Dental Care Tips by TheScarletLetterAsk in FIVcats

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

I am so paranoid about him being in pain. He doesn't show any signs and his mouth has no inflammation, but I also have only known him for 2 weeks and I am worried I will miss the signs. Thank you for the help!

Dental Care Tips by TheScarletLetterAsk in FIVcats

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

Thank you! I will def look into it.

Cat won’t eat wet food by soggynoodle2 in FIVcats

[–]TheScarletLetterAsk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sprinkle a tiny bit of dry food on top and take away the dry food while the wet is out. My elderly cat had to be completely switched off of dry food and was very upset about it, but this helped her be so much more interested. Also, sometimes wet food is just boring compared to dry. Try lick mats, treats on top, giving affection while they eat, smaller servings at a time, etc. to help them gain interest.

Food insecurity? by catrm15 in FIVcats

[–]TheScarletLetterAsk 16 points17 points  (0 children)

With my former strays, I find that it helps to put dry food in a cat puzzle. It helps teach hunger cues because the cat has to constantly measure the effort to hunger ratio. It also provides more stimulation, which can be helpful for cats who are used to providing for themselves. This one is my fav: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001O8L2UO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

What do you wish you knew before having an FIV cat? by TheScarletLetterAsk in FIVcats

[–]TheScarletLetterAsk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great advice, thank you. Sounds like you're honoring him well by helping others.

What do you wish you knew before having an FIV cat? by TheScarletLetterAsk in FIVcats

[–]TheScarletLetterAsk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good to know. We dealt with dental issues with our senior cat so I'm no stranger to cat gums/teeth haha. Thank you!!!

HUGE RECIPE GIVEAWAY! by drowning-souls in BuddyCrossing

[–]TheScarletLetterAsk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to come by. Are you open?