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    Balancing an adopted mom and daughter cat (now 12 months and 2 yr 4 months)

    So I adopted two kitties last December when the mom was about a year and 4 mos and her daughter 4 mos. Mom was very skittish, hid for most of the day and played by herself. Kitten was energetic, cuddly (let me pick her up and would fall asleep on me), and could play for hours by herself or with...
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    Good alternative to Wellness wet food?

    Hi everyone, hope your week is off to a good start. The last time I posted around here was for support during my cat’s palliative time right up until her euthanization.Two years later and I adopted a mom and her kitten:) I’ve only ever fed Wellness wet food on my vet’s recommendation about 17...
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    Nellie (one Of My Favourite Pics)

    Here's my girl. She joined our family when I was 10 - after I picked her up from the litter and she fell asleep in my hands. Nellie kept me company for nearly 17 years, seeing me through five schools, one sports career, various family emergencies, late night and last-minute papers, you name it...
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    If I Had To Euthanize Again, Here's What I Would Do Differently (what I Wish I Knew)

    Hi CatSite, I haven't posted since my kitten (nearly 17 years old) was put to sleep in my lap. This community was such a wonderful support to me and I want to come back to offer any bit of comfort or insight I can to anyone going through similar. I thought I'd start with what I wish I did...
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    Patches Of Fur Just Fell Out - Alarmed (photo)

    My 16 y/o gal has CHF and is on lasix, benazapril, and diltiazem. She's lost a lot of weight and her fur isn't as healthy as it used to be, but as I was petting her just now I was alarmed when patches fell away in my hand. Upon closer inspection I found this this: Of course I'll contact my vet...
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    Time To Euthanize? 16-year-old With Congestive Heart Failure

    Hi everyone, I'm turning to this forum again as I had a lot of wonderful people offer input to my previous thread and I need help again for the same issue. My friends are amazing but don't have pets - they just can't quite understand. My 16-year-old cat was diagnosed with congestive heart...
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    Preparing For And Dealing With Your Cat Passing Away

    Hi everyone. Long-time lurker and first-time poster looking for any insight (and to be honest, support). I have a 16 year old calico cat. She's been my little buddy forever - a huge part of my life, and I'm sure everyone here can relate. This summer, I noticed her losing weight- going from...
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