#Cat Health

[donutdrawsthings]

I can't stop carrying this in my heart. As funny as those videos of people bothering their cats are (like they hold their cat close for kisses and the cat goes aaaa), I think it's infinitely more rewarding to not do these tiny teasing things and get this rock solid trust between you and your pet.

Because by not crossing these boundaries ever, your cat becomes so heartwarmingly forgiving when you DO have to break a boundary for medicine or vet stuff. These animals who are often seen as solitary creatures who hide when feeling ill, will instead seek you out for comfort (looking for company but knowing you won't pet them if they don't want you to). You'll give them their medicine, but instead of running away afterwards, they'll stay and lift their tail, accepting of a job-well-done pet on the head. It's the most special bond you can create with a cat, I feel!

And all of this is not just coming from how sweet my late cat was when he fell ill last year, but also now with our young cat who's got a mild stomach virus. To be able to lift a sick cat towards the draining tub without a fight or fright, because you know she'd love to watch the drain (and she does). I dunno! That's just so special to me!

I wish that deep connection onto anyone with a cat! But I also think if you want that connection, you have to respect your cat's boundaries, no matter how minuscule or silly they might feel

#long post #sorry I just really love my cats #even this kitten just keeps surprising me by seeking me out when feeling ill #i already said it a ton but i really do think words don't do it justice how special that feels #even our 'mean' cat is so forgiving and sweet when we try to help her now that she's old #talkies #ramble #cat #cats #cat health

[queen-mabs-revenge]

ok but also??? anyone who has a cat needs to get a pill popper syringe right the fuck now it's actually bananas that ppl are asked to pill their cats by hand and not let know these things exist??? you can use them dry, but also you can siphon up a tiny bit of water, put the pill into that little claw, and then when you push the depressor, the stick on the inside shoots the pill out and my god mY GOD GAMECHANGER SITUATION HOLY FUCK

my little beast literally refuses to fall for the same pill disguise trick twice, and has an actual note on her vet file that she's a 'fractious cat' so imagine how well hand-pilling was going. this has made the whole situation so much less stressful for the both of us - the water encourages her to swallow so she can't hide the thing in her mouth and spit it out, and i'm so much more confident placing it properly at the back of her mouth. seriously 30 seconds and we're done i could CRY FOREVER best €5.99 i've ever spent in my life 🙌

also ty dr squish-that-cat for the pilling technique:

#just gave her her liquid gabapentin and her liver support meds in a straight up minute tops and we cuddled and snuggled after #no hissing scratching biting and resentment my fuck i could just levitate i'm so happy #cats #cat health #Youtube

[reptile-garden]

NPC got the snip snip done the other day. His new mom sent me this photo of him right after he woke up. Nice thing about having a vet is your new mom snips you herself at the office on her day off so you don’t have to stay all day long.

Where did my little kitten go, he’s a whole ass cat now.

#npc the cat #cat health #cats #cute cats #funny cats #cats of tumblr #kitten rescue #foster kittens #silly kitty #kittens #cute kitty #kitty cat #kitty #catblr #indoor cats

[muttculture]

Thank you for everyone who donated.

If you can help with my cats veterinary emergency I'd be grateful for your time.

$0/300

Cremation charges

CA- $muttculture

PP- @muttculture

More info under the cut here/ Update under the cut

My cat Blaire has not eaten for a few days and has gotten very thin. He's taken all the medicine that he was given and isn't getting better after his urinary blockage treatment earlier this month.

I've attempted to reach out to the vet that cared for him several times and they won't answer any of our questions.

I've reached out to a new vet who will be willing to take a walk in analyzing his QOL and the outcome will probably be immediate inpatient care or euthanasia.

I'm trying to afford insurance for him, and what may happen if insurance does not cover him due to his pre-existing conditions.

I would appreciate any help and boosting possible as this is an emergency situation. Thank you all for listening again

Update:

We are waiting for him to pass as we speak, he's gotten so weak he cannot stand, eat, or drink on his own. We're trying to make him as comfortable as possible in his time of passing.

#cat death #cat health #please boost

[thostrolot]

Hey there, I need some help!

Normally I don't do these sort of things because I have no need and I'm kind of a self kept person, but things are getting extra dicey and I need a place I feel would get spread around better on.

Gonna go ahead and warn you all ahead of time, this story contains mention of abuse in many different forms, so if these things trigger you, I'm sorry. I have to mention it.

I'm telling a story that isn't exactly mine, but it means more to me than I can say. I hope you all can believe me when I put this out, because it all sounds farfetched, but I couldn't make this up if I tried. I hope you all will listen.

My fiancé is a few states apart from me. We've known each other for about 12+ years, and have been dating for a few of those years.

In those years, he's had it really rough, being in a family that was either abusive, not present, or oppressive in some fashion (they were the "pray the gay away" types). Recently, the person who was taking care of him passed away of cancer, and he has been staying with a friend of his.

This family was good for a little bit, but the father was an alcoholic, very toxic and verbally abusive to everyone. His addiction is what eventually killed him, and he has left the family high and dry on money for anything.

There is a reason this is important information.

Throughout these years, he's had a cat, a Tortoise shell manx, about 6 years old. Her name is Kiki. She is rather feisty, yelling at the top of her little lungs if you so much as pat her rear-end wrong. She has been with him all this time.

As of recent, however, she has become sick. She has been found to have a rather large bladder stone and gets worse by the day. He doesn't have the ability to get it immediately taken care of.

I want to help him raise the money needed to help with surgery for her. Anything at all helps. It's much appreciated if you could share the story around as well. Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day.

#please reblog this #please reblog #please help #gofundme #signal boost #cat #cat health #emergency #tw abuse #alcohol tw #alcohol mention #alcohol ment tw #abuse ment tw #abuse mention #animal sickness tw #long post #there's a lot im sorry #any help is appreciated #even just sharing this around helps emmensly

[orange-sodazz]

dude of the day !!!!!!!!

#cat pictures #pets #poets on tumblr #cat drawing #cat boy #cat house #cat health #kittens #cute animals #kitties #kitty #sleepy cat #rat #rat rat boys #rate #raccoon #rodents #ratld namaari #mice #chinchilla #fancy rat #ratings

[fizzy-the-alien]

Cats aren't doing well. Lot of throwing up and not eating. We have to take them back to the vet and we already have vet bills from last week. So go fund me as we are running out of money fast

https://www.gofundme.com/f/double-kitty-vet-bills?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

#cat health #cats of tumblr #gofundme #veterinary #vet bills #cat help

[petnews2day]

Owner Pays $100 to Investigate Cat's Mystery Lump, Unprepared for Diagnosis

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Owner Pays $100 to Investigate Cat's Mystery Lump, Unprepared for Diagnosis

A self-professed “anxious cat mom” has shared how she got an unusual diagnosis from the vet after taking her cat for a checkup. Gigi lives in Amsterdam with her 4-year-old cat, Ponyo. She took her to the vet after discovering what she thought was a concerning lump on her stomach. But the vet’s response wasn’t […]

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#&8216;unusual&8217; #trending #animals #cat health #cats #funny #pet health #pets #TikTok #trends #viral #Cats News

[penanggalan]

Thought I'd update my werecat truesona to better reflect realistic lykoi cat breed traits. I'm still so gutted about the reality of these poor babies.

#lykoi #lykoi cat #cat health #werecat #werewolf #digital art #realistic art #my art #horror art

[me-and-my-dumbass]

Hey I'm sorry but I think I need some help. I woke up like half an hour ago to feed my cats and my son, Moxxie, is showing symptoms of a bowl obstruction. He's had one before and he's doing the same thing as last time. I legit only have 3 cents in my account rn and panicking.

It's almost 6am, the emergency vet doesn't think he needs to swing by there ATM and recommends we see our reg vet when they open in 2 hrs. Which I know I won't be able to afford.

So I'm asking for some help. Any little bit helps, and if I don't need it for him I'm gonna refund it.

Sorry to ask this

#help #gofundme #pet care #cat care #cat #cat help #cat health #moxxie #my boy #i love you #donate #donations

[smolgwennie]

I wanna share a resource I found to other cat lovers and caretakers, a list made by a vet who actually cares about what their cat eats! It’s a list of wet cat foods with the amount of protein, fat, carbohydrates, phosphorus, and calories per can of food.

It reveals a LOT about bullshit in pet food. The number one thing is how cat food, ideally, needs to have 0% carbs. I typically go max 10% carbs.

High protein is best, especially for elderly cats. A lot of kidney health and geriatric diets have VERY LOW PROTEIN, which will kill your cat fast. Minimum of 35% protein is good, the higher the better. Low protein is what makes elderly cats so frail and bony, no protein means no muscles.

Fat isn’t generally something to fret over unless you have an obese cat. Carbohydrate levels are a bigger concern honestly. Cats that have trouble keeping on weight should get higher fat alongside protein.

Phosphorus, NOT protein, is linked to kidney disease, specifically high phosphorus. I typically aim for under 400mg per 100kcals, but since my kitty is 15, lower is better.

There are bad additives for cats! Of course each kitty has sensitivities, but tuna should never be a staple in a cat’s diet, which disqualifies a TON of otherwise fantastic cat food, including almost all of Tiki Cat AND Weruva’s foods. Fish in general should be a minimum, as it’s also a tad addictive for cats, especially saltwater fish for the metal contents.

Calories really depend on a lot of factors, but generally the average cat needs around 150-200kcals a day iirc. Bigger cats need more, older cats may need less, kittens and nursing/pregnant mothers need more!

My general value guidelines for my picks are:

- NO TUNA

- Min 35% Protein

- Min 30% Fat

- Max 10% Carbohydrates

- Max 400mg Phosphorus per 100kcal

And here’s the lovely list!

(P.S. Cats do not belong outside unaccompanied and free to roam and kill. That’s why the average lifespan has stayed lower, and why we see constant extinctions. This isn’t up for debate. If you let your cat out to free roam you are a bad person. I am not talking about barn/farm cats, which still are an issue, but do serve a purpose on a working farm.)

#indoor cats #pet cats #cats #cat #catsofinstagram #catsoftheworld #pets #pet #pet psa #cat health #cat help #cat food #pet food

[starburstsobsessions]

YOU! Stop there! Is your cat getting enough water?

Cats can be extremely finicky (as everyone who has one around knows) and it's so important to make sure they get enough water. Cats were essentially desert/survival animals before they decided to just vibe in our homes, so they can be prone to not drinking much just overall, but they still need to!

I've spent a lot of time with trial and error- and here's some things I wanted to share about making sure they drink enough, to have healthy kidneys, bladders, and overall all their organ functions!

TRY:

-Testing lots of materials for their drinking bowls! My cats aren't fans of classics like; Stainless Steel, Ceramic, or Plastic, and won't drink out of them. What worked for me, is a transparent glass cookware pan! I have to use a heavy, clear glass device, or my cats will throw the bowl in REJECTION. Try out different things!

-MOVE THE BOWL ACROSS THE HOME. Cats do NOT like their water beside their food- At least any cat I've had! Move it somewhere water runs anyway, and they know about it, such as the bathroom! They are happy to see me use running water every morning from the bathroom where it's always running, and they don't like it beside their food.

-Don't rely on fads. Running water fountains noise making have just scared my cats off- and they don't enjoy them. Your cat may love them, but make sure to evaluate if you ever actually see your cats drinking from things like this. (also they scare me as fire starters!)

-Try letting your cat drink from other places to see where he likes it best. Water somehow tastes different from different faucets, see which one they like the best!

-Try gravy/wet soft foods. My cats love gravy the MOST, and it's essentially their treat each night (Because casual treats and catnip make them aggressive yikes) but I appreciate it, because of its water content! I know they're still getting another liquid in their diet.

Keeping your cat, and yourself hydrated, is SO important! Please make sure they're drinking, give them fresh water daily and all that they desire. Likewise: Make sure your cat isn't incessantly chugging water non-stop, because that could sign a different underlying issue! Take care of your pets 💕

(If your dog has trouble drinking water idk any tips my dog is a water chugging machine. I had to get her a like Hamster Bottle type of water bottle bc she throws bowls everywhere if that helps LOL)

#try things! consult the internet too bc im sure there's plenty more resources #cats #cat #animals #pets #pet care #dogs #pet health #cat health #cat help #feel free to add on

[tophatgrimer]

Hi. Serious shit time

I need to take my cat to the vet. Hes constantly ripping open old scabs and not letting then heal and a couple other long term issues he needs to be seen for.

This is my baby and i need all the help i can get.

Secondly. I might end up homeless if i cant figure something out so that means me and my two cats will be on the streets. Hopefully it doesnt come to that but its a possibility im terrified of.

Any and all help would mean the world to me and my little fatty(yes thats his name) and if you cant help i only beg you share it around to everyone you can.

My venmo here or if you prefer on cashapp im

$VivianBunnyRose

Please please and thank you so much for any help or shares you can give.

Love one another be kind and be good.

#help me #finacial aid #pet health #fur baby #homeless #financial help #poor #i have venmo #cashapp #cash assistance #desprate #many thanks #love each other #be good to each other #make my day #pet help #cat health #save me

[loracarol]

Indy has stopped eating again.

Last time he stopped I was able to bribe him with roast beef and other 'human' foods and he would eat those, just not his actual food, but last night he wouldn't even eat that.

He has a vet appointment a 2pm.

I'm not sure what the solution is going to be, but I have a suspicion.

#industrialrevolution #cat health #pet health #. #.. #personal #I've been dealing with this since yesterday so if my 'voice' seems flat it's because I've already been dealing with this for 12 hours

[geezerwench]

Some pet owners are advocating against rabies vaccines. Here's why rabies is dangerous.

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You just want to take these anti-vaxxers and shake 'em til the stupid falls out.

#rabies #rabies vaccine #dogs #cats #pets #pet health #dog health #cat health #anti vaxxers #anti vax

[homeland-heritage]

Home sweet home 🫂💓

#like #cat #cats #cat health #cat house #cute cat #beauty #design #business #fashion #likeforfollow #likeforlike #books & libraries #freedom #follow #photography #photographers on tumblr #my photos #mine #photoshoot #tumblr milestone