cats

edit: It's not a great picture, but I was trying to remove anything that could be used to doxx.

The cat pictured is Ripley. Don't tell her I told you.

According to the vet, she probably scratched her ear and nicked a blood vessel, causing a hematoma. They drained her ear, but it seems to be (fortunately slowly) refilling. We're planning to schedule another appointment for Monday, when they said they could basically sew her ear together to prevent it from happening again. I would have guessed they would go for cauterization, but apparently not.

edit; She's also quite underweight (apparently she's six pounds). I thought that was because she's getting old (she's approaching fifteen years) but the vet says she just needs to eat more. We got her some wet food to entice her appetite.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25940121

Thank you all for your kind words, I'm too sad to reply to all the comments. I hope that I gave her a good life.

A hundred elevated cat beds and blankets and two fully furnished cat treehouses here, and where does Cleo prefer to park her fat arse?

I got out of bed at 5:15. Thorin spends most of his nights sleeping on the couch these days. So when I get dressed, I turn on the lights in the living room, and as soon as I do, he starts squeaking at me. He's such a sweet dude.

I took this in 2016, and I think it's still my favorite picture of him.

He's so chill. Nothing bothering him. That's who he's always been.

I just noticed after posting this that you can see Casper hiding under the bookshelf, watching the action, in the background.

I saved my fortune cookie for a snack, and it turns out this guy really like how they smell.

I have a nearly 4 year old neutered female cat. I have been thinking about adopting another cat, but I fear they won't get along. Current cat is not really social, rarely likes being touched, instead requires attention: playtime, being near (but far enough), etc.

What are your experiences with second cats? Are there age / gender combinations which are the safest?

Edit: thanks for all the replies! Forgot to mention that she is an indoor cat.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/32507950

Hiya, anyone has recommendations for bike carriers for cats? I would prefer something in the front so i can keep an eye on my cat mostly for going to the vet.

Wifes bike is one of those folding ones so there is no carry bit at the back so looking for something that either secures to the handlebars or between the seat and handlebars.

Seen a few whicker basket types, but never used those before. Would appreciate any recommendations 🐱

Cat tax (and future carrier user)

Help me I need to get back to work

Shiro sat like this for over 5 minutes, and I knew he was deep in thought.