i've used DE
Messy, requires lots of patience and work but highly effective.

Just thought I'd share this:



The best cat litter I've used thus far.
I have tried 4-5 different brands, and only this seems to be super absorbent and fast. Creates less mess too, and my litter scoop comes out clean after usage too, as compared to other litter brands where the clumps are still moist and sticks to the bottom of the litter bin and scoop.

As for the rest, usually the clumping process is slow and sticks to the bottom of my kitty's litter bin.
But using this, it doesn't. And I don't have to keep adding litter very often because it clumps almost immediately.
Problem is I can only get this at my nearby vet, other pet shops sell the more popular but ineffective brands.

This 10kg litter sets me back about RM25.

This is rather true, for my cast at least

Haha mine too, sometimes

She's okay with me rubbing her belly - Depending on her mood. Although she usually gives me a stare, before proceeding to bite my hand gently

RM40 - RM60 depending on location.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3620642

Just be sure to spend time playing with him daily, and he should be okay

Just out of curiosity, how many of you carry your cats around?

Mine is okay with me carrying her and walking around the house, but she has a certain quota. If I exceed the number of times I am allowed to carry her in a day, then she runs away from me whenever I bend down and it turns into a game of catch instead lol

This post has been edited by Seager: Jul 22 2015, 12:04 PM

Thread's gone quiet for awhile lol

I accidentally dropped a bottle onto my table and my cat freaked out. She ran all the way into the living room, and in the process she hit her hind leg against an object along the way. I found her sitting on all 4s in the hall, meowing loudly.

Initially I thought she was scared, but after she calmed down, i saw her limping to the corner to rest. She doesn't allow me to touch her back or her hind legs, she meows angrily and hisses when I do so.

It's too late to bring her to any vet right now and I have an important day at work tomorrow. My dad is at home, and it's too risky to put her in her carrier without me around. I thought of calling the vet for a house visit, perhaps sedate her and then bring her to the clinic for a check up - is that possible here in KL?

I just saw her limping out from the corner to my parents' room. The left hind leg seems to be the cause, but she does use the foot on the floor when she limps. I am hoping there's no fracture or broken bones, and it's just a hit or maybe slight bruise that will go away. I can't see any bleeding or anything out of the ordinary.

This post has been edited by Seager: Nov 3 2015, 11:20 PM

Vet said she discolated her left hind leg, and has a shattered ball joint at her hip
His recommendation is to remove the ball, and due to the fact that she's an agile cat she'll be up and running back to normal after the recovery period.

The only issue is that this vet is too fully booked to carry out the procedure. Do any of you guys know any 24hour vets that are capable of carrying out surgery on a walk-in basis? I called Animal Medical Centre along Jalan Tun Razak, they said they'll check and get back to me. Gasing Vet, said need to do blood test and will give appointment.

Any comments guys?

Xray done.
Quite serious.

That's my regular vet. My dad brought my cat there, did xray and the vet gave my car a painkiller jab to calm her down first.
No surgery could be done today because she was still too agitated from last night.

I plan to do the surgery there but they're fully booked. They can only let me know tomorrow if they can fit the surgery into their schedule. That's why looking for other options.

They're gonna remove. The vet said its okay and has been done before. She will be up and running in a few days. But full recovery circa 3 weeks.



This post has been edited by Seager: Nov 5 2015, 08:00 PM

Her condition this morning is a little better. She moves and uses the toilet as usual although she limps. She just doesn't have the mood to play that much although she comes close to snuggle up.

Hoping to schedule surgery this morning to remove the ball through a procedure called FHO. Need to wait to see if the vet can slot her in. Else need to bring her to another vet.

Yes. Fasting since last night.
No food this morning.

Update: She's at the vet now. Surgery at 2pm, they'll have to keep her overnight for observation too. I'll only be able to bring her home tomorrow.

Hoping for the best and a speedy recovery.

This post has been edited by Seager: Nov 5 2015, 12:17 PM

Thanks bro. Appreciate it.
Surgery currently ongoing and will be completed after 5.

She will be placed under observation tonight. Hope to bring her back tomorrow.

This post has been edited by Seager: Nov 5 2015, 04:42 PM

The surgery was a success according to the doctors.
As you guys can see, the ball was removed from the socket and the neck was partially removed.

The logic behind this is that the space where the bone used to be will slowly develop tissue/ cartilage hence able to support small animals like cats. He said we have an option of placing it back in by using pins but he did not recommend this as there will be complications later on in the future. In the US, some vets have introduced hip ball implants in cats, however it's in very early stages and still not widely recommended yet.

With the removal (FHO), cats will be back on their feet and be able to live a normal life. Just need to make sure she doesn't over exert herself over the next couple of weeks. No need of physical therapy, just need to let her walk and roam around by herself, however avoid jumping and other extreme stunts.

As the doctor was saying that with cats in this similar situation (without FHO), they will learn to heal by themselves over time where bone tissue will join back again, but most of the time the rejoining will be imperfect and may lead to minor complications too in the future. So FHO was the best option, as the void space now will develop tissue and sort of create a soft joint, as well as the elimination of pain because you don't have 2 broken bones grinding into nerves.

I was shown a video of a cat that underwent the same procedure at the vet last month, and she started walking (very minimal limping) within 3 days. I'm hoping my cat recovers fast as well. It's not easy seeing her like this

I'll be able to bring her back home tomorrow, will further update then.
For now, the vets have been very professional in dealing with the situation.

This post has been edited by Seager: Nov 5 2015, 08:11 PM

For the surgery, I'm not sure yet. Will only be going there around 12pm.
However for the initial visit they charged me RM 250 for xrays, painkiller, sedatives, consultation as well which I think is quite reasonable.

Yes. She's the only cat at home. She does get a lot.of attention from us.

This post has been edited by Seager: Nov 6 2015, 10:11 AM

Just brought her back.
She was very scared at the vet but she was well aware of her surroundings.

She was in good hands, she can walk but slowly, and she limps a bit. She makes use of her left hind leg much more now. Over the next days/ weeks she is encouraged to walk around rather than being caged as a form of exercise to gain confidence and use of the injured joint. She seems much more comfortable being at home now as she's walking around and observing our daily movements.

She needs to be on a recovery diet for the next 10 days until we get her stitches off. Then only I'll be able to shower her. Total costs:
First day: x-rays, consultation, medication, recovery food = circa RM250
Brought her back on the same day to rest at home and the second day she went back for surgery and stayed overnight till we took her back this afternoon. Total cost inclusive of surgery, overnight observation, medication + antibiotics for 10 days, recovery food, misc came up to RM 1100

I think this amount is fairly reasonable.
She's happy to be home and we're happy to have her back. Hoping for a speedy recovery and seeing her running and playing soon.

This post has been edited by Seager: Nov 6 2015, 04:30 PM

We can tell that she's happy to be back home.
Though, she's very uncomfortable in a collar/ cone. Also, we've blocked out the corners of the house that she usually creeps in to hide just so we can observe her, and encourage her to walk.

Not going to be an easy recovery, but we're getting there slowly.

Her condition seems to be improving by day, more movement, and more responsive when we come to pet and manja2 with her.

She walks, but still limps. Although I think the pain due to the broken bone & due to survery is almost gone. The only reason for the limp I'm guessing is due to the fact that it takes time for soft tissue to fill the void between the removed bone and the hip. So she may experience some discomfort.

Still feeding her through a syringe, although she eats and drinks much more now as compared to before. I removed the cone and placed food in front of her but she's such a cat that eats at her own will, so.. Have to force feed

Only issue now seems to be that she's constipated, she's not gone to the toilet to poop for 3-4 days now. Doctor said it's due to the painkillers, however she only has 1/4 tablet left for tomorrow. In the meantime, going to pick up some laxatives from the vet to easy her discomfort a little.