Cat stuff.... 😻

[lazybloke]

Imagine emptying its litter tray.

Often, but there was another problem.

Even with quite a large litter tray, our MC would overhang and miss. Partly his size, partly his stupidity - he met his end by running in front of a car 😭

 

[rogerzilla]

Update on Dumpy Cat - having looked at all the numbers, he's being tried on a diabetic diet first to see if the condition can be reversed. He's a normal weight now, so that helps.

He is not happy because Tigs (the other cat) is still getting IAMS and Gourmet, which are obviously much tastier.

 

[Slick]

Update on Dumpy Cat - having looked at all the numbers, he's being tried on a diabetic diet first to see if the condition can be reversed. He's a normal weight now, so that helps.

He is not happy because Tigs (the other cat) is still getting IAMS and Gourmet, which are obviously much tastier.

I have a big cat who's entire life's mission is to consume as much food as possible. Its difficult when his brother is the exact opposite as he couldn't care less about food and just wants to play all day. We also have a kitten and when we try and feed them, the big guy usually gets everything that the other 2 leaves behind. I think we really need to try and cut him down before he ends up with a similar condition to your boy.

 

[rogerzilla]

Dumps was neutered at a fully mature age, as he was a stray. He's the epitome of the fat eunuch - tomcat appetite, neutered cat metabolism. They are always at higher risk of diabetes.

 

[Slick]

Dumps was neutered at a fully mature age, as he was a stray. He's the epitome of the fat eunuch - tomcat appetite, neutered cat metabolism. They are always at higher risk of diabetes.

My boy was done whilst young, and we have seen some improvements in energy levels since we swapped from Royal Cain for indoor, to the same make but for neutered cats. He's an indoor boy, but we are looking to erect quite a big outdoor gym for them as soon as the weather improves.

 

[Cathryn]

Aaagh...Charlie got some dental work done today. That'll be £600 please. Hoping the insurance pays up - I've never made a claim before.

 

[Mo1959]

Aaagh...Charlie got some dental work done today. That'll be £600 please. Hoping the insurance pays up - I've never made a claim before.

I had the same with Molly year before last. She had a clean and needed 3 out and it was £535, so probably at least £600 now I have a feeling dental work isn’t covered as it’s considered like a routine maintenance rather than an unexpected illness/emergency but I could be wrong.

 

[vickster]

depends on the policy, but Petplan cover dental work if it was to resolve issues (eg gum disease, extractions etc) and not just a scale and polish...less the excess and in Harry's case I pay 20% of everything after the excess as he's now an old mog (still seem to get back more than I pay out with premiums)

 

[rogerzilla]

I think mine only pays for teeth damaged as a result of trauma. Tigs' top front teeth are chipped, probably from jumping off high walls (you can wince now) but it doesn't seem to bother him.

 

[vickster]

Harry only has 3 fangs. Lord knows how/when he lost it… I just noticed one day but he had to go to the dentist to have it filed down, stump couldn't be removed

 

[Mrs M]

Thomas had some teeth out recently.
Almost £700 and insurance wouldn’t pay as not accident or trauma.
😬

 

[Slick]

I kid myself on I'm helping them with their teeth by giving the denta bite things as treats.

Now I see what some people are paying I think I'll get them an electronic toothbrush instead.

 

[lazybloke]

I kid myself on I'm helping them with their teeth by giving the denta bite things as treats.

Now I see what some people are paying I think I'll get them an electronic toothbrush instead.

I think some people here would share their own toothbrush with their cat

 

[Cathryn]

You were right… animal friends don’t cover dental work! Eek! He needs to live at least another three years to pay us back in snuggles!!

Poor cat looked like death yesterday (pictured) but much brighter today!

 

[EltonFrog]

Yesterday Winnie (not a cat) had five teeth removed. Six hundred and fifty of your earth pounds. ☹️