Hi tiggerwillow. It sounds like you're going through a hard time.
I would recommend checking out the suicide resources for your country. Here's a page that gives resources for different countries:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/suicide/suicide-prevention-hotlines-resources-worldwide...
Bumping this thread because I need to revisit for an improved solution.
I ended up doing tarps because it was quick, cheap, no-holes, and impermanent. I used tape, PVC pipes, and water jugs to help keep the cat from going underneath. I used zip ties to the exposed beams in the ceiling to hold...
It's really cool that you're willing to help, despite having the bad allergy!
Going from salty Friskies to grain free organic is a huuuge jump. You're not really supposed to just give a cat a full can of brand new food, especially if it's pretty different from what they usually eat. A lot of...
I'm glad to see it's helping!
The thing to watch out for is losing weight too fast. Cat livers can't process that well and it can result in fatty liver disease. But maybe you're already on top of that.
Yeah, my understanding with DE is that you use it to kill the fleas hiding at that moment, then vacuum it up. You don't want to leave it to be inhaled.
The last time I had to deal with fleas, we got some flea traps from Amazon (to use alongside the other things we were doing). They were...
As a human with asthma, I can say it can be triggered by absolutely anything that can be breathed in. Cold dry air (like in winter) is one of my personal triggers. So that one is not even something in the air, but how the air is. For me, humidifiers did help in winter because of that. Though I...
Are you keeping Ola as an indoor-only cat? If so, how is she getting outside to run away?
And have you found Ola again or is she still lost?
If you keep her as an outdoor cat even part-time, that is the unfortunate risk you take. You can never be sure an outdoor cat will come back, whether by...
I don't know what it should smell like, but if it were me, without an answer I would wait until the vet opens to be sure the medicine is alright. Or find another vet to contact if any other places are open.
If there's anything you can do to help prevent the coughing or asthma attacks, that...
Thanks for this! I think I might start here as a next step.
The recent couple of reviews for the Landmark regular chicken version having gray slime was a little concerning to read. But I imagine that's a can damage issue, and I'm really careful about checking cans.
Yeah, no TV or good windows here, so that's why I made this thread.
I'm currently still using the old laptop. I got a big enough clipboard to cover the chicklet keys and velcro to hold it down. It's doing a lot better.
My cat does what I thought she would though: she goes full power at it. She...
I've been thinking of trying Tiki Cat myself. My cat currently rotates between Tiny Tiger and Fancy Feast pates for all her meals. Has had some other cheap brands (Whole Hearted, Friskies), but that's it for as long as I've had her. It'd be out of my budget to feed Tiki Cat all the time, but to...
Yeah, I agree with Mighty Orange about the hard drive possibly failing. And that looks like a good backup software to use. I don't want to drop anymore names to be chosen from because as long as it does the job, it's good.
If you can't get to a new laptop soon to move to, I would definitely...
That's old for a laptop, and that's a really low amount of space left.
You said none of the restore points go back far enough, right? Then creating a new restore point wouldn't help. It would only be a snapshot for how the computer currently is, not in the past. Unfortunately, any sort of...
A normal pee for clumping litter is about the size of a golf ball, give or take. When I used to add water to my cat's food, she used to make bigger pees or peed more often. Now, with no added water, she makes maybe 4-6 golf balls every 24 hours.
If your cat is going into the litter box more...
I think training "ouch" is fair. My stance is to not look at it as an intentional bad behavior, it's an accident.
My cat's claws don't hurt me if they've been trimmed. I can tell she tries to be careful. But if her claws grow out (particularly if it's been much longer than I should've allowed)...
If you can keep the claws trimmed, you'll have far fewer ouchy moments. It's harder for a cat to not hurt you when the claws get too long. They're pointy and stick out farther.
You need to regularly tackle claws. I know I could probably do it every 7-10 days with my cat and she starts to...
This site talks about using storage bins for litter boxes: The Litter Box From Your Cat’s Point of View
They mention the clear bins tend to be brittle so be careful when cutting out a door because they can crack.
Plastic is a pretty friendly surface for biofilm and things, so you definitely got to stay on top of cleaning if you do use it. The other options would be easier. (I still try to wash ceramic and stainless steel every day though.)
As for plastic toxins and putting it in the dishwasher, I guess...
No, there is not a reason a good person would wish guilt on you. Whether you get another cat is up to you and your circumstances (and debatably your current cat).
I'm the kind of person who sometimes thinks about all the suffering in the world with people and animals, and those times are hard...
Hi Catara. I'm sorry to hear what your kitten is going through while you wait for the vet. Do you know if you're feeding him different food than he was eating at the shelter? If you didn't get that info, contact the shelter and pick up the same food if you can. Ask for exact with brand...