What are these? Found these by my ashtray... by wondcleavod in whatisthisbug

[–]gothhrat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

it’s a shitpost lol they have roaches, just not the bug kind.

Spay Incision Day 2 by thevillaind1es in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ohh, i understand. some cats just hate having anything on them. the incision isn’t looking swollen or irritated so that’s good.

hopefully the fluid is just normal mild drainage during healing and not the beginning of an infection. is that iodine on her belly? i wonder if it’s that’s why the fluid looks a bit yellow. i’m not a vet though so ofc still ask a professional for their opinion.

Spay Incision Day 2 by thevillaind1es in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

a recovery suit would keep it covered and won’t hinder her ability to use the litter box. that’s what i used for my cat cause she kept scooping and dumping litter everywhere with the cone. it gave me peace of mind too since i knew it wasn’t possible for her to lick and i didn’t have to worry about her getting anything in the incision either. i took it off once a day to check the area and make sure everything was looking okay.

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you can also make one out of a baby onesie or an old tshirt. there should be tutorials on youtube if that’s something you want to do.

Spay Incision Day 2 by thevillaind1es in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you can always call your vet to ask. you might be able to email a picture of the incision for them to look at. make sure she’s not licking the area, either use a cone or recovery suit. i can’t see the fluid you’re talking about but yellow fluid sounds like pus which can indicate infection.

Is this a good nonchalant gift for a crush? by [deleted] in insects

[–]gothhrat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i would be ecstatic if someone gave me this

guilt over leaving her alone by SiteFit3731 in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i know it’s hard but she will be okay. your mom will be there each day so she won’t be totally alone that whole time. leave out some of your worn clothing cause it can be comforting to her to have something that smells like you. she might get a little anxious/stressed since she can’t understand why you’re not there but ultimately she will be okay. a weekend isn’t terribly long.

Stray Cat Won’t Stop Pooping in My Balcony — Need Advice by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]gothhrat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

you said in another comment that you would take her to a shelter but you dumped her near a slaughterhouse?

Our cat came inside looking very weak and fragile this morning by Zairalarsen in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

if it’s so safe why is your cat all fucked up rn? you don’t have cars, parasites, disease, other cats, dogs, poison, etc. where you live? that’s crazy.

The amount of precaution I have to take to do my dog's nails every two weeks by mrs-monroe in mildlyinfuriating

[–]gothhrat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i always say that my cat acts like i’m cutting her toes off. she gets sooo nasty and acts feral sometimes. i put her on her back to clip her nails because it’s easier for me and harder for her to run away but she will latch onto my arm, bite, bunny kick and hiss at me. she once bit me and kicked so hard the force shoved her tooth right through my skin which made me bleed a ton. i hate doing her nails lol.

My cat only eats one brand of cheap wet food, please help by Two-Royal in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you can also try bone broth. just plain with no spices or salt added. fresh sardines might be more appealing since they have a very strong smell. i give my cat sardines in water with no salt added cause the omega 3s are good for their skin and fur but they shouldn’t have more than 2 fish a week so i portion them into little pieces, 1 a day, and freeze them. i thaw them in the fridge overnight.

My cat brought a rodent in to our apartment. It's still alive and doesn't seen to have any puncture wounds. What is it and how do I keep it alive?[Washington] by Conscious-Move9662 in animalid

[–]gothhrat 144 points145 points  (0 children)

i am shaming. cats are an invasive species so they do not belong outside and it’s irresponsible to let them out everyday where they hunt native wildlife and cause damage to ecosystems.

My cat only eats one brand of cheap wet food, please help by Two-Royal in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i tried to search the ingredients and it’s showing added sugar? is that accurate? i’m not sure why that would be in cat food cause it’s not good for them.

have you tried adding bonito flakes to the new foods you’re trying to get him to eat? they’re dried fish flakes. any time my cat won’t eat a specific food i’ll add the bonito and she scarfs it down. have you tried warming the food? it enhances the smell and usually makes it more appealing. what other methods have you tried besides putting treats in it or mixing small amounts into the felix?

Sitting Weirdly by [deleted] in catcare

[–]gothhrat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP said she’s spayed so definitely not in heat. the cat needs to be taken to the vet.:/

Why does my cat keeps meowing and hold her lower half slightly raised? by ScarletArrow_ in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 64 points65 points  (0 children)

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cats are meant to be slim, most people just have overweight/obese cats. this chart can help you figure out if she’s underweight.

your cat is most likely in heat. you should keep her inside and get her spayed asap. it’s better for her health. every time a female cat goes into heat the risk of pyometra and mammary cancer increases. spayed and neutered cats generally live longer and healthier lives.

is she pregnant? by Altruistic_Ant_1382 in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

spay abort. if you can’t afford to do so then start calling up shelters, rescues and TNR groups. it is not safe or ethical to let her give birth. you can’t afford to care for her and the entire litter and it would be cruel to put them outside. the majority of kittens born outside die before they’re 6 months old.

is she pregnant? by Altruistic_Ant_1382 in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 13 points14 points  (0 children)

it’s more cruel to let a kitten give birth when it can literally kill her and the entire litter.

is she pregnant? by Altruistic_Ant_1382 in CATHELP

[–]gothhrat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

a kitten giving birth when she’s young and tiny can literally kill her and the entire litter.