edición gato sexo
prev >>4985033

First for Lucky

Look at this stray that stopped by my house.
Would have attempted to lock it within your home for the rest of its life?

>>4995070
here, king, you dropped this

>>4995077
>Look at this stray that stopped by my house.
i am looking
>Would have attempted to lock it within your home for the rest of its life?
i did it before and it became the happiest cat on earth
i will do it again
https://www.paws.org/resources/keeping-your-cat-happy-indoors/

>>4995077
Yes.

>>4995079
Well what do you think of him? I think he's a pretty funny and cute looking cat. I don't see very many white strays around here.

>>4995084
That's because they usually have jobs

>>4995090
End catcism today, chud.

Well bros. Real chance my sweet boy has reached the end of the line. He's in CKD (end stage) and despite everything I've done, doesn't seem like I'm gonna be able to get him eating again. I have him on fluids (was gonna try upping it and seeing if he improved but no luck), and on mirataz to stimulate his appetite but it doesn't seem to be doing it. He acts hungry but will only eat churus and such.

Any last suggestions of anything else I can try? He's losing too much weight as it is and I can't delay it much longer otherwise. I was willing to try maybe some other medicine but if he's not eating then he's gonna fade pretty quick given that he's already underweight and I'm not gonna force him along

>>4995070
Lucky is pretty!

>>4995128
At one point, you're only extending his pain.
It might be time to kiss him goodbye, one last time.
Sorry, Anon. Shit ain't fair.

She's gone. Put her down like an hour ago. I wailed like a siren. She bit the vet and did a low growl when the anesthetic was administered. I held her and told her how much I loved her. Only 8 years old. I'm just so crushed. Just 5 days ago she was trying to steal my spicy chicken sandwich from Chick Fil A again and now she's gone. I hope I did the right thing. She had congestive heart failure and although she was struggling to breath she still ate, groomed and headbutt me. I know I had to do it, and I know she wasn't gonna get better, but a part of me feels like she had more time. I dunno, I'm just all over the place right now.

>>4995328
8 years ago

>>4995329
A week after I got her

>>4995331
A few years ago

>>4995343
Her dumbass jumping into the shower

>>4995328
Sorry bro. It'll get better. Just don't forget about her.

>Sleep
>Cats chase each other all night and do backflips in my living room
>One bites my forearm demanding breakfast while the other performs CPR to wake me up
>Start my wfh grind
>Both doze next to my feet
Somehow it feels more efficient if they slept at the same time as me

>>4995358
Tucker them out during the day.

>>4995352
I'm writing down who she was and what she was like. I want to remember her, faults and all.

>Kittens turned 1 2 days ago
>They always play in the inner gardens, use fire escapes to get up and down
>Hear my cat scream this morning
>Rush outside, always check, think it might be a catfight
>Neighbours say she's stuck under the stairs, makes no sense
>Go check on her quickly
>Probably got stuck in one of the stair holes and slipped
>She's convulsing and drooling on the concrete
>Rushed her to the vet
>Seems she's alright
Could really use some "this can happen and it'll be okay, anon" stories. Still feel very emotional about it. I hope she'll be like old, no permanent damage, still adventurous like she used to be and so on. But convulsing can't be good right? Or is there a good chance she'll fully recover and be fine, like the vet said?

>>4995358
I miss having a WFH job

>>4995440
I haven't seen the inside of an office in 6 years

my cat is better than yours at wipeout

All my 3 cats are old (14) and littermates; not really bonded but they are friendly to each other and don't fight except the odd hiss or growl.

I'm scared when goes the others will follow. I don't know if I can handle it.

Sqz

>>4995501
Love them now anon. Take pictures, write down their personalities, play with them, feed them the foods they love. Pets have reminded me how important it is to take advantage of the present moment. You don't want to look back in regret. Also there's no reason that your cats don't have more time. Lots of cats live to be 20. Just keep taking care of them.

I get my kittens in ONE WEEK bros, 2 half-brothers
It hasn't been the same since my last girl died
I miss the lovely energy that a feline or two give to a home

>>4994969 (OP)
Who gave the damn cat a megaphone?

>>4995450
But how is he at Burnout Revenge on the PS2?

>>4995555
The cat has been squished

>>4995501
My first cats were littermates and they died around that age, not too far from each other, think it was roughly a year or so, though from different causes. The dumbass brother refused to chew his food and developed megacolon, went real fast, though it was the sister that went first, she had a stroke while outside and somehow managed to climb her ass back inside, but deteriorated super quick the days after. We had a third cat that we got later on after the others were full-grown and he's 20 now,. Though I'm pretty sure I just heard him fall down the stairs, he's been having seizures every few months and I don't think he's bouncing back from 'em anymore, so I'm starting to mentally prepare myself. Treasure the time you have with 'em.

>>4995648
did you just assume my cats gender

What happened here, /kot/bros?
https://desuarchive.org/trash/thread/75354230/#75379175

It looks like /dog/ has been full of zoophiles this whole time, and someone told the doggots where to ask for them
Leo's owner is REALLY defensive about this.
What a surprise. Catchads would never.

>six month old kitty is obsessed with destroying my blinds in the morning
>if I stop him he cries forever and bites me
>if I let him do it he gets himself tangled and can't get himself out
>if I roll up the blinds he still cries
>if I kick him out of the room he breaks the door down and comes back in (it's a shitty door)
I haven't slept in two weeks
I assume he's just bored and I'm not doing enough for him before bed but I can't win here

>>4995720
Get rid of the blinds bro

>>4995555
>I HAVE SEEN THE FACE OF GOD

>>4995720
he's a kitten, he has tons of energy and needs an outlet. Play with him, get a wand toy and play with him until he's tuckered out and wants to go take a nap.

>>4995720
Destructive young cats usually mean they're not spending enough of their energy. Play with him or get him some activity that'll tire him.

Enjoying the weather on a field trip to the front of the house

I wish I could let my cats have a little time outside to roll around in the grass some but there are strays around now and I don't want them getting run off or catching anything.

Qt

What do you think of the cat

we've just moved to a new place and i got her a new litter box, and she did this

>>4996336
>small litter box
>next to drinking water
What the fuck are you doing?

>>4996440
cat is smarter than op, she tries to keep the water clean by not touchign the litter

>>4996336
And here's the kitchen...

What is it with cats and coughing up blood all the time? It's nasty

>>4996454
i have never seen a cat cough up blood
vet

After a big storm last week I found a kitten crying outside, wet and alone. I couldn't find it's mom so I took in in. We think it's about 7 weeks old at this point.

My question is: How can I tire him out with play when he gets so distracted? He'll be hyper and ready to play but only bat around the toys a few times. Then he'll suddenly stop and get distracted with anything else (cleaning himself, wandering around, sniffing, scratching, etc.), even if I wave the toy directly in front of his face. After a minute or two he remembers we were playing and bats around a few more times, rise and repeat.

I'll sit and do this for an hour and he's still not tired because of all his meandering and will cry if I walk away.

The only thing that keeps him interested a bit longer is "wrestling" with my hand but he scratches and bites the heck out of me and it hurts so I try not to do it. I got him a kicker toy and redirect him to it but he really does not seem to care.

>>4996700
a companion kitty

>>4996305
Cat is close. This is good.

can i get an f for my kitty? she died a few hrs ago in her sleep. she was a big spoiled baby who whined in her squeaky baby voice for attention every time i walked into the room. i will miss her

After 2 years of chronic illness, including FLUTD and FIC (most likely from anxiety), we made the choice to put my cat down after the medicine to prevent/ease an obstruction on his urethra failed and even with emergency surgery, it would most likely happen again with a drastic decrease in his quality of life. I held him in my arms as they put him to sleep.

His name was Boots, and he was my first cat ever. We got him from the wild when he was 6 months old. He was only 4 years old. I hope when we meet him again, he will forgive us and that he knows we loved him so much, even if he was a major bastard to us, and his younger brother cat.

happy lunch everyone

>>4996700
cute cat

>>4996752
F

>>4996760
F

>>4996814
cute cat

>>4996752
F
>>4996760
F

>>4996700
>The only thing that keeps him interested a bit longer is "wrestling" with my hand but he scratches and bites the heck out of me and it hurts so I try not to do it.
First, stop being a pussy
Second, flip them, elbow to ass, arm down middle, hand around neck. It won't be able to scratch or bite you and it works as a submission hold. Just, obviously, don't choke the fucker. My cat does it all the time and it's a fun way to play. If the other anons are right and you get yourself a companion cat, then you're in for a treat if you treat it right. I hope your shoulders are broad enough for its ass.

Cats are just these spiritual imps who cause mischief in our homes. They sprint and taunt, yet we love them so. Yet, when they drift as nightly shadows, we miss them dearly.

>>4996752
F
>>4996760
FFF triple for being so young

My cat has cancer so I know one day it will be my turn to make a RIP post for her. Dreading it but so far she's doing good on her steroids and eating well so I can spoil her which usually in involves me spoiling the other cats too because I feel bad when they don't understand why she's getting special treatment.

>can't find one kot
>sibling isn't freaking out
Is it safe to assume everything's fine?

my boy is a nervous pussy. he usually just hides silently when he's scared of a stranger coming in, but if they make enough noise he starts yowling for help(?)

>>4997010
FREE HIM

>>4997005
Update: Playing videos of cat moms screaming for their kids got him.

I'm trying to get my cat to eat less of the kibble and more of the canned stuff, but whenever I put the canned stuff out on a plate or bowl for her, she doesn't eat the meat in it. She'll gladly lap up the juices, but I'm not sure she's touching any of the meat at all. What do?

I'm getting a new kitten friend for my current catto. any introductions advice/experience? My current cat is a bit shy in general but befriended another cat day 1 at a different house. I'm scared he'll be territorial with the new kitten since this time the introduction will be at my home.

>>4994969 (OP)
Hello guys. My cat has a lump in her breasts. Behind her breasts there is kind of a big lump that comes to my hand its kind of hard too not very soft. Its like very big and hard pimple. There are scars in her skin also.

Should I take her to a vet? Or its normal and will pass If I just wait it out?

>>4996863
>>4996855
Thank you for the condolences

>>4996981
>FFF triple for being so young

I always thought he was going to watch our kids grow up when we start having them. I was hoping he and his brother would be our children’s childhood pets. I feel so robbed of that future, but what can we do now.

Take as many photos and videos while you can, so you don’t forget the minor details. I feel like a crazy cat person, but I am so grateful that I took so many pictures and videos of Boots before his health declined rapidly.

>>4997040
Juice the kibble
Then add meat to the kibble
Then get rid of the kibble

Is it normal for a cat to be excitetd even if I'm not doing anything to stimulate him?
Mine always runs around the house whenever I'm watching TV.

>>4997227
That's called having the zoomies. Younger cats tend to have a lot of energy. Consider playing with him.

>>4997227
Your cat is anxious because he hasn’t had his nip, mayne.

>>4996225
I agree

bought i cat proof coffee table and my cat is annoyed

i vacuumed my fat cat's belly and he was very happy

>>4997281
How? Mine freak out and run for the hills when they hear the 'cuum revving up.

Every coyote I kill in my neighborhood is at least one saved kitty.

>>4997424
Every coyote in your neighborhood is dozens of saved birds.

>>4997425
I actually install bird traps in my catio so my gatos can enjoy torturing birds while not being endangered.
Its basically a bird feeder but with a flap that a bird can fly into but not out of. It stays there for a bit, living its idiot bird life, then when catio door slides open and the boys get to tear a bird apart over the course of hours and hours.
Somtimes I even get them a guinea pig to change things up.

I see the yote loving schizo still stalks the thread, charming.

>.22 suppressed is the best way I deal with them

/dog/ thread
>my dog is cute
>awww

Cat thread
>I GUTSHOT COYOTES WITH MY SUPPRESSED .22 CATS ARE OUR GODS AND DESERVE TO ROAM! ANYTHING THAT HARMS A CAT NEEDS TO FUCKING DIE!
>I LOVE TORTURING BIRDS TO DEATH FUCK ANYTHING THAT IS NOT A CAT

why do you come to an animals and nature board when you hate animals and nature, exactly?

Wait till you learn about what I do to dogs lmao.
You dog "lovers" love to abandon your dogs and leave a creature with zero survivals skills in the hands of the city.
Fuck that shit, and especially fuck the dogshit you leave in your wake. At least strays and roamers shit out of sight.
Oh yeah, the last stray I had to deal with was a fucking goldie [spoiler]I lead him to the woods and put him in a snare[/spoiler]

>>4997434
This but unironically.

>>4997437
False flagging yotecel

>>4997437
Sanest cat person most grounded in reality.

If you keep this up, /an/ is going to disallow cat threads and start sending you all back to the reddit from whence you came.

>>4997442
Listen. I just enjoy hurting animals. It just happened to be that cats also like harming animals, so they somehow became the exception.

Why does he lay like this

>>4997424
Based

I love coyotes and I love cats so I keep my cat indoors so my cat can live longer (coyotes or no another cat, a dog, a pissed off human who just replaced pissed on patio chairs, or a car would get him) and the coyotes wont get toxo. Coyotes with toxo are more attracted to eating cats, when they should be eating marmots.

If you are any different you shouldnt be allowed near cats.

>>4997442
>Dogredditor still trying to gaslight
How sad

elongated cat

>>4997434
Dog thread has some realy weird people too.
The majority of posters ITT also just chill and posting cats.

>>4997434
>FUCK ANYTHING THAT IS NOT A CAT
Unironically based.

I got sad. How do we stop roadkills? I want to teach kitties to look both ways and only on green

Why does she have such a soft pettable belly if she doesn't like anyone to touch it?

I'm moving out in a month, my mom joked about me taking this kitten with me, how do I emotionally manipulate my roommate into letting me bring a second cat?

>>4997426
Psychopathic and hopefully not true. Sounds like a pitbull owner.

>>4997757
Keep them indoors

>>4997750
Contain your zoophilia as well

>>4997479
My cat lays around in goofy positions, but yours seems to be anti-gravity?! Is she "laying" vertically??

>>4997047
Don't introduce them right away.
Quaranteen the kitten in a room with necessities (NOT you resident cats room), spend lots of time with the kitten. Put something that stinks like your current cat in the kittens room, and after a few days take whatever the kitten has been sleeping on into your cats sleeping space (not directly where they sleep) just so they will find it and check it out.
Some people feed the cats on opposite sides of the door to create positive association.

If your cat isn't marking outside the door or acting up otherwise, you can try letting them see eachother. Seperate at the first sign of hostility; yowling, hissing, aggressive posture, and etc...
Minimizing negative interactions is key.

Once they've met and not killed eachother you can let the kitten take supervised walks around the house.

The real killer will be that the kitten is going to want to play with your cat constantly, so you may need to maintain the quaranteen space for when your cat wants a break.

>>4997816
Did you read the context of the comment I quoted? Are you retarded?

>>4994969 (OP)
Bros I am at my wits end. My cats been with me about 2 months now. He's relatively friendly and generally stays near me wherever I go. But he's really touchy about getting too close to him. He will randomly walk up and let me pet him but only on his terms. If I try getting close to him any other time he will keep moving away, if I follow him too many times he will run further away. I haven't been able to trim his nails/claws ever because he won't sit still for that long.

Much more importantly his eye seems to have something wrong I think pink eye maybe but it's getting worse and worse and I absolutely can't get him into the carrier. I've been trying constantly for several weeks now. I've missed several vet appointments. He won't yield. I have gotten clawed multiple times trying. The "wrap in a blanket" thing is pointless because he's way too fast and he absolutely hates anything going on or around him. If I even slightly lift a blanket near him he bolts. Would CBD work? Already tried catnip but that was no help. I'm getting desperate for solutions now, his right eye is looking horrible.

Hi /kot/, something that's been bothering me for over a year: While stopped at a red on my way to work I saw an orange and white stray, a rarity in the godless shithole that is the SFV. It was walking amongst some parked cars on the side of the street. Fast forward to the next day and there's its corpse where a parked car would be, likely crushed by some faggot beaner who wasn't looking before driving off. I should have stopped to save it the day prior. I dunno, I'm just bummed about that. I hate this place. /blog

Is there any cat furniture I could buy/build for my 2 y/o boy who is obsessed with very rough cheek scratches? Every time I give him said scratches I worry about hurting/overstimulating him so an object he could scratch himself with would be great

>>4998007
There should be plenty of corner protectors and things like that usually meant to protect toddlers. Otherwise nothing will stop your cat from brushing against things. Some people even have marks on their walls because some cats do it so frequently. So if it were my cat i wouldn't worry unless there are signs of damage like dried blood on the cheeks. But then the cat wouldn't go that far as that hurts.
Get a cat tree if you don't have one already. maybe allowing some scratching and jumping around will calm the cats desire for violent brushing.

>>4998016
>There should be plenty of corner protectors and things like
On the market i mean. But i don't see the point unless you have some pointy furniture cats like jumping around.

>>4996446
Uh, Ned, you ever try lugging a toilet up a flight of stairs?

>>4998023
By "cat furniture" I meant like cat scratching towers but with somewhere to rub his chin, I'm not afraid of him hurting himself on furniture, sorry if I was unclear. I meant that my cat likes very strong chin rubs with my nails but it feels wrong to scratch a pretty small cat so hard.

>>4998093
I don't own any of these but I instantly thought of it when reading your post

>>4994969 (OP)
He likes the box

>>4998156

>>4998156
>bongos

How does it feel to own a Maine Coon

>>4998156
My cat also loves boxes, whenever something big comes in the mail, he decides that box is his new box and I must throw away his old box.

got this awesome picture of my boy :)

>>4997733
Could be long

>>4995070
;_; I had simlar looking cat. He was big dumb adorable cat.

I have to leave the country for 8 days for a business trip, im going to get a cat sitter to come once a day but I feel so fucking bad for leaving my kots with someone they dont know and practically alone for so long
I feed one of them wet food 3 times a day since they wont eat dry and the 1 time a day visit from the sitter wont really be able to do this
Anyone have experience with this? I'm going insane from the guilt of it

>>4998384
Could you pay the sitter a little extra to give more attention to your cats and feed them multiple times? Or is that outta the question

>>4998384
just have the sitter leave dry food out anyways. they will at least eat it if they get really hungry. leave a ton of water out too.
>>4997932
happens all the time unfortunately people don't get their cats fixed and tons of stray kittens get hit by cars and other bad stuff. you can't save them all unfortunately.
>>4997931
trap him/trick him into an extra large dog carrier.

>>4997931
Carriers are usually also open-able from the top right? Why not try to get it to sit in a in a carboard box of their liking and then put the cat with the box in the carrier? Maybe then even try wrapping a blanket over the cardboard box to make the transport into the carrier easier? Worst case scenario get some oven mittens and get the cat in there that way. Some of my cats are sometimes rebellious and i usually just slightly squish them into the loaf form, that also helps. With a second person manning the carrier it could work in one swift motion.

>>4998384
they'll be fine, even if they don't like kibble, they'll eat it when they're hungry.
And you have more than one cat, so they'll be fine together.
I just have one cat who is really sweet, but has some separation anxiety.

>>4998499
I could try this
>>4998541
>>4998612
Thank you sisters I feel a bit better about it now, I hope they will be ok

>kot has a visible scab on his eye
What do I do

>>4997831
Thanks for the tips anon. well my adult cat is only a little bit over 1 year and a half, he still wants and likes to play a lot. he doesn't want to stop playing with my mom's cat

>>4995328
Not kot related, but we have to put my parents dog down soon as his spinal cord is surrounded by inflammation and he is loosing the ability to walk. Its my second ever dog and we spent everyday together for years and i know its going to crush me, but all we can do friend is keep them in memory and live with the thoughts that we treated these animals better than most children get treated
Gonna miss you max

My cat had one eye half open today. What do

>>4998735
Go to the vet, retard.

>>4998736
It's back to full again. I don't know. I'm really broke.

This cat looks like what a neanderthal cat would look like.

>>4998727
that is a treatable condition. go to a better vet.

>>4995329
Beautiful place, beautiful kot.

>>4999024
I'm glad the cat bomb idea from WWII fell through.

>>4998969
i understand; he looks like paulie from rocky

My veterinary gave me 3 pills an one liquid to give to my cat because she have her bowels and kidney slightly irritated. I tried to hide the pills on the food, it worked the first time, but no more so I have no choice but to restraint her and force the pill in her mouth. How much will she hate me because of that?
I don't want to hide more pills in her food because she is already eating very litte and the hidden pills (even grinded to a dust) are discouraging her.

>>4999107
I don't think that it will have long lasting negative effects on your relationship. I had to force feed pills a couple of times and they did not really care long term. Its at most like cats that don't like being combed walking away from you when they see you holding a comb. But even then its temporary.

Just make sure to do it properly and safely. Its easy to give too much liquid too fast for example. Maybe ask the vet for a pill popper or pill gun but be careful still as these can be used wrong and cause the same issues. Its just that it has a smaller footprint than a finger and should cause the cat less distress.

>>4999112
It's kind of easy to force the pill in her mouth, it's a 2 men job but it's fast and easy, the problem is that we will be doing this for at least 2 weeks, twice a day.

She brought a mouse for her brother, what a good girl.

>>4999107
Take a big spoon and a little spoon. Put the pill between them, then use the little spoon to crunch the pill into dust.
Mix that powdered pill into the wetfoot, and add just a little bit of water so it gets a little soupy. Mix it up well, and put it out for the cat.
Also my vet puts all their medication in syringes that I can just squirt down his throat. No cat likes it, but its fast and quick, and if he got painkillers you'll get a lovey-dovey doped up cat.

>>4999107
some cats are way harder than others to give pills to. they'll get over it though once it's all said and done. I found that using the pill pockets only worked for my car when I put it in some dry kibble. otherwise he would just look at it and know. he's such a dry kibble fiend though, once he realized there was a pill it was already gone.

My cat has chronic sinus infections every month or so. I put her on antiobiotics, she clears up, then it just comes right back. Starts with some discharge, always in her left nostril, then sneezing and heavy breathing with worse and worse discharge, then to her eye and finally right nostril. Got so bad last time she stopped eating and I had to take her to urgent care. She has been tested and found negative for FIV and any viral infections.

I'm not sure what to do at this point. I feel like giving her antibiotics is just a losing scenario. I've tried lysine supplements, making sure the place is clean including her litter and food areas, air purifiers, making sure her food is LID, etc. The vet wants to do a rhinoscopy because they think it's structural but that's like 5K to potentially find nothing. Cat is a rescue I've had for a year, the foster said she only saw a sinus issue once and it went away on its own and they had her like 2 months. I kind of want to get rid of her, but I feel bad about that (she's like 12). This is my first cat.

>pic related, my cat

Anyone here have cat allergies but own one regardless? If so, tips on mitigation?

>>4994969 (OP)
299th photo of our kitty. She may be over 10 years old but she'll always be our baby girl. (got her when she was about 7)

>>4999430
nice catstache.

>>4999023
>create first spy cat
>let it out in the wild
>instantly get run over
The CIA really had the dumbest fucking projects.
People remember MKUltra like this terrifying brainwashing project, when in fact all they did was spike random people with LSD and other hallucinogenics.

he smol

Neighbor just told me one of her cats got run over and the other is missing. Fucking hell I can't imagine having outdoor cats. Why would you want your cats dying to the outdoors?

>>4999599
Outdoor cat people are mentally ill

It's like dressing up as a prostitute, trying to rob gang meetups as just one gay man armed with a dildo, and complaining about getting raped

>>4999599
That's why you leave your cat in an airtight box, with poison that get released inside when someone tries to open it. You wouldn't want your cat at the mercy of some creep, do you?

>>4999430
>gray hair
What’s your age?

>>4999646
everyone here is old. the average age of 4chan is over 30.

>>4999652
>in your 30s
>looking like an old lady
Idk if that’s you on the photo, but that’s so fucking grim, literally jewish genes. Not even my dad, who is pushing 50, is greying that bad

>>4999646
It's all genes, Anon.
I'm 32 and my beard went pepper salt during the last year. All my blonde and red hair went completely white.

>>4999128
two weeks is not that bad and the cat will forget that it happened soon after. Sure is a pain in the ass to need two people but it wont do lasting damage in your relationship with the cat.
Of course this different from cat to cat but i know of 4 cats that underwent the same and all cats did not really care. Breaking a cats spirit is hard.

Do your cats like sleeping under light blankets? One of mine always takes the opportunity and while usually hidden sometimes still shows its little face to the world. Another one doesn't like blankets but after moving was so scared that it refused to sleep anywhere but under my blanket with me. It even dug itself under there which even my blanket loving cat doesn't do.

>let my former indoor/outdoor 14 year old old cat out for 10 minutes (supervised) because it was a nice day
>she rolls around the porch and suns herself a bit then goes back in
>now constantly screaming at the door wanting to be let out again.

uh-oh I've awoken a monster.

this niga shedding like crazy

Are those websites that research and rate different cat food brands still a thing?

My vet suggested I try switching my cat to some softer foods to help with his digestive issues so I want to check out a bunch of different brands to see what might be the best options.

She is 11

>>5000345
Hot GILF.

>>5000308
Usually, the more expensive brands are better and healthier. Go for something that has as much animal products as possible.

RIP Burek.
I had to put him down at 15, after he stopped eating due to kidney failure.
He was always very polite and never caused trouble. Watching him emaciated and barely able to walk was one of the hardest things I had to endure in my life.

>>5000533
Sorry for your loss, anon.

>>5000533
One more from when he was young.

>>5000562
He looks like my girl with cancer, RIP.

She is 11

There is this old tabby/white cat with a massive back scar that claimed our apartment building's back yard like 10 years ago for it's power station that stays warm in the winter. He chases off any male cats that try to tread on him and every few years he'll have a new young female cat hanging around him, sometimes several, I suspect he has fathered most of the neighborhood cats at this point. First he had this orange/black cat hanging around him that I've seen pregnant like two or three times in a few years time, then he had a second younger orange/black cat that would come around with the first one a few years later, now he's always followed by a female cat that looks almost exactly like him except smaller with more white on the back, is he the cat Jozef Fritzl?

How common is it for male cats to keep females around them for a good part of the year? I haven't seen grown street cats in groups often outside of this.

>>5000806
Successful male cats can have a harem of females. A cat colony can either have 1 male with lots of femalee, just females or just males.
Also get your local authority to neuter that little shit.

>>5000836
Why would I want to get a bro mutilated, we need more cats around not less. He's also extremely cautious of people, doesn't even get close when my mom feeds him until she leaves, probably why he lasted longer than any street cat I've seen.

>>4994969 (OP)
I want to get two new buddies for my two buddies. Should I get them this year or wait until next?

>>5000806
Why the fuck do you people tolerate this

Catch the fucker, neuter it at least

Is it that bad a idea to train and encourage my cat to become an alarm clock getting me up at roughly 5AM instead of stopping that habit?

>>4999107
Grind the medicine, put it in empty gelatin capsule(you can buy them), then hide the capsule in wet food. Works on my cat.

>>4999284
>>5000915
I don't know if my cat is very intelligent or the pills taste awful, but I tried to hide the crushed pills with milk(without lactose), treats and wet food. She won't eat it, maybe lick it a little bit and that's it and right know, if I approach her with food, she runs away. Forcing the cat to open the mouth and eat the pills is getting increasingly harder.

>>5000928
If animals are good at any dietary discretion, it's not eating things that taste like a naturally occurring poison (most medicines are intolerably bitter)

You need to get your cat into a treat acceptance routine where they will just swallow treats with their head tilted back in preparation for the next one before you move on to pill pockets. Feed them a little less so they're hungry enough for it.

i unironically think my cat can smell me jerking off or something
Every single time I try she will literally wake up, come over and demand pets. Not even casually, meowing and scratching the chair demanding pets. It's so fucking annoying.

How do I stop my cat from stuffing shit in her water bowl?
I wake up and find plastic bags, towels, toys, cardboard, etc... in her bowl and there's water absolutely everywhere as a result.

Just brought home two new kittens (brothers). One is super playful, the other one is hiding under my bathroom sink. Its been years since I have had kittens - how long until I should be concerned that sinkbro doesn't want to come out of his hiding spot?

>>5001083
Until you think he'd rather starve himself to death rather than trust his brother's judgement. Keep playing with his brother and leave food out to eat in full view. Eventually he'll succumb.

>>5001098
Could this period of hiding hurt his development/impact his personality at all? I am trying to make this transition as nice and safe as possible for them.

This is Binky, full name Usman Abdul Yusuf, Conqueror of the Levant, or stinky when she is being a little shit. She is quite polite for a feral cat and knows that if she is has to shit inside the house the bathtub is where she is supposed to do it.

>>5001098
>>5001106
He kind of got up in a small hole in the bottom of the vanity cabinet. I made sure he wasn't stuck, and he isn't thankfully. He is quite the timid fellow. I've moved his food bowl reasonably close to him, but outside of his little dungeon so hopefully he comes out soon. I wish he wasn't so frightened.

Thoughts on the brittish shorthair breed? Am I a dumbass for buying a kitten off craigslist for 700 usd?

I really need to figure out how to get my cat to drink water, her only water intake is one small bag of wet food.
She's terrified of ANY moving water, use her water bowl as a toy (never seen her drink from it, just spill water everywhere), and just ignore any other source of water. The only time she's even close to drinking is licking my hand when it's wet.
This is going to destroy her kidneys in a few years.

Is it normal for a kitten to hiss at a sibling during a vigorous play-session?

How do I get rid of a cat smell inside of a room?

>>5001210
Carpet or hardwood floor? If carpet you'll have to shampoo and wash all linens. If hardwood get some fabuloso to mop with cat out then open window to air the room out

>>5001112
some cats are just shy, give him time and see if you can't lure him out with treats or playtime. Sometime their desire for food/hunting outweighs their shyness.

>>5001112
All I can say is relax, I was in your exact same position. The shy one became a lot friendlier later on, but he remains more skittish.

Not a single thought behind these eyes

I hate to do it, but it's time to give my cats a deep grooming. Bathing, brushing, the whole works because they need it due to being so fluffy. Does anyone have advice on what I should get or do?

>>5001269
Don't put water on your cats' head.
Use animal shampoo.
Put towels on the floor so they can groom themselves their afterwards.

>>5001289
Why is water in cats head such a big no no?

>>5001269
They make baby wipes for cats. Its got a mild detergent save for their skin, and you just wipe them down. My cat loves it.

>>5001290
They melt

If you dont neuter a male cat at right time they will spray as a habit even after neutering?

>>5001448
Don't mutilate your cat
Fucks up their metabolism

>>5001450
I hear they're likely to get tumors on their balls

>>5001451
No.
And if that happens, then you cut them off. Not preemptively.

Got a couple of new kittens yesterday (brothers both 13 weeks old). They are doing well - I've got a "base camp" set up in my bedroom/ensuite and play to introduce them to the house (5 bedrooms/quite large) gradually in the coming days. The only issue is that they are favouring peeing outside of the litter box currently - the breeder said they were toilet trained without issue. What I have currently done to try and correct this:
>introduced another box into their space (total of 2)
>their food water and box were in the ensuite so I have moved both boxes away from their food and water into their big play/chill area
>popped a paper towel i used to clean up the pee into the boxes to scent it effectively
>moving them into their litter box after they eat, sleep and play
>reward them with a treat when they go into the box/interact with it
Any other advice you could give bros? Our last cat was completely fine and only ever peed outside her box when she was physically ill.

>>5001453
How much a problem is the spraying? I dont want my room to smell like cat piss

>>5001451
that guy is shitting you. my last neutered cat lived to fucking 23 and never got fat because i wasnt a retard and always spent time playing with my cat. neutered cats can stay fit even if they're locked in a box 24/7 and free fed, intact cats can't, that's the only difference.

you should always neuter your cat as soon as possible because 1: intact toms are behaviorally closer to vermin than domesticated animals, due to 10,000 years of evolving in the role of meta-vermin, and 2: the little anxiety boost/confidence loss keeps cats out of a fucktonne of trouble. every time a dog eats a cat it's an intact tom that pressed its luck if it was not simply extremely retarded.

>>5001465
It's an indoor kitten, all the aside what do you think of the possibility of the cat picking up habit of spraying all over house if kept intact?

>>5001608
Almost 100%. Cats run on pure instinct, and spraying is one of their essential instincts for not getting attacked by other male cats so they do it all the time as a matter of personal safety (they are not aware of this, and their sex hormones likely make them less aware of things and less able to think in general)

>>5001610
So i need to neuter him around 6 months old to avoid any of that? I just dont like the idea of neutering a kitten id want a cat to fully develop before doing so but wtf do i know

>>5001621
For all but the past few hundred years, cats weren't really pets. They were meta-vermin, a semi wild animal like the UK's garden foxes or new york's street pigeons. They mooched off the fat dumb city mice/rats in perfect harmony and didn't require humans to survive, so they never developed natural house manners. Nor did they ever have anything resembling them because they are not highly social animals.

You need to neuter a kitten because the adult cat that develops otherwise makes a really fucking shitty pet and is difficult to justify keeping around especially now that we know they don't actually impact pest rodent populations (the rodents co-evolved with the cats and just hide better).

>>5001622
So you'd say 6 months is the right time?

>>5001459
Update: had the kittens for 2 days now. The younger brother is reliably using his box, whereas the older brother is using the box mostly, but just peed on the bed again. I have been washing the sheets etc with special enzymic cleaner, but will replace everything today. Nobody replied.to my previous post, but does anybody have any tips to get them both reliably going in their boxes? We are still putting them both in there every hour or two, as well as after they sleep, play, and eat. It is day 3 and we still have them contained to a small area of the house - is it better to keep them inside this room until they both use the box reliably?

We've got 3 kittens that have started venturing further from the back porch and are now starting to use our car engines as a lounge. No garage so I'm hoping to find some deterrent or just advice on how to keep them out and prevent them from forming a habit.
They've already got a variety safe/dark/small places to hide and it's not a temperature issue.

pic is Trout and Black Napoleon

Look at ma boy

>>5001608
>>5001621
>>5001636
My unneutered cat only sprays very infrequently. If it's becomes an issue, they sell sprays that effectively discourage it.
Absolutely don't neuter as a kitten like that person suggested. Pediatric castration causes bone issues in all species.

>>5001723
Is your cat a Ragdoll?

We know of loafing, and shrimping, what do you call this when a cats has its arms crossed

>>5001756
>my house only smells a little like pee
There's no documented strong correlation between neutering and health issues with cats, only some possibly breed specific issues with large dogs

>>4995328
>Ensuring your pets finally memories are being traumatized by jew vets on a cold slab
What an absolute cuck
When it was time for my boy to pass, we drove out to a quiet spot in the woods and he laid there taking in the wonder of nature while I mercifully and instantly ended his life with a .38 special.
Man the fuck up and make your companions final moments filled with love and warmth, not fear and pain.

>>5001769
Yes

>>5001465
>>5001610
>>5001622
>Anti cat schizo
Back to r*ddit with you

>>5001622
>For all but the past few hundred years, cats weren't really pets
>literally plenty of cats and dogs buried in ancient burial sites

>>5001828
Damn. How much did you end up paying? Was it worth it?

>>5001884
400 on Facebook, yes get one

>>5001919
That is a fucking steal, thinking about getting a Maine Coone myself to replace the giant hole in my heart, but it’s out of my price range for the time being.

Shots included?

>>4994969 (OP)
catniggers I need help preventing cats tearing up the trashbags I leave outside.
as I live in a shithole city I can't leave a bin outside or it WILL get stolen. I don't want to but I'm tempted to spray the bag with spider killer but I'd rather not poison these dumbass cats as I know its not their fault but the nigger owners

/spoilerszors but I will do it if they keep tearing that shit up

>>5002082
So you can't have any trash cans at all? Not even around the back? People really steal them? Also are you sure it's cats? Other animals can get into trash too.

>>5002083
its always the same cat, I got him to gtfo a few times but he comes back
nope, can't have any trashcans
hobos rule the night now and they will steal anything not bolted down

>>5002088
Can't chain them up or something? So you just leave trashbags out loose? Not sure how to not get a cat to not tear them open, if there's food in there he's going to go for it. Could try some citrus peel, cats supposedly hate the smell of it.

>>5002082
You can try and put a scratching post or something similar near the bags. That won't stop them from coming to that spot, but might encourage them not to go for the bags. Please do not poison the cats, anon.

>>5002082
Chain your garbage can up no matter what unless you want to find out what the local bums will eventually start doing to your trash bags
>protip: they open them up and shit in them

Is a brittish shorthair and Scottish straight same cat?

Is there any benefit to totally indoor cats wearing collars?

>>5002208
Overcompensating for a tiny penis.
Joke aside, it's mostly it's a safety thing, if your cat suddenly manage to run off and get lost/stuck outside, when someone find them, they can return them if there's your infos on their collar.

>>5002219
My cats are microchipped, but i guess this is a quicker way to get them back if somebody finds them.

Please give a warm welcome to the newest addition to /kot/, I picked him up yesterday. His name is Milo

>>5002313
Condolences. The gray ones are real pests.

>>5002324
I should expect him to be a little rascal?

The cat is so tired
Must be working really hard when I'm not looking

tl;dr My cat got away 2 weeks ago. Do you think he can still come back?

My parents have 3 cats, two females and one male (all castrated and vaccinated). It's a house, suburban. The two females prefer to stay indors, they can climb some trees or the roof, but they soon come back down. But the male cat loves to get out, specially at night. At first we tried to lock him up, but then as soon as we opened the doors, he would get away anyway but always come back. He has been doing that for 8 years, we even had (and lost) other cats through that time. Installed fences, got the fences destroyed, etc.

One time, he got out and did not come back for 4 days, then he appeared in the middle of the night with no explanation. Another time, he was lost for a day, then someone called, he had fallen in someone else's yard and couldn't get out, only the next day they were able to approach him and read the identification to call us. We lost a cat four years ago like this, he simply escaped and we never heard of him again, but he was young, this one is experient and smart. I'd like to think he just took a weird turn and got lost and as soon as he is in the neighborhood he will be running back to us. Do you think there is still hope for this after 14 days? My parents only told me about this yesterday, because I was very busy at work and they didn't want to bother me. They put a sign looking for him in the neiborhood's online group, but they didn't print out any pics, which I think they should, but perhaps now it's too late, I never hear of these things working.

Just got a new kitten, breeder gave me some wet cat food. It was clearly refrigerated but I didn't put it back in fridge and let it get warm. Is it not a good idea to use it after it being refrigerated then warmed?

>>5002398
It's not optimal, but I wouldn't worry about it too much, specially if they are sealed. Just check the exp date and keep an eye for any weird reaction, but I doubt it.

I usually keep those out of the fridge until I open them. If there are leftovers, I put them in the fridge. When I'm about to serve it, I boil like two spoons of water and throw it in to soften and warm the mix (also hydrate them a little more I guess).

>>5002405
Thanks, any reason not to give a cat cold wet food?

>>5002407
Cold food might not bother some cats but others it might upset their stomachs.

>>5002398
Piggybacking off of this, is Fancy Feast the best cheap wet food that doesn't use carrageenan?

>>5002407
As the other anon said, some don't mind. My cats eat the food too fast so it's too cold I can see they getting brain freeze from biting on it lol. They also don't like it when its warm. The warm water I use just to even it out at room temp and melt away any frost.

>>5002351
Looks like my boy but less fluffy. He is also a hard worker.

Local pet store gave me this as a free sample, any good?

Forgot pic>>5002450

>>5002453
If cats are obligate carnivores why do vegan cats live longer?
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230918/Purr-fectly-plant-powered-study-hints-at-healthier-outcomes-for-cats-on-vegan-diets.aspx
Dont fall for the raw feeding/meat bro scam. Meat is murder. Feed vegan.

Is a 12 week kitten too young to leave alone in a room for 8 hours while I work? I work 4am-12:30. Will leave plenty of water, dry food, and toys.

>>5002364
It's possible, cats sometimes go away and come back a long time later. But if he's a typically indoors cat his instincts aren't going to be that good for surviving outside, I'd look around and ask neighbors to check sheds and garages he might have gotten himself locked into.

>>5002456
>more expensive food is better
Wow, big surprise lmao.

>>5001608
I wouldn't say to do it as soon as possible. The ideal time to do it is when the cat has reached almost their full height but still in the lanky adolescent phase.
Or just check with your vet and see what they suggest, and if you have a kitten you should have a vet already.

>>5002398
As long as it is sealed up its fine to keep in a cupboard (that how it's stocked at the store).
I've never had a cat that would eat cold wet food, remember they'd naturally be eating warm flesh.
For a kitten I would suggest using the whole can (get the littlest cans). Just dump it in the dish, and add a tiny bit of water and mix it up with a spoon until its really thick and even with the consistency of a thick stew. The extra water will keep it from drying out and going stale too fast (and you can add a bit more water if it does), and the kitten probably wont be drinking a lot of water, so its good to keep them hydrated through their food.
Go ahead and free-feed the kitten through the first couple months, the little guy will be doubling his size month to month so you can't really overfeed them. And the best feeling in the world is a kitten falling asleep on his back, across your chest, while his pudgy little tummy gurgles.
As the cat gets a little bigger you don't need to mush it up as much, and you can transition more towards feeding times, but you can worry about that when it starts to level off in growth (6-8ish months old).

My kitten scratched my arm few hours ago and now its red and with a bump. Did this fucker give me an infection?

best practice if theres a cat outside meowing? im like 70% sure it didnt have a leash, its voice sounded all hoarse.i left out some food and squatted around for a bit and nothing, should i bring down water too maybe?

Just want to let everyone know there will be a cats vs. Dogs photo competition on /p/ starting in the next few days. Bring your A game and represent!

How long do you wait until you get another cat? I put my cat down 3 weeks ago, and while I have another cat with me, and I try to play and give him attention often, he’s not super affectionate and I still feel like crying when I think too much about my buddy.

Our remaining cat has never been alone either, he grew up with his litter and then with my cat when we adopted him, though they kept their distance

>>5002513
update i just fed a fat ass skunk some cat food.whoops

Best way to remove fleas

>>5002523
Prescription vet medication to remove infestation and then work on preventatives.

>>5002524
I used advantage II is that any good?

>>5002532
The one that lasts like a month. It's not healthy for your pet, but it works great for killing fleas.

>>5002420
I'm envious of your cat
Do you wash him or just let him groom himself?
I'm contemplating sending my cat to a pet groomer because she is very uncooperative when I'm trying to give her a bath

What's a good dewormer for a kitten i can buy on amazon?

>>5002631
Go see a vet, retard.

>>5002637
More of a preventative thing, my 12 week old kitten had fleas, I used advantage on him and just wanna give him something incase fleas gave him worms. Just got the kitten two days ago

What air freshener can I use for a small room housing a cat?

>>5002555
We try to brush his fur but he ends up rolling way or trying to bite the brush half the time. The other half, we get him while he is sleeping and lets it happen.

gave him a bath once we first adopted him, he was a kitten and he had a cold and kept sneezing all over himself. Snot was on his person everywhere. He hated the bath, even when I tried not to get water on his face.

We are going to buy some wipes for when he gets shit on his field again.

>>5002364
>>5002470
It's been 17 days... No sign of him :(

>>5002364
Is there an animal control in your city? Maybe he got picked up by a shelter or something.

I'm adopting a Siamese cat that was rescued from a mill situation. She's a little standoffish but seemed to warm up with pets and treats, even coming back several times for more. Does anyone have suggestions for how to make a cat comfortable in its new home? Should I adopt one of its littermates/children too?

It's been almost a year since we had to put down out cat. It was my wife's childhood pet but we had it living with us for four years before it passed away. Sweetest, most tolerant cat I've ever had. Very chill in her old age. As much as I love cats, I'm not sure I could ever replace her. Still makes me teary when I realize she's not on the end of the bed.

>>5002797
Siamese cats are kinda like that. Mine enjoys chilling in the same room as me, but not necessarily cuddling all that much. She likes pets sometimes, but is usually pretty fiesty and will bite you if you pet her wrong. She loves sitting/standing on my shoulders and will gladly hop up if given the chance.

She likes to sleep behind/on top of my legs at night.

Take it slow, dont give her too much attention unless she wants it and let her come out of her shell on her own time.

>>5002797
>Should I adopt one of its littermates/children too?
I feel like having a partner is good regardless of situation. Even my stoic cat cannot resist having contact with the others once in a while.

>>5002805
>dont give her too much attention unless she wants it
This too.


In any case is this really a comfortable position? Its a really abrupt angle.

>be me
>love cats
>when a young child
>have only happy memories of them
>be allergic and parents gave them another home
>tfw can never have cats

i fucking hate my life, why was i cursed like this
i can only love cats vicariously now through this thread

>>5002814
Certain cats are less allergenic than others.
You can also mitigate the effects by vacuuming all the time and keeping the cat properly groomed.

>>5002904
This, also get an air purifier

I've had my cat for 3 years and suddenly she started pissing in my brother's bed
I clean the shitter regularly and didn't had to deal with anything like this since the cat was months old
What could cause something like this?
There is absolutely nothing else that has been pissed on

>>5002936
take it to the vet sometimes they start pissing outside of the litter box to get attention about something.

>>5002936
Could be a sick cat or there's something wrong with the litter box and the area surrounding it.

My cat has fleas and I feel so bad realizing this late. She constantly licks herself. I bought a flea collar a few days ago but it doesn’t seem to work. She is infested and she even lost fur on the back of her body. I tried to catch a flea there because they are very big and it escaped but my fingers were covered with blood crusts. Should I call the vet at this point?

>>5003016
the vet will just give you flea drops. you can save yourself a lot of money and just buy the flea drops yourself

>>5003016
Over the counter capstar will at least kill the adult fleas on your cat. Then you can get a prescription to treat the rest of the infestation/larvae

Got a Kitten recently. Was helping my mom try and find her a home but no one wanted her so she's been stuck with me for the last 3 weeks. Already named her and everything.

She's barely 2 months old and wondering what wet food is decent for kittens. Currently just got her Fancy Feast Kitten food and some dry food that she likes mixed up. She has a habit of trying to mix her dry and wet before munching on it and was wondering if anyone knew a better wet food that would mix better for her.

Here's a picture of her. I gotta say I'm pretty happy and the last few weeks have been nice waking up to her greeting me.

>>5003017
>>5003019
Thank you anons. I fear for the Capstar side effects so I’ll try drops + flea comb for now before.

>>5002936
did your bro piss in your cat's litterbox while drunk? could be revenge

>Feed stray cats in field next to house
>They multiply because I can't catch them
>Years pass, have 20+ cats in my back yard
>Can only catch like half
>There's now ten more kittens trundling through the year behind their mother

I've got traps out and the same dumb fixed ones fall for it every time, how do I catch them all?

>>5003049
stop trying, why do you care

>>5002814
you might be able to get away with one of those gremlin-looking bald cats, my condolences

>>5003028
CUTE BABY!!!!

What's a good air freshener for a room that isn't toxic to cats?

My cat just randomly and for no reason clawed the everlasting fuck out of my hand shredding the fuck out of it. There was absolutely no reason for it. He just walked up to me, walked away, then came back again and sliced my hand. I'm pretty fucking pissed. I see online people saying overstimulation or invading their personal space but I literally was standing still doing nothing and he is the one who approached me and just out of nowhere decided to claw me. My hands bleeding in several different places. I'm really angry. Wtf is up with that? Had him for about 3 months and this was a first.

>>5003143
Maybe anally raping your cat was a bad idea?

>>5003143
Cats need to scratch their nails all the time, if they don't have trees or boards to scratch, they will ruin your furniture and you. Sometimes their nails are so sharp their pierce our skin quite easily, even when playing around. Always wash your bruises with soap and water immediately, otherwise it itches like crazy.

You can trim the nails if you want to take some of that edge off. Just look up a tutorial and be careful.

>>5003143
My cat does this to me because he knows I'm a big asshole.

How did you decide on a name for your cat?

>>5003233
My cat has a white dot on the tip of her tail so I named her dot.

>>5003233
my cat looked like a kidney bean when she was a baby so her name is bean

>>5003233
Usually I don't worry about it to much because a name will present itself.
My first cat I named dog. My second cat was an Abyssinian who was 95% fluffy tail as a kitten and hyper active, so we named him squirrel.
My next cat I was reading clockwork orange, and the phrase "kots and koshkas" got stuck in my head so I named the cat koshka.
My current cat was a super sweet kitten and no name was really coming to me, and I had been just calling him "buddy" and when I scheduled his first vet appointment they asked his name and I realized "buddy" is a fine name for a cat.
And ultimately it doesn't matter because you will never refer to your cat by name, its just going to become an ever evolving list of nick-names.

Should I give the cat I'm adopting a bath once I bring it home?

Is 9ft x 11ft bedroom too small for a cat? Im not allowed to let him out my room, currently a 12 week old kitten

>>5003299
Yes, with dawn dish soap assume he has fleas then get some advantage flea drops next day

>>5003235
Post Dot

>>5003211
i dont have any piece of furniture i give 2 shits about him scratching on. i do have a thing for him to scritch on he uses it but not really that much. i mean he'll like scratch it for maybe 15 - 25 seconds then stop. and only his front paws/claws. i have tried trimming his claws before but i can not get him to sit still hes a wiggly worm and even if he isnt moving away from me he still wont stand still but like keeps moving in circles and stuff whenever i try.

>>5003324
Lucky for you I just made this webm of me annoying her haha. Shes pretty fiesty.

>>5003346
Both you and Dot need your nails trimmed

>>5003346
>encouraging to play bite and claw your limbs
i... wouldn't recommend it!

>>5003348
So true! Thanks for the reminder. I had this really nice pair of Japanese nail clippers, but I lost them. Now I just use stupid scissors and get bummed out whenever I need to trim them. :(

>>5003350
Way too late for that. Lol. She doesn't attack me unprovoked or anything like that, so it's all good.

>>5003067
She is cute. Love her to bits. Pretty much told my mom she's pretty much staying with me. Gonna get her a tiny bandana and nametag soon.

>>5003339
I see. It's your first time with a cat, right?

>i mean he'll like scratch it for maybe 15 - 25 seconds then stop. and only his front paws/claws.
That's how they do it, it's great that they have that. They also love those heavy rough door mats. If the cat is young, it's good to get him accostumed to scratching on the right things and playing with toys instead of your hand so they know how to play (eventually with other people too).

>i have tried trimming his claws before but i can not get him to sit still hes a wiggly worm and even if he isnt moving away from me he still wont stand still but like keeps moving in circles and stuff whenever i try.
It's quite tricky to hold a cat still, some are easier than others. Some cats are near impossible. But there are techniques to it, I like to sit on the floor, put them on my lap, hold them by pinching the skin from the back of their necks and gently press them down. It's hard to explain through text, either check videos online or just take him to a pet shop and ask for them to trim the nails and give you tips.

Otherwise, it's normal, he will scratch you many many times. I always have one or two bruises, it's part of being a cat owner.

>>5001817
She was in pain no matter what I did anon. He literally could not catch her breath because of how bad her heart had become. She sat with me for a good 30 minutes until the vet came back to administer her the anesthetics. You should show more compassion. Your cruelty towards those who have to make terribly hard decisions will not be rewarded.

Well shit, my cat brought back a (dead) baby crow in the middle of the night.
I like crows so that's just sad.

>>5003639
Oh god. Depending on where you live, make peace with the crows as soon as possible before they decide to target your cat. They are never going to forget this for years, and you won't be able to let your cat out like ever.

>Cat got a blockage in his urinary tract
>He didnt show signs until monday
>When I got him to the hospital on the same day, he got a tear in his urethra when they unblocked him
>They cant keep over the weekend since they dont have staff that work weekends
>Have to take him to another clinic
>Gonna cost even more money
Think it would be viable to keep him home over the weekend? Should I throw that idea to the vet when I see my cat tomorrow? We have a big cage we can keep him in so he doesnt run around and get into trouble.

CATS VS. DOGS PHOTO CONTEST IS UP ON /P/! If you wanted to participate.

>>5003677
Can they give him any medication to sedate him while he heals? I know when my boy had his first FIC attack, they gave him gabapentin that made him still for like 4 hours.

Probably a good idea to have a cone on hand too, so he won't irritate the area. If not, you can ask for a referral for possibly a cheaper visit.

Does your cat watch you play vidya?
https://streamable.com/891cyp

>>5003689
As far as I know they dont want to take the catheter out until he is more healed, for obvious reasons. But keeping him at another clinic is gonna strain my finances even more. Even keeping him home for two days will help my bills.

>>5003693
Are you able to stay home for the weekend? That would be helpful if you or someone else can stay home with him. It's not a bad idea to ask your vet about it.

When our Boots >>4996760 had his first partial obstruction, we went to emergency hospital and the bill costed us like $3k, as he got sick on Friday night. He still had to go the vet a week later because he still had issues. It was like $5k that month. I feel your pain.

>>5003694
Yeah, I will be home all weekend.

>>5003694
I hope your vet is open to keeping him home, as long as you are vigilant on making sure he doesn't fuck with his shit/ the damage to his urethra isn't bad.

It would be a bad idea for him to use a litterbox to go pee, would just make the situation worse with the irritation from the litter.

>>5003698
>>5003696
Retard alert, replied to my own post

>>5003698
Will keep that in mind. Gotta use paper towels or something I guess.

Cats mindbroke you
>>5003613

>>5003233
My cat's name (Buryat) was decided by trips on /int/, but I default to calling her "cat"

>>5003980
Rub the belly

Is it normal to have what looks like a baby scab/cyst on vaccine injection site? Got my kitten vaccinated 3 days ago and it appeared

I'm taking in my Grandma's cat after she retired and moved to a different state. It likes to nap between my feet while I'm on the computer. Is it better to let it lay its head on my foot, or should I give it more space? Not sure if its intentionally propping itself against me or if there just isn't enough space.

Pls respond>>5004103

>>5004261
Give the vet a call. Nothing I ever noticed before with my cats but that doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Keep an eye on it, if I had to guess it was probably a little bit of the shot that made a subcutaneous bubble. If the cat doesn't seem to be too bothered by it, and it doesn't get worse, I wouldn't worry too much.
Still, nothing wrong with a phone call to the vet.

>>5004103
It's hard to figure out what you mean through text, but could be that it got a little infected, forming pus. You can clean the area with some cotton, if it's red and ugly, talk to your vet, otherwise just wait a little longer. Cat skin is thicker than it looks and kittens often recover really fast.

>>5003233
My husband kept calling the kitten we adopted Buster (hey, buster!) so we decided to make it his actual name.

Anon with the cat who was blocked, here. Vet wouldnt let us take him home for the weekend, so, we took him to the other vet. Just got a text telling him he somehow ripped his catheter out... I hope he healed enough so he can pee on his own. They said they wanted to take it out tomorrow anyway, so...

>>5003451
>It's your first time with a cat, right?
absolutely
>Some cats are near impossible
he's probably more towards the "impossible" side of the spectrum. He will sit still for a few moments sometimes but usually he will like, walk back and forth to rub against my legs or just generally keeps shifting his position and stuff. I've been slowly trying to give him treats every time he sits still and lets me push down on his paws. But still have a long way to go.
>hold them by pinching the skin from the back of their necks and gently press them down.
i've been trying to figure this out but cant seem to do it correctly
>he will scratch you many many times.
such is life i suppose

>>5004432
>He will sit still for a few moments sometimes but usually he will like, walk back and forth to rub against my legs or just generally keeps shifting his position and stuff.
That's just about almost all cats. Also, he is young, still a kid, he won't sit still, then he will become a teenager and run around, after a couple of years, he should be calmer.

>I've been slowly trying to give him treats every time he sits still and lets me push down on his paws.
Careful not to get a fat cat lol. Cats can be trained, but it's never like a dog, they are their own boss. I find a good advice for taming a cat is to never confuse him about when he does good or bad, it's specially hard when the cat is cute because we tend to side with the cat. What I mean is, if he does something wrong, say it with a serious voice and give him the cold shoulder for a few minutes, let him cry a little more for treats before giving in. Cats are a joy, they are crazy and cool and they love the humans that first care about them when kittens.

>i've been trying to figure this out but cant seem to do it correctly
Pinch your own elbow skin and notice how you don't feel much, a cat's skin is similar on the back of their necks. To immobilize a cat you press him down so his paws are in a bad position to jump away. As I said, it's hard to explain through text, but nothing life confidence to make the cat feel confident too. It takes practice and familiarity.

>>5003233
Stray we took in reminded my mom of a cat she had when she was a kid named Jackie, so we took to calling her. Other strays in my area I just call random soda brands, Coke, Pepsi, etc.

>>5004498
I need to reread the shit I type.

>cries incessantly if he doesn't get meow mix catslop kibble for a single day
>yells at the wind and rain whenever the window is open because he doesn't know what it is
>hisses at the vacuum cleaner when it's not turned on
>fights people over potato chips
starting to think my cat is picrel

A friendly stray kitten's back fur touched my arm, but then a hyper pet dog scratched me in the same spot an hour later and now I'm having panic episodes about fucking rabies.

>>5004523
Euthanize the dog.

>>5004534
I'm getting paid to put up with him sadly.

>>5004535
Crate him

>>5004537
How does that help stop me from having weird anxiety attacks about extremely unlikely risks?

>>5004538
He will never bother you again. Just put the dog in a crate with air holes and a food dispenser. Maybe make the floor grated so his piss and shit falls into a bucket or someshit for easy disposal.
Thats what I do when my uncle leaves his dog with me when he goes on vacation.

Rate this sprawl.
Bet your cat can't do it better.

Do you recommend anything in particular for keeping a cat engaged/stimulated while you're not home?
I work late and my six month old is a psychopath. I spend nearly every minute I can trying to play with him but it's clearly not enough, he never calms down and never seems to rest. He must just sleep while I'm not home and needs something more

>>5004550
Cat tree with danglers. One of those thingamabobs with the 3 balls on the tracks they can bat around. Putting carpet on your walls somthey can climb around. Release or breed flies in your home for your cat to try and kill. Mice, lizards, or small birds could also work. I think there's robotic mouse toys you can also use. A good view out the window. There are lots of stationary cat toys that mine likes playing with. Oh yeah! And one of those kitty treadmills!!!

>>5004550
Electric fish toy, bird toy and this thingie.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zrFKoRRI5Ow
Basically the cat needs variety.

>>5004550
My cat likes those little ball-track things. One looks like a bunch of plates stacked together with ping-pong balls stuck in grooves so he can bat it around in circles.
Otherwise I just have a lot of toys laying around. He'll pick something up and play with it for a few minutes then move on.
I also leave out paper bags from my groceries. He hates those things, and he will pounce on it, then start tearing it into thing strips (he'll bite at one end, then hold it down with his paws and pull back).
I can only assume he really likes the sound and feel, sort of like cutting construction paper with scissors as a kid.

>>5004616
For sure, it probably reminds them of leaves. My cat's greatest pleasures is climbing into a box full of paper bags and just swimming in them. Its basically like a ball pit for them.

Cat is home and is doing well! Purring like a car, rubbing everything he can find, and is happy to be home.

>>5004629
All it needs are some snuff buddies to play with. I recommend cheap goldfish in bowls that are deep enough to be thrilling, but not so hard that the cat gets too frustrated.

I've seen this pic many times and it's only today that I notice the chicken in the background.

>>5004727
Surprisingly, cats get along with chickens quite well. Its the chicks that are in danger.

Just got my first kitten, I use pic related for my litter, is this what I should be using or what would you guys suggest?

>>5004456
thanks anon for helping me out. and definitely good note there about fat cat. I will NOT overfeed him. I think obese and overweight pets is straight up abuse and despicable. I have him on a good diet but im definitely very very careful about feeding him too much. Thankfully he isn't particularly food motivated, he doesn't eat a whole lot anyways. Even when I leave food out he self regulates really well.

>>5004917
I use cats pride clay litter because it does a good job at absorbing odors and doesn't make me sneeze. Some cats don't like scents because they like being able to smell their own shit so keep that in mind.
I used pellet litter in the past but I wasn't a big fan because my late cat had kidney disease and it would stay damp around her piss spots. DON'T use wheat or corn based litters. Causes grain beetle infestations. Learned that the hard way.

>>5004979
I've heard this worlds best is maybe second best I might give it a try, clay just seems more messy and like itd be a dusty mess. Apparently theres tractor/farm supply stores that sell pellet litter in bulk like 40 pounds for 10 dollars

>>5004544

So my sister is bringing her cats over to my place tomorrow since she needs to leave them here for a day while she finishes moving things to her new place.

Thing is I have my own cat. She's just a week or two under 3 months old and hasnt really met any other cats beyond her twin brother and her mom prior to coming to my place. Sister's cats are both boys with one being a little over a year old and the other just about 4 months old. Do I need to worry about them staying for the day? I feel like I need to keep my cat held and safe to slowly get her cats used to her so they dont fight. Any advice?

>>5005007
If it's just a day, just isolate your cat from them for the duration of their stay.
No one is going to be happy about this, but no one is going to get hurt either.

>>5005016
Issue is we're using this to get them to know each other at least once cause we might leave them together for a weekend when my family takes a international weekend trip. I personally doubt a day is enough for them to get used to each other.

Personally I rather leave her with her mom and twin brother for the weekend since those 2 still live together.

>>5005019
Even if you manage to do a proper introduction, which would require more than a day, they'll become strangers again after some time.

Is it normal for cats to bite humans to wake them up?

Okay anons, I think I fucked up real bad. I didn’t change my cat’s litter box for more than one month and now my cat doesn’t use it anymore. She did pee yesterday afternoon outside but not once today (it’s 3pm where I am). Did she get sick?

>>5005062
Normal, yes. Bad behavior, also true.
>>5005143
What the fuck do you mean "not changing her litter box"?

>>5005148
I removed her feces every day but not the grains. I think I’ll go to the vet this is worrying

>>5005143
>>5005150
Change the fucking litter you goddamn mongloid

>captcha:jstG0

>>5005174
Yes I did do that yesterday morning. My cat seems to avoid it. I showed it to her this morning and she was able to defecate but no pee. She’s been very avoidant these last 2 days, doesn’t follow me anymore when I call her. Stays in one spot of the house, doesn’t move and she looks very sad. She has the same appetite though.
I only could get an appointment for the vet in 24h, I know it’s 100% my fault but I hope she’ll be okay.

>>5004997
That stuff is pretty good.

how do you guys open yourselves back up to the idea of getting another cat, after losing one? i've been feeling real lonely lately, but I just can't bring myself to get another little critter.

>>5005221
You have to have the mindset that this is another cat and not a replacement for the last one. The last one lives forever in your heart but you can have room for another in there.

>>5005221
Bulding new memories isn't erasing your old ones.
[spoiler]It's also more important for you to be happy now than honoring the dead forever.[/spoiler]

How do you guys keep the little water fountains clean? There's so many nooks and crannies in them it's hard to make sure there's no buildup or mold.

>>5005216
Is that what you use? Should I stick to pellets?

>>5005221
I cannot imagine my life without a kot now. my house would feel lonely, empty

>>5005150
Anon you really need to change the litter regularly, even if you're sifting.
I sift daily, and change the litter about once a week. I usually just put an inch or two in the box and as I scoop over the week I add a little fresh litter on top, and then do a complete change once a week.
Cats want a place to piss and shit where they can bury it, if its just a shit and piss stinking box of rock hard piss-clay, they're less inclined to use it.
You also need to make sure every few liter changes that you're scrubbing the liter pan out with some hot soapy water and bleach.
The litter box is the worst part about owning a cat.

My cat generally stays around me and he'll do this thing whenever I leave to another room for a while or go outside, where he'll pick up a toy in his mouth (always the same one) and meow through it loudly until I come back or enough time passes, like 5 minutes. Sometimes he'll knead something at the same time or walk up to me while still meowing and holding the toy. I'm not really concerned about it but it's a little strange, why does he do that so regularly?

>>5005570
Yes you’re right, this was my mistake. I’m just really worried, I believe she hasn’t peed yet (she was outside but didn’t move from her spot in front of the door, nothing in the clean litterbox) and we’re 13 hours away from the vet appointment. My cat seems fine, she still runs in the stairs. However she looks like she’s lost in thoughts, she has a different behavior that her usual one. I really don’t know if she’s hiding pain or if I’m just paranoid.

HOLY FUCKING SHIT MY CAT PEED!! And there was no blood. Gave her favorite cat food to reward her. I’m never going to skip litter change again.

thoughts on this pine litter? under 8 dollars for 40 pounds.
>https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/tractor-supply-pine-pellet-stall-bedding-40-lb-2181006

>>5004514
It's meowtism

Huh

>>5002364 here
No news, nothing. He had a collar with his id and our number on it. Am I just to accept I won't see him again? :(