You have all been so wonderful to share your experiences and knowledge with me after getting the CRF diagnosis for my kitty. You have given me ideas for giving extra fluids (I am loving the idea of putting extra water in her food) and helped me decipher the bloodwork. I don't know what will happen from here. Kitty ... more

I'm sorry to talk this subject to death and being such a PIA. It is great to have this outlet though during this odd journey. Where else can I talk such intricities? You don't even have to respond. It feels good to just talk. I took kitty to the vet today for her subQ fluid injection, hoping to get some tips on... more

Have you noticed your mothers/fathers/mother in laws having different views on euthanization? My old lady cat (17.5 years old) was diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure a week ago. I am supposed to give her weekly fluid injections and change her diet. I have had some distress about injecting my kitty. Both my... more

We tried to give kitty her first injection tonight. It didn't go so well. She is feeling better, which makes her quite the contortionist. I think I have to do the fluid injections on my own. I am better able to stick the cat, but am somewhat clumsy with the bag and opening the valve once I get the needle in. Any... more

This is long sorry. It has been a while since I have posted about Isis my little blue point Siamese. I wanted to see if anyone has had a similar situation. First of all I suspect she has some sort of autoimmune disorder. In her first year we got her fixed and she had a severe cause of Gingivitis which involved... more

My old lady Siamese is having an overnight stay at the vet. I am very worried about her, mostly because she isn't snuggled by me and in a cold, dark cage alone. Sob! She was straining in her litterbox 2 weeks ago. Husband took her to the vet and they assumed it was a UTI. I say assumed because of symptoms. They... more

I am picking up a new calico/seal point cat tomorrow for a companion to my strong personality pure bred blue point siamese. I came home from volunteering tonight with the new cats scent and hair all over me, my cats (fiona) nose was of course immediately on high alert. I have the steps necessary to introduce a new... more

OK so the cats have both been on antibiotics, we're just starting drops for conjunctivitis. Snowball, new cat, seems healthy now and the doctor originally said to quarantine both cats during duration of antibiotics (20 days). Now original cat, Fiona, is on a/b for 10 days due to contraction of what seems the same... more

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It's my birthday soon and mt fiance decided to surprise me with a little kitten as a friend for my cat Romeo, he came home with this little gray fur ball maybe 8 weeks old and plopped it right out on the bed in Romeo's territory, as a result Romeo hissed and growled and I reacted (badly) I just told my fiance what are ... more

Hi Jean thanks for responding, what would I do without you or Tamara :) No I don't see his ribs at all, he probably is in perfect weight, he's very long and active. He has a wet nose alot is that a sign of good health? When next I see the vet I will have the ration done. I'm just a worried mom haha I love him so... more

A shout out to the Capital Cat Clinic [sorry I can't seem to get the photo on this message post] - leading by example. Here's a blurb from my local independent pet supply store (Arlington, VA) - which stocks only high quality foods and makes space available to resuces for adoption work - and routinely schedules pet... more

So why am I bringing up the topic of puppy mills? Because there are kitten mills, too - and if you are going to be getting a cat or kitten - you need to inform yourselves about potential "sources" for said animals! Many breeders and kitten "products" from kitten mills end up in rescues - and we see there the... more

I have gotten to the stage already where the resident cat can sit in the room with the new cat in her carrier and they are both not hissing when left on their own. They will hiss if they are near each other (like if I get up suddenly from the couch and Fiona jumps (they are both still jumpy) and she moves nearer to... more

OK, some of you have heavy opinions on this issue. Have read past posts on this. If you could start at the early years with a regime of feeding and food - what would you do? Remember that wet food can be an inconvenience to a busy young purrson and giving dry is very easy. During their youth cats seem to be quite... more

I have been feeding Romeo wellness pouches for about three months now and he loves it, almost every day I visit the wellness site to see about the recall, I noticed they took the no recall info off the site for the first time since I have been on the product. should I be alarmed at this?

It seems this board talks about both. What are your opinions on Siamese vs. Bengals and young children? I have two Siamsee, and one tabby cat. Honestly, the Siamese are useless with the little kids. If caught, they allow themselves to be held, but do not like it. Baby Siamese will hiss like a wildcat before caught.... more

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My Chocolate-point Siamese is 20 years of age.He has a lot of live left in him. He goes out and I allow him to, because he loves to roam and always comes home.. Sorry not that I dont restrict him. he doesn't like meat, he hates it..he loves fish and this is all he eats..my other cats eat meat and I have noticed they... more