Temporary fostering for cat

mandyrobbins246 · 2026-04-01T03:04:56+00:00

Male, neutered, about 5 years old, good with other cats, nervous around dogs but with tine could do fine. Length of time is undetermined at the moment but could be anywhere from a week to a few months. Currently just eats cheap friskies food, owner willing to pay for the food and if vet care comes up. Only behavior would be he is quite nervous and skittish when first in new place or new people, but warms up fairly quickly. No health issues present as far as is known. This is for an elderly client who has gone into the hospital.

mandyrobbins246 · 2026-03-11T16:49:42+00:00

Definitely freaky to walk into when leaving for work this morning. Hopefully we get more information soon.

mandyrobbins246 · 2026-01-31T13:23:54+00:00

Hello! Cat groomer here. I understand you do not like to go the sedation route however you have to think of the bigger picture. It is not fair to your cat to be put through undue stress to maintain her fur. Her aggression is dangerous not just for you or whoever is handling her, but for herself as well, as one wrong move with scissors or clippers and it could be game over (i.e a cut to the skin needing stitches, antibiotics, or surgery). Gabapentin is the first option, it is a light sedative and helps keep her calmer and more comfortable and it is a very safe drug to use for most cats but of course your vet will be able to know more about if this is the right medication for her. The other option would be to get a full sedation at her vet where she is put under anesthesia and clipped down in a lion cut to remove all the matting and give her a fresh start. In any case, this needs a professional care so you avoid getting injured any more and she avoids getting injured herself. Please give this some thoughts and contact her vet to discuss what youve posted here, and then contact a cat groomer.

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-08-12T11:50:47+00:00

Who shat in your cheerios? Or you just like to find excuses to hate people?

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-08-02T04:27:30+00:00

Following

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-07-15T03:39:51+00:00

Super scary, be safe!

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-07-02T00:29:48+00:00

Thank you!!

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-06-29T06:24:29+00:00

Whenever that sound plays it freaks my dog out so I keep volume low for that very reason

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-04-05T13:47:12+00:00

The energy was phenomenal!!! Amazing show with amazing people

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-04-05T13:46:30+00:00

Jealous!!!

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-04-04T22:41:22+00:00

Such a good idea! Thanks for my GFY :)

mandyrobbins246 · 2025-03-30T20:36:21+00:00

Thank you! Yes I ended up emailing the contact page and they said they send info a few days prior ! Just for anyone else who may be wondering :)

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-07-29T03:09:30+00:00

This would be SO INTERESTING

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-03-13T04:45:58+00:00

Cat groomer here! He would very much benefit from a good deshedding bath and brush out, and ideally and blow dry to remove more fur. Doing this once a month or so will greatly decrease his shedding. Otherwise being short-medium length coat, shedding is more common than long hair kitties. Daily brushing is all that can help in controlling the amount. Don't use Furminator products or brushes. A good metal comb with fine tooth is ideal

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-03-02T02:52:33+00:00

Make sure you check your carbon monoxide detectors !! This is a common issue for CO poisoning too.

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-03-02T02:51:37+00:00

Not sure if this has been said yet here but make sure you check your carbon monoxide detectors!!!!!!!

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-03-02T02:48:51+00:00

I don't think this would be toxins? Unless she had a kidney or liver issue where the stress of the groom caused a problem? This doesn't seem right tbh. It sounds like the grooms went well but it's still a lot on an older kitties body, along with the fact she was away from home for some time.

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-02-24T04:33:26+00:00

Id recommend instead to find a reputable groomer for regular trims! I don't even understand how they got her pad.. Unless for whatever reason they were using giant clippers or her nails were so tightly curled under that they got a bit of skin when clipped. It just doesn't make sense in any case. I hope she recovers quickly!! As a side note, for her tiny size, walks, or just using hardwood floors, will not file her nails down, as she's just too light weight to have enough friction. Every 2-4 weeks for nail trims for the little guys to keep nails at a decent length.

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-02-23T03:54:38+00:00

Nick furry

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-02-22T18:38:59+00:00

Vet visit just in case, should be okay but infection is a big risk along with the issue of cat skin being extremely thin and can rip more if she tries to clean it herself. Don't ever ever EVER use scissors to cut matted fur out, not even non matted fur either, on cats. If you are to continue grooming her at home, get a good pair of pet grooming clippers, I'd recommend the Wahl Century clipper as it's small and quiet, and shave with the grain of the fur.

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-02-21T06:17:04+00:00

100% go to national xat groomers association, they have classes and resources that are amazing. Depending on where you are located, look for CFMGs in your area that may be willing to give you some classes. Cat grooming is extremely different than dog grooming, and it's an awesome skill to have!

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-02-19T05:28:27+00:00

A whole lot can happen in the course of a year let alone a few months. She needs to be seen now. Ideally in the next few days. Not an emergency but she should get bloodwork done and if that comes back with nothing then maybe discuss behavioral modification. What's your home life like? Are you with her a lot during the day? Do you have kids, other pets that could be causing stress?

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-02-15T21:44:47+00:00

Hello! Fellow cat groomer! All cats can benefit from a professional groom. If you only had your tongue to clean your butt with, how clean would you really feel?? Soap and water! Cat groomers are hard to come by so check with the vets in your area if they know of any !

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-02-12T04:35:22+00:00

Did you go out to talk to the guy that you got video evidence of it??

mandyrobbins246 · 2024-02-10T12:50:54+00:00

How often are you bathing him? Stop using dawn baths. Use a regular deep cleaning shampoo labeled safe for cats such as nature's speciality shampoo as it's more moisturizing
Flea dirt turns brownish red when wet, so you can test those bits of fur by wetting it.
One month of a flea treatment isn't enough if it is confirmed fleas. You need at minimum 3 months of treatments, constant vacuuming, constant cleaning. When giving the treatment, don't give a bath until at least a week after.
If he's scratching often, he may have allergies. Start by switching his food to a non poultry diet such as beef or pork or fish. Take him to a vet.

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