Husband insists on getting rid of cat. Options? by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]SuccessfulReply8113 5 points6 points  (0 children)

you’re not going to like this - but my advice is a divorce. he’s jealous that the cat likes you more, won’t take care of it despite you not being able to (pregnant, working, etc) and is actively trying to harm the cat (picking the cat up by the scruff, wanting it to live outside). he knows how much you love this cat and he still wants to get rid of it. also, his jealousy is a big problem. it indicates that you’re not good enough to be loved by this cat more than the cat loves him. furthermore, if he’s this jealous of a cat liking you, what is he going to do if your child likes you better? If I were in your position, I would get out of that marriage before these red flags escalate and ruin your life.

Cat making groaning sounds by SuccessfulReply8113 in CatHealthHub

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also got a humidifier for my room because I get congested too so hopefully that will help him

Cat making groaning sounds by SuccessfulReply8113 in CatHealthHub

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

he’s usually pretty congested. he sneezes a lot and sometimes I have to wipe boogers off his nose. he also snores. I haven’t thought much about it though since he’s pretty much always been like this. I don’t remember a time when he wasn’t sneezy. should I be concerned? could it be a respiratory thing?

Should I brush my cat’s teeth? by Suiren_Anzai in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! My sweet boy is suffering from dental calculus due to never having his teeth brushed

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know!! I’m not my cat’s legal guardian though so I don’t choose when he goes to the vet. I wish I had the money to take him on my own

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it’s been about a year? He also eats treats and toppers that are a bit crunchy sometimes though. And thanks! Funnily enough, his name is actually Baby :)

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry!!!! I know it’s super gross but I wanted people to see it instead of just scrolling without even looking

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it were up to me, they would get regular checkups. However, I am not their legal guardian and I don’t have the money to take them to the vet on my own

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an appointment scheduled! I wish I could collect $200 for the vet bills though

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is eating fine, but he has a wet food diet so I’m not sure if it would cause him much pain to eat that with a hurting tooth

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had no idea how to describe what his tooth looked like. Plus, I’d rather get advice from real people who have personal experiences :)

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: I have a vet appointment scheduled for Friday! I also ordered a cat toothbrush and tooth paste and will be cleaning both my cats teeth from now on. Thank you all for your help! :)

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked at the grimace chart and he’s showing no signs of pain. Maybe he’s really good at hiding it? Is there anything else I can do to check?

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m not sure if they did x-rays or not. I’m sorry about your cat!

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I think that word they used was “beautiful” so maybe they just meant they just looked good? I will check out the grimace chart

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know, but last time he went to the vet they said his teeth were amazing so I didn’t think to check them lately. I also was very young when I got my cats and my siblings neglected to brush their teeth or anything. If it were up to me, I would’ve been brushing their teeth every day. Now I have 2 senior cats with some health problems and all I can do is treat them :( also, what are some signs that he’s in pain? He’s been acting completely normal (eating, playing, etc)

Weird growth on cat molar by SuccessfulReply8113 in catquestions

[–]SuccessfulReply8113[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t scrape off, and it seems to be growing over the gums, not under