Cats, cats, cats

My grandcat, Jasmine.

Ruth, They are both gorgeous cats.

This thread is delightful. What beautiful cats! I have long suffered from a chronic illness that unfortunately has left me rather isolated, and the companionship of felines has been a significant factor in what mental health I have left. This is Vika, who made it clear to me early on that she preferred drinking from glasses rather than the water bowl that is insultingly on the floor, and then when she discovered flower vases, that was it.

I think it is safe to say that we all know who is the master and who is the pet in our households!

Yes, I realize this isn't a cat; but I thought you'd enjoy an update on Stella, the grand-puppy. She doesn't much like her leash, as you can see.

Fascinating about Vika.

My late Beastie only drank with her paw, scooping the water out of the bowl. The only cat I ever personally met that did that. I think a while back on this thread someone mentioned a cat of theirs who also did that.

Ruthbru that photo of Jasmine has such beautiful lighting, it looks like an oil painting.

Ruth, I agree about Jasmine's photo. You could print it on the oil painting paper and frame it. No one would guess.

Vika has been a source of endless joy for me. She is the only cat I've ever had who plays fetch -- she'll bring a favorite toy to me, drop it at my feet, and wait for the thrill of the toss. She was left in a local pet supply store, where I'd gone to buy food and litter for my other cat. Her previous owner (she had been dumped at least four times in her first five months of life) had a dog that just wouldn't leave her in peace. So there she was, in a cage behind the sales desk, looking around watchfully. She's a very resilient little spirit, considering her rough start, she has done very well.

Ruthbru, what a great picture of a gorgeous dog, and Jasmine is stunning, too.

Hi Everybody. I occasionally come over to this thread to check out all the cute cat pictures. Here is a picture of my 15 year old sister cats. They looked like vultures who wanted my English muffins.

Beautiful kittens!

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-37470247

I better give my other cat, Henry, a picture too.

Hopefully a great reunion...

Nice story!

http://www.thedrum.com/news/2016/09/13/scores-cats-take-over-london-s-clapham-common-tube-station

Arthur reminds me of my sweety Percy cat when he was healthy. Percy is a brown tabby with red undercoat. He drinks from the water bowl off his paw! He's always done that and the only cat I have ever had that does. None of my other cats drink like that. We stopped giving my old boy his thyroid med and he seems soo much happier. He's thinner of course but purring more, more energy and clearly happier. The faster thyroid must provide better blood supply to his kidneys. He is so affectionate and eats up a storm. Poor old guy.

I love all the pictures such beautiful cats and Stella is adorable.

Awhh Ruth where is your sense of adventure!! Haha How could such a cute puppy be a bother to other cats! Actually when I cat sit my DD2's huge Siamese I leave him in one bedroom with the door shut. There is WWlll if he is out.

I need to ask you all for some information. DD2's four year old cat got a UTI about 5 months ago. Then 2 days ago he was straining to pee and miserable and my DD2 took him to urgent vet care to the tune of 378... ugh. But they gave him fluids and antibiotics and flushed him out. Turns out he had crystals and no UTI. So they want to change his food. He was on Salmon and sweet potato. My DD2 is a poor college kid and Hills urinary formula is like 65$ a bag. So I looked on line and read that Purina One Urinary Tract formula has good reviews and is more palatable and 25$ for 16 pounds. My question to you all is have any of you used it? Did the cat eat it and most importantly did it work to control the crystals?