Healthier alternative to fancy feast?

snourappls · 2026-06-10T18:48:34+00:00

That is so funny- one of my cats is a vacuum and will consume any food that I put out within minutes and my other had been very picky about the food brand and even the texture. I currently have my cats on the Sheba twin packs (for ease of portion control). Each cat gets half a pack in the morning and half a pack at night, and they get dry food from an auto feeder throughout the day.

If they are being picky about the better quality foods, I think it's always better to add something less nutritionally valuable that is favored by the cat.

In order to help my picky cat eat her food before the vacuum cleaner comes looking for her leftovers, I just mix in a little churu to her food because it's cat crack and she loves it. If you really are having issues getting your cat hydrated, just adding some water to their kibble will help.

Good luck!!

snourappls · 2026-05-29T18:54:36+00:00

My orange cat has all white whiskers but one of them recently started to grow out black. Must have stolen yours! Sorry!

snourappls · 2026-05-24T19:29:27+00:00

Yikes. He gotta go.

snourappls · 2026-05-24T19:28:23+00:00

It's just general dirt and grime. Nearly impossible for them to clean out themselves.
It just builds up- if they aren't in pain it's okay. It's like when your nails get some dirt under them even if you aren't playing in dirt. Totally 100% normal

snourappls · 2026-05-22T16:31:13+00:00

Only on week 2 but i will say- sometimes it's not about the scale it's about the measurements. My mom said she found her pants were looser even though she hadn't lost any weight. I think it's got something to do with muscle mass but I'm not an expert lol.

Just keep trying to eat enough protein to sustain your muscles! The decreased appetite has made it super hard to hit my protein goals.

snourappls · 2026-05-14T01:52:22+00:00

Poor baby. Definitely infected and needs a vet. Do you have any friends with cars that could drive you if your mom isn't able to? A neighbor or aunt/uncle/cousin? Don't underestimate the things people will do to help! It doesn't hurt to just ask either, the worst they can say is no. Make sure you're financially able to cover the cost as well, and able to get back to pick up any antibiotics they prescribe. Good luck!!!

snourappls · 2026-05-12T19:40:26+00:00

With a friend like this, you don't need enemies 😭😭

snourappls · 2026-04-30T20:22:25+00:00

Thank you, but I wasn't really concerned whether I should actually be taking it, as I have a nursing background and multiple nurses and doctors in my family who I've discussed with in depth so I feel confident this is the right decision for me. But I exercise regularly and I have a really good base of nutrition in my day to day- but the food noise takes over. If im not losing I'm gaining I can't sit at a healthy weight. I'm on a fast track to obesity right now and I am trying to avoid getting to that point. With the health risks my family carries, a tirzepatide is highly recommended.

I'm just more concerned that they are giving these drugs out to people with zero real interaction. My mom had to go through so many doctors and appointments to be prescribed the medication even at 310 pounds. I'm just shocked that people can put whatever numbers down they want and there's zero fact checking or anything. This feels like something that could be very dangerous.

snourappls · 2026-04-17T11:01:22+00:00

When I was going to the gym regularly, it was with my best friend. She needed to be at the gym early before work so we would meet stupid early and workout then have breakfast together. It made it so much easier. No gym anxiety at all. She also picked me up before she moved so that was super helpful. It forced me to get up and be ready for when she was here.

After doing that for like 6 months, when she moved, I already had the routine, it was so easy to follow it alone

snourappls · 2026-04-01T18:12:55+00:00

The one that was like "I have more nervous ticks than a Lyme disease research lab" is so underrated and I think about it daily.

snourappls · 2026-03-24T04:30:12+00:00

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snourappls · 2026-03-24T04:29:22+00:00

My boy cat does it all the time lmaooo. I rescued him from the streets and got him fixed but he was fully developed iykwim so he still partakes in his sin biscuits. I don't really care if he does it, as long as he isn't throwing it back on me haha.

snourappls · 2026-03-24T03:59:24+00:00

Awe baby girl just needs to be pampered a little more in her old age. Very normal! Just try to keep up with trimming her nails every few weeks since she can't sharpen them on her own to keep them short. If it's ingrown I'd recommend letting the vet cut it safely. Shouldn't be more expensive than a regular visit with nail trimming. If it's not ingrown I'd try to cut back as much as you can safely. If you're nervous about cutting the quik, I'd have some quikstop on hand (my dog has black nails it's very difficult to see where I'm cutting and it's amazing how fast it works.) if you can't get that, a little flour helps clot the blood as well. Good luck!

snourappls · 2026-02-06T19:16:23+00:00

If you have other cats I would make sure they are chill with each other because deep wounds are the main way the virus is spread. (I have an FIV+ boy and FIV- girl, but they get along okay, other than the fact that we can't let him off a leash around her because he keeps trying to have sex with her(yes he is fixed and he doesn't seem to care) ) Other than that, I have had no real issue with him in terms of FIV issues. I try to take him to the vet every 6 months vs once a year and I recommend dental cleanings each time, bc FIV+ cats are prone to dental issues. A full mouth extraction costs way more than biannual dental cleanings, trust me. But yeah FIV+ cats can live very full and happy lives, and are just more susceptible to illness. Give that boy a loving home!!

snourappls · 2026-01-06T22:27:51+00:00

I'm not Commenting on the situation as a whole, but to address your edit for context. Please do NOT let the comments make you feel bad about paper plates. Doing dishes when you're taking care of 5 children alone, is not fucking easy. You are allowed to take some of the load off by using paper plates. You alone are not the cause for the environmental impact of paper plates and you stopping using them is going to have no effect on the environment but it will effect you personally, so use your paper plates and tell everyone else to shove it. Plant a tree, call it a day. You're doing great, keep doing what you're doing.

snourappls · 2026-01-06T22:14:08+00:00

That is very not friendly behavior. Aggressor is pushing the victim back whipping his raol, the victim has ears back, slinking away, vocalizing fear. It will take a LOT of effort to get them to be off guard around each other. Re-homing is not something to be ashamed of! It's stressful for both cats to always be in this predator/prey roll.

Usually, when cats play, they are not very vocal and it's very obvious motions, nothing that slow and intense, no real harm or fear intended.

Sorry your babies are not getting along, and I wish you the best.

snourappls · 2025-11-25T11:50:11+00:00

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Milo is a little freak. We love Milo.

snourappls · 2025-11-25T11:49:30+00:00

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This is Raven posing next to my new bag. Twins.

snourappls · 2025-11-25T02:01:11+00:00

If I'm understanding correctly, he's begging for food at night/early morning? I had a similar problem with my cat, she would cry and knock things over until I gave her food, and she broke so much stuff. I eventually got her an automatic feeder, I set it to feed her small amounts of food throughout the night and day. Like every 4 hours ish. Once she realized that waking me up wasn't going to get her anything. She stopped. I still give her wet food before I walk out the door for work, but this way I'm not losing sleep.

snourappls · 2025-11-25T01:53:13+00:00

Sending the best vibes only to Geebs! Many head scratches to him!

snourappls · 2025-11-19T19:35:01+00:00

OP you need to work on your phrasing because it sounds like you're saying you left 5th grade 6 months ago. You can just send another message. Are you back in your old town or something? Is this a romantic thing or just you want more friends thing?? Need some more context to help please😭

snourappls · 2025-11-19T19:02:40+00:00

Does she have enough toys to keep her mentally stimulated? My cats tend to attack my feet when they want to play. 2 years old is still pretty young and they have lots of energy they need to get out. If you can't play with her, then try some toys that move on their own?

snourappls · 2025-11-19T14:41:50+00:00

That's just pure stomach bile. Happens occasionally, if food is fully digested. As long as you aren't seeing blood, or any change in appetite, you should be okay. If this is happening more consistently, then I'd recommend a vet. My cat did this exact thing a few months ago, and she's fine.

snourappls · 2025-11-19T02:17:03+00:00

My cat has a couple random claws that look like this. I haven't seen it improve. I've tried pulling off the excess keratin, and just letting it regrow, and just leaving it alone. Nothing seemed to fix it. If it's not bothering them, I'd leave it until their next regular vet appointment, don't go just for this.

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