My kitty is about 7 months old and over the last couple of weeks has turned into an angsty teen! He constantly begs to go outside (and it is getting really cold here in Michigan!) and meows at the door constantly. He'll whine for us to play with him, and then when we do try, half the time he...
Thank you! That is super helpful. I really like my cat getting some fresh air but worried it would be shortening his lifespan. This makes me feel better about supervised outdoor excursions.
That was the impression I got, but with little explanation why beyond other animals are dangerous. I wasn't sure if there was something inherent to outdoor exposure that could shorten his life slowly, or if instant death like getting hit by a car or animals is the only danger.
I have been Mitch's guardian for two months now, he is just over 5 months old now and weighs about 5.5 pounds. Personality-wise, he lovesssss attention and following me around, very active/curious/playful, and also a thinker. I constantly see the wheels in his brain turning before he decides to...
I have read in different places that outdoor cats live significantly shorter lives than indoor cats. I have an enclosed patio area behind my apartment and like to let my kitty play out there. I also like to let him explore a grassy field (on a leash) that is a shared space with my apartment...
I'm going to keep doing what I'm doing based on the helpful responses. Thank you!
Lalagimp - you're totally right about making yourself nuts and broke. Not to brag, but my kitty has a pretty sweet set up. He has a ton of variety as far as different toy options go, he gets lots of attention and...
My kitten is about 5 months old. He is a good eater, not picky, and drinks a lot of water. I'm waiting on getting his fecal test done at a vet appointment that is coming up because he has had some loose funky stools, he definitely has giardia or cocchia (or t. foetus, fun fun!), but he is...
This makes me so happy! My kitty is a gorgeous black smoke, it's one of my favorite things about him. He looks totally black in darker lighting, but has white markings and a brown tint to him in brighter lights. My chameleon :) He has these white eyebrows that show up sometimes that slay me. His...
Please update on what his diagnosis is! My cat had similar symptoms and has his fecal test this week. It could also be T. foetus. Ask your vet to test for it, especially if it comes back negative for giardia or coccia...
Canned pumpkin can be pretty rich if you are worried about stomach issues. At least that means you should definitely go light on the pumpkin. I have found feeding my kitty boiled chicken helps a lot. He has been having trouble with soft stools for awhile now, I have a fecal test scheduled this...