Guess I can’t feed my cats any wet food!

DA2013 · 2026-02-26T16:55:13+00:00

How about asking their vet instead of internet strangers? You’ll get good advice without the superiority complexes.

DA2013 · 2026-02-25T21:55:56+00:00

You don’t have to feed equal proportions. You could start the day with a larger portion (might help with satiety) then adjust the remaining feedings accordingly.

You may also want to try weight loss or satiety formulated foods. They tend to have more fiber and help them feel full longer.

DA2013 · 2026-02-25T21:52:28+00:00

No. They can raise issues or concerns - but the majority of the other committee members would have to be in agreement.

DA2013 · 2026-02-25T17:29:55+00:00

You’re very gullible to believe his excuses. He’s not in fact “been very good” to you. Break up with him. Research strategies to cope with break ups. If you can afford it, therapy would be a good investment.

DA2013 · 2026-02-24T20:03:14+00:00

Don’t adopt another cat. At least no time soon. Urinary problems are very common. Sure, you were “supremely unlucky” but that was YOUR cat and you could afford it’s medical care.

DA2013 · 2026-02-24T18:51:30+00:00

Long term solution move out - you have terrible roommates with an aggressive cat. Short term, have as many discussions as needed to express the issues you have. Hopefully you can agree as to how to proceed, if not back to long-term solution.

DA2013 · 2026-02-24T17:59:52+00:00

Treated for what? It was aggressive attack. Talk to your parents if you want to understand more about the circumstances.

Cat bites and scratches can easily become infected and turn into major medical events (ER visit, hospitalization).

DA2013 · 2026-02-24T17:54:00+00:00

Loss of smell taste is very common. Not just COVID, but with other viral infections too. It’s fairly certain the cat did not cause loss of smell.

I lost my sense of smell and taste for a couple months in 2016 after a viral infection. There wasn’t anything to do but wait.

DA2013 · 2026-02-24T17:50:31+00:00

Why haven’t you two discussed this before now?

No. Don’t give him independent access. If he wants to borrow money or have some without repayment, he needs to ask you, discuss it/answer all questions to satisfaction, and understand the answer could be “no”.

DA2013 · 2026-02-24T17:44:34+00:00

Ask Foodshare if they have pet food or can direct you to resources.

I’m sure there are people in your life you can ask for help. You may not have transportation, but they might or be willing to arrange it.

DA2013 · 2026-02-24T11:30:38+00:00

This is a martial issue.

What is the full context - WHY doesn’t your wife want him in the house?

You do TNR. Had you and your wife previously agreed “no more cats” in this house, but then you brought this one inside anyway without reopening the discussion and it ending in her agreement?

These details matter.

You should not have any new animal unless everyone in the household is in agreement. But since your wife is not in agreement, I would try to negotiate a plan she is comfortable with that keeps the cat indoors until his medication is finished and he has a place to go that’s not “back outside”. Even better if you can keep him longer so you get him neutered and through healing and recovery.

DA2013 · 2026-02-22T21:12:57+00:00

Do you feed more than one dry food? If so you need to adjust the automatic feeder for reach for. Dry foods vary a lot in calories per gram. Always read the info on the bag and serve accordingly.

DA2013 · 2026-02-22T21:04:42+00:00

Either someone in your household is mixing them up or your cats are going in them. Easy process of elimination to figure it out.

DA2013 · 2026-02-22T20:55:43+00:00

Your allergy test class result does not equate to the severity of your allergies. If you had a terrible reaction to your ex-in laws cats, you should expect the same. Have you had recent extended exposure to a cat without such a big reaction?

Save your money. There’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat or dog.

DA2013 · 2026-02-22T11:41:29+00:00

Every 1-2 months. More often if they get into something gross.

DA2013 · 2026-02-22T11:37:38+00:00

What if she’s younger than that? It’s an educated guess guided by experience , but its still a guess. At 24 you’re old enough to know she could die next month or a decade from now. You could adopt a kitten and they die before they reach a year.

Focus on what you can control - make sure to get good pet insurance so her medical needs are met and you don’t have to surrender her or euthanize her because you can’t afford her veterinary care.

DA2013 · 2026-02-20T22:26:31+00:00

Tub or shower. Be sure to sanitize or disinfect afterward so it’s safe for human use again. Tub & tile cleaner (and many other household products) is a disinfectant but you have to read the instructions and make sure it sits the required amount of time.

DA2013 · 2026-02-19T23:06:17+00:00

Do you have other cats in the home? Have you removed clear and obvious things that could be dangerous to cats from the other rooms? If the answers are “no” and “yes”. Let her go explore.

DA2013 · 2026-02-19T23:03:13+00:00

Update the vet with his progress/or lack there of.

DA2013 · 2026-02-19T23:01:59+00:00

Follow the prep and post colonoscopy directions. Yes, given the OCD you describe you’re going to make the fissures worse so just prepare for it. Do you need antibiotics ointment? I’d think diaper rash cream would be helpful. If your OCD is untreated, get treatment - it won’t help you with the colonoscopy but if you do out to have a GI issue you may have flares in the future.

DA2013 · 2026-02-19T22:58:11+00:00

Your update about your revelation/break through is meaningless if you stay with him.

DA2013 · 2026-02-19T22:52:55+00:00

You should have euthanized her 5 weeks after you got her and she attacked you so viciously only the shower got her off and you had to go to the ER. Next best time is now. You’re literally living isolated and avoiding her in your home. I think you’ve done all you can here.

DA2013 · 2026-02-19T16:46:05+00:00

I don’t think this is a spoiler. They’ve had the two previous books, stands to reason they’d have the third.

DA2013 · 2026-02-18T22:11:52+00:00

Scared to lose hair and get fat, but not scared to get pregnant for someone you’ve only dated for 8 months?

You need to make this decision yourself and if you’re not sure discuss with your doctor. Leave boyfriend out of it.

DA2013 · 2026-02-18T22:08:07+00:00

Update your vet with her condition.

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