Eating dirt?

two males, Moe & Rudy (brothers) indor & nutered...first I had to get
rid all of my plants because thye were eating the plants -- then I
found they didn't bother my cati and succlents...then my grandaughters
who's only 5 asked why Moe was eating dirt, then today I find Rudy
eating the dirt..it'd the dirt from my potted plants

ensoul

"ensoul" wrote in message
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two males, Moe & Rudy (brothers) indor & nutered...first I had to get
rid all of my plants because thye were eating the plants -- then I
found they didn't bother my cati and succlents...then my grandaughters
who's only 5 asked why Moe was eating dirt, then today I find Rudy
eating the dirt..it'd the dirt from my potted plants

ensoul

Potted as in fertilized soil PROBLEM Poisons are in there and it
could be a sign of a major problem in the furball such as anemia

Can you grow some cat grass for the cats? Be sure to use plain potting
soil and no fertilizer.

Also, I would schedule a visit to the vet. Eating dirt can signal a
nutritional deficiency.

On May 3, 4:29*pm, Rene wrote:
Can you grow some cat grass for the cats? Be sure to use plain potting
soil and no fertilizer.

Also, I would schedule a visit to the vet. Eating dirt can signal a
nutritional deficiency.

I have tried growing grass for them and they really enjoy eating it
then promptly throw all up..as for the vet I have to come with the $
please don't jump on for saying that, I've seen in here before not
saying that you would do that Renee or Mattew...when we got my hubby
was still living and if there any prob. with Mor or Rudy we got them
to the vet promptly

I will call the Vet, she if she has any ideas though

and thank you

ensoul

"ensoul" wrote in message
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On May 3, 4:29 pm, Rene wrote:
Can you grow some cat grass for the cats? Be sure to use plain potting
soil and no fertilizer.

Also, I would schedule a visit to the vet. Eating dirt can signal a
nutritional deficiency.

I have tried growing grass for them and they really enjoy eating it
then promptly throw all up..as for the vet I have to come with the $
please don't jump on for saying that, I've seen in here before not
saying that you would do that Renee or Mattew...when we got my hubby
was still living and if there any prob. with Mor or Rudy we got them
to the vet promptly

I will call the Vet, she if she has any ideas though

and thank you

ensoul

Hey ensoul I know how tight money Is. I have been lucky having the money to
pay for the vet bills. I think we will have to take Dumplin to a vet soon he
has lost some weight real quickly.
The only way I will jump on some one is if they refuse to do what is
obvious that needs to be done. You are calling the vet and willing to do
what needs to be done you are on the right track ;-)

On Mon, 3 May 2010 16:27:56 -0700 (PDT), ensoul
wrote:

On May 3, 4:29*pm, Rene wrote:
Can you grow some cat grass for the cats? Be sure to use plain potting
soil and no fertilizer.

Also, I would schedule a visit to the vet. Eating dirt can signal a
nutritional deficiency.

I have tried growing grass for them and they really enjoy eating it
then promptly throw all up..as for the vet I have to come with the $
please don't jump on for saying that, I've seen in here before not
saying that you would do that Renee or Mattew...when we got my hubby
was still living and if there any prob. with Mor or Rudy we got them
to the vet promptly

I will call the Vet, she if she has any ideas though

and thank you

ensoul


I think it's ok for them to throw it up. That's what my cats do. I let
them in the backyard (fenced in) and they eat some grass and throw it
up. I think it helps them get rid of the hair that they ingest before
it can clump into hairballs and cause more problems. That's my theory
anyway because they sure like eating grass and throwing it up.

I don't use any chemicals in the yard and don't let them out for a few
days after using any kind of fertilizer.

I have tried growing grass for them and they really enjoy eating it
then promptly throw all up..as for the vet I have to come with the $
please don't jump on for saying that, I've seen in here before not
saying that you would do that Renee or Mattew...when we got my hubby
was still living and if there any prob. with Mor or Rudy we got them
to the vet promptly

I will call the Vet, she if she has any ideas though

I know you are a regular here, and you take your cats to the vet. I
was not trying to jump on you at all, honestly.

I only wanted to let you know that eating dirt (or any other non-food
item, such as blankets) can be a sign of a problem.

As for the throwing up grass, that is normal. Cats will sometimes seek
out grass to help them throw up.

Please let us know what the vet says after you call.

On May 4, 8:23*am, dgk wrote:
On Mon, 3 May 2010 16:27:56 -0700 (PDT), ensoul
wrote:





On May 3, 4:29*pm, Rene wrote:
Can you grow some cat grass for the cats? Be sure to use plain potting
soil and no fertilizer.

Also, I would schedule a visit to the vet. Eating dirt can signal a
nutritional deficiency.

I have tried growing grass for them and they really enjoy eating it
then promptly throw all up..as for the vet I have to come with the $
please don't jump on for saying that, I've seen in here before not
saying that you would do that Renee or Mattew...when we got my hubby
was still living and if there any prob. with Mor or Rudy we got them
to the vet promptly

I will call the Vet, she if she has any ideas though

and thank you

ensoul

I think it's ok for them to throw it up. That's what my cats do. I let
them in the backyard (fenced in) and they eat some grass and throw it
up. I think it helps them get rid of the hair that they ingest before
it can clump into hairballs and cause more problems. That's my theory
anyway because they sure like eating grass and throwing it up.

I don't use any chemicals in the yard and don't let them out for a few
days after using any kind of fertilizer.- Hide quoted text -

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I'm in subzided (sp) housing, had to fight to have 2 cats-- one you
can have with a doctors statement, 2 it was big battle and only 3
months after my hubby died when all you had to do was look at me and
I'd cry I do Rick was adament about getting 2 cats having some sense
of his death, though it was approx. a year later

the office B!*%$ called me on it right after he died said you have to
get rid of one one them, I started sobbing -- hated that, the more you
try not the more you do it, like it was only a few months after his
death, sorry rambling

any who -- pets are not all out side unless on lease it's grounds for
eviction and she has done when friend's cat got out and you have use a
popper scopper, these guys are big 16 lbs it's in the 20 pg lease I'm
not ex, too late can't think straight...and I will call the vet

many thanks

ensoul


I guess a drag queen’s like an oil painting: You gotta stand back from
it to get the full effect.
~Harvey Fierstein

ensoul wrote:
two males, Moe & Rudy (brothers) indor & nutered...first I had to get
rid all of my plants because thye were eating the plants -- then I
found they didn't bother my cati and succlents...then my grandaughters
who's only 5 asked why Moe was eating dirt, then today I find Rudy
eating the dirt..it'd the dirt from my potted plants

ensoul

Go to the vet immediately - almost 12 months ago my beloved Max died
from a brain cancer. The early symptoms some 3 months earlier were dirt
eating and lick the ground.

On Wed, 05 May 2010 07:38:08 GMT, Netmask
wrote:

ensoul wrote:
two males, Moe & Rudy (brothers) indor & nutered...first I had to get
rid all of my plants because thye were eating the plants -- then I
found they didn't bother my cati and succlents...then my grandaughters
who's only 5 asked why Moe was eating dirt, then today I find Rudy
eating the dirt..it'd the dirt from my potted plants

ensoul

Go to the vet immediately - almost 12 months ago my beloved Max died
from a brain cancer. The early symptoms some 3 months earlier were dirt
eating and lick the ground.

What? Not true evidence, just anecdotal and likely a complete
coincidence. And, given that Moe and Rudy are both eating dirt, the
chance that it indicates a sick cat is almost nonexistent. Far more
likely that it just smells/tastes good or contains something that
their diet is lacking. It might be that the OP should make sure that
they're eating good quality food though.