he saw you decided maybe I’ll try get in

It;s quite unusual for a cat to try and go into someone's house, especially one that has other cats though isn't it? I agree if I had a cat like that I would be too nervous to let them out. I am nervous enough with mine and I doubt anyone wants to steal black cats

 

[MaineCoonMama]

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She reminds me so much of one of my old cats from 30 years ago. Sweet little girl.

 

[MaineCoonMama]

@Sunflower91 It sounds like you're doing everything you can, maybe it is anxiety?

 

[Dollylovesshoes]

I got house flea stuff from vets,not cheap but it works..BM stuff should be soddin banned.

 

[MaineCoonMama]

Hey all, after some advice. A neighbour cat has gotten comfortable enough to jump through the little window we leave open for our cat and he’s eating all our cats food we’ve tried closing the window at night (he tends to come in in the early hours) but she scratches the carpet outside our bedroom door until one of us gets up and let’s her out, or she’ll get out through bf’s sisters window and be stuck out all night (our first cat was run over at night so I worry about her being out all night), I don’t know what else to do! I’ve thought about getting a chip activated cat flap but I’ve been told the wood on the back door is too thin. We’ve never fed the neighbour cat. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Have you tried a spray bottle with water in it? I keep a couple around the house, they're cheap as chips and work really well for me. If the neighbour cat comes in give it a spray, it might take a few goes but soon enough you should see at least a few less visits! I spray my three when they get on the kitchen table or scratch the furniture. Now all I have to do is shake the bottle and they take off! Best of luck x

 

[DCICassieStuart]

Have you guys discovered Prince Michael on Youtube?

YES! I love Prince Michael

 

[Dollylovesshoes]

Awwww sooo beautiful.

 

[Giggling Squid]

Yeah true. Mine were outdoors and quite adventurous so imagine they had a lot of natural wear and tear!

Yeah I guess so. Sorry wasn’t criticising, it just never occurred to me that it was a thing until I saw it on a video recently and the cat was going mental. I also didn’t know cat’s get bathed/showered, but it appears they do.

No, I didn’t think you were… I had no idea people didn’t!! She loves it, sits there purring away, I couldn’t put her through it if she hated it.

I don’t bath or shower her though, I like my fingers intact

 

[emm]

...my Evie (who is 9) in the catnip plant pot!

...my Dora...who I had to say goodbye to a couple of weeks ago...was 14 going on 15 so had a good life for a wee stray rescued from the Olympic site in Stratford!

...my girl Luci, Dora's daughter...who died whilst I still lived in London...



...my first boy Lestat...adopted when he was 16...think he was an indoor cat before we got him...little spot on his nose appeared after first summer we had him...unfortunately it did turn out to be a tumour...he was with us for a couple of years until it got bad...

stunning. poor little Lestat, at least he enjoyed some beautiful years being loved until the end

 

[Noseyparker86]

why don't you try first? this is based on the prediction that all landlords will refuse you but you might be surprised and they say yes to both the dog and cat

we don’t have long to move out and there’s literally hardly anything on the market at the moment, I’m scared we won’t be able to find somewhere in time and be made homeless if we keep getting declined because of our cat I’ve been pretty much guaranteed by the letting agents there’s no way we’ll be chosen as so many people go for 1 property

 

[Savannah_xx]

Pissedoff,looking at Ocado online no fucking cat food. Will have to go to fucking Tesco.

Oh no! Is there no other online shop you could order from? Or is Ocado same day delivery? Never used them! Morrisons on Amazon Prime usually same day slot.

 

[Dollylovesshoes]

Guys we got our cat back after almost 6 long weeks
I have the cutest video I wish I could share of my daughter just so happy to see him back.

Oh please tell us.

 

[Hampshire Hog]

@Harrigan

well,last night Harri just before going to bed Dave was eating his bicciesGot up this morning only a few left in his bowl,a whole bowl of biccies he had eaten..Phew.

That’s a relief Dolly I’m glad he is ok

 

[littlequeen;]

What about one of those chip activated food bowls

I’ve never heard of those, I’ll take a look. Thanks!

 

[Dollylovesshoes]

Oh I love it when they do that.

 

[Savannah_xx]

Edit.

 

[Giggling Squid]

Hey none of you cut your cat’s nails right? I saw this on YT recently and I was utterly horrified! Is it really a thing? I know I would never!

Of course I cut them, my legs would be shredded if I didn’t…there are people that don’t clip them?!

 

[Harrigan]

@Harrigan

well,last night Harri just before going to bed Dave was eating his bicciesGot up this morning only a few left in his bowl,a whole bowl of biccies he had eaten..Phew.

Hi Dolly, oh bless, you’ve been so worried. I’m so pleased. I shall be speaking to Dave!
Take care x

 

[Dollylovesshoes]

He was 3.5 miles away on the other side of the river! The lady who found him had only been looking after him for a few days so no idea where he was before that. He's lost 1.5kg and is very subdued and a bit dirty but he's home the power of a microchip! We are just so thankful she asked Cats Protection to come out and scan him.

Awwwwww how lovely so pleased for you and wonderful lovely news,gives hope to lots of peeps.