Cats thread

[Princess Ivy]

Originally Posted by Animaiden

Depending on the size of the pill, hide it in a piece of lunchmeat.* The cat should take it that way, since they don't chew their food (all they have are cutting teeth, no molars).* My cat would, but he doesn't take any pills.* If that doesn't work, go to the nearest pet store any buy a pill popper.* Its a little device that pops the pill to the back of the cats mouth so they have to swallow it.

my cats eat around the meat. simplest thing is to coat it in butter, open the mouth (a finger at the upper ends of the mouth on each side does the trick), drop the pill on the back of the tongue and close the mouth, it slips down very easily without causing undue stress. i volunteered at the animal anti cruelty league as a kid and learned that trick there.

[Alexa]

If you know other tricks, I'm all ears. :biggrin:

[Princess Ivy]

i know lots of tricks with cats, depends what you need to do, just ask. only thing is don't bath them. there is no way to do it without being ripped to shreds.

[Alexa]

You know I adopted two adult cats in the same time. I'm still worried about Atchoum. She's too thin. I bought some cat treats to spoil her, but the problem is she is very sensible. First of all she prefers dry food. Second, she doesn't eat much. I bought some fish food special for cats and she didn't like it at all. I had the impression she'll choke only with the smell of the food. Instead, Wilson is ready to eat almost everything. Question: how can I feed one and keep the other away ? Keep her in another room, the time Atchoum eats ? She has a strong character. When she wants something from me, she won't let me leave. Stuburn cat, like her mistress. :biggrin:

[Princess Ivy]

don't worry babe, just make sure that there is always food down. neither cat will let itself starve, they just don't. i go against vets advice and feed on demand. i always leave dry food down (fred prefers it) and give them wet at mealtimes only. also some cats don't like fish, rather like catnip. fresh chicken always works, as does ham

[Alexa]

Chicken worked with both of them. Fish worked only for Wilson. I thought she won't stop to eat anymore. I just want to add some weight for Atchoum.

Atchoum began to play with the toys only yesterday. I suppose, this is a good news. *sigh*

I began to understand more in their language. :wink:

[Princess Ivy]

they are very eloquent

[Alexa]

yes, they are :biggrin:

Wilson seems to like my chair in front of my computer. She gave me an unhappy mutter when I took the chair back.

[Princess Ivy]

while my mother was making her lunch today, she left the fridge open for a moment. during that time my set removed a chicken drumstick which he felt his entitlement for lunch :wink:

[Alexa]

I spoke today with my collegue about the food they usually gave to the cats. They received the same food, vet diet for years. I think the problems with Atchoum derived from that strict diet. She really scares me when she looks like she cannot breath or ready to vomit. I wish she could do like your set.