Re: Bonyness
You should be able to feel the ribs when you pet down their sides, and you should feel the shoulderblades over their shoulders as well. They should NOT be obvious from just looking. If you can't FEEL them, though, that indicates obesity. Obese cats have a squishy pad of fat over their shoulderblades, and it feels squishy and soft. Here are some pictures: http://ucat.us/BonesKennel.jpg(too thin) http://ucat.us/BonesStanding.jpg(too thin) http://ucat.us/BonesStretched.jpg (too thin) http://ucat.us/AI/Zack1.jpg(ideal weight) http://ucat.us/Doobie2005-2.jpg (too fat) Here's a chart: http://www.cathelp-online.com/health/bscore.php Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 8/5/2006
Re: Bonyness
Why did the vet want to wait to treat him for tapeworm?? It would be better to give him the med for the worms now, not when he's having to deal with the stress of more vaccinations. He's probably okay, weight wise, but if you've noticed a difference in the way he feels and looks, you should weigh him to see if he's lost weight. Having worms, his exciting weekend, and a growth spurt could all be contributing to his being thin. Go get the worm med from the doc and use the pill pockets to give them to him. What I do with the pill pocket, (you can find them at Petsmart), is use just enough of it to cover the pill. They get like silly-putty with the warmth of your fingers and can be molded around the pill. When they are just barely covered, making them as small as possible, with still no chance of tasting the med inside, I coat them with tuna, or chicken and place them in the middle of a very small pile of whatever yummy people food the kitty likes. Usually they just gobble down the pill with whatever they are enjoying. Let us know. Nina Marissa Johnson wrote: Hi again all. Some of you may have seen this in another post I sent, but I thought I should send it with a more appropriate subject. Slinky is about 15 or 16 weeks old (we're guessing) and tested positive for FeLV when I took him to the vet just over a week ago. The vet said everything else looked good except that he has tapeworm (which they called me about after I left - said they'd treat it when I went back in 3 weeks for the next round of vaccinations). He's been eating pretty well (I think...not sure how much he's supposed to eat, but I refill his food dish about every other day usually) and has been very active and friendly.I've also noticed lately that he's grown a lot in the two weeks I've had him. But lately I've noticed that when I pet him, I can feel his front "shoulders" sticking up behind his neck. I can also feel his ribs if I press a little. I'm not sure if this is normal (could he be growing faster than he's putting on weight and will catch up later?) or if I should be worried. I've been changing his food (from purina kitten chow to Innova Evo dry...will add canned soon as well) and also took him on a 5.5 hour road trip this weekend, so he's had a bit of adjustment going on, but that hasn't seemed to faze him much. As I said, he seems healthy. But should I be worried about his "bonyness"? Should I take him to the vet this week? I didn't ask the vet about "bonyness" when I was there (hadn't noticed it), but he was about 4 pounds and they seemd to think that was fine. What do you all think? Thanks for your support and advice!! MJ
Re: Bonyness
a lot of kittens go through a gangly, scrawny stage around that age--so i'd keep an eye on him to see if anything changes, but wouldn't necessarily panic. the tapeworm itself could be causing him not to be getting all the nutrients from his food. that said, i'm an overprotective mom, and i'd call the vet and talk to him about it--an appointment may not be necessary, but my vets know that i'm always gonna ask the questions... MC On 8/1/06, Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi again all. Some of you may have seen this in another post I sent, but I thought I should send it with a more appropriate subject. Slinky is about 15 or 16 weeks old (we're guessing) and tested positive for FeLV when I took him to the vet just over a week ago. The vet said everything else looked good except that he has tapeworm (which they called me about after I left - said they'd treat it when I went back in 3 weeks for the next round of vaccinations). He's been eating pretty well (I think...not sure how much he's supposed to eat, but I refill his food dish about every other day usually) and has been very active and friendly.I've also noticed lately that he's grown a lot in the two weeks I've had him. But lately I've noticed that when I pet him, I can feel his front shoulders sticking up behind his neck. I can also feel his ribs if I press a little. I'm not sure if this is normal (could he be growing faster than he's putting on weight and will catch up later?) or if I should be worried. I've been changing his food (from purina kitten chow to Innova Evo dry...will add canned soon as well) and also took him on a 5.5 hour road trip this weekend, so he's had a bit of adjustment going on, but that hasn't seemed to faze him much. As I said, he seems healthy. But should I be worried about his bonyness? Should I take him to the vet this week? I didn't ask the vet about bonyness when I was there (hadn't noticed it), but he was about 4 pounds and they seemd to think that was fine. What do you all think? Thanks for your support and advice!! MJ Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. -- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892
Re: Bonyness/Worms
The kitty should be treated now for Tapeworms. So go back to the Vet get the meds. This does affect his growing and getting the nutrition needed for his body. His fur will lookhealthier as well after he gets treated. He will feel better. It sounds to me that he is trying to grow and having worms will affect his size/appearance. The nasty Tapeworms take away from what the kitten needs to grow on. The worms are getting the food first. Nasty critters! Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WAhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
Re: Bonyness/Worms
hee hee--do you ever think that we're all operating from the same script sometimes? On 8/1/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The kitty should be treated now for Tapeworms. So go back to the Vet get the meds. This does affect his growing and getting the nutrition needed for his body. His fur will lookhealthier as well after he gets treated. He will feel better. It sounds to me that he is trying to grow and having worms will affect his size/appearance. The nasty Tapeworms take away from what the kitten needs to grow on. The worms are getting the food first. Nasty critters! Terrie Mohr-Forker TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption! http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescue http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WA http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.html http://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.html Petfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet! http://www.petfinder.com/ http://www.felineleukemia.org/ http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTS https://www.paypal.com/ http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue-- MaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
Re: Bonyness/Worms
LMAOyeah I think so! In a message dated 8/1/2006 12:02:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hee hee--do you ever think that we're all operating from the same script sometimes? Terrie Mohr-ForkerTAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTSSIAMESE COLLIE RESCUEOwner/DriverCheck sites for available Siameses for adoption!http://www.tazzys-siameses-collies.petfinder.org/Click Here to Join WASHINGTON SIAMESE RESCUE Yahoo Group!http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wasiameserescuehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/SNOHOMISH_COUNTY_PETS_in_WAhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/index.htmlhttp://hometown.aol.com/tatorbunz/myhomepage/petmemorial.htmlPetfinder.comAdopt a Homeless Pet!http://www.petfinder.com/http://www.felineleukemia.org/http://www.petloss.com/TAZZY'S ANIMAL TRANSPORTShttps://www.paypal.com/http://www.frappr.com/wasiameserescue
Re: Bonyness
Cats do go through a 'lanky' looking stage at about that age. They're pudgier as kittens and then again as adults... but if the vet says Slinky has tapes I would go ahead and ask for the med. now and not wait.tMarissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi again all. Some of you may have seen this in another post I sent, but I thought I should send it with a more appropriate subject.Slinky is about 15 or 16 weeks old (we're guessing) and tested positive for FeLV when I took him to the vet just over a week ago. The vet said everything else looked good except that he has tapeworm (which they called me about after I left - said they'd treat it when I went back in 3 weeks for the next round of vaccinations). He's been eating pretty well (I think...not sure how much he's supposed to eat, but I refill his food dish about every other day usually) and has been very active and friendly.I've also noticed lately that he's grown a lot in the two weeks I've had him.But lately I've noticed that when I pet him, I can feel his front "shoulders" sticking up behind his neck. I can also feel his ribs if I press a little. I'm not sure if this is normal (could he be growing faster than he's putting on weight and will catch up later?) or if I should be worried. I've been changing his food (from purina kitten chow to Innova Evo dry...will add canned soon as well) and also took him on a 5.5 hour road trip this weekend, so he's had a bit of adjustment going on, but that hasn't seemed to faze him much. As I said, he seems healthy. But should I be worried about his "bonyness"? Should I take him to the vet this week? I didn't ask the vet about "bonyness" when I was there (hadn't noticed it), but he was about 4 pounds and they seemd to think that was fine.What do you all think? Thanks for your support and advice!!MJ Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.
Re: Bonyness
Thanks everyone for your insight and advice. I'm going to the vet tomorrow to get the dewormer. I couldn't get an appointment, but at least I can get the meds. I'll let you know if he improves. Thanks again!!!MJcatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Cats do go through a 'lanky' looking stage at about that age. They're pudgier as kittens and then again as adults... but if the vet says Slinky has tapes I would go ahead and ask for the med. now and not wait.tMarissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi again all. Some of you may have seen this in another post I sent, but I thought I should send it with a more appropriate subject.Slinky is about 15 or 16 weeks old (we're guessing) and tested positive for FeLV when I took him to the vet just over a week ago. The vet said everything else looked good except that he has tapeworm (which they called me about after I left - said they'd treat it when I went back in 3 weeks for the next round of vaccinations).He's been eating pretty well (I think...not sure how much he's supposed to eat, but I refill his food dish about every other day usually) and has been very active and friendly.I've also noticed lately that he's grown a lot in the two weeks I've had him.But lately I've noticed that when I pet him, I can feel his front "shoulders" sticking up behind his neck. I can also feel his ribs if I press a little. I'm not sure if this is normal (could he be growing faster than he's putting on weight and will catch up later?) or if I should be worried. I've been changing his food (from purina kitten chow to Innova Evo dry...will add canned soon as well) and also took him on a 5.5 hour road trip this weekend, so he's had a bit of adjustment going on, but that hasn't seemed to faze him much. As I said, he seems healthy. But should I be worried about his "bonyness"? Should I take him to the vet this week? I didn't ask the vet about "bonyness" when I was there (hadn't noticed it), but he was about 4 pounds and they seemd to think that was fine.What do you all think? Thanks for your support and advice!!MJ Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
RE: Bonyness
I would recommend though before you actually give him whatever medicine you give him to research and make sure that there is no side effects for kittens some of the medicine can be very toxic to kittens.. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marissa Johnson Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 5:32 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: Bonyness Thanks everyone for your insight and advice. I'm going to the vet tomorrow to get the dewormer. I couldn't get an appointment, but at least I can get the meds. I'll let you know if he improves. Thanks again!!! MJ catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cats do go through a 'lanky' looking stage at about that age. They're pudgier as kittens and then again as adults... but if the vet says Slinky has tapes I would go ahead and ask for the med. now and not wait. t Marissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi again all. Some of you may have seen this in another post I sent, but I thought I should send it with a more appropriate subject. Slinky is about 15 or 16 weeks old (we're guessing) and tested positive for FeLV when I took him to the vet just over a week ago. The vet said everything else looked good except that he has tapeworm (which they called me about after I left - said they'd treat it when I went back in 3 weeks for the next round of vaccinations). He's been eating pretty well (I think...not sure how much he's supposed to eat, but I refill his food dish about every other day usually) and has been very active and friendly.I've also noticed lately that he's grown a lot in the two weeks I've had him. But lately I've noticed that when I pet him, I can feel his front shoulders sticking up behind his neck. I can also feel his ribs if I press a little. I'm not sure if this is normal (could he be growing faster than he's putting on weight and will catch up later?) or if I should be worried. I've been changing his food (from purina kitten chow to Innova Evo dry...will add canned soon as well) and also took him on a 5.5 hour road trip this weekend, so he's had a bit of adjustment going on, but that hasn't seemed to faze him much. As I said, he seems healthy. But should I be worried about his bonyness? Should I take him to the vet this week? I didn't ask the vet about bonyness when I was there (hadn't noticed it), but he was about 4 pounds and they seemd to think that was fine. What do you all think? Thanks for your support and advice!! MJ Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
RE: Bonyness
Drontal is typically used for deworming, including tape worms. It is safe for kittens but the dosage is based on weight.Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I would recommend though before you actually give him whatever medicine you give him to research and make sure that there is no side effects for kittens some of the medicine can be very toxic to kittens..From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marissa JohnsonSent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 5:32 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: "Bonyness" Thanks everyone for your insight and advice. I'm going to the vet tomorrow to get the dewormer. I couldn't get an appointment, but at least I can get the meds. I'll let you know if he improves. Thanks again!!!MJcatatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cats do go through a 'lanky' looking stage at about that age. They're pudgier as kittens and then again as adults... but if the vet says Slinky has tapes I would go ahead and ask for the med. now and not wait.tMarissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi again all. Some of you may have seen this in another post I sent, but I thought I should send it with a more appropriate subject.Slinky is about 15 or 16 weeks old (we're guessing) and tested positive for FeLV when I took him to the vet just over a week ago. The vet said everything else looked good except that he has tapeworm (which they called me about after I left - said they'd treat it when I went back in 3 weeks for the next round of vaccinations).He's been eating pretty well (I think...not sure how much he's supposed to eat, but I refill his food dish about every other day usually) and has been very active and friendly.I've also noticed lately that he's grown a lot in the two weeks I've had him.But lately I've noticed that when I pet him, I can feel his front "shoulders" sticking up behind his neck. I can also feel his ribs if I press a little. I'm not sure if this is normal (could he be growing faster than he's putting on weight and will catch up later?) or if I should be worried. I've been changing his food (from purina kitten chow to Innova Evo dry...will add canned soon as well) and also took him on a 5.5 hour road trip this weekend, so he's had a bit of adjustment going on, but that hasn't seemed to faze him much. As I said, he seems healthy. But should I be worried about his "bonyness"? Should I take him to the vet this week? I didn't ask the vet about "bonyness" when I was there (hadn't noticed it), but he was about 4 pounds and they seemd to think that was fine.What do you all think? Thanks for your support and advice!!MJ Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
