Postings by Hunter *Dreamboat #82*

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Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Mon Apr 15, '13 5:03am PST  We live about 45 minutes from Boston too. Hunter had his physical last month and they too recommended he get a dental cleaning. They quoted me a price from $450-750. The vet doesn't think Hunter will need any extractions. Hes only 3!! I didn't get a detailed summary of what they will give him etc, but I was told that the quote included everything. I'm saving my money and am about halfway there. So for Hunter I'm shooting for the end of May, begining of June to have his cleaning done. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Wed Apr 10, '13 7:09am PST  Hunter has been getting more frequent hairballs. At first he got them once a year, then it was a couple of times yearly, now he has 2 in a matter of a week. They are clearly hairballs. I don't give him any hairball treatment. Should I? What kind do you recommend? Also, I don't really brush him. He is such a pain in the butt when I try. Does that really help with cutting down on hairballs? I mean he is going to groom himself regardless of how many times I brush him. He has such fine fur, like a rabbits fur. I have yet to find a brush/comb that works for Hunter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cat Health > Dental Cleaning questions

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Thu Mar 7, '13 5:05am PST  When I inquired about the dental cleaning, she quoted me a price of $455 actually. That includes everything she says. I rather save an extra $100, just incase. Of course it would be more if he needed extractions but the vet doesn't think he'll need to do that. I do trust my vet, which is a big thing for me. Maybe its more money because its a feline only vet. Or it could be because I live in a somewhat large city. I'm thinking that I would rather do it now, and be proactive in Hunters health. Instead of not doing it, Hunter ending up with rotting teeth, which needs to be taken out (I was told costs $600+). He would end up being maybe 6-7 years old with no teeth. Thats horrible. I'm going to wait a few months though. Save up some cash and make an appointment at the end of May/begining of June. Thanks everyone for the support. Guess I just needed to talk it through. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cat Health > Dental Cleaning questions

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Wed Mar 6, '13 9:36am PST  Hunter went to the vets last night, and the vet mentioned that Hunter needs a dental cleaning. He is only 3! I've never had a cat that needed a dental cleaning. Then again, I've never fed a cat exclusively wet food either. I'm starting to think that dry food actually does scrap plaque off of the teeth. (No, i'm not going to feed Hunter dry food) Anyway, the vet showed me Hunters back teeth. They're really dark yellow and yucky looking. I'm 85% sure I'm going to do it. However, its $500, which I have to save up for. What happens if I don't do it? I'm assuming just like human teeth, they'll rot and have to be removed right? The vet said that while I'm saving up for it, I should get Hunter used to having my fingers up against his teeth. After the dental cleaning I should brush his teeth daily. That way I can keep up with it, and he won't need a cleaning so soon. Is it normal for a 3 year old cat to need a dental cleaning? I don't want to be taken advantage of. Or could it be possible that Hunter just has bad teeth? I saw a video of what they do. I know they have to put him under which I'm a bit nervous about. Does the cleaning hurt? Any positive responses are welcome. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cats and a Clean Home > No warning from Litter Genie bags!

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Thu Feb 7, '13 4:40am PST  I'm still on my first cartridge from the Litter Genie. I think I'm at the end though. I recently emptied it and made a new bag. However, the blue plastic had a dark line on it. Just on one side. Maybe 1/8th inch wide. You almost have to look for it. Mine just happen to be right there when I looked at it. I don't know if that is a warning line or not. I just thought I'd mention it. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Thu Jan 31, '13 3:50am PST  Just a thought: Maybe you should play with her first, then feed her. Try to mimic what they do in the wild. Think about it, Hunt, eat, clean, nap. Thats what I do with Hunter. He never plays on a full stomach. Maybe play with her 45 minutes before you feed her. Play for 1/2 hour, and then let her rest for 15 minutes or so. Then feed her. As for the gizzards, I would slowly incorporate that back into her diet. I'm not all that knowledgeable with feeding raw, so I don't have the best advice regarding that. Hope things work out! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cat Health > Do you collar your indoor cat?

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Fri Dec 21, '12 4:30am PST  Hunter has a collar. All of my indoor cats have had one. However, my Hunter is like a tornado/cyclone all in one. When he was a kitten he managed to take his collar off several times. One time he stashed it somewhere and I have yet to find it. So I had to buy a new one. Again, he kept on taking the collar off. I really don't know how he did it. So I found Beastie Bands. Its a velcro collar that stretches, so If he were to get caught somewhere, he would be able to get away. Tags. Yes, Hunter has a tag on his collar. However its a Boomerang Tag. It does not cling and clang as he walks, It does not get full of food/water when he eats or drinks. It slides on the collar. Hunter is still as silent as ever, but I'm confident that if he were to get lost, people would see it. Its still as shiny as it was the day I got it. Hunters tag says: HUNTER INDOOR CAT (my cell #) (my home phone #) The best part of Hunters whole collar/tag set up is, HE KEEPS IT ON!!! I know he realizes its there, but its soft so it doesn't remove the fur on his neck, its silent so he doesn't hear anything. He does scratch at it a couple of times, but overall, I can't be more pleased with it. Hunter has a tendency to escape often. I would NEVER keep my cat without a collar. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cats and a Clean Home > Meow About the Litter Genie Cat Litter Disposal System

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Wed Dec 19, '12 4:50am PST  Well today is day 2 with the litter genie. I must be a little slow in the evening because it took me a few minutes to figure out how to install the bag. Oh and trying to take the bag out of the ring the first time?? Where is the end?!?! I had to cut off about a foot of bag because I pulled out too much. Even now there is way too much bag in the genie itself, but I wasn't going to waste it. Anyway I have to say the first day I was disappointed. I scooped his box yesterday and he peed. Not a problem. Opened the litter genie and put it in. Pulled out the lever and down it went. Then Hunter, oh lovely Hunter, decided he needed to go back in his box about 20 minutes later to poop. Again I scooped it out (Normally I don't scoop right after he goes, I just happen to be there) I opened the litter genie and put his waste in. I pulled the lever but nothing happened. Its like his poop didn't weigh enough to go down. So I had to shake the litter genie a bit. This is where I was a bit disappointed. Last night I came home from work and scooped his box. I opened the litter genie and it smelled like my nieces diapers. I thought it was supposed to control the odor?? The room its in, didn't smell at all. I don't know, that just threw me off. Anyway, I scooped his box this morning before I left for work. Opened the litter genie and no smell at all. Weird. So I'm going to give it a week and see how it goes. Only problem, I still don't have a permanent place to put it. I have to bring it to the litter box. :/ my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Cats and a Clean Home > Meow About the Litter Genie Cat Litter Disposal System

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Mon Dec 17, '12 10:29am PST  I doubt anyone will read this before I purchase one. But I was just wondering what the difference between the Litter Genie and the Litter Genie Plus? Is there a difference? If so, what is it? I see the posters on Catster got the Plus, however my local Target just has the regular Litter Genie... my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

Hunter- *Dreamboat- #82* Master of- Disaster!     Purred: Mon Dec 17, '12 9:51am PST  So I am thinking of buying one of these. I only have Hunter so I don't know if its really worth it. Then again, if I buy it at Target with the $10 off coupon. I'll be paying $4.95 for it. I guess I can't go wrong with that! I'm thinking with this I'll be more apt to actually cleaning out his box. I have a very bad habit of forgetting about it. Now where would I put it? I have a spot for it, but its across the room from where his box is. I read that it does have a handle, so I could carry it across the room to his box, right? Going to Target after work. I'll check it out. Its gotten great reviews everywhere. Here goes nothing... my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become friends [notify]

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