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  1. darlenam8

    ER visit after cat collapsed

    Hi all. Just wondering if anyone has been through anything like this. My healthy 10yr old male cat had a very scary incident last night. I got home from work and he was being silly, little zoomies and attention grabs to push me to put down dinner. All of a sudden, he ran out of the room and laid...
  2. darlenam8

    Recent Tooth Extraction General Care

    Not sure the best place to post this: My buddy Cezare has one of his canines extracted yesterday due to a chipped tooth with infection. He’s doing well, but needs to be only on soft food for about 2 weeks. So, this means he can’t go outside (neighbors leave kibble out) for 2 weeks. What I’m...
  3. darlenam8

    Choking? Indigestion?

    came home tonight to find my cat doing this weird thing where he occasionally sticks his neck out then swallows with his eyes closed. He ate some kibble but seems upset. Like maybe something’s stuck? It’s that time of year that they shed terribly, so maybe it’s just a hairball. Maybe it’s...
  4. darlenam8

    Atopica For Outdoor Cat

    ive searched the threads so I apologize if I missed any posts that cover this. My cat Cezare has been suffering from allergies the past 2 years. His worst are chicken/poultry foods and fleas. We’ve gotten him off poultry products and hoped that would help but his flea allergy is worse than ever...
  5. darlenam8

    Turning Outdoor Cats Into Indoor Cats

    hello everyone! I’ve got a bit of a dilemma. I’m moving from an apartment that’s set way off the street (most likely) to a house on a street corner. My cats insisted on being outdoor from the very beginning. Since the area was safe and away from the streets, I went with it. However, when I move...
  6. darlenam8

    Can't Get Cat To Eat/drink

    hello! I posted on Saturday about my kitty being very lethargic and not eating. He'd thrown up and dry heaved as well over a couple of days. He was also licking 'his lips' a lot. We took him to pet ER late Saturday night and they did blood work and X-ray but didn't see anything wrong. Originally...
  7. darlenam8

    Cat Lethargic And Licking Lips

    Hello everyone. I've got an appointment for my 4 year old male cat on Wednesday, but I wonder if he needs to go sooner. I noticed him throw up (mostly digested food) a few days ago. Yesterday, I caught him 'dry heaving' outside but no vomit. Since yesterday, he seems sleepier than normal. He...
  8. darlenam8

    Sudden Bald Spots

    Hello! I've got a very healthy and active 4 year old male cat that I just noticed is having some bald spots issues. He has been shedding a lot and I've been brushing him, but not in these spots. They are on his back legs, on the inside- both of them. He's never had this happen before.  He was...
  9. darlenam8

    Cat Missing-Suggestions?

    Hi, my 4 year old male cat, Cezare, went missing this past Monday (5 days ago). He is neutered and microchipped. He is an indoor/outdoor cat that never strays far from home (for more than 2 hours) and always comes when called. We had severe rain Monday night and flash flooding in my area, so...
  10. darlenam8

    Cone of Shame

    Hello! I've been dealing with an allergic cat since February and I am so unbelievably frustrated! We just can't seem to get to the bottom of this quickly enough. Initially, my 3 year old cat, Cezare, was taken to the vet to be seen for a bald spot on his shoulder/back area that he kept licking...
  11. darlenam8

    Nervous Peeing

    I wonder if anyone has any recommendations for me. My cat, Cezare, has developed a bit of a phobia about going to the vet. In the beginning, he didn't mind our yearly check-ups to the vet. He'd pretty much just chill out in his carrier for the 10 minute ride. However, in the past 4 months, we...
  12. darlenam8

    Allergic Dermatitis

    Hello. I'm back again. My poor 3yr old male kitty Cezare is suffering from some serious allergy problems.  He has seasonal allergies that are more-or-less under control now (with daily antihistamine), but his skin is still a problem. I believe it is called it Feline Allergic Dermatitis.The vet...
  13. darlenam8

    Questions about Cats with Allergies

    ***this is the best his eyes have looked, but you get the picture, always watering**** I don't know if I am just an over worried fur-mama or what, but my poor Cezare (3yr old male cat) has had a few rough weeks. We had a few visits to the vet over a month period because he seems to be allergic...
  14. darlenam8

    Anxiety or something else?

    I've had Michaleto for about 2 years and he is 3 years old now. He is a relatively anxious/aware cat and always has been. He's an indoor/outdoor cat that usually loves to spend his afternoons basking outside in the sun napping. The past 3 days have been different though. At some point during the...
  15. darlenam8

    Can seasonal allergies cause asthma in cats?

    Hello. Last season, I noticed that one of my kitties seems to be having some allergy issues. He would sneeze after playing outdoors, and sometimes get runny eyes. He also developed a snore on occasions at night. Once or twice I caught him low to the ground, head outstretched, sounding like he...
  16. darlenam8

    Indoor Outdoor Cat won't poo in litterbox

    Wasn't really sure where to post this question, or if there's really anything I can do about it, but just wanted to see... I have 2 indoor/outdoor kitties, (they are about 2) and have had them just over a year. I luckily live in a place where rain/inclement weather is not an issue. However, it...
  17. darlenam8

    Meowing more frequently

    About a month and a half ago, my boyfriend and I went out of town for 4 nights and left our 2 cats in the care of a cat sitter, who came in 2 times a day to feed them and check on them.  When we got back, my shy kitty Michaleto seemed to "check in" a bit more than he used to, seeming to me like...
  18. darlenam8

    Cat is missing! Advice please

    My cat Michaleto went missing yesterday morning sometime between 3-4am, its now been 36+ hours and I am out of my mind with worry for him. His brother, Cezare, disappeared for a couple hours as well (perhaps in search) but has stayed very close to me since. Both these cats are indoor/outdoor...
  19. darlenam8

    Cat Health Insurance (?)

    I have been going back and forth on the idea of getting health insurance for my 2 cats... and would love any input. I feel like it would be a good idea but my boyfriend is against is. What do you all think? And, if you have insurance, what company do you use, and do you like the coverage/cost...
  20. darlenam8

    Hairball?

    Need a little advice on this one please.... First time cat owner and still don't really know about hairballs..my boyfriend who has had many cats says this is a non-issue and my cat is just "working on a hairball" About 3 or 4 days ago my cat started doing this thing occasionally throughout the...
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