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Since getting Buddy from the SPCA in mid-February, I had only seen him drink water once, which I think was due to the appetite stimulant the vet had me rub on his ear. Since then the only water he has been getting is the 3 to 4 teaspoons I mix into each meal of Fussy Cat wetfood. The water...

Anyone in the USA have pet insurance that pays their part to the veterinarian, instead of making you pay the whole bill then reimbursing you?

My Buddy has taken to puking matted hair/vomit every two or three days. He has anointed all his beds, my bed, carpet, and about every place else possible (but the litterbox). Aside from being a chore to clean up, and extra stinky (all fish diet?), it can't be healthy for him. Been looking on...

Has anyone managed to draw up a anything like a yearly schedule for vet services? Like routine checkups, vaccines, blood tests, teeth cleaning and whatever? Until I can get the vet insurance on track, I'll have to pay for any costs, so could use some sort of timetable. Then I could get maybe get...

I was around cats all through childhood til age eighteen, and never knew even one that did not purr...until now. My Buddy just never does it. Even when I give him his beloved brushdown and massage (that makes him do a bunny flop). Anybody else have a cat that doesn't purr? Should I ask the vet...

For quite awhile my Buddy would hardly eat, as in maybe a quarter can (2.82oz) of Fussy Cat per meal. This last week or so I have been warming the food up, and holding the bowl while he eats from it, and got him up to half a can (four meals a day). Two cans a day is what the SPCA adoption center...

I was told by the SPCA adoption center to wait until Buddy has fully adapted to his new home, and bonded with me, before introducing him to the outdoors. I did not receive this advice til recently, and had already taken him outside to the foyer, which put him into a panic. Apparently after...

Seems to me it's not til mid-spring or summer, but Buddy is pumping out the cat hair. My mixed bristle hairbrush is being overwhelmed. Just now bought a cat brush off eBay, and Google research uncovered the rubber glove trick for pulling cat hair off clothing or rugs...which somewhat works for...

How long should one wait after the cat eats to engage in playtime? I know it should be play first, then eat, but Buddy is an erratic eater, and I'm forgetful. I keep his food bowl clean til I see him checking it out, then I have to warm food to room temperature, add in some water, and serve it...

I always just used the orange sauce packet included with the duck, but no idea what is in it (onions? garlic?), and was thinking Buddy might like a taste. Doubt he ever had duck before. So hoping to find a cat safe recipe for baking a whole duck.

My cat will only eat the Fussy Cat brand, which is very hard to find lately, and I'm down to six cans, so I need to conserve. Since he only eats half the 2.8 oz can at a time, I have been putting the leftover in the fridge, but he is starting to reject it once it has been refrigerated...and...

Lynx Siamese. 8 to 9 years old.

Got my cat Buddy from the local SPCA shelter ten days ago. All was well til yesterday. He tried four times to use the litter box, then vomited twice. I took him to the ER of a 24-hour Veterinary Hospital last night. In at 6pm, and not done til midnight. Said it was 'feline idiopathic cystitis'...

The shelters here all require written permission from landlord prior to adoption, and after months of foot-dragging, I finally got it. I did use their delays to acquire some supplies I figured would be needed: Bed #1 Bed #2 (cave-style for hiding) Tidy Cats litter, 35Lb box Dr. Elsey Cat...

Been watching Youtube videos on toothbrushing, and seeing all the fussing and fighting. Seems like anything that could make brushing as fast as possible would be the way to go. Was wondering if anyone has tried using electric toothbrush or Waterpik?

I have been collecting recipes, and researching good/bad ingredients. As to the latter, there is much conflicting opinions which are good and which are bad. For example, I have seen Lemongrass touted as good, bad, and fatal on various site. Anyway, here is the list I have compiled so far: BAD...

I have a refrigerator that I have no idea how to make safe. It sets in the wall, with its door flush with the wall, but with spaces on each side. Left side is two inch wide by 73 inch tall; right side is 3 inch wide. Last time landlord replaced it was a struggle for three guys, and a hand truck...

Jackson Galaxy is always promoting cat trees, but what about for a senior cat? Is a cat 9+ years old likely to want to use one? I don't mind spending $100 if it will improve the life of a cat, but it is a bit pricey for a decoration the cat will never use. Opinions? I'm setting up the house for...