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I am just excited that it's different - any change at this point is a good change for me! Now that her bladder stones are under control again (with confirmation from the vet) I've also been trying to give her more treats - which she's also reacting to. After avoiding getting up on our futon for...

Update! I bought some silvervine and she seems to be reacting (somewhat) to it. She's definitely engaging in the toys I sprinkled it on more and seems more energetic/playful - and way, way more bitey than usual! She's definitely licking the toys where the silvervine was sprinkled like she's...

I've tried something similar - Flik - but she didn't really go after it. I think the noise scared her. I might try the one you linked though, it looks promising! We have tried golf balls - the trouble with those is most of the house is carpeted and they don't make the required noise. She also...

The link for the feeder toy didn't show up? Also I have to be careful with the treats I feed her. She is super susceptible to bladder stones so she's on a pretty strict diet. Whole meat treats only, which she struggles with because she can't see (she will only eat them from my hand) or flaked...

She may have a very, very small amount of outline/shadow perception left in extremely bright light - her pupils only react now when she is sitting facing direct sunlight. The rest of the time her pupils are wholly dilated. Here's what her eyes look like most of the time: So the track we have...

So my Lucky girl was diagnosed with retinal atrophy and has been totally blind for about 6 months. She's gone through depression and anxiety as she's lost her sight but has finally come to accept her new normal - though it's a little depressing for me as her momma to see her so changed from the...

Both my husband and I have long, long hair so we have also had that adventure. I also pull hair out of her mouth before she totally swallows it. Kinda gross actually. They want her to wear the cone for the whole two weeks, but we're going to try pulling it off from time to time so she can have...

It is important to disengage the biting as soon as it starts, and then either immediately separate or give a toy.  Here's a great article about how to teach your kitten not to "play rough" - http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/kitten_play.html Honestly, the best advice here is this...

I talked to the vet tech at the clinic today and she said it is likely a side-effect of the cone and her longer fur. When she goes potty she can't groom like she normally does because of the cone, so she's scooting to clean her bum. I was told to watch it and if it gets worse or seems to be...

I've been training my kitten not to bite me. Water I do is when it starts to happen I separate myself from her and give her a toy. You should probably try the same. Scruff the biter and put her in a different room, and then give her a toy. Eventually she should learn not to bite the other cat...

1. What kind of box or boxes you have. I have two, one usually covered (the cover is off now while Lucky recovers from her spaying and wears a cone) and one uncovered. The brand is SoPhresh for all those parts. 2. What type of litter do you use (please mention clumping or non-clumping...

My recently spayed kitty has a heating pad I cover with a towel. So far she loves laying on it. I think it must feel good on the incision site. Dunno if you have something similar, but it might be worth a try to see of it helps her feel better!

My little Lucky just got spayed yesterday! (She finally met the 4 pound weight minimum the vet has.) She's actually doing very well. She ate a whole can of food and a bit of kibble right when she got home. I gave her the pain meds and she started playing almost right away. She has even been...

Update: She's eating the gravy food! She has turned her nose up at the kitten formula when it's in her dish but eats it just fine if I pick some up in a spoon and hold it up for her. Talk about spoiled. :P

I am glad gravy lovers is good for all kitties! I feed her about two cans a day, one in the morning and one at night. She also eats about a quarter cup of kitten kibble a day, which I offer as a "grazing" food for whenever. I am so happy for this forum and you awesome parents. You've eased this...