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My heart goes out to all of us who are grieving. My Tom took his last trip to the vet yesterday. I asked for pain meds so Tom could die at home -- I think many of us do. But the vet gently told me that Tom's condition was very bad and he felt it was time. Tom had skin cancer on his ear and...

Very good advice. Thank you.

Tom's balance problems are probably not due the ear infection. The vet said the spreading ear skin cancer lesion is the problem. But Tom is still enjoying his life so he is still here with us. He is ok to travel 12 hours to our new home on the Georgia coast next week. There are good vets on...

Tom is worse and is going to vet today. He is my precious boy.

Thanks everyone. He is on antibiotics for a possible ear infection. We are looking for improvement.

About four months ago Tom had one ear removed. The biopsy showed skin cancer. The vet couldn't guarantee that it would not recur. He was doing really well -- his old self. A few days ago he started losing his balance. He fell off the sofa and his favorite table. He stumbles when he walks...

My experience with two ferals is that they come around, but on their own terms. So relax, because the ball is in their court. I now have two indoor cats who don't want to go outside, who love and appreciate beds, and who are my buddies -- still on their own terms.

how old is 9 in human years. When do human males get prostate problems? Just thinking out loud. I second the suggestion to take him to the vet

Thank you for all of your comments. It looks like Gino is going south. I have to defend my relatives. They do love Gino and took care of him. They have another cat and a pug, and I think Gino might prefer my cats to the company he gets at his old home. Gino decided to move in with me, and...

Thank you for your comment. I had to laugh when you mentioned heaven, because I have been known to call Gino "you little devil." He gets away with a lot because of his charm and cheeky attitude.

Thank you for your reply. Funny you mention heaven, because I have been known to call Gino "you little devil" He's a charmer.

I am agonizing over this. Three doors down from me is a family member who raised Gino from a kitten. Gino is a neutered male Tuxedo. He is the "**** of the walk!" Three years ago I brought two rescue alley cats into my home. My cats rarely go outside. Gino immediately began to hang around...

I have no advice but I want to say I'm with you. I am semi retired. fortunately, because my three cats wake me up at 3 am and 8 am. I've had to adjust my sleep schedule. If I feed them before I turn in, they sleep better.

I am going on vacation for 5 days. It's been years! My brother is coming to stay and care for my mother while I'm gone. Two of my cats will have no problems with a stranger caring for them. My Tom is afraid of everyone but me. Since my brother lives at a distance, other family members will...

I looked into cat birth control when I had a colony of nine cats. There seems to be research, but nothing brought to market. Here for your information: Where's Feralstat? Feline Birth Control? One-dose contraceptive for cats - Futurity

Your punishment should be a generous donation to your local no-kill animal shelter.

My Callie came in for an hour on the coldest night, but started scratching at the door so I let her out. I take my cues from her. She did not like it when I wrapped (tightly) the ceiling of her favorite rubbermaid shelter in one of those foil blankets. She stopped using the house and moved...

You are fortunate in your husband Not all men would support what you are doing. Give him a hug from me.

Swimming pool solar heat covers. You can buy them online. $30 for a roll. Cut and tape them to the cat house. I heard that the ones with the silver coating are best, but they are more expensive. So far I've bought the blue ones that look like bubble wrap. They heat up in the sun and the...