Any cat experts?? Help me!

[Zoom-boing]

I have kind of inherited a cat. She's "owned" (in as much as any cat is "owned") by my neighbour who is terminally ill in hospital. I promised I would take care of said cat - who is adorable - but I know next to nothing about cats.

So, can cats be bulemic? Because every time she eats, she's sick. She seems fine and dandy otherwise. Can you overfeed a cat?

I'll take her to the vets if necessary - I don't mind stumping up some cash to care for her - but I'd rather know if it's something I'm doing wrong. I haven't changed her catfood or anything so I don't what I can do. I like her so I want to make sure she's ok.

Cats puke if they eat to fast or dislike what they have eaten you will have to find something it likes with holding food for a day doesnt hurt and improves its POV.

Cats also puke when you don't feed them on time and something of their liking so they go and find a nice plastic bag or, ooo some packing tape, and eat just enough to get themselves to hork, hork, hork it up all over the rug.

Hey CG, have you got one of these yet?

 

[alan1]

I have kind of inherited a cat. She's "owned" (in as much as any cat is "owned") by my neighbour who is terminally ill in hospital. I promised I would take care of said cat - who is adorable - but I know next to nothing about cats.

So, can cats be bulemic? Because every time she eats, she's sick. She seems fine and dandy otherwise. Can you overfeed a cat?

I'll take her to the vets if necessary - I don't mind stumping up some cash to care for her - but I'd rather know if it's something I'm doing wrong. I haven't changed her catfood or anything so I don't what I can do. I like her so I want to make sure she's ok.

Cats puke if they eat to fast or dislike what they have eaten you will have to find something it likes with holding food for a day doesnt hurt and improves its POV.

Cats also puke when you don't feed them on time and something of their liking so they go and find a nice plastic bag or, ooo some packing tape, and eat just enough to get themselves to hork, hork, hork it up all over the rug.

Hey CG, have you got one of these yet?

Somebody call 911
I'm laughing so hard I think I'm gonna have a heart attack.

 

[mudwhistle]

I have a few cats but before I give you any advice, I need to know if this cat is left leaning or right leaning.

Cats aren't political.....[which is a good thing].

 

[RadiomanATL]

I have a few cats but before I give you any advice, I need to know if this cat is left leaning or right leaning.

Cats aren't political.....[which is a good thing].

For Zona, his morning bowel movements are political.

 

[mudwhistle]

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Saw '9' last night. That was one weird cartoon.

Reason I mentioned it is because of the ad at your link.

 

[mudwhistle]

I have a few cats but before I give you any advice, I need to know if this cat is left leaning or right leaning.

Cats aren't political.....[which is a good thing].

For Zona, his morning bowel movements are political.

Sometimes I hate politics.

Who all here hates politics.

Let's vote on it.

 

[mudwhistle]

I have kind of inherited a cat. She's "owned" (in as much as any cat is "owned") by my neighbour who is terminally ill in hospital. I promised I would take care of said cat - who is adorable - but I know next to nothing about cats.

So, can cats be bulemic? Because every time she eats, she's sick. She seems fine and dandy otherwise. Can you overfeed a cat?

I'll take her to the vets if necessary - I don't mind stumping up some cash to care for her - but I'd rather know if it's something I'm doing wrong. I haven't changed her catfood or anything so I don't what I can do. I like her so I want to make sure she's ok.

Without going through the entire thread (because I'm extremely lazy), can you give us an update???

The cat still barfs.
It's a female cat, big surprise.

Yeah......but if you see them eat and they put a paw down their throat then you've got a seriously sick cat.

Next thing it'll be doing is asking you if they look fat.

 

[oki]

try feeding the cat half of her normal food at a time, or less. my moms cat eats everything you give it, no matter how much. and then throws up as well. so now my mom feeds him half portions, the second half 1-2 hours later, and that works. that cat used to be a stray, so hes got survival instinct of taking all you can get.

im guessing its stress, because her owner is gone. cats arent very good with change.
anyway id go to a vet just to make sure its nothing serious.

 

[mudwhistle]

try feeding the cat half of her normal food at a time, or less. my moms cat eats everything you give it, no matter how much. and then throws up as well. so now my mom feeds him half portions, the second half 1-2 hours later, and that works. that cat used to be a stray, so hes got survival instinct of taking all you can get.

im guessing its stress, because her owner is gone. cats arent very good with change.
anyway id go to a vet just to make sure its nothing serious.

My cat was a stray. We got her when she was barely weened. She used to eat and eat...now she saves some of it for later. She wouldn't be that way if she wasn't happy.

 

[CMike]

I have two cats. George who is a big black furry one, and Fred, who is a smaller grey and white one.

What is interesting is that they both have real distinct personalities.

Both are very pathetic and lovable in their own ways.

George brings us presents (plastic bags and bills) from the downstairs to our upstairs bedroom.

That is too funny!

I once had a cat that would carry things. He had a fetish for potholders - he'd dig them out of the clean laundry, carry them around, drop them in the waterbowl and then, take them soaking wet, up to the bedroom to leave on the bed. Cats have a sense of humor!

I remember when George was a kitten. He used to unravel all the toilet paper.

In fact, one time, he unraveled the toilet paper going up the stairs.

They are very entertaining.

 

[mudwhistle]

I have two cats. George who is a big black furry one, and Fred, who is a smaller grey and white one.

What is interesting is that they both have real distinct personalities.

Both are very pathetic and lovable in their own ways.

George brings us presents (plastic bags and bills) from the downstairs to our upstairs bedroom.

That is too funny!

I once had a cat that would carry things. He had a fetish for potholders - he'd dig them out of the clean laundry, carry them around, drop them in the waterbowl and then, take them soaking wet, up to the bedroom to leave on the bed. Cats have a sense of humor!

I remember when George was a kitten. He used to unravel all the toilet paper.

In fact, one time, he unraveled the toilet paper going up the stairs.

They are very entertaining.

Mine grabbed the end of the roll this morning and took off down the hall.

 

[CMike]

That is too funny!

I once had a cat that would carry things. He had a fetish for potholders - he'd dig them out of the clean laundry, carry them around, drop them in the waterbowl and then, take them soaking wet, up to the bedroom to leave on the bed. Cats have a sense of humor!

I remember when George was a kitten. He used to unravel all the toilet paper.

In fact, one time, he unraveled the toilet paper going up the stairs.

They are very entertaining.

Mine grabbed the end of the roll this morning and took off down the hall.

 

[California Girl]

That is too funny!

I once had a cat that would carry things. He had a fetish for potholders - he'd dig them out of the clean laundry, carry them around, drop them in the waterbowl and then, take them soaking wet, up to the bedroom to leave on the bed. Cats have a sense of humor!

I remember when George was a kitten. He used to unravel all the toilet paper.

In fact, one time, he unraveled the toilet paper going up the stairs.

They are very entertaining.

Mine grabbed the end of the roll this morning and took off down the hall.

Did she have velcroed paws?

 

[mudwhistle]

I remember when George was a kitten. He used to unravel all the toilet paper.

In fact, one time, he unraveled the toilet paper going up the stairs.

They are very entertaining.

Mine grabbed the end of the roll this morning and took off down the hall.

Did she have velcroed paws?

She always has those...but she had it in her mouth so she could run faster.

 

[JakeStarkey]

CaliforniaGirl caught in the act: http://brotherpeacemaker.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/cat_burglar.jpg.

Mudwhistle feeling in good: http://razorwing.net/crazykat.jpg.

cmike and friend: http://www.free-toddlers-activity-and-discipline-guide.com/images/people-boy-cat.jpg.

 

[JakeStarkey]

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[CMike]

I remember when George was a kitten. He used to unravel all the toilet paper.

In fact, one time, he unraveled the toilet paper going up the stairs.

They are very entertaining.

Mine grabbed the end of the roll this morning and took off down the hall.

Did she have velcroed paws?

 

[California Girl]

Just so y'all know. She's fine!! YAY!!! Stress related. She needs TLC and a change of diet and exercise. I've told her she's gonna spend 30 mins on the treadmill every day. LOL

 

[BridgieBridge]

Phew, i was very concerned for a minute reading this! Cat's can get intestinal diseases that can make them bloated and look healthy, but they are deathly. Also being around the holiday's i was praying she did'nt eat any poinsettia's THEY ARE HIGHLY poisonous to cats. If you are going to be this cats owner and you have any houseplants you should look them up, not all but some are really not good for your cat. The poor cat, i strongly recommend if her owner shall pass then you should keep her. Being she is a stress prone kitty, it would just be best if she did not have to endure that again! Changing foods is not good, but i would consult with your vet about which food you are feeding her, some are really not good. If the brand she is being fed now is suitable by your vet then i would keep her on that. Be sure to keep her dishes clean. My cat's rarely go out so i feed them and indoor formula with the grasses and so forth in it, but if yours is not like that, then you can get a planter and plant some cat grass! Also i would get her something to "paw paw" on , in other words a scratching post or so, so she can trim her nails. Make her a lil spot by a window to lay, cat's love to bask in the sunlight. Good luck and blessings to you both!

 

[JakeStarkey]

Just so y'all know. She's fine!! YAY!!! Stress related. She needs TLC and a change of diet and exercise. I've told her she's gonna spend 30 mins on the treadmill every day. LOL

I am glad to know that you and your kitty are fine!

You do know that it is a socialist European kitty?