can someone post a picture of a funny cat with captions that say Bye! Bye!
the cat should look funny
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My cat Lancelot is at least 19. Hes from the Humane Society, so we’re not sure. I’m a little lost on what food to be feeding him. I’ve bought him some Wellness canned, but I think it has a pretty high protein content, and I’ve heard thats not good for old cats. If anyone has advice or suggestions that would be great. Heres a bit about Lance.
- Barn cat - now lives in the garage in his own house with a heating pad. (he won’t stay in the house)
- Has had a stroke, which he recovered from miraculously well
- Has lost an eye
- Missing two of his fangs (abcesses a long time ago)
- Almost totally deaf
- urine has lost its smell
- loose bowels
- consistant runny nose
- can still beat up the dog when she gets too nosy!
I include the above because he is a cat that never seems to say die, and our vet jokes that he probably never will. He is one of those cats that just seems to endure. But he is obviously losing weight, and I’m always concerned about him being comfortable as possible. He loves wet food, but will still eat any kibble even though he can’t chew it. It just doesn’t bother him. Dental work is no longer an option because his excessive age makes it too high risk for surgery.
As well, if anyone has been in a situation like mine - did you have your cat put to sleep? I’d rather Lance be able to pass away on his own and keep him comfortable until that time. He doesn’t seem to be in any pain. But his health problems seem to be mounting up.
I should add: Getting him to eat is never a problem. Boy loves his food!
Since he’s so old, make sure he gets a lot of water, most older cats lose kidney function and having them on a dry food diet only makes things harder for them. Switch to canned, for the extra moisture. Keep with high protein (low protein makes the body work harder, causing stress). NO milk though, that causes diarhea in way too many cats.
Low protein diets used to be recommended, but new research indicates high protein, low fat and low carb is much better for elderly cats. And extra water intake.
I have a 19 year old 1/2 siamese who has impaired kidney function, but he’s doing well with ‘cat food soup’ and an assortment of baked chicken and raw ground turkey. When his appetite gets too low I use meat baby food to get him eating again. He’s stable. He pees three times a day so I know he’s getting enough water in him.
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Would anyone know perhaps why my cat’s throat area is bare of hair and has a few red spots? It was formerly matted with sticky hair and it may be related to his odd door-creak sounding meow. There also is a large lump on his throat that may be part of the issue. He seems to be in fine health otherwise. More information will be given if needed. Thank you in advance for anything you may be able to suggest.
We aren’t able to get to a vet just yet. We wanted some other opinions so we would have an idea for when we get there. We’ve been cleaning it a once or twice a day each day since we’ve noticed it.
The hair just came off a few days ago. I was only curious as to what could have made it fall off.
That happened to a kitten I had once. It turned out to be a spider bite. She got over it, but you should try to keep it clean and use peroxide on it if your cat will let you.
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my cat is in good health but he seems to sneeze alot
cats can have allergies. I would suggest going to a pet store and telling them what you’ve been feeding the cat and then possibly change the food. Make sure that the food you are giving him has no corn or corn syrup in it.
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My moms cat has a small bubble in the centre of his eye. He is about 13 or 14 years old. He is very active and doesn’t look like he is having health problems but I am still concerned….this was my childhood pet. Does anyone know what this is and if it is serious?????
The bubble litterally looks like a see through bubble that covers most of the pupil
He probably has contracted a virus that’s quite common among cats. He needs to be seen by a vet.
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Rich people are running hundreds of ads to scare ordinary people from demanding single-payer healthcare. It is the corrupt health care insurance corporations that are running these scary ads. We need affordable, sijmple single-payer health insurance. No more fat cat insurance ads throwing dirt at single-payer health care. Pay attention.
Hey, i agree. I think everyone ought to cancel every bit of insurance they have on Monday at noon. The whole economy of this country would change. The insurance companies act as a middle man and i see no reason to keep paying that middle man… it’s only making them rich. Keep your money and deal with who you have to deal with directly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Boston Terrier is one of the few breeds of dog that America can claim as its own. Around 1870, Robert C. Hooper of Boston purchased Hooper’s Judge, a cross between an English Bulldog and an English White Terrier. Hooper’s Judge was bred with a smaller female, and that litter bred with French bulldogs, providing the beginnings of the Boston Terrier, America’s first non-hunting dog. Though originally bred for dog fighting, Boston Terriers are no longer used for that purpose and the aggressive traits have been bred out of the breed.
Also know as the Boston Bull, Boston Terriers are compact, muscular dogs with short, wide muzzles, dark, large round eyes, short tails and pointy erect ears. Their short coats come in black and white or brown and white and are easy to groom. Some breeders have tried selling all white Boston Terriers as rare. However, an all white coloring generally indicates a genetic weakness, making them more prone to health problems. Though Boston Terriers do shed, it is not excessive and with regular brushing, the shedding is easy to manage. Baths are only given when necessary.
With the proper care, Boston Terriers can live 15 years or longer, but usually average about 13 years. Boston Terriers will grow to an average of 15 to 17 inches in height and 10 to 25 pounds in weight. Their smaller size makes them suitable for all types of living environments including apartments. Boston Terriers do need regular sessions of walking and playtime, and do not require large amounts of space for their exercise. They are sociable and friendly dogs that are described as intelligent and energetic. Boston Terriers make good family pets and companions and are generally good around children and other pets. They make fair watchdogs; some Boston Terriers will bark only when necessary and others will never bark.
Boston Terriers are prone to breathing problems, due to their short snouts. Some of them will snore when sleeping, which can be a sign of a more serious medical condition, but it can be corrected with surgery. Exercise caution when out in excessive heat and humidity with a Boston Terrier, as they are more prone to heat exhaustion due to their short snouts. Boston Terriers are more likely to experience problems with heart and skin tumors and are more likely to suffer eye injuries due to their prominent eyes.
There is a website that has great information on Boston Terriers and most other breeds of dogs. It has details that pertain to a dog breeds health, grooming, living conditions, best food choices and more, the website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at this url:
http://www.dogandcatfacts.com
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I have a femal cat who is spayed and up to date on RV, FVRCP, and FELV. The neighbor has many male unneutered cats running around and attacking my cat, eating her food. she stays in our yard but they are always in our yard. she really likes to be outdoors, what can I do to keep her out there?
Be out there with her.
Does your shelter have a TNR program? Take the males in to be neutered. Our shelter does it for free, they get microchipped, ear tipped, neutered, de-flead, de-wormed and vaccinated. Then you get them back and release them once the anesthetic is out of their system (basically keep them overnight then let them go).
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Can I pull the huge blackheads out with tweezers and then put a little salicylic acid on them?
Thank you for the suggestions, guys. Her dishes are metal and when we feed her wet food it goes in a ceramic dish which we clean in the dishwasher. I heard somewhere that dry food can cause acne, due to the grease getting on their chin. Is this true?
Hi there,
Do not pull out any blackheads. That can start a major infection and inflammation, which will result in your cat’s scratching at the resulting sores, only making it worse. Salicylic acid may be toxic to a feline as well.
Take a warm washcloth and carefully wash the area. Get some neosporin ointment and dab a bit on the chin and rub it in.
Change your dishes to ceramic, glass or Porcelain, as plastic dishes have been implicated in causing feline acne.
If this condition doesn’t improve with gentle washing and the antibiotic ointment, do have your kitty treated by a veterinarian.
Hope this helps,
Good luck with your kitty.
Troublesniffer
Owned by cats for over 40 years
Member: Cat Writer’s Association
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I have asked a couple of questions already regarding pet insurance, but I just want to flat out know if it would be worth getting or a waste of money? I have 9 (8 right now but will be getting an australian shep. puppy soon to make 9 total) animals but only 8 that are eligible to be on pet insurance. They are:
A 5 yr old dachshund, 7 yr old dachshund mix, *soon to have* 9 week old australian shepherd puppy, 3 yr old cat, 2 yr old cat, and 3-1 yr old cats. Every month I buy flea treatments and heartworm prevents. And once I get my aussie puppy I will have to get her the puppy shots and the whole 9 yards with her.
The two that I am leaning toward are:
*ASPCA pet insurance and the plan I would get would be the Level 4 Coverage which covers accidents, illness, wellness and wellness deluxe-which would cover the flea and heartworm products.
It has an annual deduc of $100 which will only have to be paid once a year per pet…not incident. A max incident benefit of $5,000. And a max yearly benefit of $13,000. 80% reimbursements. And it would cost me around $526/mo.
*VPI pet insurance and the plan I would get would be the Superior w/ CareGuard Premeir & Enhanced Cancer. It would cover common problems (vomiting/diarrhea, allergies, upper respiratory, skin infections, etc), panic-moments (hit by a car, attacked by an animal, foreign body ingestions, heat stroke, seizures, etc), expensive problems (back problems, cancer/tumors, cataracts, feline leukemia, etc), routine care (deworming, vaccinations, flea & heartworm, FELV/FIV tests or heartworm tests, etc), additional care (dental cleaning, spay/neuter, etc) and enhanced cancer care which increseases the policy’s reimbursement benefits.
This plan has a $50 per incident deductible. It would cost me around $348/mo for all of them to be on this plan.
*Which do you think would be better? Or like I asked before, would it be worth it to even get pet insurance?
Thanks!
Picking an insurance plan:
While cost of the premium is an important factor to consider, you must make sure that any plan you pick has good coverage. Getting a pet insurance plan without good coverage will leave you unprotected.
Let me start out by saying that you want to purchase a plan that covers accidents/injuries AND illnesses.
The illness part of the coverage must include:
1) Coverage for Cancer
2) Coverage for Chronic Disease
Chronic diseases are illnesses that have long duration and generally slow progression. Chronic diseases are usually not curable. Examples include: cancer, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and chronic liver disease.
3) Continual Coverage for Chronic Disease
If you do not get this coverage, the chronic disease will only be covered in the policy year it was diagnosed, after that, you will have to pay for any continuing medications or diagnostic monitoring yourself.
Treatment for most Chronic diseases will last beyond the first year of diagnosis.
4) Coverage for Hereditary & Congenital Diseases
5) Coverage for Diseases that are Common to your Pet’s Breed
Health issues that Australian Shepherds are prone to include (but are not limited to): Hip Dysplasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Collie Eye Anomaly and Juvenile Cataracts (all of which are hereditary/congenital).
Health issues that Dachshunds are prone to include (but are not limited to): Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), various hereditary/congential conditions, hypothyroidism, and Cushing’s disease.
ASPCA does not provide coverage for congenital or hereditary conditions including hip dysplasia. Also, you must purchase Continual Chronic Disease Coverage as an add-on (It doesn’t come as part of the Level 4 plan). Hypothroidism and Cushing’s disease are considered Chronic diseases.
VPI provides limited congenital/hereditary coverage, including NO coverage for hip dysplasia.
In my opinion ASPCA and VPI will not provide you with the coverage you need based on the breed of your pets.
They may have been cheaper compared to other plans, but they are cheaper due to the limitations in coverage.
Is Pet Insurance Worth It:
The sole purpose of pet insurance (or any insurance) is to offset an unexpected, financial hit. Whether or not pet insurance will save you money in the end depends on whether or not a costly medical problem arises during the life of your pet.
Costly financial hits in veterinary medicine come in the form of:
1) Emergencies (e.g. Fractures, Accidental Poisonings, Foreign Body Ingestion, etc)
2) Chronic diseases (e.g. Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, etc)
3) Sudden, Severe Diseases (e.g. Pancreatitis, Leptospirosis, etc)
The costs will vary based on geographical location. Big cities tend to have higher vet costs than rural areas.
Start by asking your veterinarian "what is the highest cost you can expect from the three scenarios above". In big cities, these "Worst Case Scenario Costs" can range from $3,000 - $10,000. I have seen a case where the bill reached $20,000, but at this time this is more of the exception rather than the rule.
If you can afford the costs out of your own pocket (using credit cards, savings, friends, etc) then you may not need pet insurance. If you cannot afford the costs, then pet insurance may be something you want to continue exploring.
Hope this helps 
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