Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
May 25th, 2021, 07:10 AM
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
May 19th, 2021, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
May 19th, 2021, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,314
Miss Kitty
During the last month of Flip's life, a new stray showed up at my back door. I would feed her at night and the next morning she would still be there. I posted her( I did not know the sex)picture on...
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
May 19th, 2021, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 1
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Flip
Flip was my younger brother's cat for 18 years. I brought Flip home in 2015 upon the death of my brother. He remained with me in good health until Dec 24 2018. Flip was one year older than my Elly...
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
December 25th, 2018, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 815
Flip has moved on
I inherited Flip in July 2015 after my younger brother passed away. Flip was 18 years old back then. He was my constant companion until early Christmas morning when he passed away peacefully in my...
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Forum: Senior cats
September 23rd, 2018, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,388
Cat friendly groomer
As Sooz mentioned, a cat friendly groomer is so important. Visited one groomer last year who had to use a collar. The cat was completely stressed out.
This year same cat but a different groomer....
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
August 8th, 2017, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 5
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Buster has joined his sister Elly
Buster at 19 passed away peacefully at home. He arrived as a stray kitten in 1999 and managed to break his front leg within one week inside the house. After that he was always in good health until...
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Forum: Suggestions & Improvements
January 18th, 2017, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 53
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Unused pet medications
What to do with unused pet medication? I recently lost my 18 year old Elly cat to a broken leg. At the time of her passing she was being treated by a vet for a thyroid problem. So now I have...
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Forum: Senior cats
October 8th, 2016, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,037
Sneezing cat
Buster still sneezing on a regular basis. Vet treatment (antibiotics) not working. Someone else may have had this same problem with older cat. Any advice would be appreciated. Are there any vets who...
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
September 30th, 2016, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,567
Sweet Elly has passed on
Elly (1999- 30 September 2016)
Awakened by noises from computer room at 0200. Thought Elly had been locked in room again. Door was open and Elly was trying to get in file cabinet. Carried her back...
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Forum: Cat food forum
July 29th, 2016, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,801
Hills Presciption diet
The vet wasn't sure what caused the blood in urine and diarrhea but did give him two injections(pen pro) of antibiotics. Then I gave him one half pill (metronidazole) for six days. I had taken...
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Forum: Cat food forum
July 29th, 2016, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,801
Hills Prescription Diet I/D
Buster, my 18 year old male, has responded well to antibiotics, probiotic powder, and Hills Prescription Diet I/D Digestive Care. His diarrhea has cleared up and no sign of blood in urine. He is...
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
June 27th, 2016, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 729
Sylvester
Thank you all for the kind words. The most difficult part is that I expected to have him for another six years or so. Sabrina, Smokey, Dude, as well as Woofer the dog all made it to at least 18...
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
June 26th, 2016, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 729
The good die young.
Sylvester showed up at the back door in December 2004. Within weeks he joined our five other strays. Today, I had to put him down due to kidney failure. This leaves me with the brother sister act who...
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Forum: Senior cats
April 9th, 2016, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,037
Sneezing cat
Buster was treated at the vet. As an older cat
(17 years) there was some concern that his immune system was not able to fight off a virus. So he was given an anti-biotic (pills) as well as...
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Forum: Senior cats
April 5th, 2016, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,037
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Forum: Senior cats
April 3rd, 2016, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,037
Sneezing cat
17 year old Buster has suddenly started sneezing on a regular basis. Occasionally accompanied by short coughing spell. Clear mucus visible from nostrils. Indoor cat. Has always been healthy since he...
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
August 12th, 2015, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 6
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Sabrina will be missed.
Sabrina showed up as a stray kitten at our back door in 1997. Asked to stay the night and the rest is history. Beautiful cat with the softest of fur. Always knew when I was watching television as she...
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Forum: Senior cats
February 15th, 2015, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,454
Sabrina
Thanks for all the suggestions. A very expensive visit to the vet revealed a thyroid problem. Now two pills a day for the rest of her life. Ouch, she sure has sharp little teeth!
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Forum: Cat health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time!
February 15th, 2015, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Low cost vet services
In order to encourage more people to take in stray animals, the high cost of vet services should be addressed. As pets age they develop medical problems. Meanwhile the owners age too and find...
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Forum: Senior cats
August 31st, 2014, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,454
Sabrina
Thanks for the replies. She is also soft and loveable. My late wife taught her to drink at the faucet by giving her a glass of water every morning at the kitchen sink. I used the water fountain on a...
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Forum: Senior cats
August 30th, 2014, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,454
Senior cat meows at night
Sabrina, my eighteen year old female cat still jumps from the bathroom floor to the sink. She continues to be playful and active. She is quiet during the day but meows excessively overnight until I...
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Forum: Pets that have passed away - Rainbow bridge
August 25th, 2014, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,045
Smokey is in a better place
Smokey showed up in 1996 as a kitten at my parent's front door. Then they unloaded him on us. No regrets. A real good cat who never raised his tail. During the last few years, he started having...
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Forum: Cat health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time!
October 20th, 2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,670
Weight loss and diarrhea in 9 year
Surgery was performed as vet (after blood analysis, urinalysis, radiology) suspected that there might be a blockage when cat was not eating. There was no blockage. When diarrhea became constant,...
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Forum: Cat health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time!
October 19th, 2013, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,670
Weight loss and diarrhea in 9 year old male cat
Sylvester has gone from 19 lbs in February 2013 to 12 lbs in October 2013 with vet bills approaching one thousand dollars. Blood analysis, urinalysis, radiology, and surgery revealed nothing. In the...
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