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Marthe48

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10. Mine are all seniors

Wed Nov 29, 2017, 08:31 PM

Nov 2017

One overeats, always has. She was having some trouble with uti, even on Hills Science diet. Another one is always stressed (got her from the shelter and she has not adapted) Third one isn't crazy about it, just eats it once in a while. I used to let them all have dry food every day, but now they only get a little a couple times a week. The uti problems and the puking both seem cleared up.

I often wish for cats with normal guts, but I have these 3 right now.

But thanks for the idea. I fed them all extra food before I left and I am glad I did.

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Pet sitter didn't show [View all] Marthe48 Nov 2017 OP

See if your vet has a recommendation.... LisaM Nov 2017 #1

I've had vet techs Corgigal Nov 2017 #28

My cats and dog always have dry food out & more than one water bowl womanofthehills Nov 2017 #2

Mine are all seniors Marthe48 Nov 2017 #10

No no no Kittycow Nov 2017 #3

Totally agree with Kittycow. Laffy Kat Nov 2017 #4

I don't think boarding is an option Marthe48 Nov 2017 #11

That sounds like a good idea.. Kittycow Nov 2017 #12

My daughters have used pet sitters Marthe48 Nov 2017 #16

I agree, that sounds like the best idea Rhiannon12866 Nov 2017 #27

Try Rover.Com SoCalMusicLover Nov 2017 #5

get someone else KT2000 Nov 2017 #6

No one showed up Marthe48 Nov 2017 #15

They probably expect you to never ask them again even if it was unintentional lunatica Nov 2017 #7

My friend asked me if her daughter Marthe48 Nov 2017 #17

How many days will you be away? left-of-center2012 Nov 2017 #8

It'll be at least a month Marthe48 Nov 2017 #19

Just to be on the safe side ... eppur_se_muova Nov 2017 #9

I do pet sitting for my apt building for 10 bucks a day Skittles Nov 2017 #13

That's what I pay :) Marthe48 Nov 2017 #20

I literally only have to walk up the stairs Skittles Nov 2017 #23

Nice of you Marthe48 Nov 2017 #24

I use Rover.com. Heddi Nov 2017 #14

I'll save your post, Heddi, thanks. Marthe48 Nov 2017 #25

I'm sorry that happened to you. IrishEyes Nov 2017 #18

Yes, the less stress the better Marthe48 Nov 2017 #21

Yes, definitely IrishEyes Nov 2017 #22

Very sorry to hear this. This is why I hire a pro cat spooky3 Nov 2017 #26

Because my cat requires medicine and wet food, I board him at the vet's. alarimer Nov 2017 #29

Thank you for thinking of ideas for me Marthe48 Nov 2017 #30