Thank you so much. I get the shivers at the thought of that being in her anyway. She is such a sweet baby and is quickly becoming very spoiled.
Someone suggested i read this thread.
What an incredible story.. The very mention of worms makes me uncomfortable, but kudos to the vet who solved the mystery. I'm glad Zander is on the mend.
I know what you mean about worms. I followed Zander's story from the beginning, but I had to scroll past the pic of the worm. Just couldn't bring myself to look at it.
What an incredible story.. The very mention of worms makes me uncomfortable, but kudos to the vet who solved the mystery. I'm glad Zander is on the mend.
I'm glad you read it. Did it make you think that maybe something is blocking a nostril. That would make eating very difficult.Someone suggested i read this thread.
What an incredible story.. The very mention of worms makes me uncomfortable, but kudos to the vet who solved the mystery. I'm glad Zander is on the mend.
What sort of litter do you use? Low dust?@Stewball
I've had suspicions about a polyp up there, but that can only be confirmed with an expensive rhinoscopy. Made me wonder if she didn't have a nasty roundworm up there, but she is now breathing quietly most of the day. I think it really is just nose goo. Besides, her nose is not swollen. But it's very possible she has either damage in there from all the sickies, or a polyp. Something else to worry about.
Last time i had cats was 20 years ago, and i was young and ignorant and kinda careless and i used to just let them be and feed them crap food (that i thought was decent). Apart from vaccines and neutering, i don't even remember taking them to the vet cause they were sick. They were all born in houses. But i'm noticing outside kittens from feral cats are way more complicated! Sheesh...
Why don't you wear a sort of nurses mask when dealing with the litter?I think tesco have changed there clumping litter as you can't find a whisker of dust in it. I am baby sitting a BSH at the moment and l thought about Zander and how l react to things quick and this hasn't botherd me at all.It isn't scented l keep well away from anything scented .
It must be terrible for a little cat as my eyes itch terrible yet there sore at the same time, sometimes l feel as if i could scratch my eyes away and blocked nost as well. I have a lung problem so it doesn't help that.
Jilly
I still use the Hartz from Walmart because it clumps very well and has little to no dust. I do notice her eye watering is the one on the same side as her damaged nostril so I'm really thinking that it's due to the damage. She has sneezing fits at times but usually after she has been playing hard.
I don't kow what kind of litter you use with Zander @kntrygrl256 but artijil does have a point with things like dust maybe not helping Zander. If she has any allergies of anything, or sensitivity to dust in the air her not having both nostils clear could make it much harder for her. It might also contribute to blocked noses and runny eyes.
I've always used clumping litter but only the low dust unscented ones since I've had Mouse.
@kntrygrl256, what total trust from Zander, and if cats understand gratitude, then I reckon Zander is heaping it on you. What a heart-warming update about gorgeous Zander.
We had a great weekend. She was in such a loving mood and wanted to cuddle. Her favorite spot is on my chest under my chin laying on my arms. If I move my arm she will grab it and hold on to it. She sat beside me on the couch yesterday and napped with me before I went to work. She will follow me around the house and as soon as I sit down she will jump in my lap.
She has found a favorite hiding place. In a reusable shopping bag I have hanging on a chair in the kitchen. She will then jump up at you when you walk past or sit down in the chair. I just love her.
Thanks @Checkers. She is such a sweetheart. I couldn't find her this morning. When I got up to get ready for work she was nowhere to be found. I had no intentions of leaving the house until I found her (I ended up 30 minutes late for work, but oh well) I went to her room and checked all her hiding places. Called her over and over and she never came, I was on the verge of a panic attack when I heard a little squeak and turned around to her coming over her chair in the living room. I took a few minutes to cuddle before I had to leave for work just to let her know that I was ok she came out.
@kntrygrl256, what total trust from Zander, and if cats understand gratitude, then I reckon Zander is heaping it on you. What a heart-warming update about gorgeous Zander.