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Shadoe
Member
11-04-2004
| Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 4:24 pm
I think animals are no different than people in having likes and dislikes when it comes to foods. I just have to remember to give Shadoe some of what I have or she will just reach up and hook her nails into the food and help herself.
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 6:03 pm
Hi all, Does anyone know if it is o.k. for kitties to eat mostly just canned cat food? As Baby gets older, her habits are really changing. She doesn't want the dry food (which I am sure she should have some of). She really liked Tender Vittles before and now she won't eat too much of that, either. She does like her Fancy Feast (wet type) but only certain flavors of that now. She is acting fine and definitely has an appetite and eats about the same amount of food as before. She just is getting so finicky about the whole thing! Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated..thanks.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 7:31 pm
I’m not an expert but I think that for younger cats, dry food is good because it’s probably better for their teeth. It’s also a little less messy and less aromatic. I suspect the wet food is tastier, smells better (to cats anyway) and is easier to chew, so an older cat might find it more appealing. I don’t think it does any harm. After all old age should have some compensations! I’m not sure about brand name cat food so I can’t comment on the brand.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 7:48 pm
When my Blackie got sick, the Vet told me to take away the dry food, so I am sure it is okay for your kitty to only have wet food.
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Gina8642
Member
06-01-2001
| Monday, February 13, 2006 - 5:48 am
Kitty on a shelf: (Maximus)

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Supergranny
Member
02-03-2005
| Monday, February 13, 2006 - 12:56 pm
I can hear him..."What"
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Monday, February 13, 2006 - 4:38 pm
First picture - If I sit still enough maybe she won't see me!!!! And a definite "What?!!" for the 2nd. LOL
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, February 13, 2006 - 4:51 pm
Baby, you may want to check with your vet. I prefer to feed my kids dry food mainly (with "dinner" being just a spoonful of wet). But I've known cats who have eaten only wet food. Your vet will know best. If you want to try dry foods, consider attending a cat show somewhere. You can usually pick up small packages of various different foods, so you can try 'em on her to see if she likes 'em. FWIW, although Costa loves chicken and turkey, he prefers fish flavored canned foods. And Kassie will ONLY eat fish flavored foods. Note: One side benefit of having cats eat only wet food is they need to drink less water. If you feed your cat dry food only, be sure to leave out plenty of water. 
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Hypermom
Member
08-13-2001
| Monday, February 13, 2006 - 6:07 pm
I have been lmao for the past 5 minutes. I bought an automatic litter pan on Saturday because my kitties are going on a road trip to Vegas and I wanted them to get familiar with the new pan for the trip. Samantha had no problem trying it out right away. It took Holly a few hours to get the nerve up to try it. A few minutes ago, both of them went flying downstairs. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. I followed them down to the basement. The litter pan was starting to clean, and they were both sitting there watching it. New entertainment for them. lol Gina, Maximus is a doll! 
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 2:11 pm
I am so sad. Cashmere died a little over an hour ago. I will miss her so much.
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 2:24 pm
oh happymom, i'm so sorry. i could see by your posts that you loved her very much.
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Max
Moderator
08-12-2000
| Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 3:20 pm
{{Happymom}} Here's a picture of the Ellie, the diva of my house, wrapped in a scarf I made (for me, not her!).

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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 3:25 pm
Happymom, it is so sad when we have to say goodbye to our furbabies. I'm sorry this is one of those days for you. Ellie looks like a princess, Max, so regal!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 4:23 pm
{{{Happymom and Cashmere}}} I'm so sorry for your loss!!!!
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Halfunit
Moderator
09-02-2001
| Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 4:29 pm

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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 5:08 pm
I'm so sorry to hear that Happymom. I can tell how special Cashmere was to you.
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Regee
Member
10-09-2005
| Tuesday, February 14, 2006 - 6:46 pm
I am so sorry for your lose Happymom, I have 2 kitty fur babies of my own and I can't imagine what it will be like. Maybe in your down time you can write a little journal of all the funny and goofy things and the naughty things Cashmere did, I have heard that it helps in this time of your sorrow. Reg'ee
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Hypermom
Member
08-13-2001
| Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 12:36 am
((((((HappyMom)))))) I am so very sorry. ((((Cashmere))))
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 8:48 am
 Cashmere Oh no, Happymom. I'm so sorry. It's so hard to say goodbye to our oldest and dearest friends. I know you must miss Cashmere terribly but perhaps in time you'll be able to find some comfort in all the happy years you had together. Bless you for being such a devoted and caring friend and Hugs to you and Oreo. Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... Author unknown...
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 11:16 am
Calamity, thanks for posting the Rainbow Bridge. Regee, thanks for the journal idea. I think I may do that. I think it will help. Thank you for your kind words, flowers, hearts and hugs everyone. I really appreciate you all. Thank you for being here. She was such a good kitty to me. I am so glad she didn't suffer much or at all. I really think probably not at all. She was fine yesterday morning early. She was walking around meowing as usual. Her voice was a little off, but that has happened off and on over the last few mos. At 9:30, I thought she'd probably just had a seizure or stroke. She tried to walk and kind of fell over after a step or two. I picked her up. She was headed outside so I took her out carrying her like a baby like I have for years. Her pupils dilated once we got outside so I thought there's a good chance she'll perk back up. But in my heart, I knew she hadn't been eating or drinking at all or at least not enough. Her urine was more concentrated. Normally it was like water, been that way for years. I layed her down on some towels outside the door to the igloo they sleep in. Oreo stays there most of the time, she is very inactive. They could see each other. Cashmere was breathing ok. It went on like this until about noon or so. I picked my youngest up from school (early day every tues.). We talked to her and petted her. A few min later she began to softly groan every once in awhile and after a few more min she didn't seem to be breathing in between the groaning. Her eyes were open but not reactive to anything. We took her to the vet. The sub vet was there, I wish it had been our vet. Two of the techs were there that know me/us. The sub vet was out to lunch but came right away. My daughter stayed out near the office and petted the dogs. The boarding dogs are often in there and the people who work there often bring their dogs. I am glad she had those dogs. She didn't want to come in and she didn't want me then. She did so well. I thought I was kind of emotionally prepared for this, but I wasn't, I'm not. I am so so sad for our family and Oreo. Oreo looks for her. They were littermates. We got them in Nov. 1986. They were born in Sept. Cashmere was the runt. They were so little that Oreo couldn't even clean the canned food off her face, Cashmere did it for her. I hope Oreo will be ok. I am ok, just so incredibly sad and missing her. Amazingly, my kids are doing ok with this. My 15 year old just called my during her break at school to see how I was doing. Great kid. I didn't think about it, but my ring tone is Kashmir the led zep song. That is actually how she got her name. (I'm not really a zeppelin fan, but I love the song. We decided to spell it like the material because it is so soft like her.) Now I never want to change it, but don't want it to ring. Thanks for listening to me. It helps me to post. I hope my posts aren't too hard to read, especially for others who are grieving. I apologize if that is so. I hope everyone's pets are well.
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Regee
Member
10-09-2005
| Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 2:01 pm
Oh {{{HAPPYMOM}}}}} hugs and kisses to you and your family and Oreo. I am kinda New here but I think I can speak for everyone, that when you feel the need to post about Sweet Cashmere just go ahead and do so. It will help get the feelings out. And I know when one of mine were sick I read here just to feel close to everyone that had fur babies and there funny doings. Reg'ee
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Redstar
Member
07-08-2005
| Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 3:32 pm
{{{Happymom}}}

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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 9:07 pm
((((Happymom & Cashmere & family))))
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Calamity
Member
10-18-2001
| Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 11:54 am
Happymom: All us animal lovers can understand the pain and loss you must be feeling so please don't fret about your posts. That's why we're here - to share thoughts & experiences, be they happy or sad. I know when I lost my pets, it was amazing how comforting a few kinds words from a total stranger could be. So we'll be here for you. I'm glad I got to know Cashmere at least a little through your posts.
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Cndeariso
Member
06-28-2004
| Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 2:49 pm
here's deedles where he normally is when i am on the computer. in fact, that is where he is now. i don't know why the screen doesn't show up but i am on the main TVCH page. oh, and by the way, that is my entire computer. the monitor is it. the harddrive runs along the back of it. that is a wireless keyboard. the cable is for my cellphone to download this picture from it afterwards.
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