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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #105 on: December 23, 2016, 11:09:11 AM »
Try this for keeping her limber:

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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #106 on: December 23, 2016, 11:54:52 AM »
That's wonderful!   fingerscrossed fingerscrossed fingerscrossed

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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #107 on: December 23, 2016, 03:20:21 PM »
I feel for ya.  Your vet was open to raw feeding for a while, wasn't she?  There must have been a Hills and/or Purina class not so long ago.  I swear that happened with my previous vet.  He was on board for a long time.  All of a sudden he wasn't... and he was not nice about it either.  He sounded like a commercial for "prescription food."  We parted ways after that encounter. 

I sure hope the other vet is more doable for Mazy... and you. 

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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #108 on: December 24, 2016, 08:49:09 AM »
She definitely over did it in spite of my efforts to be careful.  I was gone most of yesterday but she didn't want to move at all last night when I got home.


Try this for keeping her limber:

https://www.google.com/#q=tellington+ttouch+cats

Thanks Dee.  I remember Pookie also mentioning this.  I don't think Mazy cat will tolerate that, and I am concerned about being bitten if I try, but I'll think about it ....

That's wonderful!   fingerscrossed fingerscrossed fingerscrossed

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Thank you Pookie!  Hug1 Hug1

I feel for ya.  Your vet was open to raw feeding for a while, wasn't she?  There must have been a Hills and/or Purina class not so long ago.  I swear that happened with my previous vet.  He was on board for a long time.  All of a sudden he wasn't... and he was not nice about it either.  He sounded like a commercial for "prescription food."  We parted ways after that encounter. 

I sure hope the other vet is more doable for Mazy... and you. 



Yes, she was very supportive, and took a lot of interest.  But those conventions she goes to every year have really amped up their anti-raw propaganda now, and when she goes to those things she comes back  glowing fervently with worship for Purina and Hills and RC.


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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #109 on: December 24, 2016, 12:39:22 PM »
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Thanks Dee.  I remember Pookie also mentioning this.  I don't think Mazy cat will tolerate that, and I am concerned about being bitten if I try, but I'll think about it ....

If I remember correctly, you don't have to do it directly on the animal.  You can also use yourself as a "substitute."

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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #110 on: December 24, 2016, 01:52:39 PM »
If I remember correctly, you don't have to do it directly on the animal.  You can also use yourself as a "substitute."



It's not like massaging though. It's extremely gentle. I can have Vlad half asleep in an exam room when we weren't even in there a minute before the vet comes in.
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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #111 on: December 24, 2016, 03:30:01 PM »
But it also looks like training is required to do it right.

 I don't know why, but it doesn't feel like the right thing for Mazy cat. I have to go with my gut on this. I'll keep thinking on it and maybe can figure out why my gut says this is not right for Mazy cat.

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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #112 on: December 25, 2016, 08:14:50 AM »
Last night, in spite of her digestive issues Mazy cat was THUNDERING AROUND THE HOUSE! Been along time since Mazy cat thundered.

She didn't get her GLM yesterday though.

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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #113 on: December 25, 2016, 09:55:51 PM »
I don't know why, but it doesn't feel like the right thing for Mazy cat. I have to go with my gut on this. I'll keep thinking on it and maybe can figure out why my gut says this is not right for Mazy cat.

You have very good instincts when it comes to your furkids, so go with your gut.  It was just something to consider.

Last night, in spite of her digestive issues Mazy cat was THUNDERING AROUND THE HOUSE! Been along time since Mazy cat thundered.

That is pawsome!   thumbsup1  :)
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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #114 on: December 26, 2016, 12:24:14 AM »
Thanks! False modesty aside, I agree that my instincts are to be trusted with my cats. kissyou

More hi-jinks tonight! Almost AIRBORNE (relatively speaking) playing with her Scribble Scrabble. I mean up on hind feet to bat/catch them!

 Thundering around the house again!

Jumping up and down from things like it's nothing.

Seen sitting up right regularly. No GLM for two days, but I hope to get her back to her regular diet tomorrow.

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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #115 on: December 26, 2016, 09:53:03 AM »
No GLM for two days, but I hope to get her back to her regular diet tomorrow.

Is it possible to stir in the GLM with the broth, at least some of it?
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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #116 on: December 26, 2016, 10:10:31 AM »
I'm sure it would be but she's back on normal diet today anyway.  Yesterday I wanted her to have nothing but the broth and meat that goes with it.  And her probiotics, and the mineral oil of course.

  Still waiting for a poop today, but she is running around like a maniac! Like a 6 year old! The running and climbing should help move things along too.

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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #117 on: December 27, 2016, 06:25:25 PM »
I just can't get over raving.  She is taking such delight in being able to jump and run and jump some more. 

And I am so thankful, SO GRATEFUL, that she is able to take the Green Lipped Mussel, without it bothering her digestion.

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« Reply #118 on: December 27, 2016, 09:44:29 PM »
I'm so happy for you both!   :)
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Re: Mazy cat's arthritis
« Reply #119 on: December 29, 2016, 04:49:27 PM »
It is nice to hear good news!!! 

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