hi vandechrome,

personally i think rc, iams and equilibrio kitten are the same standard - all have corn meal (used as a filler, doesn't get digested by cats). But, I would prefer iams over RC - my cats seem to enjoy it better, and they seem to have problems with poo poo. They were on iams from 2 months old to 3 months. After that, I switched to Hill's (also has corn meal, but cats loved it way more).

if you are able to afford it, consider brands like wellness core or blackwood that don't use grains. My kittens are on wellness core and they have such lovely coats As a bonus, their poo poo is way less smelly.

Thanks for reply. How big will the space needed for play pen? I am using 60x60cm but she seem to dislike it.
Knocking the fence to show that she wanna get out. I am planning to extend it.

How can I teach the kitten to use the litter tray? Thanks

does anyone encounter kitten vomiting undigested food and throw up within mins? i do take her to vet last week and cost me rm150 over i don't feel like going back in again before i figure out if any of you met these kitten before.. she have been with us about 2 to 3 months from now never happened before since last week it started.. she doesn't throw up everyday almost alternate day once.. no poo or pee problem and still active..no weight lost either

the vet run few test include blood test found out her blood got some kind of infection which shown on their monitor a few of the blood cell like spikes instead of round shape.. and they gave her like 5 tiny injection and gave me antibiotic and vitamin ask me to feed her 2 weeks for the medicine.. 1st thing u should know the kitten was an angry kitten.. doesn't like people touch that much even trimming her nails also yell like she's gonna get killed.. the 1st time i send her to vet tried to gave her vaccine and deworm pill end up vet and nurse got bites and couldn't let her take the deworm pill.. so i once asked the vet who run the blood test thingy how am i suppose to let her taking pills when even vet and nurse also couldn't make it.. she just told me find a way or send the kitten to let them feed her daily which charging rm15 each visit=/  my working hour and my wallet doesn't allow me to do so currently.. rm15 each time was like rm210 in total for two weeks

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?

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.

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.

Hi help needed,

My 2yo mix breed male cat is getting very noisy at night, so I guess is time to neuter him..got few inquiry..

1. Is there any other method than neuter him? I worry for thr risk of operation..

2. Any good recommendation clinic nearby Ampang area?

3. Pricing?

Thanks for all reply ^^

Hi thanks for your prompt reply^^

Suitable age as 7 months above? My boy age 2yo already..

Does my cat also need to go through 3 vaccine and blood test ? Hmm..

I bring my cats for long distance travel twice a month.
Sepang-Gemas (approx. 2 and half hour journey) and Sepang-Ampang (approx. 40 minutes).
What I did is just sprinkle some water to their feet before the ride and they'll straight make that icky walk to the litter box and pee/poop.
If they don't have anything in their bladder, they'll just ignore it.

Make sure you put them in a carrier. And brace yourself for the constant meowing as they don't normally travel.

Good luck! 

dear all
i have quite an emergency situation here
a friend of mine will be moving to a new place, and sadly the new landlord does not allow cats, so she have to give away her boy

anyone in KL/JB mind to adopt him and prevent him becoming a stray? i ask here because i believe i can find good and trusted members here

more info in the next post

Anyone familiar with Nematodes? Where can I get it? It's to control fleas population outdoors.

Also what is the Diatomaceous earth? Also where can I get it?

I'm actually looking for the DE powder type that I can sprinkle to the floor, carpet, bedding, etc to kill fleas.

Anyway, food grade DE sound interesting. I'll research on it later.

How to make my cat fatter? i think my cat is way too skinny, kesian the fella. when cuddle can feel his bones