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Disinfection of fosters homesm

Posted By sandra smith 03-17-2020 05:11 PM
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What products do you recommend for daily cleaning and viral outbreak at a fosters homes #FosteringaPet

RE: Cat meowing at night

Posted By sandra smith 01-28-2020 03:10 PM
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Years ago my siamese did the same thing. Our vet had just been to a seminar on pet dementia and suggested the following: melatonin at night, pheromone diffuser, and keeping him in a small room at night... it took about 6 weeks before we saw a noticeable change in his behavior at night. It worked. ...

RE: Poo in shoes and stress

Posted By sandra smith 12-27-2019 05:05 PM
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Me neither on the shoe poo. Thinking stress. Thanks tho #PetHealthandNutrition

RE: Poo in shoes and stress

Posted By sandra smith 12-27-2019 05:03 PM
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Thank you for the suggestions! #PetHealthandNutrition

Poo in shoes and stress

Posted By sandra smith 12-24-2019 03:28 PM
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Cat owned by a family member... Milo male dsh has started losing hair on his flanks, which I thought was flea or food allergy. Now I understand Milo has been pooping in shoes also, so now I think it's stress. No other animals in the house and only my adult son lives there. Plenty of climbing places, ...

RE: Capacity for Care policy for homeless/feral Mom cats and their kittens

Posted By sandra smith 07-13-2019 09:15 PM
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We have adapated a policy of bringing in feral mom's with their kittens and them releasing her back to original location if safe. If not she goes to a barn or other location. The kittens are then raised to adopt. This has been successful for us. Our fosters are awesome and new fosters are given ferals ...

RE: Feeding Sick Kitten

Posted By sandra smith 06-26-2019 07:48 AM
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Let me suggest this option. Take a small carrier and tape all opening, cover the carrier door with a plastic bag. Wet a small towel, roll it up tight and microwave till hot. Place kitten in carrier with the wet towel to the rear and "steam" the kitten for 5-10 min. a couple of times per day. This will ...

RE: seeking Advise on Very Thin Rescue Kitty

Posted By sandra smith 05-21-2019 09:55 PM
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I agree dry food is calorie dense -vs- wet food. Give all she wants have it in a bowl for her to eat anytime. Consider worming her with strongid. Pretty benign and should help her gain weight. Don't forget to repeat 10-14 days after. #PetHealthandNutrition

RE: Testing kittens for FIV/FeLV before adoption

Posted By sandra smith 04-17-2019 12:32 PM
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We test at 8 weeks and if there is an issue again at 12 weeks, then if positive every 2 week till 5-6 months old. We never send a cat out that is felv positive unless it goes to a home that have felv cats already. #AdoptingaPet

TNR large colony

Posted By sandra smith 04-17-2019 12:24 PM
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Hello everyone, SPOT needs help in TNR of large colony of about 100 cats. We have 2 trappers and can use a free spay neuter clinic for the surgeries. We ate overwhelmed. All cats to be return to owner. Is anyone in the area that can help? #CommunityCatManagement

RE: Newly adopted cat regurgitates

Posted By sandra smith 04-01-2019 10:59 AM
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I would suggest that you also contact the rescue group that adopted her to you first. May may suggest that you also see the vet but they could possibly pay the vet bill if there is a problem with your kitten. Good luck. #PetHealthandNutrition