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I am fostering a cat that might become a permanent member of my household. Poncho is 11, neutered male and about 5 lbs overweight. He enjoyed being able to go outside on his own up until about two years ago at his former residence. As he is in a new home and neighborhood, I'd like him to go...

When I worked with horses years ago, we used to put wheat germ oil in their meal for glossy healthy skin and coats. They shimmered in the sunlight. Can I give my cats this as a supplement for silky shiny coats?

Something similar happened two years ago when she fractured a bone in her ankle. I tried to bring Poncho home and it was the end of the world. I had hoped Gigi had mellowed a bit. Gigi has come to accept Sweetie. She was a stray who move in last year. I had to put Poncho into Foster care at that...

My Mother has gone into a nursing home for rehabilitation. I am praying she is out soon and back in her cottage. Meanwhile, I have been visiting her cat every other day for feeding, care, etc...He is close to work but this makes long days as I go in before or after hours. Poncho is about 10...

What about offering some buttermilk? This has healthy bacteria for intestinal tract. It's liquid, kitten might enjoy the flavor and balance out system. When I am a bit off, yogurt helps me every time.

Is the cat calico or tortishell? My calico moved herself into my place 'cause she wanted attention and regular food. Or, she was just curious as I leave my back door open on warm days. My veterinarian said calico's are particular and will shape their own world as they like it. Also, I have cat...

Sweetie Pie is her name. Once in a while, she will go thru a phase where she will sleep on the bed with me. I always wake up and find her there. Maybe once a month she asks to be petted but only for a few minutes. Every six months or so she asks for a Reiki treatment. Once in a while she will...

One year ago, a lovely calico decided to move into my home. She was about 1 1/2 years old than. The owner had a habit of leaving her out doors day and night. When he moved, I gladly negotiated taking her in as she was already coming in for breakfast and curling up for a good snooze every day. I...

I adopted Gigi in April. She is 10 years old, good health and adapting well. My mother is in a nursing home for probably 1 month and I took her house cat home for foster care. I was visiting the cat every day since this happened Monday to feed him. I live 45 minutes away and decided it would be...

I feed her Nutro dry. The wet is Science Diet OCean fish dinner or Nature's Recipe Rabbit and rice. The science diet clearly has corn syrup and wheat gluten products. The other does not mention either product in the food.

Gigi was scratching her chin often and the vet diagnosed it as a yeast infection in the ears. The vet cleaned out the ear canal and sent me home with a medication called Connofit. I was to treat the ear canal twice a day w/2 drops of the liquid for about 2-3 weeks. I managed to treat her once...

Gigi came to me in April of this year after adoption from a local shelter. She is 10 years old and a joy to me. I finally took her to her new vet and had a thorough exam and physical. I thought she had a flea or two as she scratched around her head periodically however, I never found fleas or...

I was at the local Petco picking up a few cans of cat food when I noticed they have a pet grooming service. I can bring my cat in for a wash, nail trim and ear cleaning for a reasonable price. Gigi has a few fleas but otherwise feels quite clean. I adopted her in April from a shelter she had...

Thanks for the replies. This message board is a wonderful source for calming anxious owners like me.

Gigi has been in my home one full week. She is a ten year old female who's owner died in October. The former owner did not allow Gigi to jump on furniture, countertops or windowsills as she doesn't show any signs of wanting to do this. We have been getting along quite well with working through...

Gigi is my new house cat. She is ten years old and I have had her for 5 days now. We are settling in well and getting along. Her former owner died, I have her medical history but not much else. Gigi will come on the bed and sleep with me, however, she does not jump on chairs, counters or window...

I have a cat. I adopted a 10 year old female named Gigi from a local shelter. Her owner died last October. She appears to be healthy and doing her best to fit into the new environment. Her colors are torti. She was a one cat-apartment type of life and had to adjust to a shelter with multiple...

I am about to adopt a new furry friend into my home and have a concern regarding house plants. Some house plants are not healthy for cats. I have forgotten which are dangerous and would appreciate a prompt from folks. I know about pointsetta but my memory is nudging me about pathos which I have...

This is a lovely forum and I am so glad to have found you all. I am about to adopt a cat from a humane shelter. Her name is Flora and I will make a visit to see her tomorrow morning. If we find we are companionable, we will be roomates soon. I haven't had a cat for quite a few years and am...