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    First Dental

    Tuff had his first dental today at age 3. I was so dreading it--afraid of anesthesia. But he did fine. So I guess this will be a yearly event! Thanks to all who encouraged me to do this a few months back.
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    Cost Of A Dental

    Tuff is about to get his first dental cleaning. My vet charges 225. Is this average price?
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    Fleas

    My friend has an indoor only cat and no fleas. When she took her cat to the vet for checkup, vet said that indoor cats should be treated for fleas on a regular basis because a flea could be introduced into the house on owner's shoes, etc., and then get on the cat. True? I am curious because my...
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    Fresh Step Litter

    Hi all. For 3 years I have been using Fresh Step litter and love it. I have to buy the 14 lb box because cannot lift the 25 lb boxes. However, lately I cannot find the 14 lb box at my usual shopping sites. Does anyone know if this size is being discontinued? I shop Kroger and Target. I did...
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    Encouragement Needed To Get Dental Cleaning

    I am facing a dilemma. . When Tuff had his checkup the vet recommended a dental cleaning. I am so afraid he may not wake up after the procedure, even though there was no problem when he was neutered. A friend took her perfectly healthy dog to the vet to have him neutered and he died from...
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    Long Life On Fancy Feast

    Just curious. Has anyone had a cat who mostly ate Fancy Feast and they lived a long healthy life. The fact that FF contains menadione has me a little concerned.
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    Raw Gizzard Safety Concern

    I have been feeding a raw chicken gizzard as a treat 3 or 4 times a week. Is this safe for my boy? I understand it could present a salmonella problem,but how great is the risk? I feed the gizzard to help prevent dental problems. He is on a wet diet with the exception of 2 tsp. Fromms dry as a...
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    Salmonella

    I feed my cat a raw chicken gizzard 3 times a week for a treat and to help prevent dental problems. Should I be concerned about salmonella?
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    times per day a cat pees

    Is there an average number of times a cat pees per day? My cat is on wet food with the exception of 1 tsp dry for a snack. He only pees 3 times a day and poops once. Seems to feel great.
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    Fromms cat food

    I have started giving my cat 1 or 2 tsp a day of FrommS Four Star Nutritionals (dry) as a treat. This is in addition to his regular wet diet of 2 cans of Fancy Feast Classic and a raw chicken gizzard. The first ingredients are meat (duck, rabbit) and it looks much healthier than any treats I...
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    boarding

    Is there anyone who has had a positive experience boarding their cat? I have heard that cats really hate this and act terribly when they get home. I have not heard one positive comment and this worries me because I may have to board my cat at some point. I know the best option is to leave the...
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    Enough water?

    I feed my cat Tuffy 2 cans of Fancy Feast (3 oz cans) a day. I add about half a can of water to the food. This is the only water he will drink. Is this enough water? He seems to be well hydrated with a healthy coat and plenty of pee in his box. Please comment.
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    chicken gizzards

    Hi everyone.I'm relatively new to the cat world but loving it. I feed my wonderful 1 yr old black cat , Tuffy, 2 cans of Fancy Feast a day and have also been giving him a "snack" of 1 chicken gizzard every day. He's very healthy and not too fat. But I wonder if the daily snack of chicken...
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