Recent Content by southlake

Well, as of last night, Grumpus could barely walk. Still didn't seem to be in pain, but also couldn't use his hind legs effectively. So, we went to the vet today. The vet is confident that it is something neurological. Not a surprise, as he has had neurological issues the entire time we've had...

I apologize in advance if this is rambly and incoherent... but I am trying to be prepared to make decisions for our geriatric Grumpus. You guys were a huge help to us when he came to live with us, so I figure who better to ask, right? Quick backstory- Grumpus showed up on our porch a year and...

You can also try having a bucket of clean water next to you, so that it's at the ready for rinsing. We normally fill the sink a few inches, turn the water off, and insert cat. Then use a cup to get them wet, lather them up, and scoop up water from the sink to rinse them. Drain and repeat for the...

It's been several months, but I thought I would give you guys an update.  Grumpus is now freely travelling about the house, and doesn't need a litterbox in the living room anymore. His back legs aren't twitching anymore, and he hasn't bitten anyone in at least two months. He is relatively...

We bathe our crew every few months or so. The best tips I have are to line the bottom of the sink or tub with something like a folded up towel or bathmat, and to not run the water since the running water sound seems to freak them out.The bathmat seems to help them feel more stable, and that...

Thank you for all the replies and kind words. We got another litter pan for Grumpus for when he is in the front part of the house and that seems to have solved the bathroom issue. Whew!  When he bites, it is very odd. He's a constant (100% of the time unless he's sleeping) tail flicker, so it's...

So about five weeks ago, my husband calls me in a panic that a stray cat has wandered onto our porch and he thinks it's going to die. Stray ends up spending the night in our garage, and gets a vet visit the next day. Turns out he is at least 11, and was pretty severely dehydrated. He was covered...