Cats, cats, cats

Spookiesmom, I worry more about Cayotes.

Together, They aren't supposed to lose weight rapidly. It's very hard on their liver.

Good morning, cat lovers. Hope everyone is doing well and the cats are well. Midnight Louie and Miss Felix are enjoying the warm days.

Oh Wren, what a frightening episode and thank God Squeakers seems to have come through.

Wren, that sounds so frightening. I am glad to could get help for him right away and so glad he is doing better.

Let us know how he's doing, Wren.

In other cat news, Shittens struck again. This is the fourth pair of ear buds the one Shitten has destroyed.

The second photo is my old boy Wally. We had a virtual mezcal tasting Tuesday night and he would not leave us alone. So my husband grabbed one of the cat beds and put it on the counter with us. He stayed there the entire time!

Spookiesmom, Miss Felix and Midnight Louie like to destroy stuff. Especially paper. Midnight Louie ripped up a book. Fortunately, it was not a library book or one I needed to return.

I've had a lot of cats, and Stevie (one of the Shittens) is the first one I've had who's a chewer. Annie, the other Shitten, isn't. So you might get one but you might not.

Having Stevie has taught me to put away all cords (ear bud or power cords for my phone). She just cannot help herself. She also chewed through a couple of camisole straps, and destroyed a pair of thin, wool trouser socks. Again, this is the first cat ever for me who chews.

Some cats love to destroy toilet paper hanging in the bathroom, or paper towels. I've had one of those, too, and so we stored all our TP in those solid storage canisters you can get just about anywhere.

But the snuggles and purrs are wonderful. In fact, Stevie (the one who chewed those ear buds I posted about this morning) is on my lap right now. I will miss having that once we're back in the office!

Spookie, Have a separate space for the kitty. Let him/her get comfortable there before introducing the dogs. Good idea to have the dogs on leashes when they're being introduced. Cats vary in their response. Some hide and are scared. Others are too bold for their own good. One of ours whacked the dog when she sniffed her and that established who was in charge. Another kitten thought the dog was his mother and they played and snuggled non stop. ASPCA and others have info sheets on introductions. We suggest having a covered kennel in the kitten's room for a hiding place (looks like a cave). Try to block access to places to hide. The shelter has had to retrieve kittens in walls and ceilings. Pretty big job.

We're expecting a kitten boom this year because so few vets were doing spay and neuter during the pandemic. The shelter took in 71 cats, 7 mos to 2 yrs, from a studio apartment.

He's a very sleepy little boy. Spookie went nuts, Kris was more laid back. His name is Pywacket.

He's adorable. I think the white whiskers are so handsome with the black face.

Oh what an adorable little guy!

Pyewacket

Oh no. Delivery problems on diabetic cat food. I ordered it last week and it is not expected until Tuesday. Felix is out. She is already flooding the cat pot and meowing constantly. She has eating, but it is regular cat food and it seems to be throwing her system out of balance. Any suggestions?