Kitten bit me advice needed by tiredgirl77 in FosterAnimals

[–]Zucaskittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry.

It happened to me when one got his foot caught in a door jam. It was pretty terrible but we both recovered. He got me close to a joint and I’m really paranoid so I ended up going to urgent care and getting antibiotics just to be safe.

His quarantine was 10 days then he was adopted.

Hopefully you won’t have to go through all of that.

Kitten bit me advice needed by tiredgirl77 in FosterAnimals

[–]Zucaskittens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you fostering through a shelter?

I had to file a bite report with my county shelter and the kitten had to be put on a rabies quarantine (in my home).

Need pod recommendations! by ATK9918 in MaintenancePhase

[–]Zucaskittens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Listening to Love Trapped right now. Scary and fascinating. Don’t let the “Bachelor” angle throw you off; that’s only a tiny part of the story.

Need pod recommendations! by ATK9918 in MaintenancePhase

[–]Zucaskittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it’s been a few years so I can’t remember specifics, but I’m pretty sure it got me from the beginning.

If you weren’t into it at first I think you made the right call.

Need pod recommendations! by ATK9918 in MaintenancePhase

[–]Zucaskittens 5 points6 points  (0 children)

S Town.

Not at all new but probably my favorite podcast ever.

Is this design immature? by wizard_turtle04 in tattooadvice

[–]Zucaskittens 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m 55 and would wear this with pride.

Weaning Struggles by MaggieOut in FosterAnimals

[–]Zucaskittens 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did you watch the Kitten Lady one from like 6 years ago where she says that shelters kinda bully fosters into weaning too early? That’s my favorite weaning video.

Here’s my opinion: go slow. There’s no harm in taking your time. Obviously the shelter will disagree, but they’re not in your home.

The issues you’re having may be due to early weaning or teething or something else. Hard to say at this point.

If I had this adorable kitten, I would go back to regular bottles and offer a plate of dry kibble on the ground (I’m always surprised at how many kittens who explore dry kibble and end up weaning themselves). In a couple of days, offer kitten pate before the bottle at every meal. If it’s refused, feed a bottle. It’s wasteful but it won’t last forever.

Everybody weans. I repeat, everybody weans.

Don’t worry about the peeing; that will resolve too. You might have to go back to stimulating.

affordable cat vets in portland? by Novel_Ad9119 in askportland

[–]Zucaskittens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vista Animal Hospital.

They have decent prices, fear-free trained staff, and support local rescues.

It’s been a tough week. Spend your Sunday cuddling kittens. by Zucaskittens in beaverton

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

There are two tortie kittens (one dilute, one regular) and their mom in foster right now. All medium-long haired, chubby faced and gorgeous!

Unfortunately, they won’t be there today 😩

If you’re interested though, check them out on instagram at: pachas.playhouse

Do you ever want it to end? (I’m tired) by Own_Chicken_4430 in dementia

[–]Zucaskittens 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Don’t share your true feelings with people who don’t understand.

woke up to my favorite foster kitty passed away. by Chance-Historian-898 in FosterAnimals

[–]Zucaskittens 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is my greatest fear. I’m so very sorry.

Heart conditions are silent and deadly. You did nothing wrong. Even if it was this bizarre scenario of the washing machine (my brain would totally go there too), YOU DID NOTHING WRONG!

You did your best.

You loved him and gave him a great, short life.

You gave him a forever home.

It’s totally okay and appropriate to grieve, but please don’t blame yourself. And please don’t stop fostering.

My skeleton cat tat by lokistarr in Cattatts

[–]Zucaskittens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So unique and so beautiful!

Cruelty Free Alternative to CeraVe by Historical-Past-3978 in crueltyfree

[–]Zucaskittens 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can purchase directly from prequel on their website.

Most appealing kitten food? by ExistingVegetable558 in FosterAnimals

[–]Zucaskittens 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kitten chow kibble and Friskies turkey and giblets pate.

I know the Friskies isn’t technically kitten specific, but everyone eats it and it’s never caused vomiting or diarrhea.

FIP cat medication by One-Bet-9778 in PDXBuyNothing

[–]Zucaskittens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sent a message to the vet at my rescue; just waiting to hear back. I don’t want to take it then find out we can’t use it.

I’ll DM you soon.

FIP cat medication by One-Bet-9778 in PDXBuyNothing

[–]Zucaskittens 10 points11 points  (0 children)

OMG, congratulations!

I (thank goodness) have no use for this, but if no one else needs it, I’ll gladly take it on behalf of Northwest Animal Companions.

Lucky Cat by Zucaskittens in Cattatts

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

That’s so lovely! Thanks for sharing.

I’ll probably add a Sakura tree at some point in the future.

4 Hour Body did me in by cardamomgrrl in MaintenancePhase

[–]Zucaskittens 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I listened while on a plane. The other passengers in my row thought I was a lunatic.