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Forum: Cat food forum May 16th, 2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 183
Posted By sugarcatmom
Don't tell Carrot that! He's all about the red...

Don't tell Carrot that! He's all about the red meat, the bigger the better. Bison is a huge favourite of his. And I reckon that if he and Peppercorn ganged up on one, they might manage to bring it...
Forum: Cat health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time! May 15th, 2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 133
Posted By sugarcatmom
Could be uveitis, but only a vet would be able to...

Could be uveitis, but only a vet would be able to diagnose it for sure. How quickly did the eye change colour? Does Lilly squint or does the eye tear at all?

Do let us know what you find out!...
Forum: Senior cats May 15th, 2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 505
Posted By sugarcatmom
Sure, I don't think it would hurt to try either...

Sure, I don't think it would hurt to try either or both of them. Aztec didn't mind the Renal powder at all. Was a little pickier about the Renal Advanced. The Renal also contains potassium citrate,...
Forum: Dog food forum May 15th, 2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By sugarcatmom
Fairplay on the corner of Kensington Rd. and...

Fairplay on the corner of Kensington Rd. and Memorial in the N.W.

Tailblazers (lots of locations, but I always go to the one in Inglewood).

For canned cat food, you can't beat The Cat House for...
Forum: Photo challenges on Pets.ca May 3rd, 2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 551
Posted By sugarcatmom
A side view, not straight on. Usually of the...

A side view, not straight on. Usually of the face/head.

Like this one of Aztec:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f177/aztec_egypt/Cats%20in%20Dec%202012/Aztecprofiled_zpsb75f3af2.jpg...
Forum: Senior cats May 2nd, 2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 505
Posted By sugarcatmom
There is that potential, so something to keep in...

There is that potential, so something to keep in mind for sure. From Tanya's CRF page: http://www.felinecrf.org/phosphorus.htm#calcium_binders





If you scroll down a bit, there's a pic of...
Forum: Cat health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time! May 2nd, 2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By sugarcatmom
I would want to know what's causing the cat's...

I would want to know what's causing the cat's throat to be inflamed first before trying anything. Could the kitty have eaten something irritating or toxic? Does it possibly have stomatitis? Does the...
Forum: Senior cats May 2nd, 2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 505
Posted By sugarcatmom
This new vet is an idiot if they think the...

This new vet is an idiot if they think the Candioli Renal (http://www.candioli-vet.it/index.php/en/piccoli-animali-/piccoli-animali-nutraceutici/item/11-renal) supplement is the same thing as Azodyl....
Forum: Senior cats May 1st, 2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 505
Posted By sugarcatmom
I wonder if she might also be talking about...

I wonder if she might also be talking about Renavast (http://www.renavast.com/), although that's nothing like Azodyl (consists of amino acids, not probiotics). I'm curious to know what the product is...
Forum: Senior cats April 30th, 2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 505
Posted By sugarcatmom
Would that be the Renal Advanced...

Would that be the Renal Advanced (http://www.candioli-vet.it/index.php/en/piccoli-animali-/piccoli-animali-nutraceutici/item/7-renal-advanced/7-renal-advanced) powder by Candioli? It's not exactly...
Forum: Cat food forum April 27th, 2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By sugarcatmom
Good for you for trying to introduce some wet...

Good for you for trying to introduce some wet food into your cat's diet! I don't have time right now to get into too many details about how to go about it, so I'm just going to link you to 2 video...
Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs April 24th, 2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 141
Posted By sugarcatmom
Have you taken him to the vet to have it looked...

Have you taken him to the vet to have it looked at? Eye problems shouldn't be taken lightly as there are many conditions that can result in blindness. Not to mention, they are often painful.
Forum: Introduce yourself here - Say hello April 24th, 2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 653
Posted By sugarcatmom
Yes. Cats typically hiss because they're...

Yes. Cats typically hiss because they're stressed, and hissing back is just going to stress them out more. A better idea is talk calmly and soothingly in a fairly high-pitched (but not loud) voice. ...
Forum: Introduce yourself here - Say hello April 23rd, 2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 653
Posted By sugarcatmom
A really awesome cat toy that you CAN get in...

A really awesome cat toy that you CAN get in Canada is Neko Flies: https://www.nekoflies.com/

But do head this warning:



Speaking from experience, my cats (Peppercorn in particular) are...
Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs April 23rd, 2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By sugarcatmom
Here's an article that talks about how to get...

Here's an article that talks about how to get kittens used to being touched and groomed: http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com/teach-your-kitten-to-enjoy-being-touched/ The technique applies to adult...
Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs April 23rd, 2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By sugarcatmom
Is Tux short-haired? What kind of brush are you...

Is Tux short-haired? What kind of brush are you using? Maybe you could just wipe him down with a damp cloth instead, and very slowly, using positive reinforcement (ie: lots of tasty treats) get him...
Forum: Senior dogs April 22nd, 2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 535
Posted By sugarcatmom
A vet can indeed refuse to treat a dog that they...

A vet can indeed refuse to treat a dog that they feel hasn't been vaccinated sufficiently. I personally would find another vet in that case. (But as mentioned, do ask about whether they would accept...
Forum: Cat health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time! April 21st, 2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 265
Posted By sugarcatmom
I hate it when vets say that vomiting "is normal...

I hate it when vets say that vomiting "is normal in cats". It isn't. It might be common, often because of an inappropriate (ie *dry*) diet, but it most certainly isn't normal. I agree with the...
Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs April 20th, 2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 365
Posted By sugarcatmom
I think this article on raw fed dogs puts things...

I think this article on raw fed dogs puts things nicely in perspective:

http://rawfed.com/myths/zoonotic.html
Forum: Introduce yourself here - Say hello April 20th, 2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 653
Posted By sugarcatmom
Most conventional vets are not very in tune with...

Most conventional vets are not very in tune with alternative or holistic treatments, but that doesn't mean those aren't a valid option. Sometimes you can also help educate the vet in the process!
...
Forum: Introduce yourself here - Say hello April 19th, 2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 653
Posted By sugarcatmom
Flower essences are not oils, they are extremely...

Flower essences are not oils, they are extremely dilute solutions made from specific plants (kind of like homeopathy - works on an energy level). They're fabulous for cats and can be administered in...
Forum: Introduce yourself here - Say hello April 18th, 2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 653
Posted By sugarcatmom
So he's an angry drunk! :laughing: Treats...

So he's an angry drunk! :laughing:

Treats are a good idea (within reason, of course.... and if you use healthier ones like 100% freeze-dried meat, even better), and if he likes peanut butter you...
Forum: Introduce yourself here - Say hello April 17th, 2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 653
Posted By sugarcatmom
Let him come to you. Don't force the issue, and...

Let him come to you. Don't force the issue, and personally, I wouldn't even try petting him until he initiates it by rubbing against you or giving you head butts. You can extend a pinky finger for...
Forum: Cat health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time! April 17th, 2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 350
Posted By sugarcatmom
I totally feel your pain (and understand that...

I totally feel your pain (and understand that feeling of rage)! I have a nighttime yowler myself, Aztec, but his is due to a combo of cognitive disfunction, deafness, and diabetes.

I know you say...
Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs April 14th, 2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By sugarcatmom
I wish that was the case at my house! Here, a pot...

I wish that was the case at my house! Here, a pot of grass gets destroyed in about 2 days. I can't even grow it from seed anymore cause Carrot hunts it down and "kills it", leaving a splatter-fest of...
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