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u/FosterKittenMama · 7 pointsr/teefies

tl;dr: Adopt the kitty and sorry for the wall of text.

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YES! Big kitties need love too! Especially kitties who have special needs! Kittens get adopted super quick but it can take so long for adult cats. Thank you SO MUCH for considering adopting a big mini panther! I may primarily foster kittens, but adult cats are where my heart is. We had a big mini panther (that was my old account, recently changed names so made this one) who was the mama to 5 beautiful tabby kittens, and she's still in the shelter. Giving her up was the hardest and my heart aches every time I check the adoption page and see she's still there.

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You seem to know what kitty you want but you're on the fence about it, so let me help you lean one way or the other. Hopefully to adopt the little big boy because the fact that you have one picked out already means you're 95% ready. You're just being responsible and making sure you would be the best person for this special cat and I SO appreciate it!

  • DON'T LET PERFECT BE THE ENEMY OF GOOD! Your big mini panther's life in your home will absolutely be better than at the shelter unless you're gone A LOT. Shelters are stressful places for animals and sick animals come and go. I seriously can not stress that even if you're not the world's most perfect pet parent, you will be far better than a shelter.
  • The fact that you're even considering that you might not be a good pet parent means you'll be a great pet parent. Who are the best parents you know? The ones that go OMG BAYBEEEEZ and get pregnant and don't do any research? Or the ones that go "I really want kids, but I might not be up to the task. Let me take time, research, and consider if this is a good choice." You're thinking it through, so if you decide to take him home I know you'll be great. I know this because not taking him home is an option that you're considering because you're thinking of what is best for a cat that isn't even yours yet.
  • However, kitties cost money. This is ESPECIALLY true if you have a special needs kitty. Do his legs just look a little funny and he walks like a goof? He won't be much more expensive than any other cat. You may want to consider buying some pet stairs to make things easier, but other than some minor one time accessibility things it might not be anything. Will kitty require surgery, frequent vet visits, or other long term ongoing costs? That's definitely something to account for. With the fosters, I've scoured all over for the best cheap stuff. I like to get rid of all things like scratchers and non-plastic toys between litters so nothing can get passed between litters so you can bet I know a lot of cost effective things to buy! I'd be THRILLED to share them with you if it would mean getting a cat out of the shelter.
  • The care for kitties is also a concern with special needs cats. If your silly legged big mini panther won't be able to say get in and out of the litter because of his legs, are you willing to go the extra mile to make sure that he has an easy time and if an accident happens are you willing to deal with it more frequently than another kitty? It sounds like he just has silly legs so it's not something to even think about, but think worst case.
  • That being said, cats are super easy to care for, especially adult cats. I would actually be way more "well... think about these things" if you were getting a kitten. They are just as much as a pain in the ass as they are cute and they require SO much work. Worth it but chances are I'm not adopting a kitten again even though I foster them as a "job". Adult cats though do their own thing. They can handle you being gone for most of the day because they will sleep for most of time you're gone, and as long as you can play with them a bit, give them food, and cuddle them when you get home, you both will be fine.
  • One very big consideration though is your schedule and any potential medications. Typically medications need to be given once a day so you can just pick whatever time works best for you, but some kitties (think diabetes) need medicine multiple times a day. Can you get home to give them medications or get someone else to? If yes, bring the baby home. If no, do something else such assssss:
    • Pay for the adoption fee for someone else to bring him home. It's a really easy, low effort way to help him get into a home faster. It doesn't prevent a good person from adopting him if you're concerned about the "If they want a free cat, they probably won't take good care of him"
    • Some shelters will let you sponsor an animal to pay for their medical care. You can make sure he's living a good life without bringing him home. My shelter is basically the local animal control so they don't ask for sponsorship, but this a shelter we've adopted from who does. Ask yours for what you can do!
    • Try fostering adult cats yourself. When animals sit in cages all day every day, it's hard on their mental and physical health. Giving them a break is an amazing thing! It can also let you know if you're ready for a cat and how you would do with them without making the 20 year (based on age ofc) commitment. Tell your shelter you're thinking of adopting but don't know if you're ready, and ask if they would let you foster to see if you would be up to the task. A lot of people try fostering and foster fail on their first batch because it's so hard to return them since you get so attached.
    • I wrote something here about what you can do to help animals. So if right now isn't the best time, you can still help!
  • If this is your first cat, I wrote up a quick thing here about bringing them home. I was thinking about it for a while and basically wrote it super quick when a friend from the /r/aww discord was about to bring home his first cat, so it's not written very well nor does it have a lot of the things I recommend buying. But like I said in the cost section, I have a TON of very cheap things that are really good that I would love to recommend.
u/The_Sleep_Walker · 5 pointsr/teefies

I got an answer for this! I too noticed a while back my cat loved drinking from the sink more than his bowl, and it turns out almost everyone who has a cat has the same issue!

So after some researching it turns out that cats are not fully domesticated (this is why they have such a strong need to hunt) and because of this they don’t drink water the same way dogs do.

A cat won’t want to drink water from a bowl, however if a cat hears running water it’ll kick start their instincts (just like when a cat sees a bird, something inside them clicks) and they’ll want to drink as much water as they can.

Without the sound of running water, a cat will get most of its water from wet food, because they will only drink when they are very thirsty. This is why it’s so common for cats to get kidney and bladder problems.

The best thing you can do is get a fountain for your cat.

There are some on amazon that very affordable, I use the catit water filter. I like it’s design and the way it uses it’s filters. You can also use it without filters, but if you make sure to clean out the water more often. Like once every day or so.

You’ll also have to keep an eye on the fountain, they’ll need to be cleaned often because if it it can get mold.

It’s a little bit more work, but it’s a HUGE difference. My cats drink so much water, it even reduced the stench of their urine.

Please consider doing this for your cat, and spreading the awareness. This alone can make your cat live so much longer and healthier.

cat fountain that I use

u/oie3000 · 17 pointsr/teefies

You two are very sweet. Here are some resources and tips:
-I volunteer at a cat rescue that uses long-handled paintbrushes like this (https://www.amazon.com/Osborn-70900-Bristle-Radiator-Overall/dp/B00IMFMFCG) to get the cat comfortable with touch. In case the cat bites, she'll bite the paintbrush instead of you.
-Article on socializing kittens: http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/nycfci/newsletter/2009-02/shycat.htm
-Another article: http://www.happycatsanctuary.net/book/export/html/19

Good luck!

u/natnatdblg · 2 pointsr/teefies

Yes! little nail caps. Currently out of stock on Amazon but that’s where we got them. :)

Eyourlife 20 PCS Soft Nail Caps Nail Covers Claw Caps Paw Covers for Cat Pet Kitten Dog With Glue Claws Control Paws Off Size XS Voilet Glitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHGV1Z8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ecbVBb7RR5ATJ

u/Harmonie · 6 pointsr/teefies

Have you considered a timed feeder? We had to get one for our adopted cat, he lived with an elderly woman before and was spoiled rotten, he was 18 pounds and insistent that hunger was unbearable. He was a nightmare until we bought an auto feeder.

We found one on amazon and it feeds him five times a day. He’s much happier now. I can’t link pretty on mobile but it’s this one and it’s worth its weight in gold!!! Fairly quiet, you can hear when it goes off but it’s not in our bedroom so we don’t notice it when it goes off at night.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B000GEWHNS/ref=mh_s9_acsd_top_b6roDDX_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-3&pf_rd_r=KSJ18SSVQ7348FK53DWG&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=868aa1b7-8387-5f06-9791-43f704a63542&pf_rd_i=6291910011

u/bhudak · 2 pointsr/teefies

Amazon link
It diffuses calming hormones into the air. We kept one in our bedroom (where the cats slept) and one in the living room (where we spent a lot of time hanging out), and it helps to keep them calm and mitigate fighting. They don't prevent fighting completely, but we did notice a reduction in their fighting. The animal center I volunteer at also uses them in their cat room. I find them to be helpful for getting cats acquainted.

u/galfriday612 · 2 pointsr/teefies

It's this:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027P0Q2S/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_1_w

Yes, we bought the XL size for our cats. They are expensive, but totally worth it.

u/Saved_myself · 2 pointsr/teefies

They sell really shallow dishes for cats to prevent whisker fatigue something like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07228Q1X5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4xGWBb91N8WWY

u/dashingzola · 3 pointsr/teefies

They’re foam. Link below. The foam can break up a bit if they play too aggressively with them, so I keep an eye on that and toss them if it happens because I’m worried Zola might swallow some, but I’ve never seen any evidence of her eating them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00797JCJW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1526125803&sr=8-2&keywords=foam+cat+balls&dpPl=1&dpID=51JszdNGWtL&ref=plSrch

u/garbageslut · 4 pointsr/teefies

https://www.amazon.com/Hills-Prescription-Feline-Renal-Health/dp/B0050JL6HW

Our old cat lost a ton of weight and has kidney problems. She gobbles this stuff down and gained some of her weight back since. Its the only stuff she will eat now.