tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post2456728323921150454..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: This Week in Pics: Sparklies, Lily, & Cabbage Juice Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40809477886249075342014-01-11T01:57:39.933-05:002014-01-11T01:57:39.933-05:00My cat has been on thyroid meds since this Summer ...My cat has been on thyroid meds since this Summer and it was a trial getting her to take them. She'd had no problem at all taking antibiotics in Greenies Pill Pockets right before that, but she was being stubborn about these for some reason. At the same time she started the thyroid meds, her appetite was very poor, so I found that mixing about a tsp of wet food with the crushed up pills helped to get her take the meds and make sure she got the whole dosage. Once she's finished her "magic food" as I have dubbed it, she gets the rest of the serving of wet food that's her meal. It's the easiest way I've found to give them to her twice a day, especially since I also give her compounded liquid meds every other day, so it's less manhandling of her little senior kitty body that we have to do. Good luck with your adorable kitty.auroragypshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118894253957925086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1185583527525107142014-01-08T17:18:46.393-05:002014-01-08T17:18:46.393-05:00Have you tried Rescue Remedy for Lily? They make a...Have you tried Rescue Remedy for Lily? They make a pet version in droplets that you give them in their water and it's supposed to help with nervous behavior and anxiety, and result in a more confident pet. I've heard some people say it's really helpful. And it's completely herb-based. Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926002596020130464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-7037484867687666432014-01-06T19:09:23.080-05:002014-01-06T19:09:23.080-05:00Me too! I couldn't place it until I read your...Me too! I couldn't place it until I read your comments, so thanks! :D<br />Nikki TAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473231743467770111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45504855442530594282014-01-06T15:46:43.110-05:002014-01-06T15:46:43.110-05:00My cat used to pull out fur all over her stomach a...My cat used to pull out fur all over her stomach and then she started going to her paws. Our vet mentioned that some cats are allergic to chicken/poultry. We switched to a salmon based dry food with no chicken and she's been fine for 5-6 years now. We've noticed that even cat treats with chicken in them will start her to pull out fur, so we banned those from our house a long time ago as well. Maybe that will help???RedHead in MNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06557210033798860120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51095588846743342672014-01-06T14:43:55.879-05:002014-01-06T14:43:55.879-05:00are those labyrinth door knockers behind your smoo...are those labyrinth door knockers behind your smoothie??! oh how i want a set of them!!hello haha narfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07172128004814968237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-8336926228411908592014-01-06T10:51:20.951-05:002014-01-06T10:51:20.951-05:00My friend has a cat with the same problem. How did...My friend has a cat with the same problem. How did you change the onesie so it fit the cat? How does she go to the bathroom. I was planning on sharing this solution with her. It'd be better than the cone they have around her head now. Rachel F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61517979272303727952014-01-06T01:34:01.732-05:002014-01-06T01:34:01.732-05:00I've made several coats for my pug (who has al...I've made several coats for my pug (who has allergies, and scratched his chest raw. The doctor put him on anti-biotics and steroids, but it only helped for two weeks. We switched to a low-ingredient food, and put coats on him for several years, and he's been coat-free since last November, when I noticed he wasn't scratching much at all). The first few were pretty annoying because he'd wiggle out of them. We put a zipper up the back on one (kind of like a straight jacket), and noticed that he had a sore right where the zipper pull sat. Apparently, whatever they use for zipper pulls is one of his allergies. The last three I made from my husband's old button down shirts, and put the buttons on his back instead of his chest. It worked great! <br /><br /> Anyway, I never would have thought of onesies (mostly because all of the dog patterns I bought have the sleeves reversed from people clothes, and a little bit because he scratched through the first coat, so all of the rest were denim lined (from old jeans) for longevity). And thanks for sharing your pictures. The closest I get to a vignette is a pile of library books on the table by the front door. I can cook reasonably well, but my house will never be as beautiful as yours!Murianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36646439165654537272014-01-06T00:51:16.996-05:002014-01-06T00:51:16.996-05:00I had a cat who had problems vomiting up her food ...I had a cat who had problems vomiting up her food for years, and we tried all sorts of things, and eventually a pet store employee suggested switching her to a fish-based food (the idea being that it's easier to digest than poultry, beef, etc). It worked... have no idea if it would help Lily, but if you're desperate for ideas, there's my bit of anecdotal evidence for you. Hope she's better soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-60236711536620435122014-01-05T11:06:03.567-05:002014-01-05T11:06:03.567-05:00You don't know how much I was hoping that it w...You don't know how much I was hoping that it was one of your DIY's. I'll just have to be going to Ross then, and buy myself a whole bunch of frames.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147175142792832463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82282173164311694642014-01-05T03:33:18.510-05:002014-01-05T03:33:18.510-05:00Kitties can have inhalant allergies as well. Some...Kitties can have inhalant allergies as well. Sometimes doing immunotherapy they have both injectable and oral or atopica (specific cyclosporine) can help. Some pets are allergic to storage mites so I will often recommend that when you get a new bag of food that you place smaller portions into ziplock bags and put them in the freezer. SilverDragonesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998852674995036414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-15180419604380795262014-01-05T01:49:26.105-05:002014-01-05T01:49:26.105-05:00I have a cat who over-grooms. It started about a ...I have a cat who over-grooms. It started about a year after my son was born. For her, it's a stress thing, but allergies can set it off and so can any sort of irritant, physical or mental. She does the hypo-allergenic food (but tries to sneak the stuff the other cats eat), and we can't do any flea prevention. That first time she had licked herself bald on the belly and had gone totally bald from neck to mid back with crazy sores to boot. We did have success with covering it, and tried about a million treatments. Steroid shots are what finally worked for us, but they do so only if we catch her early in the cycle. Our vet gives her depo medrol. It's probably terrible stuff, but after watching her suffer for 3 months and only narrowly escape surgery to remove the scar tissue from the sores, we drink that Kool Aid every time. Good luck to you and your sweet Lily!Melanie S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-36642127729254613972014-01-04T20:56:30.404-05:002014-01-04T20:56:30.404-05:00Just be sure you get the pet rescue remedy. I rem...Just be sure you get the pet rescue remedy. I remember reading on one of my dog forums that rescue remedy for humans has some ingredient (maybe artificial sweetener?) that can be toxic for animals. They do make a pet formula that does not contain that stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2742587740186329522014-01-04T18:16:44.908-05:002014-01-04T18:16:44.908-05:00Another idea...if the kitty prozac pills aren'...Another idea...if the kitty prozac pills aren't going down, you might try getting them compounded into a form she'll be able to take. I know Dr. Fosters and Smith will compound medicines into gummies, liver bits or even transdermal application...Tina aka Snupnjakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209866349452434099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10503066491792839212014-01-04T16:46:02.286-05:002014-01-04T16:46:02.286-05:00Our dog was on limited ingredient food an was fine...Our dog was on limited ingredient food an was fine forever, then suddenly started licking herself. The vet said dogs can develop allergies to food if they've been on them for a long time. We switched to a different brand of limited ingredient food and it seemed to help. Good luck!Lindsay Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803054494418705089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-28214940003027214622014-01-04T16:14:14.652-05:002014-01-04T16:14:14.652-05:00That's the first thing that I thought of too. ...That's the first thing that I thought of too. I'm glad that I'm not the only one :)KristinaFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246719800027968429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-37736737551714324532014-01-04T16:14:13.605-05:002014-01-04T16:14:13.605-05:00Your decorations are beautiful! And your cat is ad...Your decorations are beautiful! And your cat is adorable! She reminds me of Sir Didymus from the movie Labyrinth. So cute!Special Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350260389023626372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61866273188290461952014-01-04T14:06:43.839-05:002014-01-04T14:06:43.839-05:00My foster kitty looks like your Lily! Have you ev...My foster kitty looks like your Lily! Have you ever tried T-Touch? I used it for awhile (along with the Rescue Remedy) for a schizy cat I had some years back. It's easy to learn and very soothing for both you and your kitty. I was taught to put the Rescue Remedy in some hot water to cook off the alcohol before administering it.<br />And I'm going to try the juice! Where did you get the recipe? <br />One of my favorites is my R&R-- Raspberries and Radish leaves with some other stuff (like the ginger and kale) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-34708396933147674232014-01-04T14:02:48.814-05:002014-01-04T14:02:48.814-05:00I still can't figure out what you to about lit...I still can't figure out what you to about litterbox time. Does she stand there screaming until someone undoes the snaps? Anyway, two of my cats had a problem with over grooming (because apparently some long haired bob-tails go thru a phase where their tail needs to be bald). A friend told me to spray the area with hydrocortisone spray twice a day. It worked. Don't know if it's still considered safe for a cat though. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-52153902118409359952014-01-04T13:26:06.332-05:002014-01-04T13:26:06.332-05:00I was wondering the same thing. We can't even...I was wondering the same thing. We can't even have a tree skirt because they use it for hide and seek and knock the tree over.Mrsblockohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433636824635089491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21375431322619417512014-01-04T11:43:40.405-05:002014-01-04T11:43:40.405-05:00How is it possible to have a cat AND suce beautifu...How is it possible to have a cat AND suce beautiful decorations???? My boys would have destroyed everything in 15 secondsSydneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-12050149582712404192014-01-04T11:40:35.953-05:002014-01-04T11:40:35.953-05:00I would love to have your talent for vignettes, I ...I would love to have your talent for vignettes, I have none. I take hours and it still looks like "stuff put down on a flat surface". <br /><br />But I had to chip in here: one of my cats overgroomed because of some chemical in cleaning fluids and laundry detergents. I switched to soda and vinegar for stuff he came in contact with, and added extra rinse cycles. It might be worth a try?lavachanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-27013688997011907092014-01-04T11:09:34.017-05:002014-01-04T11:09:34.017-05:00Just gotta say this: I love your knockers! The one...Just gotta say this: I love your knockers! The ones in the juice picture, of course. ;)normajeanhttp://www.facebook.com/normajeaneatonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-39375156174132739752014-01-04T10:48:07.414-05:002014-01-04T10:48:07.414-05:00I really wish i had thought of the onsie thing aft...I really wish i had thought of the onsie thing after our Shop cat Charlie had her "fixin" surgery.. -.- trying to get her to wear the cone of shame was pointless. My boss even when and got an inflatable donut of shame for her to wear... just as pointless. lol. <br />I am insanely jealous of the wrapping skills. I have none.. so i put a crap ton of tape on the gifts to make me feel better bahahah >:)! <br />We still have a bit of Christmas out. My mom last year started liking nut crackers and she puts several out on a mantle and with all the moving and rearranging of the house this last two weeks we havent even taken them down. (though the tree is put back up) Nancy Jhttp://www.facebook.com/nancejonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-15530979279477610382014-01-04T08:04:40.211-05:002014-01-04T08:04:40.211-05:00How did you alter the onesie for Lily? Our female ...How did you alter the onesie for Lily? Our female cat has a bad overgrooming habit; she has licked her belly and below bald, plus the bottom half of her legs. I'd like to try this with her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-53542809804473975222014-01-04T07:55:48.341-05:002014-01-04T07:55:48.341-05:001. I am sooo jealous of your cast iron owl! I'...1. I am sooo jealous of your cast iron owl! I'm an owl freak and that is just beautiful!!! 2. I grew up wrapping with my gmas since I was about 15 and I have always been known to have the pretty packages under the tree; but you blow me out of the water!! I have much to learn Obi-Wan!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459979288940414385noreply@blogger.com