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We are like a U-Haul, much to Dr Wifey's chagrin.

The cats still suffer PTSD from the dog attack. They tense up when they hear a noise from another room. It's heartbreaking and I will do anything to relieve their stress. Wet got a few Feliway diffusers for downstairs. They all have their favorite hiding places. Cup and Ginger Boy preferred to...

That is stressful! Our guys had to return to complete the job as well, but only once, not multiple random times like you experienced. Ugh. They all got through it, some better than others. Tanguy has an autoimmune disorder and the stress made his mouth break out, but with meds he has recovered.

Thank you. They have lots of hiding places and retreat to them whenever they hear a sound coming from out of eyesight. It's heartbreaking and I know they're suffering. We bought 3 Feliway diffusers but I don't know if they're helping. They definitely didn't help my bank account.

The roof of our two story house was damaged during storms and will be replaced on Friday. We have five adult cats (former feral mom, dad, three of their offspring) who are indoor-only. The kittens have never been outdoors. Our downstairs is a totally open floorplan but they often spend time with...

Thanks everyone! Pumpkin and Midnight had their annual check up yesterday. She is heavy and needs to lose 2 lbs. She has also had mats in her fur recently and wanted to talk to the vet about that and Midnight's issues, along with them, one is that his remaining lower fang pins his upper lip up...

I would listen to that without cats. Thanks! I have the vet on speed dial. There have been many medical issues lately. A blessing in disguise from this is a stronger relationship with Ginger Boy and Pumpkin. I believe that she may be responding to me putting so much effort into learning how to...

I haven't checked her claws!!! I am not yet there in our relationship. Nor can I put my hand in her mouth, but the few teeth she has seem solid.

Music? I've read that cats don't respond to music.

I feel similarly! She's a hero! And she only has 6 teeth after getting most extracted in January. However, she has claws and knows how to use them. Ironically, she has just learned to not use them on us when attempting affection.

My cats were attacked by a neighbor's dog in our house and are suffering PTSD. I desperately want to help them. Story detailed below: We have five cats who are related: Pumpkin, the former feral queen, Midnight, the sire, and three of their kittens - Peanut Butter Cup (female), Ginger Boy, and...

It has been a week since he has had medication. I would think all that is out of his system now. Last evening we observed Midnight grooming the "kittens." During the course of a day he will play with everyone singularly. Everyone grooms everyone else. Midnight and Pumpkin were sitting...

He is no longer on any meds. I don't know if anyone is interacting with him at night, meaning when I'm asleep. But he is eating/drinking/eliminating regularly. He isn't scheduled for a re-check but I have been communicating with the vet. I worry if he has an hidden infection they can smell. I...

Oh gosh yes yes! Sorry! All of them, 3 male, 2 female have been spayed/neutered. Former feral male & female (mates) and their 3 kittens (now 2 yrs old nearly). The mom & pop (Pumpkin & Midnight) had 18 teeth each extracted.

Thanks for your input! The father never hogged food (the kitten's siblings did but I always monitor to prevent them from eating the others' food). It has been 10 days and the father should no longer smell like the vet. Another very strange habit is that his mate, Pumpkin, who LOVES him - won't...