Tag Archive: cat behaviour

Apr
04

Bobby at the vet’s – update

The whole week we thought Bobby was back to normal. We received the little Kenwood mixer and fed her mashed up Sardines and she loved it. Unfortunately her symptoms returned yesterday in the late afternoon, which was quite distressing for us.

When we went to bed, Bobby jumped on board and calmed down – I think her own purring helped her to ease her pain a bit.

Luckily we managed to get a vet’s appointment for today. He told us that symptoms could return, injected an analgesic for her pain (Rimadyl) which should get rid of her pain within 24 hours and he also gave us two tablets to keep just in case. He thinks we are doing all the right things but suggested to change to a prescription food which helps to break down crystals and acidity in the urine. So he prescribed Bobby Royal Canin – Urinary S/O High Dilution which is specifically formulated for FLUDT. He also generally recommended this brand as their other dry foods also contains the S/O index which helps breaking down crystals and acidity. Which is great, because Bobby loves her crunchies. We have now decided to phase out the other brands she usually eat and replace them with the Royal Canin.

Mar
20

Our cat’s cute habits

Bobby on bay window - copyright Helen White

Time to write another more cat related blog entry.

Those of you who follow my blog know about our cat Bobby. She has developed a few cute and quirky habits over the years and some not so cute habits, which I’d like to share with you.

Nov
12

Bobby has a new friend – so it seems

It looks like Bobby has found herself a little pet mouse (well that’s pure assumption) in the garden under all the plants and she spends ages just watching that particular spot. So far we couldn’t make out in the dark (cause it’s only in the evenings she watches whatever it is) what animal she is observing, but we have this image of a cute mouse just hovering there, eating, while Bobby looks at it trying to befriend it. I don’t see why it is not possible. After all the animal world is full of stories of unusual friendships…

Oct
04

Bobby loves Ikea

Cats are often peculiar when it comes to changes in their territory. In extreme cases they will spray in places they are not supposed to when furniture has been moved or added. Bobby however is always excited when we add a new piece of furniture. Last week be bought a bookcase, which also works as …

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Jul
13

A new cat in the hood – and he is a bit of a pain..

Our cat is a tad stressed at the moment due to an uninvited visitor. He’s a gorgeous, very skinny tabby with white paws and friendly to us, but wants to take over not only Bobby’s garden, but also her food. Understandable as he is really emaciated and obviously not that well cared for by his …

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Nov
10

Getting Bobby back to a normal sleeping routine..

..is easier said than done. A few months ago our cat started to develop a sleeping or more precisely waking up pattern which clashed with ours. She would wake up at 4 and hassle us by scratching the carpet, cupboard door and anything else she could get her claws on. It’s an incredibly annoying sound …

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Jun
01

Absolutely knackered.

I am really happy that summer is finally here. It means I can re-arrange my cupboards, which are still full of the boring winter stuff and get rid of the hot winter duvet. And after the last two nights we definitely have to get our fan down from the loft.   Bobby enjoys dozing in …

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Mar
18

Hurrah

I finally finished reading Vicky Halls’ “The Complete Cat”. You can read my review here: http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/493/1/Review-The-Complete-Cat–Everything-you-need-to-know-about-looking-after-your-cat/Page1.html   Vicky Halls, for those who haven’t heard of her yet, is Britain’s leading cat counsellor and The Complete Cat is her fourth book. I have reviewed her past three books, which focus on cat behavioural problems and had …

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Feb
17

Our cat is socially inept

Bobby, bless her, is the gentlest and friendliest little soul – and unfortunately totally socially inept when it comes to meeting other cats. She is also a bit of a wuss. I guess it’s our fault, because we protect her so much. She simply doesn’t know what to do when she meets other cats.   …

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