Suckling is usually a comfort or calming behavior. Some cats do it when they are stressed but it sounds like it's bedtime routine in your household too. Something some cats retain from their kitten hood as a transfer from nursing on their moms. It's usually seen with cats who are taken from...
The little one may just be a regular runt. I think you should carefully track weight of this one and compare it to its siblings growth rate over time. So long as it's gaining weight, it probably is okay. If you notice it's not gaining weight then it's would warrant a closer examination by a vet...
I have four with plans for two more within the next year. My advice, if you plan to get one make sure you pick a good artist (see their fresh AND healed portfolio) and don't go in with too many expectations. It is technically a form of art and you are paying an artist to do it. If you go in with...
Generally? No. There is of course, always a risk but it's so small it isn't any concern. Plus you haven't noticed any illness in the cat and would know if the cat shows illness in the next few days.
The biggest risk with cat scratches if honestly infection. Keep it clean and treat it as a more...
One week for a tattoo to be raised and scabby is just about right. It should be healed right up and not feel like anything in another week (give or take a little). Both of my boys have the exact same mark and it's visible on both a white and black belly when those areas are shaved. I also wasn't...
Ahhh, the exalted green line club. It's to indicate that the cat has been spayed or neutered. A lot of clinics do some sort of tattoo on the abdomen so that if someone else catches the cat and takes them to a different clinic they can tell they've already been altered without opening them up...
Yep. The twins get specialty blends of herbs and forage that help with preventing blockage. Along with tummy rubs if either of them are looking uncomfortable (let's be honest, Gladys is a lot more cooperative with those). It can lead to GI Stasis which can kill within a day or two. Although...
Rocket was feral until she came to me around 4 months old with absolutely zero direct human interaction. She's been with me 9 years and the first year was really intense socialization. She:
Won't eat if someone is watching unless it's her wet meal, but that must be eaten under a chair or around...
Frodo would like to remind everyone that the only bunnies who belong in Easter baskets are chocolate or stuffed. Live rabbits are a 10-15 year commitment and require specialized care. Please reach out if you are considering a rabbit as a pet and want some real world costs/requirements. Also...
I would try a second vet for a different set of eyes. Twice, I've had situations where vet A is stumped and nothing is working only for vet B to try a completely different path and it works.
Have you gotten any imaging (ultrasound or xray)?
I see the movement you mention, it seems to be in conjunction with breathing so maybe some sort of pain reaction in relation to chest/lungs? It reminds me of humans in asthma distress a little TBH. I know prednisone can have some weird side effects so I'd wait to see what happens after he's off...
Are you willing to install a cat door? I have a microchip cat door so that only my cats can go through it. It allows them to come and go as they please (although I do set a curfew) but keeps all others out. It uses their identification microchip but they also have a tag on collar option...
I never give my cats (or rabbits) anything that is edible and made in China. As you mention, safety concerns about undisclosed ingredients bot to mention that even if the ingredients list is valid I don't know if the quality of the ingredients is good. Especially with anything with plant...
I'd also take a hard look at the boxes themselves. Maybe try one with a lower side, one with a higher side and a larger box than the existing to see if the box itself is something she doesn't feel comfortable pooping in.
I'd reach out to your vet and provide the photos. Photos are always a great way to detect changes so good job with that. Continue to take pictures until you hear back from the vet. You can also apply a warm compress to the area to help with any swelling and it may help with the lump too (still...
Cost of supplies + whatever you make hourly at your regular job per hour worked
You already agree your time is worth whatever you make and you won't be able to work while cleaning. Supplies because you need to be paid for materials, if your friend is far away I'd in transportation costs too.
I...
I'd go with she smells the pee and is ensuring that she is safe from predators by covering the pee. It could also be she's just obsessive about covering in the litter box and doesn't care whose it is as long as it's covered. I don't think you have to worry about her overtaking him, even if the...