Recent Content by catflatmate

To Puck : cardiac disease has been ruled out. The X ray showed the problem with the disk. And the vet could feel it also when he checked the cat. A blood test had been done also. Thanks your post

Thanks I brought my cat to the vet this evening. Same clinic different vet this time he was very hopeful and said the cat is improving a little and probably wont need surgery. He gave him an injection and advice on how to do a little physiotherapy at home so the cat would regain some use in his...

Thank you for your answer. She wants me to bring the cat back this evening for a check up and talk. He is still on steroids at home but they are in tablets form and he's always being difficult when it comes to take medicines. The slipped disk is pressing on his spinal chord. And the vet says...

There is a slight improvement he is stretching his back (not fully but it is a start) , he purrs when I dry his fur and he grooms afterwards. He is still not using his back legs and his tail. They are not numb but still. As for litter training well he cries to be left out then he wets his fur...

Thanks I had posted there first and realised I hadn't introduced myself

Well done for rescuing Ida, is she getting on well with your other cat?

That makes a great picture! But you still have to get the cat to agree on wearing something. I had a cat that had a cone to stop him scratching a infected cut, his food was getting stuck in it not pretty.

I find the best is to stay calm and firm. Talk sense into the cat like you would to a friend about to do something silly. They also respond well to smells: a little tea tree oil when you wipe surfaces might put him off. Also teaching your cat about personal space goes both ways. If he has a...

... I finally found how to edit a post

My name is Gail, I live in Ireland with my daughter and my cat Ninja. He is a very active tom cat free to go in and out of my house as he please. Also he knows when we are not feeling well and plays hot water bottle to help but he hates when someone has to care for him. Unfortunately he injured...