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Qiqimoomoo, I hope things are going better for you and your kitties. I can't help you with the urine issue but I do know how expensive things can get (I have 5 indoor cats, and 4 ferals) so I wanted to chime in on how I am able to keep everything on the cheap but still healthy. I use equine...

Fleas are terrible this year! My ferals are itching and pulling their hair out like crazy!! I have read through some threads and found out that several people recommend Capstar followed by Program for treatment. Digging a little further, most said they used to get a generic (same ingredients as...

BigDogLittleCat-- Do you purchase the Guardian One with both the Nitenpyram and Lufenuron in one gelcap?  I am intrigued and would like to give it a go since I have having terrible flea issues this year with my ferals.

Thanks Hexiesfriend!!! I certainly do not want him becoming toxic or having further issues. I will just give the Orbax once a day like she told me to and monitor him closely!  Hopefully he is on the mend!

I went ahead and took him back to the vet today. I know I am impatient, but after 4 doses of Clavomox, there was still no change and I didn't want to go into the weekend without having him seen. The vet told me that the Covenia and Clavamox are in the same family so even though Covenia is slower...

Thank you so much for your response. It was extremely informative and I feel much better about my decision to go ahead with the other antibiotic. I was able to start him on Clavamox last night and he has now had 2 doses of 1ml. His paw looks extremely painful and I feel so bad for the little...

Ok---I have a friend that does feral rescue that has Clavamox available for me to use.  I know this is a question for a vet, but is it ok to give the Clavamox even though he just got a Covenia shot on Monday? I also have probiotics that I will start him on. I appreciate all of the feedback...

Can I give him Clavamox now even though he just got Covenia, or do I have to wait to make sure the first antibiotic is out of his system?  The vet I had to take him to (because he is feral) is far away (about an hour). I have Amoxicillin already at my house. The dosage for it is 50mg twice...

I am looking for a little input. Here is the scenario: Last Tuesday, I noticed one of my ferals limping and favoring his front, left paw. I called a vet and she told me to keep an eye on it for a day or two because he may have sprained it. By Thursday, it was worse and by Friday it was looking...

Here we are a little while later and still no success in the little guy using the box for poo.  Urinating in the box no problem. Poop is still on the outside. He no longer has any UTI issues. We tried the special outdoor litter and that didn't work. We bought a bigger box, nope. He has a total...

Thank you both for chiming in. Unfortunately the way their basement is set up, there is no single room to confine him to. There house is pretty small upstairs and all the rooms are carpeted and occupied, so that isn't an option either. I am very grateful that his new owners are very patient and...

Bear with me as I share the story that gets to my problem. A few weeks ago, a male stray showed up on my property. I have already had several cats TNR'd and I knew right away that was what I should do with this guy. When I picked him up from the clinic, they informed me that they noticed blood...

Help! I have a dilemma. Hopefully some of you with collar experience can help. I have 3 ferals. When I had them TNR'd they were kittens and at the time, the clinic that fixed them was not doing microchipping. So of course my ferals are not yet chipped even though I am hoping to be able to get...

Catsoul--I know exactly how you feel. I have visited this site and vented many times. I know us feral care providers are all freaked out and we need each others support. It sounds like you are doing everything you can for them. I have noticed that my ferals are eating less. Just now I tried to...

I wouldn't worry too much about clearing the snow off of the shelter. As long as it is waterproof, the snow will help insulate it just like an igloo. They may be a little scared that you keep coming around. A lot of cats will not use a shelter if there is food in it as food attracts predators...

Yes, of course. I feed my 3 ferals that live on my property 3 times a day. I noticed that the other feral, Luna was trying to get some food, but the birds were getting to it before she was (even though it is covered). I went out and noticed she went into my barn so I have been putting...

I agree with Shadowrescue. I think she may feel either trapped or that her home has been changed and that makes her uncomfortable. I am new to having ferals and I have to say that watching them through this winter makes me realize what incredible animals they are. I have one that lives out in my...

Shadowrescue--I forgot to add that they have some thermal material in their Rubbermaid shelters. I used the thermal, reflective foam board for the insulation and also added some mylar blankets underneath the straw. I have a slumber blanket for my elderly kitty indoors but I don't think she...

I am always so thankful to read posts from other feral helpers when times get tough. I am freaking out about my feral fur babies in this cold snap as well. I have a really nice wooden cat house that my husband built, pretty well insulated with foam board and straw. I put two microwaveable disks...

Most definitely they will have to be trained to use the doors. I have them propped open and will leave them that way until I know the cats are feeling comfortable with their new space. Then I will lower the flap part more and more each day until they know how to work them well and then I can...