I’m so glad that you & your family got home safely. How are the kids doing? Do you have cats? If not, maybe a couple of cats for the kids? Hope all is well.
Emma is cute and so is Harry! I have a kitten that looks like the one on the left. Her name is Sapphire, and is as plump as a grapefruit! She is very spoiled, and loved.
Here is an article for the owners of senior cats:
Older Cat Care
Help your senior cat enjoy its golden years to the fullest by knowing how to properly handle three common conditions associated with old age.
By Laura Lee Bloor
Our cats’ senior years are longer and healthier thanks to changes in lifestyle nutrition and advanced vet care. These golden years are the prefect time to enhance your human-feline bond. But when exactly do cats become seniors and what does it mean for their health?
“I think we probably start to call them seniors when they’re 12 or 13. If you asked 10 years ago, it would be 9 or 10,” says Diane Levitan, DVM, founder and director of The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury, Long Island. In fact, Levitan has seen cats as old as 24-years-old, she says.
However, Levitan avoids age charts because they tend to stereotype cats, she says.
“Some 12-year-olds are older than some 17-year-olds,” Levitan says. “They’re just like people, everyone ages differently. Old age is not a disease in and of itself and we don’t want to chalk anything up to old age because there are things we can do to improve it. If your cat isn’t jumping up on the bed, don’t just say, ‘Oh, he’s getting old,’ — take him to the vet and let [him or her] know this and address it head on.”
Levitan recommends that older cats go to the vet a minimum of once a year; twice a year is preferred. However, if your geriatric cat has a specific condition to monitor, then your vet should put your cat on a visitation schedule.
Be aware that these additional visits to the vet and tests mean higher costs for you.
“It’s hard to give specific numbers because veterinary fees vary tremendously across the country,” says Carol McConnell, DVM and director of veterinary education and services for Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI). “Some places charges $50 to $60 for just the exam, but in the Midwest it may be just $30, for example.”
Two of the most common clinical problems in geriatric cats are kidney problems, which lead to chronic renal failure, and hyperthyroidism.
“Both of those diseases are long-term diseases that can be going along progressively at such a low level and slow level that the owner is not going to see signs until it has progressed to the point where it’s pretty far along,” McConnell says.
In 2005, Veterinary Pet Insurance’s (VPI) top two most common claims for cats 15-years-old or older were with kidney problems and chronic renal failure and hyperthyroidism.
Kidney Disease
8 Vital Health Questions
Diane Levitan, DVM, founder and director of The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury, Long Island, recommends asking these questions when evaluating your older cat’s health and sharing the results with your veterinarian.
Are your cats eating normally?
Are they eating more or less than usual?
Have there been any changes in their appetites?
Are your cats drinking normally?
Or are they drinking more or less than normal?
Have you noticed any frequent coughing, sneezing, vomiting or diarrhea?
Are the cats exhibiting any behavior changes?
Has your cat lost or gained weight?
“The kidneys are really the Achilles heal of our kitties,” says Michele Gaspar, DVM, and a board-certified feline specialist. “There’s not a geriatric cat on the planet that doesn’t have some degree of kidney insufficiency.”
As the kidneys begin to fail, they create a buildup of protein byproducts that can cause an increase in kidney parameters and blood parameters that veterinarians can measure. These buildups make the cat not feel well. Another problem is that the kidneys can lose the ability to retain potassium, which is very important to muscle health and gastrointestinal health, Gaspar says. Low potassium levels can cause weakness, vomiting, diarrhea and/or constipation.
Cats are descendents of dessert dwellers and as such, they have a low thirst drive, Gaspar explains, so it is more common for cats to get their moisture through food. However, as cats age and their kidneys deteriorate, they drink more water and urinate more often.
Signs of Kidney Disease in Your Cat
drinking more and more frequently
urinating more and more frequently
constipation
weakness
vomiting
diarrhea
Treatment
Try to add more moisture to your elder cat’s diet, Gaspar recommends. Wet-based foods are a good way to do this, but if you haven’t already provided this throughout the cat’s life, changing your cat’s diet late in the game may be difficult, she says. Other ways to offer more moisture to your cat’s diet include water fountains, low-sodium chicken broth and/or adding more water to canned food.
Gaspar recommends several medications to treat cat constipation. A combination of cisapride, a promotility agent that increases feces movement through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and lactulose, a liquid stool softener, work much better than petroleum jelly or over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives for cats, Gaspar says. Another stool softener is kristalose, which is a tasteless powder that can be mixed with food.
Gaspar says she is a strong supporter of using calcitriol to treat kidney disease. Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D3 that helps blunt the parathyroid hormone (PTH), which is considered to be a very significant kidney toxin. Researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) have shown that cats with kidney disease that receive calcitriol see an overall increase in quality of life as well as quantity of life.
“So in my practice, geriatric cats or cats with kidney disease more often than not, receive calcitriol,” Gaspar says.
Hyperthyroidism
Keep Your Cat Comfortable
Older cats require extra love and care. Try some of these suggestions from Michele Gaspar, DVM, and a board-certified feline specialist to keep your elderly cat happy.
Kitty cozies and kitty tunnels are great for cats to get away from people and/or other pets.
Limit the number of stairs your cat has to climb to get to all its necessities such as the litterbox, food, water, toys and favorite sleeping spots.
Increase grooming time with your cat. Cats with arthritis may be unable to turn to groom themselves, so their coats may look unkempt.
Trim your cat’s nails at least once per month. Many older cats stop grooming due to age or arthritis. If untrimmed, nails can grow in a circle and into the foot pads.
Keep litterboxes low to the ground and with low sides. Older cats may find it difficult to step into covered litterboxes or ones with high sides. Try a puppy potty-training litterbox; they tend to have lower sides.
“Hyperthyroidism is something that we only see in cats that are older than 8-years-old,” Levitan says.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when a usually benign thyroid gland tumor stimulates the overproduction of the thyroid hormone. Tumors disrupt the normal feedback system in the body; they ignore what the body tells the organ it should do, Levitan says. Some researchers suggest hyperthyroidism might be associated with feeding foods from pull-top cans, she adds, although this is a far-from-proven theory.
Signs
Increased activity
Increased appetite
Increased thirst
Weight loss
Treatment
Blood tests, urinalysis exams, X-rays, urine cultures and thyroid profiles are all excellent ways to detect hyperthyroidism, Levitan says.
McConnell recommends the iodine 131 radiation procedure, which is injected under the cat’s skin or given orally, because cats only have to do it once as opposed to taking medications for the remainder of their lives. However, not all veterinarians offer the iodine 131 treatment; it’s usually only offered in specialty clinics and it requires a three- to 10-day stay.
Surgery is another option, but Levitan says it’s important to discuss the surgery with your vet because complications can occur and there is the chance that the tumor can come back in the other gland, she says. Tapazole is a long-term medication shown to be an effective treatment of hyperthyroidism as well, Levitan says. Discuss the various options with your veterinarian to see which is best for your cat.
Arthritis
Arthritis and joint problems are commonly overlooked in older cats, Levitan says, because it’s easy to miss until it becomes a problem. Cats may not show discomfort, but if you look closely, you may see subtle clues.
Signs of Arthritis in Your Cat
taking extra steps to get places
jumping from floor to stool to bed instead of straight from floor to bed
refraining from jumping at all
Treatment
Gaspar uses acupuncture to treat cats with arthritis and says most seem to respond well to it. She also recommends Cosequin, a supplement that can be mixed with food that helps maintain cartilage health, and Adequan, which is an injection that provides lubrication for the joints.
Rose this is very good info for any cat owner to have. Now I will have to tell my friends that I got this good info from Dee from Tampa & A Gal Named Rose!!
Hope everyone has a very safe and happy holiday!
Harry & Emma are just so adorable. I’m afraid I wouldn’t make a good foster parent. I’d keep every furr baby that I took care of.
Hello, everyone! Some of these are really cute….
*Pun with Words*
Cat Scan: to look for a new cat.
Cataclysm: any great upheaval in a cat’s life.
Catatonic: a feline medicinal drink.
Caterpillar: a soft scratching post for a cat.
Dog: a cat’s device for running practice.
Door: something a cat always wants to be on the other side of.
Energy: the element of vitality cats always have an oversupply of until you try to play with them.
Human: an automatic door opener for cats.
Impurrsonate: to act like the cat.
Purrade: an organized march of cats.
Purradise: the garden of Cats.
Purramour: a cat lover.
Purranoia: the fear that your cat is up to something.
Purraphernalia: a cat’s personal belongings.
Purrch: any favored feline napping spot.
Purrchase: anything bought for a cat.
Purrfume: the scent of an open can of tuna.
Purrgatory: a houseful of kittens.
Purrmission: a feline hunting expedition.
Purrpetual: everlasting feline love.
Purrplex: a house with two or more cats.
Purrson: a male kitten.
Purrsuit: the garment your shedding cat rubs against just as you are leaving home to go to an important meeting.
Purrverse: a poem about a wicked kitty.
Tooraloorailurophobia: an irrational fear of Irish cats.
Tuner: sonar-like device in cat food that causes cats to appear.
Yawn: a cat’s honest opinion openly expressed.
If these two kittens, Henry and Emma,
spent one hour in my foster care, they
would not be foster kittens any more,
as these gorgeous kittens would be
mine “till death do us part”. I believe
that they are Himalayan kittens.
Two little cuties, so sweet. Had to catch up on all the kittens since I have been gone. They are all so sweet, I could never pick the cutest because they are all the cutest. I don’t think I could ever be a kitty foster parent, I would probably have way to many cats, when actually four is enough.
Today the whole family (except the cats) went to the beach. It was the first time the kids have ever been. We all had fun building sand-castles, jumping over waves and playing with a frisbee. We had lemonade and seafood afterwards. Tomorrow we are going to the 10th annuel family BBQ, then we’re going to watch the fireworks.
Someone told me to make sure the kids learn about their russian heritage. Sara and I decided to have “Heritage Day”. On this day, the family will learn about Sara’s Irish heritage, my Italian heritage, and the kids’ Russian heritage.
EVERYONE: IF YOU LIVE IN OR NEAR CHICAGO, PLEASE STAY AWARE OF THE ANIMALS THAT GO INTO THE AREA! MY CAT, STARLA, RAN OFF IN FEAR OF THE FIREWORKS! SHE IS FOUR YEARS OLD! SHE IS LIGHT GRAY WITH DARK GRAY STRIPES! sHE HAS GREEN EYES! PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR HER!!!!!
Yahoo just sent me the two kitties from July 3rd at 5:30AM on the 4th they were worth waiting for.
I agree with the other person who said she couldn’t be a foster parent I would be the same way. I would adopt every one of the kitties.
Happy 4th to all in the USA - To the ones in Great Britian sorry we just had to be free but we still love ya!
These are 2 of the most precious kitties yet! How con one resist those tiny faces? I would not be able to give them up. I do hope they remain a pair and are not split up. Keep us informed!
Congrats to Ben! Bless you and cherish those children! Live each day as if it were the last - to the fullest with love and understanding.
Happy 4th to all!
Question for all: (and YES, I NOW HAVE A COUCH!) Since I have a male & female cat, should I have 2 separate litter boxes to keep them from relieving themselves on the floor? I could use some advice here. Thanks to all, and Happy 4th of July! T (not the cruel Thomas who also posts on TDK)
I had two alpha cats…and frankly, they won. Although they did confine their pissing contests to one area of my dining room…so I just had to stay very diligent in keeping it clean.
Good luck…and you certainly can try two separate litter boxes, I personally don’t think it will make too much difference. It hard to reinforce spraying the cats w/ water if you can’t catch them in act.
Happy 4th to all…and may our Patriotism give pause to consider the phrase “Peace on Earth” all year long and not just during the Christmas season.
We had this issue with 3 cats eliminating in a room that we didn’t use often and while we could smell it, couldn’t find where it was coming from. It is important to get rid of the smell where they are going or they will continue to go back there. We ended up pulling up carpet, padding and floorboards as it had soaked too deep by the time we found it for ordinary products. Then the cat that was spearheading this rebellion when to the vet where she was placed on 6 weeks of anti-anxiety medicine. An additional litterbox was added and the problem was resolved.
Everyone has their own product they like to kill the odor. Enzyme based cleaners work better. My favorite is Odoban which is sold at Walmart and Sams. You can also try another product Feliway. It does not take out the urine smell. It is used to de-stress the cat in their environment. It comes as a spray that you can spray on the area they are marking or as a diffuser that will put the pheromones into the room. And of course add a litter box. At least one per kitty.
Thank you and God Bless You for sharing your wisdom.
I have had my now 18 year old cat, BooLitty, since he was 3 weeks old.
Lately, he hasn’t been doing so well. The vet in this small town leaves allot to be desired, but she is all we have.
I was able to learn about 2 things that saved his life the other night, and thanks to the above article, was be able to make his golden years a few more.
I cannot imagine what life would be like with out my little buffy.
Again, thank you.
Our two foster kittens, Harry and Emma, snuggling in the tiny beds we made for them. 
HIMMY FUZZ!
are’nt we a cute couple
We are finally back home, the kids are watching Blue’s Clues, and the kittens are cute!
I’m so glad that you & your family got home safely. How are the kids doing? Do you have cats? If not, maybe a couple of cats for the kids? Hope all is well.
We have two cats and a dog. The cats’ names are Bobby and Crista, and my dog’s name is Captain. I have had Captain since my early childhood.
Ok. Can you say CUTE BALLS OF FUZz?!
Oh My Fuzzy Cuteness! Hehe…They are too cute!
These two are so sweet and so beautiful, I could cry. Who could resist these sweet little faces?!
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the best) I give them a 12!
Emma is cute and so is Harry! I have a kitten that looks like the one on the left. Her name is Sapphire, and is as plump as a grapefruit! She is very spoiled, and loved.
Harry & Emma are so beautiful. I’m in love, again! They look so happy. Thank you for taking care of them! Kisses to them from me!
OMG! How cute are they! Cute meter is off the charts! Awww!!!! Little snuggy babies.
awwwwwwww they are sooooo cute! i hope they get adopted together they look like they like to snuggle closeby.
Very sweet kitty site! I love cats and often use them for inspiration in my artwork…Love your site and am adding it to my blog roll.
Foster kittens? How could you ever let those two go? Too totally adorable!
Here is an article for the owners of senior cats:
Older Cat Care
Help your senior cat enjoy its golden years to the fullest by knowing how to properly handle three common conditions associated with old age.
By Laura Lee Bloor
Our cats’ senior years are longer and healthier thanks to changes in lifestyle nutrition and advanced vet care. These golden years are the prefect time to enhance your human-feline bond. But when exactly do cats become seniors and what does it mean for their health?
“I think we probably start to call them seniors when they’re 12 or 13. If you asked 10 years ago, it would be 9 or 10,” says Diane Levitan, DVM, founder and director of The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury, Long Island. In fact, Levitan has seen cats as old as 24-years-old, she says.
However, Levitan avoids age charts because they tend to stereotype cats, she says.
“Some 12-year-olds are older than some 17-year-olds,” Levitan says. “They’re just like people, everyone ages differently. Old age is not a disease in and of itself and we don’t want to chalk anything up to old age because there are things we can do to improve it. If your cat isn’t jumping up on the bed, don’t just say, ‘Oh, he’s getting old,’ — take him to the vet and let [him or her] know this and address it head on.”
Levitan recommends that older cats go to the vet a minimum of once a year; twice a year is preferred. However, if your geriatric cat has a specific condition to monitor, then your vet should put your cat on a visitation schedule.
Be aware that these additional visits to the vet and tests mean higher costs for you.
“It’s hard to give specific numbers because veterinary fees vary tremendously across the country,” says Carol McConnell, DVM and director of veterinary education and services for Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI). “Some places charges $50 to $60 for just the exam, but in the Midwest it may be just $30, for example.”
Two of the most common clinical problems in geriatric cats are kidney problems, which lead to chronic renal failure, and hyperthyroidism.
“Both of those diseases are long-term diseases that can be going along progressively at such a low level and slow level that the owner is not going to see signs until it has progressed to the point where it’s pretty far along,” McConnell says.
In 2005, Veterinary Pet Insurance’s (VPI) top two most common claims for cats 15-years-old or older were with kidney problems and chronic renal failure and hyperthyroidism.
Kidney Disease
8 Vital Health Questions
Diane Levitan, DVM, founder and director of The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care in Westbury, Long Island, recommends asking these questions when evaluating your older cat’s health and sharing the results with your veterinarian.
Are your cats eating normally?
Are they eating more or less than usual?
Have there been any changes in their appetites?
Are your cats drinking normally?
Or are they drinking more or less than normal?
Have you noticed any frequent coughing, sneezing, vomiting or diarrhea?
Are the cats exhibiting any behavior changes?
Has your cat lost or gained weight?
“The kidneys are really the Achilles heal of our kitties,” says Michele Gaspar, DVM, and a board-certified feline specialist. “There’s not a geriatric cat on the planet that doesn’t have some degree of kidney insufficiency.”
As the kidneys begin to fail, they create a buildup of protein byproducts that can cause an increase in kidney parameters and blood parameters that veterinarians can measure. These buildups make the cat not feel well. Another problem is that the kidneys can lose the ability to retain potassium, which is very important to muscle health and gastrointestinal health, Gaspar says. Low potassium levels can cause weakness, vomiting, diarrhea and/or constipation.
Cats are descendents of dessert dwellers and as such, they have a low thirst drive, Gaspar explains, so it is more common for cats to get their moisture through food. However, as cats age and their kidneys deteriorate, they drink more water and urinate more often.
Signs of Kidney Disease in Your Cat
drinking more and more frequently
urinating more and more frequently
constipation
weakness
vomiting
diarrhea
Treatment
Try to add more moisture to your elder cat’s diet, Gaspar recommends. Wet-based foods are a good way to do this, but if you haven’t already provided this throughout the cat’s life, changing your cat’s diet late in the game may be difficult, she says. Other ways to offer more moisture to your cat’s diet include water fountains, low-sodium chicken broth and/or adding more water to canned food.
Gaspar recommends several medications to treat cat constipation. A combination of cisapride, a promotility agent that increases feces movement through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and lactulose, a liquid stool softener, work much better than petroleum jelly or over-the-counter (OTC) laxatives for cats, Gaspar says. Another stool softener is kristalose, which is a tasteless powder that can be mixed with food.
Gaspar says she is a strong supporter of using calcitriol to treat kidney disease. Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D3 that helps blunt the parathyroid hormone (PTH), which is considered to be a very significant kidney toxin. Researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) have shown that cats with kidney disease that receive calcitriol see an overall increase in quality of life as well as quantity of life.
“So in my practice, geriatric cats or cats with kidney disease more often than not, receive calcitriol,” Gaspar says.
Hyperthyroidism
Keep Your Cat Comfortable
Older cats require extra love and care. Try some of these suggestions from Michele Gaspar, DVM, and a board-certified feline specialist to keep your elderly cat happy.
Kitty cozies and kitty tunnels are great for cats to get away from people and/or other pets.
Limit the number of stairs your cat has to climb to get to all its necessities such as the litterbox, food, water, toys and favorite sleeping spots.
Increase grooming time with your cat. Cats with arthritis may be unable to turn to groom themselves, so their coats may look unkempt.
Trim your cat’s nails at least once per month. Many older cats stop grooming due to age or arthritis. If untrimmed, nails can grow in a circle and into the foot pads.
Keep litterboxes low to the ground and with low sides. Older cats may find it difficult to step into covered litterboxes or ones with high sides. Try a puppy potty-training litterbox; they tend to have lower sides.
“Hyperthyroidism is something that we only see in cats that are older than 8-years-old,” Levitan says.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when a usually benign thyroid gland tumor stimulates the overproduction of the thyroid hormone. Tumors disrupt the normal feedback system in the body; they ignore what the body tells the organ it should do, Levitan says. Some researchers suggest hyperthyroidism might be associated with feeding foods from pull-top cans, she adds, although this is a far-from-proven theory.
Signs
Increased activity
Increased appetite
Increased thirst
Weight loss
Treatment
Blood tests, urinalysis exams, X-rays, urine cultures and thyroid profiles are all excellent ways to detect hyperthyroidism, Levitan says.
McConnell recommends the iodine 131 radiation procedure, which is injected under the cat’s skin or given orally, because cats only have to do it once as opposed to taking medications for the remainder of their lives. However, not all veterinarians offer the iodine 131 treatment; it’s usually only offered in specialty clinics and it requires a three- to 10-day stay.
Surgery is another option, but Levitan says it’s important to discuss the surgery with your vet because complications can occur and there is the chance that the tumor can come back in the other gland, she says. Tapazole is a long-term medication shown to be an effective treatment of hyperthyroidism as well, Levitan says. Discuss the various options with your veterinarian to see which is best for your cat.
Arthritis
Arthritis and joint problems are commonly overlooked in older cats, Levitan says, because it’s easy to miss until it becomes a problem. Cats may not show discomfort, but if you look closely, you may see subtle clues.
Signs of Arthritis in Your Cat
taking extra steps to get places
jumping from floor to stool to bed instead of straight from floor to bed
refraining from jumping at all
Treatment
Gaspar uses acupuncture to treat cats with arthritis and says most seem to respond well to it. She also recommends Cosequin, a supplement that can be mixed with food that helps maintain cartilage health, and Adequan, which is an injection that provides lubrication for the joints.
Rose this is very good info for any cat owner to have. Now I will have to tell my friends that I got this good info from Dee from Tampa & A Gal Named Rose!!
Hope everyone has a very safe and happy holiday!
Harry & Emma are just so adorable. I’m afraid I wouldn’t make a good foster parent. I’d keep every furr baby that I took care of.
Harry and Emma are adorable!
Oh my goodness. Monstrously cute!
Hello, everyone! Some of these are really cute….
*Pun with Words*
Cat Scan: to look for a new cat.
Cataclysm: any great upheaval in a cat’s life.
Catatonic: a feline medicinal drink.
Caterpillar: a soft scratching post for a cat.
Dog: a cat’s device for running practice.
Door: something a cat always wants to be on the other side of.
Energy: the element of vitality cats always have an oversupply of until you try to play with them.
Human: an automatic door opener for cats.
Impurrsonate: to act like the cat.
Purrade: an organized march of cats.
Purradise: the garden of Cats.
Purramour: a cat lover.
Purranoia: the fear that your cat is up to something.
Purraphernalia: a cat’s personal belongings.
Purrch: any favored feline napping spot.
Purrchase: anything bought for a cat.
Purrfume: the scent of an open can of tuna.
Purrgatory: a houseful of kittens.
Purrmission: a feline hunting expedition.
Purrpetual: everlasting feline love.
Purrplex: a house with two or more cats.
Purrson: a male kitten.
Purrsuit: the garment your shedding cat rubs against just as you are leaving home to go to an important meeting.
Purrverse: a poem about a wicked kitty.
Tooraloorailurophobia: an irrational fear of Irish cats.
Tuner: sonar-like device in cat food that causes cats to appear.
Yawn: a cat’s honest opinion openly expressed.
Can’t… stop…staring. This is doing wonders when it comes to taking my mind off my currently raging toothache. Oh, the healing power of kittens!
If these two kittens, Henry and Emma,
spent one hour in my foster care, they
would not be foster kittens any more,
as these gorgeous kittens would be
mine “till death do us part”. I believe
that they are Himalayan kittens.
I meant to say “Harry and Emma”.
Here’s another good *freebie*
It’s for Greenies pet treats–up to 3 per household….
http://smarttreater.com/en/
They are beautiful! What sweet faces they have.. they must go home as a pair.
Happy 4th of July everyone!!
Two little cuties, so sweet. Had to catch up on all the kittens since I have been gone. They are all so sweet, I could never pick the cutest because they are all the cutest. I don’t think I could ever be a kitty foster parent, I would probably have way to many cats, when actually four is enough.
LOVELY! I think they are too cute! <33
*Rulers of all we survey FUZZ*
Today the whole family (except the cats) went to the beach. It was the first time the kids have ever been. We all had fun building sand-castles, jumping over waves and playing with a frisbee. We had lemonade and seafood afterwards. Tomorrow we are going to the 10th annuel family BBQ, then we’re going to watch the fireworks.
Someone told me to make sure the kids learn about their russian heritage. Sara and I decided to have “Heritage Day”. On this day, the family will learn about Sara’s Irish heritage, my Italian heritage, and the kids’ Russian heritage.
That was me who said that.. A heritage day is a great idea!
Can’t take my eyes off these two:
COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF MY WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY FUZZ
EVERYONE: IF YOU LIVE IN OR NEAR CHICAGO, PLEASE STAY AWARE OF THE ANIMALS THAT GO INTO THE AREA! MY CAT, STARLA, RAN OFF IN FEAR OF THE FIREWORKS! SHE IS FOUR YEARS OLD! SHE IS LIGHT GRAY WITH DARK GRAY STRIPES! sHE HAS GREEN EYES! PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR HER!!!!!
HAHAH, that’s hilarious!
Run STARLA Run!
Hahahaha
Thomas, you’re just cruel! Get a life.
Naomi, I hope you find your Starla.
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Do lions count on the daily kitten?? They are part of the cat family! That is soo cute though!
They are darling! Where are you putting them up for adoption? If they’re anywhere in Southern California, we’d love to adopt them!
Yahoo just sent me the two kitties from July 3rd at 5:30AM on the 4th they were worth waiting for.
I agree with the other person who said she couldn’t be a foster parent I would be the same way. I would adopt every one of the kitties.
Happy 4th to all in the USA - To the ones in Great Britian sorry we just had to be free but we still love ya!
These are 2 of the most precious kitties yet! How con one resist those tiny faces? I would not be able to give them up. I do hope they remain a pair and are not split up. Keep us informed!
Congrats to Ben! Bless you and cherish those children! Live each day as if it were the last - to the fullest with love and understanding.
Happy 4th to all!
You won’t believe this, but I just bought my kitten the exact same baby blanket! ridiculously soft, isn’t it?
She keeps trying to groom it.
Question for all: (and YES, I NOW HAVE A COUCH!) Since I have a male & female cat, should I have 2 separate litter boxes to keep them from relieving themselves on the floor? I could use some advice here. Thanks to all, and Happy 4th of July! T (not the cruel Thomas who also posts on TDK)
Yes, two boxed is a good idea. Some cats prefer to do #1 in a seperate box from #2.
Also, spay and neuter them if they aren’t already!
I had two alpha cats…and frankly, they won. Although they did confine their pissing contests to one area of my dining room…so I just had to stay very diligent in keeping it clean.
Good luck…and you certainly can try two separate litter boxes, I personally don’t think it will make too much difference. It hard to reinforce spraying the cats w/ water if you can’t catch them in act.
Happy 4th to all…and may our Patriotism give pause to consider the phrase “Peace on Earth” all year long and not just during the Christmas season.
We had this issue with 3 cats eliminating in a room that we didn’t use often and while we could smell it, couldn’t find where it was coming from. It is important to get rid of the smell where they are going or they will continue to go back there. We ended up pulling up carpet, padding and floorboards as it had soaked too deep by the time we found it for ordinary products. Then the cat that was spearheading this rebellion when to the vet where she was placed on 6 weeks of anti-anxiety medicine. An additional litterbox was added and the problem was resolved.
Everyone has their own product they like to kill the odor. Enzyme based cleaners work better. My favorite is Odoban which is sold at Walmart and Sams. You can also try another product Feliway. It does not take out the urine smell. It is used to de-stress the cat in their environment. It comes as a spray that you can spray on the area they are marking or as a diffuser that will put the pheromones into the room. And of course add a litter box. At least one per kitty.
Good luck and I hope this helps
How sweet. I would not be a good foster mom. Nobody would EVER leave.
Happy 4th of July to everyone.
I totally agree… I would love to foster but I don’t think I’d be able to give the kittens up!
Harry and Emma are too cute!
yes they are so cute and they wold never leave my sight!!!! it is not the 4th of july so i cant say so:)
Oh, my goodness! They are so CUTE, with those pensive wee faces.
Such pretty colouring, I just love their names, too!
*How Precious……Thanks For Sharing*
*HAPPY 4th OF JULY EVERYONE*
Happy Fourth of July to these two darling little fuzzballs!
May God bless you for fostering them and bless Harry and Emma.
What adorable kittens! They would steal anyone’s heart!
Could just hug and squeeze these two lovable kitties through the computer! Or maybe snuggle up with them. Pretty!
They are little fuzkins aren’t they!!! So precious!!!
Someone posted that they look like himmies…actually they both look like they could have ragdoll because of the inverted “V” of white.
Thank you and God Bless You for sharing your wisdom.
I have had my now 18 year old cat, BooLitty, since he was 3 weeks old.
Lately, he hasn’t been doing so well. The vet in this small town leaves allot to be desired, but she is all we have.
I was able to learn about 2 things that saved his life the other night, and thanks to the above article, was be able to make his golden years a few more.
I cannot imagine what life would be like with out my little buffy.
Again, thank you.
this pic. is soooo cute! i just LOVE cats and kittens! i think you are very lucky to have 2 very cute kitties:)
That looks almost just like my cosin, Tracey’s cat, charlie!