Well, I'm guessing it's worth the cost to find out he DOESN't have it
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This is going to be one for the books! Transitioning Lucky, Bugsy and Hope to Raw.... Challenges Gal
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Yeah, Bugsy is getting older..... His vet thinks it is a good idea to do a baseline for him now and watch for signs of trouble every year :nod: I think it is a good plan...... It is not something you want to pay with
Oh, Carolina, I'm so happy the stomatitis is gone! That's such great news. And his weight loss too. Awesome job 
I'm not sure what HCM is but I hope it STAYS AWAY. *nods*
I need to get Grim microchipped eventually. At least.. I don't think it was done by the shelter..
I'm not sure what HCM is but I hope it STAYS AWAY. *nods*
I need to get Grim microchipped eventually. At least.. I don't think it was done by the shelter..
HELLO there, friend!! 
So lots of reading to catch up on. So glad that Dr. E. gave Bugs a good report. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a good baseline on him and I am certain you watch for any "trouble" that may come his way ALL the time. 
Let's hope for none. :nod:
SOOOOOOOOOOOO.... thinking of you and the babies. I was glad to hear from you that your move went fairly well and some freaking out was to be expected. :lol3: How are things going now!!!??? :cross:
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So lots of reading to catch up on. So glad that Dr. E. gave Bugs a good report. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a good baseline on him and I am certain you watch for any "trouble" that may come his way ALL the time. Let's hope for none. :nod:SOOOOOOOOOOOO.... thinking of you and the babies. I was glad to hear from you that your move went fairly well and some freaking out was to be expected. :lol3: How are things going now!!!??? :cross:
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Just quick follow up on Bugsy's weight 
He now weighs in at 15lbs and 7.5oz
He has a very defined waist, and is feeling very sassy!
He now weighs in at 15lbs and 7.5oz
He has a very defined waist, and is feeling very sassy!
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Bugsy's awesomeness knows no bounds!
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Right? I think so too!!!! I am so happy he broke the 16lb barrier!Bugsy's awesomeness knows no bounds!
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WAY TO GO, Carolina!!! YAY for our "little goat". btw, I am still waiting for that video of him running around and NOW since he is so fit and sassy, :wait:Just quick follow up on Bugsy's weight
He now weighs in at 15lbs and 7.5oz
He has a very defined waist, and is feeling very sassy!
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Time to update some weights here
Bugsy is now 14lbs and 15 oz
Almost there!
He has a VERY defined waist and looks like superman!
Lucky is skinnymini at 9lbs and 10 oz.
I called Dr. Escobedo today because they are now losing quite a bit more weight, and I wanted to make sure Lucky is not too skinny.......... Of course he said what I was expecting - Cats are supposed to be LEAN :doh3:
"Carolina, if you think you have a problem, you have a good problem!" Lucky's weight is great, and when I told him how she looks and how she is behaving - jumping and running all over the place - he said THAT is how she is supposed to be. Do not increase her diet. Do not increase Bugsy's diet. They are losing more weight now as they are more active in the backyard and that is awesome - being lean will lead to much longer and healthier lives :nod:
So momma is happy
The backyard was the best addition to their lives :bigthumb:
They now just go outside on their own (when I am home). I feed them in the morning, inspect the yard to make sure the fence is intact, including the tree guards, and let them out. I check on them periodically.... They LOVE it! Are getting lots of exercise running after butterflies and little bugs, and even leafs :lol3:
They are a mess - come home all dirty, dusty and full of seeds :lol3:, but so so happy!
I think in a couple of months, or who knows - even before, Bugsy will reach his 14lbs target!!
Bugsy is now 14lbs and 15 oz
Almost there! He has a VERY defined waist and looks like superman!
Lucky is skinnymini at 9lbs and 10 oz.
I called Dr. Escobedo today because they are now losing quite a bit more weight, and I wanted to make sure Lucky is not too skinny.......... Of course he said what I was expecting - Cats are supposed to be LEAN :doh3:
"Carolina, if you think you have a problem, you have a good problem!" Lucky's weight is great, and when I told him how she looks and how she is behaving - jumping and running all over the place - he said THAT is how she is supposed to be. Do not increase her diet. Do not increase Bugsy's diet. They are losing more weight now as they are more active in the backyard and that is awesome - being lean will lead to much longer and healthier lives :nod:
So momma is happy
The backyard was the best addition to their lives :bigthumb:
They now just go outside on their own (when I am home). I feed them in the morning, inspect the yard to make sure the fence is intact, including the tree guards, and let them out. I check on them periodically.... They LOVE it! Are getting lots of exercise running after butterflies and little bugs, and even leafs :lol3:
They are a mess - come home all dirty, dusty and full of seeds :lol3:, but so so happy!
I think in a couple of months, or who knows - even before, Bugsy will reach his 14lbs target!!
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Aww, I love how happy and healthy the yard is making them! Great news!
ETA: Something I have been curious about....Did you have to get permission from anyone, neighbors or anything, to put up the cat fencing? I'd assume it is visible to neighbors. Did anyone object? We may move to FL in the near future. Depending on the circumstances, the cat fencing is something we may consider.
ETA: Something I have been curious about....Did you have to get permission from anyone, neighbors or anything, to put up the cat fencing? I'd assume it is visible to neighbors. Did anyone object? We may move to FL in the near future. Depending on the circumstances, the cat fencing is something we may consider.
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I WANT A FENCED IN CAT YARD!Carolina - that is GREAT! I'm so happy for you and the kitties. And jealous! I see how happy the ferals are, running, playing, chasing everything, scratching on trees.... :heart2:
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Nope, I didn't get permission from anyone. I should probably told my neighbors about it, but I didn't know them :dk:
One of my neighbors asked what we were doing and the fence co. told him - he said " great! I have a dog and the last thing I want is my dog to harm her cats. As long as it doesn't damages my fence, I am ok with it" :heart3:
The neighbor on the left never said a peep, and the one on the back doesn't matter as we both have fences and the cat fence goes on mine. While it is visible it is quite discrete - you need to get close to see it - the screen is black and it doesn't show much. It folds into your side of the yard too :nod:
I had no problems with the neighbors and I don't see how it would be a problem either - it is not an invasive fence into the neighbors....
Carolina - that is GREAT! I'm so happy for you and the kitties. And jealous! I see how happy the ferals are, running, playing, chasing everything, scratching on trees.... :heart2:
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I think my face might be green - I'm not going to look in the mirror.
I hear you there! I am SO JEALOUS
OH HOW I can second what Laurie says here!! AND am thrilled to the bone to hear how wonderful your kitties are doing "inside and out" :lol3: Great news about Bugsy too. WOW, Carolina, GOOD GOOD JOB on getting our little goat down in weight. Really, pretty impressive!!!
Carolina - that is GREAT! I'm so happy for you and the kitties. And jealous! I see how happy the ferals are, running, playing, chasing everything, scratching on trees.... :heart2:
I FINALLY finished reading this thread. Thanks Carolina! It was educational, inspirational and hysterically funny all at once. You have a great sense of humor. It's great reading for anyone going through a raw transition. Bugsy's progress has been just amazing. I'm glad all your furbabies are doing so well on raw.
My Aria could be in that slow eating contest against your Bugsy and Feralvr's Pipsqueak. She is the slowest eater in the world. Her routine is sniff, sniff, sniff, lick, lick, lick, chew, chew, chew, look up and contemplate the world, lick, lick, lick, chew, chew, chew, oooh, what was that noise?, lick, lick, lick, chew, chew, chew, wander away, start grooming, oooh, look, my food followed me, lick, lick, lick, chew, chew, chew. And she's picky to boot. My princess sure keeps me on my toes.
My Aria could be in that slow eating contest against your Bugsy and Feralvr's Pipsqueak. She is the slowest eater in the world. Her routine is sniff, sniff, sniff, lick, lick, lick, chew, chew, chew, look up and contemplate the world, lick, lick, lick, chew, chew, chew, oooh, what was that noise?, lick, lick, lick, chew, chew, chew, wander away, start grooming, oooh, look, my food followed me, lick, lick, lick, chew, chew, chew. And she's picky to boot. My princess sure keeps me on my toes.
I know, Carolina is hysterical. :lol3:
Big, big lessons in this thread? Patience, persistence, and creativity!
As to your Aria, with our Flowerbelle, I call it "eating ADD." :lol3:
Big, big lessons in this thread? Patience, persistence, and creativity!
As to your Aria, with our Flowerbelle, I call it "eating ADD."
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Wow vball! 
I really don't expect anyone to read this thread anymore.... It's Sooooo loooooong! Even I don't have the patience to search for posts in it :doh3:
My hats are off to you!
Aaaaanyways....... Bugsy lost another 3.5oz
He is now 14lbs 11.5oz, for a total loss of 6lbs 4.5oz since we started raw
that's almost a third of his original body weight, or 1/2 of his current weight.... It's a whole lotta weight for a cat!
He is doing wonderful, and getting in all sorts of trouble! I think he thinks now he is skinny and sassy he actually grew a magical "pair" because all of the sudden he has the "man of the house syndrome"
Poor boy, if he only knew the truth about that pair :spit:
I really don't expect anyone to read this thread anymore.... It's Sooooo loooooong! Even I don't have the patience to search for posts in it :doh3: My hats are off to you!
Aaaaanyways....... Bugsy lost another 3.5oz
He is now 14lbs 11.5oz, for a total loss of 6lbs 4.5oz since we started raw
that's almost a third of his original body weight, or 1/2 of his current weight.... It's a whole lotta weight for a cat!
He is doing wonderful, and getting in all sorts of trouble! I think he thinks now he is skinny and sassy he actually grew a magical "pair" because all of the sudden he has the "man of the house syndrome"
Poor boy, if he only knew the truth about that pair :spit:
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Another 6oz gone for Bugsy
He is now 14lbs 5.5oz
Go Bugsy go!
He is now 14lbs 5.5oz
Go Bugsy go!
