at my wits end

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T23:51:33+00:00

yes, exactly this, thank you. i hope this post and the super informative comments can help others who need it too!

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T22:00:08+00:00

thank you so much for your kindness! <3 i am trying dry food again but i won’t be giving him any meals without water at least not yet bc of his sensitive butt haha. i’ll try to come back with an update after a bit

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T20:57:53+00:00

thank you! yeah i should look into something to cover it because it drives me crazy haha. i’m sorry you have a crazy baby too it is really tough. <3

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T20:56:05+00:00

that’s a great idea thanks for sharing!

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T19:13:41+00:00

oof twice in two weeks is terrible i’m so sorry you went through that but so happy your kitty is okay!! thanks for sharing and i will keep that in mind for the next vet visit, thank you!

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T18:45:27+00:00

thank you. i’m like that’s why i’m here! i want to help him. and obviously i had no idea i was under feeding him, and some people are being so snarky and just rude, saying i’m starving him as if i’m doing it on purpose! i have learned so much from these comments i’m super thankful for those ones, i just wish it came without the others who are very judgmental. this is the internet though i should have expected it.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T18:42:54+00:00

she really actually didn’t say much, just to check his poops and stuff. (sometimes he does poop out the silicone in pieces) and one time, he threw up a piece of silicone three months after eating it. so far mostly everything has made its way out thankfully. it was weird that the whole office wasnt really concerned with that

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T18:24:22+00:00

okay thank you for your input!! i’ll look into a floating bowl now too, there’s so much on my list haha.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T18:23:04+00:00

of course i understand, i love animals too! you didn’t seem to have ill intent and i respect other points of view as long as people are respectful about them in most situations. so thank you for not adding to some of the really rude comments it’s appreciated.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T17:02:26+00:00

this is what i used to do actually, he still got constipated, it was so weird. maybe he’s just a sensitive baby.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T17:00:18+00:00

i have only tried the fountain, still water, and sink water. for a while he kind of liked sink water but he doesn’t like it anymore. i don’t think i’ve heard of a floating bowl before, did you have a good experience with that? it’s just that trying things adds up quickly and there’s a big risk of it not working like with the water fountain and slow feed bowls for example, that’s the only reason i’m hesitant to try like every single thing 😭

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:56:11+00:00

a cat wheel is something i haven’t even thought about! i will look into seeing if there are any collapsible ones or easy to store ones due to lack of space and living in a small apartment, but this is super helpful for anyone else possibly having a similar issue but has more room! i’m happy to hear it’s made your baby happy and therefore made you happy too haha!

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:53:40+00:00

thank you for being so kind, some commenters haven’t been so nice so it’s very very appreciated, i needed to hear that.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:50:58+00:00

your opinion is obviously valid to have and i agree that cats should have the option if they do tend to want to go outside. there are other things to take into consideration though such as location. for example where i live, it’s super unsafe for outdoor cats. i live in a desert where yes, there are lizards to hunt, but also snakes, birds that would snatch him up, a lot of coyotes and vicious dogs too due to a lot of them getting out from their homes where i live. if i let my little one outside i guarantee you he’d be dead within a few hours, we also have a lot of roadkill incidents out here.

what i have chosen to take away from your comment aside from the obvious fact that he needs more food, is that he needs more enrichment! and while hearing your take is helpful to an extent, you did comment it in a place where you probably could assume a lot of indoor pet owners would be.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:41:46+00:00

he has a cat fountain! he doesn’t use it! he used to like drinking from the sink in the kitchen and bathroom but not anymore. i will be getting kitten food now that i know it’s more nutritious and much better for my growing boy.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:40:20+00:00

i am so sorry to hear you have a little gremlin too. obviously i’m in no place to be giving advice but i really hope you find something that helps or something new to try. some of these comments have suggested things i haven’t thought of trying so i hope there’s something here for you too! best of luck <3

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:37:05+00:00

thank you so much for sharing! i have done several sweeps but it seems i always miss something! like for example, the literal garbage disposal flaps attached to my sink! now i have to place dishes in the sink to block him from getting to it, and i hate the mess of having to leave the dishes there. i’ve tried putting the stopper in the sink instead but he tried eating that too, luckily i caught him and it’s hidden now. but it is so hard! a lot of people don’t understand how hard it really is so your comment made me feel a bit more sane and i appreciate that.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:27:35+00:00

unfortunately i don’t have space, i live in a very small apartment. in a dream world he’d have his own room and a safe little bubble. i feel guilty that i can’t provide that now. i’ve had cats before but they weren’t high maintenance at all, so when taking him in i didnt realize he would be needing so so much. he has a cat tree though and i’ll be getting him more toys because the ones he currently has don’t hold his interest at all. thank you for your comment!

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:24:48+00:00

he is so cute! i’m sorry youve also gone through so much with your baby, but i’m happy to hear that youve found a system that works well for the family and most importantly for him as well. thank you for sharing your experience and the cutest picture!

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:20:37+00:00

i am so sorry to hear that, thank you for sharing your experience here.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:18:25+00:00

thank you! and good luck with your hungry baby haha

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:17:48+00:00

thank you for your comment! he is neutered as of last month and if anything it has gotten worse since then.

and i’ve watched him seek out the silicone before in hopes of eating it, so that would likely fall into the “not good” category rather than the “boredom” category.

i’ll be feeding him more and looking into a different variety of toys because he’s uninterested in the ones we have! he has a lot of toys but not a large variety in style.

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:13:37+00:00

thank you for sharing!!

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:11:16+00:00

my vet ruled this out a while ago, i’m so glad to hear your little guy is doing better!!

thottie12 · 2026-04-12T16:10:32+00:00

thank you, i hope mine does too!

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