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    Cat carrier

    Any suggestions for a sturdy cat carrier that can handle 18 pounds ? my girls a big , long cats. 12 pounds and 16 pounds . What I use now is a mini dog crate basically. It’s just too much to get around with my big girl in it. I think she is more than 16 pounds!!! as every cat mom , I worry...
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    Problems with Purina Pro Plan??

    Just a heads up for awareness on potential Purina issues. It does not mention recall but many sick cats and dogs are being linked. Consumers allege Purina products behind pet illnesses/deaths
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    Cleaning litter box room - dusty tile

    Problem: Dusty tile floor that don’t come clean. Charcoal litter New home of 15 months. I currently have a bedroom dedicated “cat potty room” with 4 litter boxes. Only other furniture is a wicker/ metal stand and lamp and a germ guard air purifier. Cleaning routine: Most days I sweep...
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    Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner- Honeysuckle

    Does anyone have any insight on Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner specifically - Honeysuckle regarding essential oils safety. I am very sensitive to fragrance. It’s rare for me to use air freshener or products with high fragrance. I’ve been struggling with replacing the...
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    Purina chicken and rice

    Anyone else using Purina chicken and rice noticed it now has an awful smell like chef boyardee ravioli? I have been treating my cats with laxatone as their hairballs are horrible lately. They are constantly throwing up now. The two cases of food I’ve opened , I’m noticing smells extremely...
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    phenobarbital and gabapentin

    Does anyone have experience with using these together? my girl had teeth removed maybe 7 years ago. She was never right after the surgery. Always ate funny, like chewing at air. She went back under twice but they could not figure it out why the snapping noise or pain. She just adjusted, the...
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    Too much water ?

    I have two cats that no longer drink water. I recently started adding bottled water to their food. Am I at risk of giving too much? I don’t measure.. i fill the bottom of the foam plate and mix it. its been a week and between the two I have gone thru less than a 16oz bottle. Id like to start...
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    Dust and fragrance free litter

    I put feelers out last year for a dust free scent free litter to replace tidy cats charcoal litter. I was really keen on switching to a pellet. However brands I tried, pellets were very sharp on the ends. They were used maybe once or twice but did not work out. Has anyone had success...
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    Cat eating Magic Pop Rice Cakes

    I break these apart and scoop my salad with th for dinner. I turned away for a second and one of the cats was playing with one of my scoops, proceeded to eat some small pieces of it. Is this safe for her? I don’t do treats anymore because of their weight. This would seem ideal every now and then...
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    Baked chicken!! Too greasy ??

    Hey guys! Lately my cats are seeming extra hungry, all the time! In attempts to notfeed them an extra can of food at lunch time, I’ve been cooking them a chicken breast every other day. It will last two days. This is 99% fat free no skin chicken breast. I buy the same grade of chicken that i...
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    Share your wall shelves

    Hello! Im looking for ideas on how I can deck my walls!! Im wanting to do wall mounted shelves, steps, hammocks, sisal wall climbers.. I don’t even know what I want really I have no idea where to start. Can y’all share some photos of the set ups y’all have and where you purchased them? Possibly...
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    cosequin sprinkles - leg weakness / giving out after starting

    Hello I started cosequin sprinkles the last two days in two of my almost 9 year old cats (littermate sisters). One cat is just over 10# one is 14.8#. The recommended dosage is 2 pills for their weight. Because my girls are such extremely picky eaters im starting out with one pill.. it’s a lot...
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    Cleaning cat fountain

    I usually use hot water only with a 3m sponge and pipe cleaner. The fountain has been extra sticky lately. The cat is leaving bacteria bubbles as soon as it’s clean. Would you suggest leaving it to soak in dawn overnight? Not the pump, just the plastic fountain. I feel like the dishwasher is not...
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    Rotted Black Teeth / arthritis

    Yesterday one of my girls went in for nail clips and some blood work. I decided to make this a vet visit vs tech as all my cats were seen 2 months ago for vaccines and arthritis was mentioned in my older cat who shows no signs. This girl however I often see her flench he lower back and will...
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    Cat litter

    What kind do you use? I’m using tidy cats free and clear charcoal unscented. Man this stuff is the most fantastic odor control I have ever had but the dust is becoming a health hazard for everyone. I’m also getting batches that pool instead of clump. Yesterday was the final straw. After cleaning...
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    Bookmarked threads

    Where can I find threads I have bookmarked?
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    Cat exercise wheel

    Do you have one? Do your cats use it? Did you see results for weight loss, for boredom?
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    Fat cat!

    Has anyone had success with kitty weight loss? Can you share some of the techniques you used?
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    Changing user name

    I picked something in a rush at set up. Is there a way to change it?
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    High Pancreatic Spec fPL / Hydrolyzed Diet

    I just got test results back from one of my cats. Her Spec fPL was at 13.5. Since her and her sister both share same symptoms and they have been ongoing, she is leading toward food tolerance?? She wants to start a hydrolyzed ZD or HP diet to try and rule this out. Has anyone had experience with...
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