Postings by Lola's Family

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Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Fri Sep 7, '12 8:33am PST  Okay, so recently I made the switch from clay litter to World's Best - I got the "cheaper" variety, the plain jane unscented one. But I decided that as far as odor went, it wasn't doing it for me (though I liked everything else about it) So I decided to switch to the Multiple Cat - Naturally Scented variety. Except (though I had my reservations) I dumped the litter box out completely and poured in the new scented litter. After a few hours, I noticed that neither of my cats had used the box yet and I was getting worried that they didn't like it. But by the next morning they were fine (this was yesterday morning). I just got a call from my boyfriend saying that one of the cats had definitely pee'd on a pair of his dress pants and there was another suspicious spot that was damp (though he didn't offer to smell it). My cats have NEVER had litter box issues before, and the litter has been changed somewhat frequently on them before (though I did ALWAYS transition the litter change). So I'm wondering if this is a transition issue or if it's something completely unrelated? And what should my next step be? I definitely want to curb this behavior as soon as possible. Should I buy the old litter again and mix it in? Should I buy the old litter again and dump out the new stuff and only use the old? And also, best method for cleaning up cat urine? I work at Petsmart and we have "Nature's Miracle" but I don't know how effective it is. Any thoughts? Help is GREATLY appreciated! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Tue Jul 24, '12 6:30am PST  I desperately need to switch kitty litters. I had originally started with Tidy Cats and I really liked it, but I seemed to be going through quite a bit of it rather quickly (esp for only having two small-medium sized cats). My check book was starting to hurt. So I switched to arm and hammer figuring it would do an even better job with smell. I'm on my second box of it already and completely disgusted. it throws up so much dust and even when scooped on a regular basis, the clumps fall apart and it smells down right atrocious. So I've been thinking about switching to something a bit less "traditional". I was thinking about a corn based product. However, now I've read that there are some serious cons with that too. I know everything has pros and cons, but I'd like the best of both worlds, something good for my lungs and my babies lungs as well as something that's easy on my check book (clumping litter preferred). Ideas/thoughts/suggestions? Thanks in advance! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cat Health > Hairballs

Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Tue May 29, '12 3:00pm PST  So upon further inspection of the litterbox...I realized that the new litter I have been using turns a poopy kind of yellow-brown after the cats pee, which is what I confused for diarrhea I have since started them on Petromalt. I haven't heard any retching/coughing and everything seems to be fine in the litter box now (previously, I did notice a rather skimpy supply of poop). My only question now is how to make Bart take the Petromalt. Lola of course loved it and now comes running if I even pick up the tube. Bart, however, runs the other way and stays clear of me for a few hours after I give it to him. Any suggestions there? He's always been a pain about giving meds and whatnot. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cat Health > Hairballs

Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Thu May 24, '12 3:40pm PST  Okay guys, I feel like a lousy mom. I wasn't as diligent with the litter box as I normally am and I when I went to tidy up today I found what I can only assume is diarrhea. I just can't tell who's it is. Is this connected to a hairball issue? Or something entirely different? And I hate to be graphic, but there was definitely some mold on some of the fresher feces which I've never ever seen before. Is any of this normal or are my babies really sick?? Slightly panicked now my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cat Health > Hairballs

Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Tue May 22, '12 3:58pm PST  I just read an article on Hairballs and if I should be concerned or not. Prior to this, Bart had been noticeably hacking, but there was not vomit or anything likewise coming out of him. I would say this was happening 2-4 times a month depending. Just now, Lola had a similar fit with nothing exiting her body. So I read the article which states: "Symptoms could include weight loss, loss of appetite and excessive coughing. Additional signs of a potential blockage might include frequent diarrhea and consistent retching or hacking that does not result in a hairball." Should I be concerned? I should also note that I recently changed their food, but have had that mixed in with the food they were on originally. It's been about a week since I made the change and was hoping to switch over completely to the new stuff soon. Thoughts? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Bart Happy to be- healthy!     Purred: Mon Nov 7, '11 5:56am PST  Last week, I gave mom a really bad Halloween scare. I started vomiting to the point where mom and dad rushed me to the emergency vet. I had to have surgery to make sure that I hadn't swallowed something that wouldn't show up on the x-rays. After everything was said and done, I was fine but man do those stitches itch! So now I'm wearing the cone of shame Mom brought me home from the vet on Thursday, and ever since Lola has been being really mean to me. She hisses and bats at me and attacks me from behind so I never know when she's coming. Mom has tried separating us but hates to hear either of us cry. Mom even tried taking the cone off of me too, but Lola was just as mean and then I started going after my stitches again For right now, we're kept in separate rooms but I can tell how much it upsets mom. I just want my friend back! What did I do wrong?? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Kitten Corner > Kitten or Kangeroo??

Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Mon Oct 31, '11 12:06pm PST  I wouldn't mind having her on my shoulders, I feel like she has other motives. She's now learning that she's able to do a lot of other things (jump on top of chairs and tables, as well as knocking trashcans over) so at times, she is literally using me to get to the counter. She uses her claws to climb up me, which isn't bad because she only weighs a few pounds, but it'll be an issue later when she gets heavier. How I do I get her to sit on my shoulder without using her claws? (Sorry, I'm working on the writing as the pet thing!!) my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Behavior & Training > A kitten or a kangeroo?

Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Mon Oct 31, '11 4:38am PST  I've been thinking that she's not stimulated enough so that may be a good option for her. I will definitely check out that book Thanks so much! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Kitten Corner > Kitten or Kangeroo??

Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Sun Oct 30, '11 2:59pm PST  For the past couple of weeks, Lola has become obsessed with jumping on things which I understand is her finding her limits. However, one thing I just do not understand is her jumping on ME, specifically when I'm cleaning dishes or making dinner. Yesterday I was chopping some peppers, and Lola jumped up to my waist and then continued to climb up further to see what I was doing at the counter. Then she looked at me like she didn't know what to do next. It's weird because she won't do it to my boyfriend (who is much much taller than me) and it only happens in the kitchen. She also will just straight up jump at the wall and try to climb up it. I'm wondering if there is something I can get to give her the climbing she desires or a way to curb the behavior altogether. Help! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Lola I'm a survivor!     Purred: Sun Oct 30, '11 2:58pm PST  Hey thanks for the input. That was very helpful my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

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