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Thank you Pamzimmrt!

And God Bless you also for your love of Cats!

I have seen shelters online that have a tunnel access to/from the shelter via a window in the houses. So very cool.

That way, even the house Cats can safely spend time outside.
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A friend of mine fashioned cat shelters from the very large containers that kitty litter comes in. This was at an animal rescue facility. He somehow fastened them to fence posts in a fenced area at the rescue place, and he positioned them a foot or two off the ground.

I only saw pictures, not the real thing. It seems to me that this would be a good way to provide safe housing for feral colonies in the woods. The containers could be attached to the trees, not far up the trunk. It would also work for pets in a person's yard where there are trees.
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I am a 60-year-old man, and I am my 83-year-old mother's primary caregiver. We share a cat and the cat brings so much happiness to both of us. Peace.
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Are there any updates about your cats and dogs?

I have been watching Pets Available at the shelters, even knowing I could no longer have a cat or dog. There was only one with the cutest expression, but not even a breed I ever considered. One out of hundreds. Only a puppy.

The shelters are full right now due to weather disasters across the nation.

Has anyone considered getting a pet lately?
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Cat Mom's are Mothers too!

Happy Mother's Day

Cat & Dog Mom's are the best!
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I talked with a nurse who worked in a nursing home. She told me that they had a “resident” cat that would always go lay on the foot of the bed when someone was dying. The cat would just lie there and keep vigilant watch. She said they could always tell it was close to the end by watching the cat.
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5 Everyday Cat Emergencies

Breakfast is 2 minutes late.
A door is closed.
You petted them too long.
You went to the bathroom alone.
The bottom of the bowl is visible.
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Those are cat emergencies alright,Send.
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Having an orange cat is essential for survival.

Dinosaurs didn't have them, and look at what
happened to dinosaurs.
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send - orange cats are great!!!🐈
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I have a ginger/white cat, he is 15 years old (got him when he was 9 from the county animal shelter). That boy is very observant. I can add something new to the house and he sees it immediately, while hubby will ask months later when he finally notices the item himself :)
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My 3 babies get so jealous of each other sometimes.
I have a tv tray table above my head where I sleep on the couch and Lovee has slept there for years but now,all of them want to be on that table so I had to set up 2 more tv tray tables ,so they could each have one and the fighting would end.
SO now,I'm surrounded by all these tables but they're happy and I guess that's all that really matter's.
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ff 0sounds like a smart cat I have a smart orange cat too. She started to scratch the footstool one day, and I said "No:" firmly (one of the words she knows). So she went over to her scratching post and put her paw on it and looked at me..

lu -I guess the cats rule at your house. too. The lengths we go to to keep them happy. I am content with just one. Three must keep you busy!!! All those cuddles!!!
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If your cat is doing this:

Your cat needs to see a veterinarian immediately because obsessive licking of the private parts combined with signs of misery usually indicates severe pain, a urinary tract infection (UTI), bladder stones, or a life-threatening urinary blockage. [1, 2, 3]


Why This Is Dangerous
Urinary Blockage: If your cat is a male and straining to pee without producing urine (or only passing a few drops), it is a fatal medical emergency requiring an Emergency Vet Locator right now. [1]

Pain Response: Cats naturally hide their pain, so intense and repeated licking down there means they are trying to soothe a high level of localized discomfort. [1, 2]

Infections or Stones: Conditions like FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease), bladder stones, or severe infections cause burning and irritation that drive this frantic grooming. [1, 2]


What You Should Do

Check the litter box: Look for wet spots, blood, or signs that your cat is straining and crying while attempting to urinate.

Call a vet now: Contact your regular veterinarian or an emergency animal hospital immediately for an exam and urinalysis.

Do not wait: Do not give your cat any human medications or try to treat it at home, as this can make things much worse
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My cat Wyatt is having diarrhea issues for a month now. We had his poop sent to a lab and everything came back normal. We also had him on a round of antibiotics and put probiotics in his food. So far, nothing has changed. He's still having problems. We now have him on a hydrolyzed protein diet to rule out food allergies. He's been on it for 8 days now and so far...............still diarrhea.

Sigh...............

Anyone had this happen with their kitty? Did you find a solution? My vet doesn't return calls. Time to find a new one I think.
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Gershun, from what I researched 8 days on a hydrolyzed protein diet probably isn't long enough to know whether it's helping. These diets often need a 6–8 week trial, and that means no other foods or treats during that time.

Would also ask the vet exactly what the stool testing included. Some parasites, particularly Giardia and Tritrichomonas, require specific tests and may not show up on a routine fecal exam.

Since it's been a month, bloodwork might be the next step if that hasn't already been done. Chronic intestinal inflammation (IBD), thyroid problems in older cats, and other intestinal conditions can cause persistent diarrhea.

How old is Wyatt? If the diarrhea continues, a veterinary internal medicine specialist is an option. Or a new vet at the very least. Our U of MN has a vet school and I've taken my dog there in an extreme emergency.

My neighbor's Boston Terrier is going through the same thing: just started having diarrhea and no matter what they try, he still has it, although some adjustments have worked to control how bad it was (all over the house - ugh!) He's only 8 years old.
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Thx Geaton, my cat is only 14 mths. old. Still very young!

I realize 8 days on hydrolyzed protein isn't long. I guess I'm impatient. Part of me thinks this isn't even food related but the vet had suggested doing the trial to rule out any allergies. He doesn't get any treats. One problem though is he only likes the dry hydrolyzed food and there aren't very many options with the wet one. I think there are only two prescription brands, Hill's which he absolutely hated and Purina makes another but it's only for dogs. I worry he's not drinking enough now cause he's not getting any wet food. We've ordered a water fountain hoping he'll use that.

I actually asked AI and got more info. from it than my own vet. Hmph.......

We'll give the diet a longer trial but then it's bloodwork and possibly an ultrasound.
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Update: We've scheduled an appt. with a new vet for Wyatt. The vet we've been going to wasn't returning my calls. Unacceptable in my opinion.

The vet is a 5 min. walk from us and has good reviews. We're going there tomorrow.
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