Nobody will open an unknown link.

Maybe post a screenshot of the item/details?

 

 

Personally I wouldn’t. The product claims it’s safe and I can’t find any reviews saying otherwise but I wouldn’t be keen to spray any chemicals on animal bedding.

Is there any particular need to spray for ‘freshness’? Is the bedding particularly smelly or dirty?
If it absolutely had to be cleaned I’d be more inclined for a gentle non detergent wash in the washing machine or handwash with a gentle soap.

Don’t forget also animals have far far more sensitive noses than us and they want their bedding to smell of themselves, so it’s possible even if you wash or spray the bedding and it’s perfectly safe, they may not like the smell and no longer want to use it.

For me, unless I could be 100% sure any sort of product is safe (and you can’t believe the blurb on the label), I wouldn’t risk it.

 

I would not spray anything in a cat's bed. If the bed needs to be washed, wash it. Do not use fabric softeners or dryer sheets.

Cats hate scents, and chemicals are to be avoided whenever possible where cats are concerned. Anything that goes on a cat ends up inside the cat because they wash themselves a lot.

Skip the spray. Shake and air the bed out now and then to keep it fresh, and wash it if it's soiled.

 

Thanks for advice everyone!

This might have answered my next question. Is it best to not get this shampoo to keep her fur nice and clean? It states to spray and comb the fur but cats obviously continously clean themselves so I suppose this would not be a good option?

 

I have questions:

The first question is why do you want to use this on your cat?

The second question is you say it said to spray in and comb through the coat; however on finding the product you've posted here, it is a shampoo with clear instructions to wet bath the cat and lather the shampoo into the coat before rinsing thoroughly?

Bear in mind that nothing you spray on a dry, unwashed coat will improve the coat.

 

Cats are self cleaning and generally speaking do not need to be bathed by their humans unless they get into something toxic. And they don't want to smell like peaches, they want to smell like themselves. Are you selling this stuff?

The answer is still no.

 

If her fur isn’t looking good there’s usually a medical reason.

 

No she is all good. Popped to the vet couple days back to get worming treatment, the vets had a general look at her and said she is good in weight and is healthy. She is shedding a lot which obviously is normal because of the season and a bit of dandruff is normal the vets told me

 

She has had water now 2 days in a row. Probably because its 23 degrees and booming with heat. Fresh cold water which is great, will keep her hydrated!

She is weird, when I put the pot outside then she starts drinking, not as much inside my house!

 

The cat in discussion is in fact a cat that I adopted from the street. She happened to once come to my garden and gave her a piece of chicken. Ran off at first, then slowly started coming. Just use to pet her here and there until my neighbour said she got abandoned.

Went ahead and built her a house outside from scratch and then decided to just take her in and thats when I got a cat bed, food, took her vets....

I would say I am indeed a good carer and didn't see myself having a cat due to allergens and phobia in some members of my household!

 

The cat in discussion is in fact a cat that I adopted from the street. She happened to once come to my garden and gave her a piece of chicken. Ran off at first, then slowly started coming. Just use to pet her here and there until my neighbour said she got abandoned.

Went ahead and built her a house outside from scratch and then decided to just take her in and thats when I got a cat bed, food, took her vets....

I would say I am indeed a good carer and didn't see myself having a cat due to allergens and phobia in some members of my household!

Well done for taking her in despite the allergies etc.
you’re very new to cat ownership then, as you never even expected to have a cat?

Certainly nothing wrong with asking questions if you don’t know the answers

 

Hi guys. I am slightly concerned. I have realised that my cat is always having a bald spot in her back leg foot. It was a small spot and it grew back but now its even larger. Is this bald spot normal?

I think she has overgroomed it, I have had a look at it, ever so slight blood and the area looks clean but why is that happening?

Is it best to go to the vets to check it out?

 

Has it been there for a while?

It does look a bit sore but I don’t really have any experience with foot sore spots.
If it was recent I’d wonder if she’d injured it on something but if you’ve noticed it for a bit then I guess not.

Might be worth cleaning with hibiscrub or whatever it’s called or bathing in warm salty water for a few days.

But as I say, I’m not sure so hopefully someone else can offer more solid advice.

 

ust managed to dip her foot like twice in warm clean salt water, she was trying to scratch me up and fight me.

Instead of dipping the paw into the water, get an eye dropper, and when she is resting drop the salt water onto the area a drop at a time

Have also ordered some bandages to reduce infection and stop her prodding that bit, coming tomorrow and wrap that until vet consultation.

I would not advise wrapping anything that you don't know what it is. Some wounds need to be kept open to heal. See the vet first, and only wrap if advised to do so.

 

Instead of dipping the paw into the water, get an eye dropper, and when she is resting drop the salt water onto the area a drop at a time



I would not advise wrapping anything that you don't know what it is. Some wounds need to be kept open to heal. See the vet first, and only wrap if advised to do so.

Only wanted to wrap as don't want it to get infected as the skin is so exposed and its open with no fur.

Vets will know best and will remember to ask but lets see!

Will keep you guys updated after the vet visit!

 

Positive thing is that by having a look at it does look like swelling has gone down due to soaking it and keeping it dry after!

 

Hi guys. Spoke to the vets and they said by looking at the pictures it could be an inflammation issue. They have prescribed some liquid medication and also have advised me to keep area clean with salt water. They also have added a hibiwash which was advised by someone on here which looks to be a good piece of advice.

Hopefully this does the trick and she heals asap! By the looks of things the scab is looking a lot better and normal than yesterday.

Also no bandages and keep the wound open to heal!

 

This is how it looks today, looking much better than yesterday. She was licking it earlier and I stopped her!

 

Hi guys I was just wondering should I bother putting on some hibiscrub that the vets gave? The wound is not fresh and it looks way better than at first. Also due to it being sunny the area is staying dry and not wet. Is it still best to give it a wipe around area?

Also vets gave loxicom, just gave that to her disguised in lix e lix and she polished the bowl off!😀

 

Hi guys, it has been 3 days since I started the loxicom treatment. Should I stop giving it after 7 days? The wound has healed/closed up and now there is just a scab that hair needs to grow back onto.

Vet didnt advise, also leaflet says upto 14 days but I don't see why I would give it for that long

 

If she is going well and the foot isn't bothering her, I see no reason why you can stop giving her the loxicom now. Just watch for signs of lameness or her messing with the foot, but hopefully she has recovered.

 

Just to be on the safe side I will give it to her for another day or two as I believe a 7 day deficit is a perfect timeframe. Also wiped with hibiscrub past 2 days, won't bother with that anymore as I don't want her licking it and the cone the vets provided is awful, cheap £2 plastic one!

 

Yes I’d say a week is plenty, it’s just there as a safety net really.

Couldn’t really advise on the hibiscrub, never needed to use it but if it’s dry and healing nicely I wouldn’t think it’s needed now.

it was worth getting her seen though, in case it became infected and got worse

Loxicom us just pain relief, if there's no pain then there's no real need to keep using it, especially given the side effects of that medicine.

That is understandable. Okay I am taking your word for it as it does make sense, if the wound is not fresh and is 80% healed it makes sense to stop. Also it was mainly prescribed due to inflammation which has gone now, its just a scab with no hair!

Hopefully she doesn't fiddle with that area and its all healed!

 

Does anyone else's cat refuse to have salmon oil in their food? I got some to improve her coat a while back and to keep it in general good order but she refuses to have any of it?

Is there any other alternative options I could give? Perhaps the salmon paste tube?

 

You could try egg yolk instead. Or green lipped mussel, in powder form.

What is it about her coat that you are unhappy with? I know you said she is on a wet diet, but still feeding some kibble. I would recommend eliminating all kibble.

How long has she been with you? I know you rescued her, it may need more take time for her coat to improve, after living rough for along time.

What wet foods are you feeding? Does she let you brush her?

 

Hi guys, for the past 2 days in a row coco has done sick for some strange reason, I haven't changed her food or anything. I have also realised there is pieces of a grass stem in her vomit every time she takes food out.

I give her cat sticks from time to tim but surely that can't be the issue, I don't overfeed her with treats, only give beneficial ones like for cat balls, groom and care whiskas etc.

Also she is no longer taking loxicom so that cancels out a possibility of that cause!

 

[Update]

Took a visit to the vets today. She got given an anti sick injection to help with the vomiting. Was also advised not to give purina gourmet food that is currently having as it is too rich.

Overall she is healthy, weights 3.5kg from 3.6kg.

I managed to give her a pouch of encore chicken breast with lix e lix to encourage to eat as she hadn't eaten all day!

Hopefully the vomiting stops now!

 

Hi guys just need some advice. I have been extremely unlucky of late. Coco has been squinting her right eye today. She is opening for a couple of seconds then shutting it again. Clearly in discomfort. Have checked her eye, nothing visible apart from some soreness.

My thinking is she accidentally irritated it or there is some kind of infection.

Have booked the vets yet again!🫠

Anyone had this particular issue and that can advise?

 

It could be anything from something in it to a scratch/injury or infection.

My cat Molly recently came in with an injured/mostly closed eye and the vet was keen to see her quickly because they said you can’t leave eye injuries.

She was then referred on to a local eye specialist vet and had a minor op the same day to clean and repair a small wound in her cornea.

She now seems fine but I’d get your vet to look at it pretty quickly ie tomorrow.
Hopefully it’s nothing too major but needs checking.

 

[Update]

Her eye is now fully open and it doesn't look sore anymore. Had a look and it looks normal. She must have irritated/hit it somewhere accidentally.

Will keep an eye on it and hopefully doesn't swell up or anything like that!

 

That sounds positive although I would be inclined to keep the vet appointment just to check there’s no ulcer (wound)

 

My cat has yet again irritated that right top paw of hers and the wound is there again in the exact spot! It is not as severe as before as there isn't a deep cut but there is some blood.
I have used hibiscrub from before and applied it again. Hopefully she recovers quick.

If after it heals a third time it happens I will have to consult the vets again.

Also would you guys recommend me starting loxicom medicine uo again? I still have it from last time and in date as well.

 

Yes I would, worth giving for a few days just to ease any discomfort.
If it’s anything like when we injure a nail it’s probably quite sore even if not a big issue.

 

Hi guys, one person apparently told me dreamies cat treats are the worst for cats (like poison).

Is this true? As I only give coco in moderation and I mean once here and there as I have extremely reduced treats due to her not having her main foods in the past due to being spoilt with treats.

If this is true I would appreciate any good branded treats to give. This is the first I have heard this and I want my cat to have a good but less harmful treat!

 

Hi guys, one person apparently told me dreamies cat treats are the worst for cats (like poison).

No they aren't 'poison' but they aren't great.

Cereals, Derivatives of Vegetable Origin, Oils and Fats, Meat and Animal Derivatives, Vegetable Protein Extracts, Minerals

A better choice would be pure freeze dried single protein treats. I don't know the brands available in the UK, I use Whole Life brand.