My Feral And Rescued Cats

[dustydiamond1]

Happy Whisker Wednesday

 

[tarasgirl06]

Elvis loves to show off his whiskerage:
New photo by Jmuhj Acat

 

[Whenallhellbreakslose]

Hi folks. If anyone has dealt with possible gall stones causing vomiting and other health problems or want to lend moral support please check out 'Should we go on Prednisolone' thread by Musuaka. Thanks.

I went to a Gastro last year and has a bunch of procedures done, including a Sonagram. They found that I had Gall stones. I have had stomach troubles that come and go for years, so I wasn't too shocked that they found that. I am not on medicine. I just try to be very careful and not eat much fried or fatty foods because that triggers gallbladder attacks.

Could you get checked out immediately and see that no stones got stuck in your bile duct. If that is the case, gall bladder removal may be strongly advised. My Gastro told me if I had bad gallstone attacks, that I need to see her immediately. If it is a "hot gallbladder" then they would remove it.

This was one of the reasons I changed my diet and lost 35 pounds. Sorry, I wish that I have more to tell you about this situation. I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Jcatbird]

rubysmama I always laugh when I go back through my cat pictures. So many adorable cattitudes!
Thank you for the healing wishes. Working on it.

dustydiamond1 I responded although I probably didn’t help much.

tabbytom Ohhhhh! Indeed! Silence and contact can speak volumes.

tarasgirl06 Big Mack is more than a lap full. Lol Definitely a big snuggler. He always wants to snuggle.
Banjo a genius? When she reads that, I have a feeling she is going to expand her horizons. Lol

Thank you about the wishes for recovery. I want shoes before it gets cold!!

dustydiamond1 Great close up of Gypsy. Such pretty eyes.

tarasgirl06 Elivis looks relaxed, elegant and quite handsome. Banjo purred.

Whenallhellbreakslose Than you for offering the info. Gallstones are very yucky. I hope yours stay in check.

 

[NY cat man]

I went to a Gastro last year and has a bunch of procedures done, including a Sonagram. They found that I had Gall stones. I have had stomach troubles that come and go for years, so I wasn't too shocked that they found that. I am not on medicine. I just try to be very careful and not eat much fried or fatty foods because that triggers gallbladder attacks.

Could you get checked out immediately and see that no stones got stuck in your bile duct. If that is the case, gall bladder removal may be strongly advised. My Gastro told me if I had bad gallstone attacks, that I need to see her immediately. If it is a "hot gallbladder" then they would remove it.

This was one of the reasons I changed my diet and lost 35 pounds. Sorry, I wish that I have more to tell you about this situation. I hope you feel better soon.

You're lucky- Michele had to have her gall bladder removed when she was only 18, and the post-op infection nearly killed her. Of course, they did things differently back then, and the modern treatments weren't available like they are now.

 

[Jcatbird]

N NY cat man My sympathies for what Michelle went through. My mother had a similar problem when I was young and I took care of her during her months of recovery. By the time I had my gallbladder removed, I was able to get laproscopic surgery and was home the next day. I’m so glad that they came up with that method!! Thank goodness Michelle beat the infection!

 

[dustydiamond1]

Oh I'm sorry for being so stupid. The possible gall stone problems are in a poor kitty! The thread is 'Should we go on Prednisolone' by Musuaka

 

[Jcatbird]

I have some more photos from our party the other night.

Someone came for treats!!

I think the door is for Banjo. Banjo!!!!

Who is it?

Froggie?

What are you doing up there?!

You brought me a flower? Awww!

Dad, what are we going to do? We don’t have any bugs to hand out!

Froggie says we could fly out and get something yummy.

Sounds good to me! Take outs! I know just how to catch bugs on the wing and we can go to town and get something for me too!

My costume is Amelia EARhart. Only, I will return!

Come on Froggie. You can be my copilot.

(No worries folks! Navigator cap is stylus created.) lol
Look Whistle! Little ears!

How’d she do that? Can we start giving free hats to everything with big ears?

 

[Maria Bayote]

I have some more photos from our party the other night.

Someone came for treats!!
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I think the door is for Banjo. Banjo!!!!
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Who is it?
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Froggie?
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What are you doing up there?!
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You brought me a flower? Awww!
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Dad, what are we going to do? We don’t have any bugs to hand out!
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Froggie says we could fly out and get something yummy.
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Sounds good to me! Take outs! I know just how to catch bugs on the wing and we can go to town and get something for me too!
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My costume is Amelia EARhart. Only, I will return!
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Come on Froggie. You can be my copilot.
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(No worries folks! Navigator cap is stylus created.) lol
Look Whistle! Little ears!

How’d she do that? Can we start giving free hats to everything with big ears?
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I love, love, love the photos!

 

[tarasgirl06]

I have some more photos from our party the other night.

Someone came for treats!!
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I think the door is for Banjo. Banjo!!!!
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Who is it?
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Froggie?
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What are you doing up there?!
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You brought me a flower? Awww!
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Dad, what are we going to do? We don’t have any bugs to hand out!
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Froggie says we could fly out and get something yummy.
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Sounds good to me! Take outs! I know just how to catch bugs on the wing and we can go to town and get something for me too!
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My costume is Amelia EARhart. Only, I will return!
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Come on Froggie. You can be my copilot.
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(No worries folks! Navigator cap is stylus created.) lol
Look Whistle! Little ears!

How’d she do that? Can we start giving free hats to everything with big ears?
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Don't they have Feline UberEats yet? Well, if they don't, they should! You should be able to get a large order of grilled salmon with a side of fresh catnip delivered to Chez Catbird!

I think Banjo would probably love Elvis or at least get a crush on him. Elvis would LOVE some female company that doesn't involve hissing and growling.

That first picture is PRICELESS! And also, the first look at froggie!

*PRAYERS* and best thoughts of wellness and recuperation continuing, Jcatbird . Yes, shoes by winter!

 

[pearl99]

Oh look at this picture! Big smile.
When I got back from my trip Waffles was plastered to me all night. Feels so good.

Don't they have Feline UberEats yet? Well, if they don't, they should! You should be able to get a large order of grilled salmon with a side of fresh catnip delivered to Chez Catbird!

Hey something Banjo could do while your foot is healing, Jcatbird !

 

[Whenallhellbreakslose]

You're lucky- Michele had to have her gall bladder removed when she was only 18, and the post-op infection nearly killed her. Of course, they did things differently back then, and the modern treatments weren't available like they are now.

I am so sorry to hear what Michelle went through at such a young age. Gall Stones and Gall Bladder disease is nothing to take lightly. I read that Gall Bladder disease accounts for 10,000 deaths in this country annually. Years ago that number must have been much higher. This definitely woke me up and pushed me to making the necessary changes with diet, exercise and weight loss. I am lucky to have no problems yet, but I am not taking any chances.

 

[Whenallhellbreakslose]

Oh I'm sorry for being so stupid. The possible gall stone problems are in a poor kitty! The thread is 'Should we go on Prednisolone' by Musuaka

No l problem. I left a reply there not too long ago. I hope she will find it helpful.

 

[dustydiamond1]

I was petting Gypsy after finishing some popcorn and felt this nasty little thing. Its a seed pod from I don't know what plant. It is flat and hard and has stickers all over and while it combed out of Gypsys fur fairly easily I spent three hours last year clearing them off a hooded jacket of catdads. They were a solid mass on one side of it and since they stick so tight they do not brush off so I had to remove them one by one all the while trying (and failing) to keep them from attaching to what I was wearing. It was a nightmare, the long thin parts break off easily but they are very hard and brittle and go in like splinters but harder to get out. I can't pinpoint the location so I can get rid of whatever weed they are from as I was able to do with the cockle burrs. Popcorn kernels shown for reference. Left on an animals fur it burrows, entwines and twists itself so tight it must be cut out, or in the case of a poor critter with no human tending to them chewed out thus lodging in lips and gums.

 

[pearl99]

I was petting Gypsy after finishing some popcorn and felt this nasty little thing. Its a seed pod from I don't know what plant. It is flat and hard and has stickers all over and while it combed out of Gypsys fur fairly easily I spent three hours last year clearing them off a hooded jacket of catdads. They were a solid mass on one side of it and since they stick so tight they do not brush off so I had to remove them one by one all the while trying (and failing) to keep them from attaching to what I was wearing. It was a nightmare, the long thin parts break off easily but they are very hard and brittle and go in like splinters but harder to get out. I can't pinpoint the location so I can get rid of whatever weed they are from as I was able to do with the cockle burrs. Popcorn kernels shown for reference. Left on an animals fur it burrows, entwines and twists itself so tight it must be cut out, or in the case of a poor critter with no human tending to them chewed out thus lodging in lips and gums.
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Maybe this?

Identifying Wildflowers: Bidens Aristosa, Tickseed Sunflower - Dave's Garden

 

[NY cat man]

I was petting Gypsy after finishing some popcorn and felt this nasty little thing. Its a seed pod from I don't know what plant. It is flat and hard and has stickers all over and while it combed out of Gypsys fur fairly easily I spent three hours last year clearing them off a hooded jacket of catdads. They were a solid mass on one side of it and since they stick so tight they do not brush off so I had to remove them one by one all the while trying (and failing) to keep them from attaching to what I was wearing. It was a nightmare, the long thin parts break off easily but they are very hard and brittle and go in like splinters but harder to get out. I can't pinpoint the location so I can get rid of whatever weed they are from as I was able to do with the cockle burrs. Popcorn kernels shown for reference. Left on an animals fur it burrows, entwines and twists itself so tight it must be cut out, or in the case of a poor critter with no human tending to them chewed out thus lodging in lips and gums.
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In this part of the country, we call that a 'stick-tight' It grows wild and spreads by attaching it's seeds to any animal that brushes against it. If you want a real adventure, try combing a few thousand of them from a dog's coat after they've gone through a patch of them. What the proper name is, I have no idea.

 

[NY cat man]

A Google search revealed what it is: Bidens Frondosa. I kid you not.

 

[muffy]

We used to get them on our clothes when we were kids. I never knew what they were called. I don't remember them getting on our pets. I guess we spent more time in the woods then they did.

 

[tabbytom]

It was a nightmare, the long thin parts break off easily but they are very hard and brittle and go in like splinters but harder to get out.

Looks like a deadly weapon

 

[dustydiamond1]

Looks like a deadly weapon

Yep, small but nasty