Random cat chat thread

[Evie]

Originally Posted by feorag

As far as the breath is concerned, have you checked his teeth? Bad breath is often a tooth or gum problem, so you need to check this out.

In my experience breaking wind isn't as common in cats as it is in dogs, so this problem (especially if you've eliminated a tooth or gum problem) could indicate a digestive problem. Obviously you've tried different diets and that hasn't helped, although you could try stopping the wet food in the morning to see if that makes any difference. Again in my experiences Orientals prefer dried food anyway to wet, so he might not mind it if you stop feeding him wet food.

Have you ever discussed this with your vet?

Thanks Feorag

Not discussed with vet yet - as you know he is just coming out of himself and I've been loathe to disrupt things.
You're probably right about the wet food. He is only a young cat (9 months) so I would be surprised if it was dental - and again I am loathe to have a look! It doesn't smell like a kidney problem although he does seem to drink a lot, although I have no real frame of reference since I've never had a house cat before so not sure what is a normal amount.
His general condition is visually good and he eats well. A digestive/liver disorder could be a possibility - does smell a bit biley now I think about it.
I think I've just talked myself into a trip to the vets one night next week - oh god help us!

[feorag]

Originally Posted by Evie

Not discussed with vet yet - as you know he is just coming out of himself and I've been loathe to disrupt things.
You're probably right about the wet food. He is only a young cat (9 months) so I would be surprised if it was dental - and again I am loathe to have a look! It doesn't smell like a kidney problem although he does seem to drink a lot, although I have no real frame of reference since I've never had a house cat before so not sure what is a normal amount.
His general condition is visually good and he eats well. A digestive/liver disorder could be a possibility - does smell a bit biley now I think about it.
I think I've just talked myself into a trip to the vets one night next week - oh god help us!

Forgot he was only 9 months, but even at 9 months they can have severe gingivitus which will cause his breath to smell so I would still check out his gums.

[groovy chick]

Just been reading the litter thread and ive got to say ill deffinatly be trying the oko plus litter. Yous were saying the way to stop smelly poo is to feed dry food. I used to feed my cats meat and they would have a bowl of biscuits aswell. One of my cats prefered the biscuits but would eat them so fast she ended up spewing them all up again. If i was to change to the dry food all the time how would i go about stopping Bow being sick?? Would i just give her a little drop a few times a day??

[Evie]

Originally Posted by feorag

Forgot he was only 9 months, but even at 9 months they can have severe gingivitus which will cause his breath to smell so I would still check out his gums.

I think I'll let the vet look - he can earn his fees

[freekygeeky]

ferog, thank you for your help!
i just went to local animal pet shop garden center type place to check out their kitten / cat type cages... bloomign rip off.. lol
i will be making my own..
it was about 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 foot cube type cage, with a second floor platform, tahts all... for £187!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pffffttt coudl of made it myself!! and it was pink!!! lol

[feorag]

Originally Posted by groovy chick

Just been reading the litter thread and ive got to say ill deffinatly be trying the oko plus litter. Yous were saying the way to stop smelly poo is to feed dry food. I used to feed my cats meat and they would have a bowl of biscuits aswell. One of my cats prefered the biscuits but would eat them so fast she ended up spewing them all up again. If i was to change to the dry food all the time how would i go about stopping Bow being sick?? Would i just give her a little drop a few times a day??

I feed a mix of complete dried cat food mixed with about a tablespoon of wet food which seems to suit my cats - except the Siamese, who looks at me as if I've taken leave of my senses if I put any wet food down to her!! However, I do find on occasions that my cats too will gobble down their food and puke it straight back up again in its original form and I've never worked out how to stop that. I sometimes wonder if it's a hairball stuck half way down to the stomach therefore preventing the food getting any further, then the natural movement of the digestive system gets the hairball down and out the way, so the next meal stays down???

Originally Posted by freekygeeky

ferog, thank you for your help!
i just went to local animal pet shop garden center type place to check out their kitten / cat type cages... bloomign rip off.. lol
i will be making my own..
it was about 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 foot cube type cage, with a second floor platform, tahts all... for £187!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pffffttt coudl of made it myself!! and it was pink!!! lol

Pfffttttt is right - I wouldn't pay that!!! You could of course utilise an outdoor rabbit pen. It would have no floor and no lid either of course, but you could have a lid made to fit - it would certainly be cheaper than £187.

[Titch1980]

although you can now get some rabbit runs with lids, whic have doors in

[feorag]

Actually, now you mention it you're right - mine had a lid - it's a while ago since I got rid of it, but I wanted one with a lid and an enclosed end so that in the summer the rabbits could be out all day and night!

[freekygeeky]

hmmm thank you everyone!!!!

[Zoo-Man]

HaHa, good luck taking Keito to the vets Evie!

Remember, his sister Clio sent a vet nurse to hospital when she went in for spaying!