Post a pic of your pet(s)!!
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I've never had cats that would cuddle together. Best I can do is some that would actually groom each other. My current black-and-white fluffball, Chipsie, is apparently a sociopath for any creature not me, and even me she only tolerates when I try to hold her. She does love the ear scratches, and she greets me when I get home for work, she likes to be in the same room I'm in, but she won't sit in my lap or try to snuggle up at night. My newest, Maserati, is still a kitten, not quite a year old, and quite playful. He wants to sleep with me at night, and he yells at me in the mornings about an hour before I want to get up, which is annoying.
But these two together are not peaceful. Chipsie swats and hisses, and Mazzie eventually gives up.
Even the numerous prior cats I've had, however snuggly they are with me, were never snuggly with each other. I really want to see my cats cuddling up together!
But these two together are not peaceful. Chipsie swats and hisses, and Mazzie eventually gives up.
Even the numerous prior cats I've had, however snuggly they are with me, were never snuggly with each other. I really want to see my cats cuddling up together!
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The fluffy white one was the adoptive father. Within the first day of little Hobbes being introduced, the hisses were already gone and he went into full parent mode. The first 2 years, Hobbes was attached to Moomoos hip, but has since grown his independence in this last year. They still cuddle from time to time but definitely not as often anymore. Moomoo has always been extremely social, he grew up with a litter of 5, and when I moved, he was introduced to 3 other cats that he got along with perfectly.
In the 6 years that I've had Moomoo, I can count on one hand the amount of times I've heard him hiss. So much so that it just sounds extremely odd to me when the rare occurrence happens. They do, however, get jealous of who gets the attention. I've shifted to giving my oldest more attention lately cus I feel like he thinks that the baby gets all the attention, which isn't too far off because he is extremely needy while Moomoo is fairly independent. It's a double edged sword now because now the young boy is acting up haha.
They definitely are friends though, and Hobbes learned to mimic his brother pretty well.
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Getting Mazzie as a kitten, I was hoping something maternal would kick in with Chipsie. Nope. Whack, hiss, scream. Over time it has developed that he is allowed to approach her, and they even sniff noses before she whacks him. They can even share a sofa or a bed, but not close to each other.
I've never heard Mazzie hiss until last month, when I took them with me to visit she-who-I'd-like-to-be-with-forever, who has six cats of her own, and actually picked another one up from a friend while I was there who may have had a stroke. (The cat, not the friend.) Anyway, Chipsie, being the sociopath that she is would hardly ever leave the room we set up for them, while Mazzie was just one of the boys after only a day. There were a couple of cats that were aggressive to him and he hissed right back, so good boy! He became part of the morning feeding routine, even. I was there a couple of weeks, and during the last 2 or 3 days Chipsie started to venture out and explore, but whenever approached by one of the other cats she high-tailed it back upstairs.
That cat she picked up from her friend was in bad shape the first night, and we didn't expect him to survive. He was breathing OK, eating just a little bit, and drinking water OK, but it was apparent that he'd gone blind, and was clumsy when moving. He made it the night, and spent a couple of days at the vet. When he came home he was significantly better but still in obvious distress. He was eating much better, using the litter box as expected, but still slow in moving, although not so out-of-balance as the first night. We think he can perceive light but we're not sure he can actually see. His hearing seemed OK.
I've never heard Mazzie hiss until last month, when I took them with me to visit she-who-I'd-like-to-be-with-forever, who has six cats of her own, and actually picked another one up from a friend while I was there who may have had a stroke. (The cat, not the friend.) Anyway, Chipsie, being the sociopath that she is would hardly ever leave the room we set up for them, while Mazzie was just one of the boys after only a day. There were a couple of cats that were aggressive to him and he hissed right back, so good boy! He became part of the morning feeding routine, even. I was there a couple of weeks, and during the last 2 or 3 days Chipsie started to venture out and explore, but whenever approached by one of the other cats she high-tailed it back upstairs.
That cat she picked up from her friend was in bad shape the first night, and we didn't expect him to survive. He was breathing OK, eating just a little bit, and drinking water OK, but it was apparent that he'd gone blind, and was clumsy when moving. He made it the night, and spent a couple of days at the vet. When he came home he was significantly better but still in obvious distress. He was eating much better, using the litter box as expected, but still slow in moving, although not so out-of-balance as the first night. We think he can perceive light but we're not sure he can actually see. His hearing seemed OK.
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Ive gotten very lucky with these last two cats. They're probably the best cats I've had my whole life, especially in the social aspect. They still do get mad at each other from time to time but most of the time theyre just having fun or hanging out.
Six cats! I act like I'm shocked, meanwhile I'm contemplating getting more, myself hahaha. Glad to know he stood his ground, but also that he's being accepted as well by the others. That's always good to see and definitely would help with their social development as they get older.
Hopefully that little one makes a full recovery. Sounds like its on the road already, so I'm gglad to hear that. I've never had to deal with a blind(ish?) cat before so I can only imagine the attention it would need if so. Seems like its in good hands though and you both have a lot of experience with cats, so hopefully it works out.
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@wfooshee,
Blindness in cats can be caused by several things.
Most of the cats we see at the clinic that have sight issues have an underlying disease process.
CKD (chronic kidney disease), hyperthyroidism and high blood pressure.
If you haven’t already I’d run a full blood panel and have his blood pressure checked.
1/2 my appointments are checking BP on cats.
Treatment available for it to.
Blindness in cats can be caused by several things.
Most of the cats we see at the clinic that have sight issues have an underlying disease process.
CKD (chronic kidney disease), hyperthyroidism and high blood pressure.
If you haven’t already I’d run a full blood panel and have his blood pressure checked.
1/2 my appointments are checking BP on cats.
Treatment available for it to.
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- Panama City, FL
He spent several days at the vet with an IV, but only one overnight. She still has him at home, and he's moving around and exploring the house, she says. He can't see, so he's obviously making adjustments to getting around, but he is getting around. The woman she brought the cat home from was a foster, and my friend is a "higher-up" with the fostering agency, so she's doing the fostering now.
Every cat she has started as a foster. Most are hers now, although some are simply hard to place for adoption with various special needs. Three of her six are diabetic, one has something wrong with his leg muscles and can't walk on his feet, he uses the entire lower leg as a foot. Another is fighting cancer and is quite advance in years, although being a feral rescue from years ago, we don't really know how old. Another is a rescue that had been in a fight, maybe with other cats, maybe with dogs or even coyotes.
Here is how Finn, who is also diabetic and takes gets an insulin shot twice a day, walks...
This cat was seen a few times around the neighborhood several years ago, but unapproachable. She finally succeeded in trapping it and brought it inside. It recovered fully, and after two trips to Petsmart on adoption Saturdays, she stopped taking him and adopted him herself. He told her in no uncertain terms that he lived with HER now! His name is Csonka.
These were in the summer of 2017, and here he is October of that year.
This is Izzy, the one recovering from the stroke. This was only 3 or 4 days after he came to her house, so he wasn't up and about yet.
Every cat she has started as a foster. Most are hers now, although some are simply hard to place for adoption with various special needs. Three of her six are diabetic, one has something wrong with his leg muscles and can't walk on his feet, he uses the entire lower leg as a foot. Another is fighting cancer and is quite advance in years, although being a feral rescue from years ago, we don't really know how old. Another is a rescue that had been in a fight, maybe with other cats, maybe with dogs or even coyotes.
Here is how Finn, who is also diabetic and takes gets an insulin shot twice a day, walks...
This cat was seen a few times around the neighborhood several years ago, but unapproachable. She finally succeeded in trapping it and brought it inside. It recovered fully, and after two trips to Petsmart on adoption Saturdays, she stopped taking him and adopted him herself. He told her in no uncertain terms that he lived with HER now! His name is Csonka.
These were in the summer of 2017, and here he is October of that year.
This is Izzy, the one recovering from the stroke. This was only 3 or 4 days after he came to her house, so he wasn't up and about yet.
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Ginger Tom is a guest of the grounds, but not of the house. He’s served regular mealtimes outside, and is requested not to mingle with our other resident or enter the house. He may use the balcony as is necessary for retreat in inclement weather and such.
He does demand thorough chin scratches in the evenings which leaves me covered in bug bite (from the insects, not Mr Tom) then he has a coat wash on the door mat.
I had him snipped several months ago. He was a juvenile then but he’s grown well since.
The only complaint lodged is by the neighbour’s dog, who moans when Ginger Tom goes for a stroll and a singsong up and down the street.
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I didn't even know there was a pet thread here, or forgot.
You guys are making me feel to get a lil buddy for myself too.
I live alone, and i love animals.
I did have all kinds of weird pets long ago.
Aquariums, terrariums..
I like cats, dogs as well,,as long as they're not those small hyper insecure aggressive defensive yapping kind.
Poor skittles, looked good on your shoulder, strange, maybe it had an internal injury, or a sickness..
Kind also to have let in a hurt cat, in post from page before this.
It be a little warmer home, with some cuddly animal companion.
Not even sure where to start, maybe look at small dog or cat breeders.
im in an apartment though, need something mostly quiet, and manageable.
Anyhow, cheers.
You guys are making me feel to get a lil buddy for myself too.
I live alone, and i love animals.
I did have all kinds of weird pets long ago.
Aquariums, terrariums..
I like cats, dogs as well,,as long as they're not those small hyper insecure aggressive defensive yapping kind.
Poor skittles, looked good on your shoulder, strange, maybe it had an internal injury, or a sickness..
Kind also to have let in a hurt cat, in post from page before this.
It be a little warmer home, with some cuddly animal companion.
Not even sure where to start, maybe look at small dog or cat breeders.
im in an apartment though, need something mostly quiet, and manageable.
Anyhow, cheers.
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I've got a new temporary pet - an injured jaybird. I found it in my garden, probably a victim of cats. Tail feathers were pulled out and its wing is broken but I found an expert who just aligned the bones and put a splint on it - which was not cheap.
Initially I called a zoo which takes in injured birds but they said right away that birds with broken wings need to be euthanized. But I think it deserves a chance, especially since it is otherwise very healthy and its quite a fighter.
With some luck the bird may be able to fly again. I'm building it an enclosure so it can recover properly, which may take 5-6 weeks.
Here I ''disarmed'' its beak with a straw. It likes to pinch my fingers and its surprisingly strong.
Initially I called a zoo which takes in injured birds but they said right away that birds with broken wings need to be euthanized. But I think it deserves a chance, especially since it is otherwise very healthy and its quite a fighter.
With some luck the bird may be able to fly again. I'm building it an enclosure so it can recover properly, which may take 5-6 weeks.
Here I ''disarmed'' its beak with a straw. It likes to pinch my fingers and its surprisingly strong.
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@Michael88,
How is the little one doing?
I had a similar experience with a baby squirrel.
My experience ended badly.
I wish you the most luck imaginable.
How is the little one doing?
I had a similar experience with a baby squirrel.
My experience ended badly.
I wish you the most luck imaginable.
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My 2 dogs, sadly the Saint-Bernard is no longer with us now.
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So far so good, it got the surgery (bone stabilized with a tiny nail) and the doc said the wing should heal in a couple of weeks. I'm giving it a drop of anti biotics in the morning and before I go to bed for the next 5 days to ward off any infections.
I put it in a dog kennel (indoors) with some twigs for it to sit on. The bird likes eating the apples and walnuts I'm giving it and everything seems fine - so far. fingers crossed
Sorry to hear about your experience with the baby squirrel - I tried to rescue a baby hedgehog but it also ended badly. I know how hard this sucks.
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Guess what she did?
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- Panama City, FL
Back in this post I talked about a couple of rescues at my girlfriend's house. I was there again this past weekend. She has had Finn for a while now, who has some problems with his legs and does not walk entirely upright. He is also diabetic, and gets two insulin injections each day. He's improving, though, and is almost up on his front feet correctly.
Izzy has recovered very well, but is quite blind. He's perfectly ambulatory, but does tend to get lost. He gets into this chair by himself, though!
She has another cat, a senior, that she's had a number of years. This was an outdoor cat for years, but when her outdoor cats started "disappearing" a few years ago, she brought the three remaining regulars indoors, and Benny G, a giant black panther, is one of those. The other two have since passed, and Benny G is quite ill, having fought off some cancers, gone through diabetes, and is now also blind from cataracts. One of her other rescues, TJ, has taken to Benny G very protectively, even to the point of guarding him while he eats.
Izzy has recovered very well, but is quite blind. He's perfectly ambulatory, but does tend to get lost. He gets into this chair by himself, though!
She has another cat, a senior, that she's had a number of years. This was an outdoor cat for years, but when her outdoor cats started "disappearing" a few years ago, she brought the three remaining regulars indoors, and Benny G, a giant black panther, is one of those. The other two have since passed, and Benny G is quite ill, having fought off some cancers, gone through diabetes, and is now also blind from cataracts. One of her other rescues, TJ, has taken to Benny G very protectively, even to the point of guarding him while he eats.
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These aren’t pets but they live in my tree so today I decided to document them. I have no idea what they are but they aren’t harmful (unless eaten maybe).
Pairs mating
They get a black stripe when they’re mature it seems.
They’re all red when juvenile.
This was the egg cluster I saw this morning and came back to photograph later. We’d missed the hatching and they were already out. I hope to catch a hatching on video if possible.
There are quite a few egg clusters and mating pairs dotted all over the tree and the birds haven’t spotted them despite their vivid red colour.
We have a Christmas mantis too. So named because of his choice of landing place.
Mantis comes and goes throughout the week. He mostly appears at dusk.
Pairs mating
They get a black stripe when they’re mature it seems.
They’re all red when juvenile.
This was the egg cluster I saw this morning and came back to photograph later. We’d missed the hatching and they were already out. I hope to catch a hatching on video if possible.
There are quite a few egg clusters and mating pairs dotted all over the tree and the birds haven’t spotted them despite their vivid red colour.
We have a Christmas mantis too. So named because of his choice of landing place.
Mantis comes and goes throughout the week. He mostly appears at dusk.
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