A Word on Cat Food

I am furious.  You’d like to think your veterinarian knows a thing or two about pet food – a thing or two more than the average owner.  You’d like to think your veterinarian has high standards, while understanding of costs involved.
My veterinarian didn’t have time to talk to me in person when I stopped in [...]

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Finally, Some Progress: Scout Update

The disposable litter pan trick seems to be working great.  I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before, but when I saw it sitting in storage it hit me as a possible savior.  Scout has been using it ever since I placed it over his out-of-the-litter-box spot.  I suppose because of its flatness [...]

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High Hopes: Scout Update

Found a left over use-and-toss litter pan in storage.  Thought I’d try placing it in Scout’s new spot on the mat to see if he’ll start using it.  It’s less of a climb and that might make all the difference in comfort until his UTI is cleared up.  We’re only half way through the medicine.  [...]

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Case of the Mysterious Stink

Inside our house it smells like a dank bilge after a ship of sailors spent a month of relieving themselves in it.  We’ve tried nearly everything to get it out.  We have one litter box per cat and those are cleaned every day.  The mats are cleaned daily, including a scrub down with OUT!  We [...]

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Extra Love in the Time of UTI

by Scout
I caught Her whispering to Him about the V today.  Sounds like they want me on more medicine (antibiotics and anti-inflammatory) and on some kind of food that will make my urine less concentrated.  It’s definitely a UTI, like She suspected.
I’ve been giving Her lots of love lately because She’s an obedient servant, trying [...]

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