I too have a tuxedo kitty who got backed up from stress when I got him. Poor guy had to have 3 enemas at the emergency vet (and a catheter, also stress.)
I asked the vet about Miralax, and he said to give 1/4 tsp. I found that made his stool too soft. I now give him 1/8 tsp a day mixed in a...
I got Buddy two months ago. I adore my tuxedo kitty. He's been very shy and only recently started coming out of the bedroom, but I think he likes the couch.
And a somewhat less dignified pose :lol3:
Thank you, HelloMissKitty. I'm hoping that eventually he comes out more during the day. Not sure if he's still frightened or if his corner under the bed is just a very comfortable spot. I did move his food out of the bedroom a few feet at a time which is what I think triggered him to do more...
Thanks for the welcome! He is neutered. Not declawed. He also had some teeth extracted before I got him. More may need to come out, but the vet didn't want to do anything until he was more settled. He as quite stressed about moving to a new home, and there were multiple vet visits until he was...
I adopted my first kitty, Buddy, two months ago. I'm pretty smitten with my guy. He's probably about 8 years old.
For years a woman was feeding him as a stray/feral. Poor guy must have had some rough times because part of his ear is missing and he is FIV+. She brought him indoors about a year...