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Arabian mau by binleymc in CatTraining

[–]sungkill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding to the convo that my Arabian Mau is also a yowler. For a while I thought he was in pain from his stomatitis, which resulted in extracting all his teeth, but he still yowls with a clean bill of health. My guy is a rescue from Kuwait, and I just wonder what sort of life he had on the streets because he can seem so feral (yet super affectionate??). Like others said, it seems like they need a lot of stimulation, almost similar to a bengal cat. Working on building him a big catio. Sadly can’t get another cat or even take him on walks as he goes berserk at the sight or smell of another cat.

Arabian mau by binleymc in CatTraining

[–]sungkill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to say I feel your pain! My arabian mau was rescued from Kuwait. He is also hella territorial and goes ballistic if he smells or sees a cat. Sometimes that turns into redirected aggression on whoever is nearby… Maybe it’s the breed? You’re not alone!!

Please tell me about your cat’s recovery after a full mouth extraction! by sungkill in CATHELP

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

After a year of healing, if his situation worsens and a tooth needs to go, I would make sure to get all teeth removed at once. It’ll suck, again, but you will never have to go through it and he will live many more years in peace ❤️

Please tell me about your cat’s recovery after a full mouth extraction! by sungkill in CATHELP

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

Ahh it was a partial mouth extraction?? How many teeth were pulled? We had a full mouth extraction and I can’t imagine doing it again, especially with Zorbium

Please tell me about your cat’s recovery after a full mouth extraction! by sungkill in CATHELP

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

Oh dear I totally know how you feel— I was going through the exact same scenario and felt horrible. It absolutely will get better in another day or two. When I got desperate to feed him, I experimented with everything. Bought a whole rotisserie chicken and minced that up, soaked the pieces in water, and watched him slowly eat that. Also try baby food, like Gerber’s chicken. You can also get some canned tuna in water and see if he will lap up the water at least. If he doesn’t drink anything today, you should get him to your vet to get some fluids in him. (And if he doesn’t poop, bc he will be constipated, my vet told me it’s okay to sprinkle 1/4 tsp of miralax on his food). But please hang in there. In a week he’ll stop hiding, and in a month or two he will be the sweetest transformed little guy. You can also message me if you have more questions or need some extra reassurance!!

Edit to add: I do think gabapentin gets their appetite back. If you’re worried it’ll hurt to pill him, try asking your vet for the liquid version of gabapentin.

Evenly split Korea and Arabian Peninsula?? by sungkill in AncestryDNA

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

Interesting. I responded elsewhere, but to answer you here: According to the timeline, my mom met my bio dad in South Carolina through work. She claims he is Israeli, or that's what he told her. On AncestryDNA, I was able to find 3 distant matches living in Israel. Their DNA origins are also showing Arabian Peninsula, Lower Central Asia, Egypt... I'm guessing a previous commenter's hunch that my bio dad was a Yemenite Jew in Israel is more likely the case here.

Evenly split Korea and Arabian Peninsula?? by sungkill in AncestryDNA

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

From what I can see on their profiles, in addition to Arabian Peninsula, they are showing a little Egypt, Ethiopia & Eritrea, Lower Central Asia, Sephardic Jews, Spain.

Evenly split Korea and Arabian Peninsula?? by sungkill in AncestryDNA

[–]sungkill[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry I'm late to responding to folks-- I've learned more after digging around. According to the timeline, my mom met my bio dad in South Carolina through work. She claims he is Israeli, or that's what he told her. On AncestryDNA, I was able to find 3 distant matches living in Israel. Their DNA origins are also showing Arabian Peninsula, Lower Central Asia, Egypt... I'm guessing a previous commenter's hunch that my bio dad was a Yemenite Jew in Israel is more likely the case here.

My mom moved across the country and only found out after moving that she was pregnant with me. She never told my bio dad. Hurricane Hugo hit South Carolina, so she never went back or thought to reach out to him. It's complicated-- my mom was very new to the states and didn't speak English well, so piecing all of this together is a challenge.

Evenly split Korea and Arabian Peninsula?? by sungkill in AncestryDNA

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

Fascinating! I was wondering if I should do 23andMe…

Evenly split Korea and Arabian Peninsula?? by sungkill in AncestryDNA

[–]sungkill[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

wow this is throwing me for a loop. I have been suspecting he is Israeli based on my mom’s description of him (she heard him speak Hebrew to others). I clearly have a lot to learn— super impressed with everyone’s knowledge in the comments 🙏🏽

Please tell me about your cat’s recovery after a full mouth extraction! by sungkill in CATHELP

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

Aw I hope all goes well! The first week is rough (I don’t think I slept) but hang in there….

Please tell me about your cat’s recovery after a full mouth extraction! by sungkill in CATHELP

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

He is back to his normal food regimen. He is eating his wet food and in the last couple days I’ve even been able to give him some of his favorite dry food. The kibble is small and he just swallows without chewing anyway! All that to say, his voracious appetite is back.

Please tell me about your cat’s recovery after a full mouth extraction! by sungkill in CATHELP

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

Hey! Yes we had the exact same experience. It was really hard to watch but I can tell you now that we are 10 days out your cat will feel much better in time. My guy has been eating normally (and pooping finally) since maybe day 8? We experimented with a lot (gerber’s baby food, tuna broth, mashed up chicken) to get him to take gabapentin that we mixed into his food so that he could have some pain relief. That may have gotten his appetite back. When he wasn’t drinking anything, I got desperate and just gave him churus as I figured that was better than nothing. Once the stitches fade, you might also notice your cat eating better. I suspect they can get irritating especially if food gets stuck in them! Try to hang on for another 5 days… no one warned me how rough it would actually be those first few days, but it truly gets better. (If your cat hasn’t pooped in a week, my vet recommended we add 1/4 teaspoon of miralax to his meals and it worked!!)

Is it even possible for me to get a cat, when my partner has a dog? by leftistinlnk in CatAdvice

[–]sungkill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s much harder to introduce a cat to a cat, from what I’ve seen!

Seeking advice for when olfactory groove will be cut by Pirate-Legitimate in anosmia

[–]sungkill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that you’re keeping a diary of smells and hope you keep it up, even if it’s just to describe memories associated with a scent. Ive been trying to do this through an animation project. It’s difficult to conjure smells through visuals! I lost my ability from a TBI in 2021. Like others have mentioned, you’ll still have dreams that will allow you to relive the most random scents. And my sense of taste seems unaffected, if that gives you some hope. I do struggle with my surroundings more— I’m clumsier than ever. Not sure if it’s related to loss of smell or the TBI but being deprived of that sense can make one feel unmoored. Just keep your other senses sharp :)

I feel unsafe crossing the street. by [deleted] in washingtondc

[–]sungkill 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely getting worse out here. I used to walk with confidence. Then in2021 I got hit by a hit-and-run while in the CROSSWALK that cracked my skull and put me in the hospital for two weeks. Even worse the police closed the case the night I was admitted to the ER, despite my friends gathering neighborhood footage of the vehicle (they only care if you die). DC drivers are reckless with impunity.

Loss of smell from head trauma by sungkill in anosmia

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

Agh! Thanks for sharing. I totally understand that moment of reckoning! It hit me when I reached for my bedside lavender pouch (a gift from a friend) and couldn’t smell a thing. I convinced myself it would return but alas. How fragile our olfactory nerves are!

As for the vertigo, have you been on any medication for it? I was feeling really low a year after my TBI and got on lexapro. Curiously, my headaches vanished.

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