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Also, do you have any suggestions as to which canned food to feed? I have
tried different kinds but Maus refuses to eat them. He likes his dry food and he likes nipping on certain human foods, but he doesn't eat any of the things people generally think cats would like (tuna, for example, or canned cat food). My husband told me that switching them from dry to canned isn't good for their digestive system. Once they are on dry food it's best to keep them on dry food. There are dry foods I think that are out there for Urinary tract stuff, I would call a vets office for advice though before persuing. Just to be on the safe side. |
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Cats have extra skin between their legs to make jumping, stretching &
running easier. I've always called it a "ruff," and as far as I can see, all cats have them. Kittens' ruffs don't show as much because they're still growing, but all adult cats that I've ever seen have had them. Short of plastic surgery (please don't go there) I'm thinking your cat's ruff is here to stay -- M9 "[ medic ]" wrote in message nk.net... I have a 4 year old male cat named Maus. He's a fairly large (in build, not weight) cat, but he's always had a kind of wobbly pooch on his belly. It's not a tumor or anything, just lose skin according to the vet. Is there any way to get rid of it or make it smaller? On a side note, I used to have a number of other cats and for some reason, most of them had "wobbles" as well. |
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Cats have extra skin between their legs to make jumping, stretching &
running easier. I've always called it a "ruff," and as far as I can see, all cats have them. Kittens' ruffs don't show as much because they're still growing, but all adult cats that I've ever seen have had them. Short of plastic surgery (please don't go there) I'm thinking your cat's ruff is here to stay -- M9 "[ medic ]" wrote in message nk.net... I have a 4 year old male cat named Maus. He's a fairly large (in build, not weight) cat, but he's always had a kind of wobbly pooch on his belly. It's not a tumor or anything, just lose skin according to the vet. Is there any way to get rid of it or make it smaller? On a side note, I used to have a number of other cats and for some reason, most of them had "wobbles" as well. |
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"minerva nine" wrote in message ... Cats have extra skin between their legs to make jumping, stretching & running easier. I've always called it a "ruff," and as far as I can see, all cats have them. Cats do have a ruff, but it is not the extra skin that you describe here. The "ruff" on a cat is the thick collar of fur around the neck, especially noticeable in some longhaired cats. MaryL |
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"minerva nine" wrote in message ... Cats have extra skin between their legs to make jumping, stretching & running easier. I've always called it a "ruff," and as far as I can see, all cats have them. Cats do have a ruff, but it is not the extra skin that you describe here. The "ruff" on a cat is the thick collar of fur around the neck, especially noticeable in some longhaired cats. MaryL |
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On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:20:45 -0700, "Leigh Bain"
wrote: Also, do you have any suggestions as to which canned food to feed? I have tried different kinds but Maus refuses to eat them. He likes his dry food and he likes nipping on certain human foods, but he doesn't eat any of the things people generally think cats would like (tuna, for example, or canned cat food). My husband told me that switching them from dry to canned isn't good for their digestive system. Once they are on dry food it's best to keep them on dry food. Your husband is wrong. Dry food in and of itself is not good for their digestive system, as cats are designed to get the water they need to live from their prey. A mouse is ~70% water, as is canned food. Dry food is 10% water, which is why cats on dry food only are generally dehydrated, as cats do not have the thirst reflex that humans and dogs do. A cat fed only dry food will increase its water consumption, but not enough to totally make up for the water they are losing out on. Now, when changing a cat's food at all (brand to brand, type, anything) it should be done gradually to avoid any reactions of the digestive system (and the accompanying loose stool). There are dry foods I think that are out there for Urinary tract stuff, I would call a vets office for advice though before persuing. Just to be on the safe side. The lowest quality, junkiest canned cat food is better than the highest quality dry in terms of urinary health. Cats on dry food have more concentrated urine, which is a major factor in the generation of crystals that block the urinary tract. Orchid See Orchid's Kitties! -- http://nik.ascendancy.net/bengalpage Want a Purebred Cat? Read This! -- http://nik.ascendancy.net/orchid |
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On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 20:20:45 -0700, "Leigh Bain"
wrote: Also, do you have any suggestions as to which canned food to feed? I have tried different kinds but Maus refuses to eat them. He likes his dry food and he likes nipping on certain human foods, but he doesn't eat any of the things people generally think cats would like (tuna, for example, or canned cat food). My husband told me that switching them from dry to canned isn't good for their digestive system. Once they are on dry food it's best to keep them on dry food. Your husband is wrong. Dry food in and of itself is not good for their digestive system, as cats are designed to get the water they need to live from their prey. A mouse is ~70% water, as is canned food. Dry food is 10% water, which is why cats on dry food only are generally dehydrated, as cats do not have the thirst reflex that humans and dogs do. A cat fed only dry food will increase its water consumption, but not enough to totally make up for the water they are losing out on. Now, when changing a cat's food at all (brand to brand, type, anything) it should be done gradually to avoid any reactions of the digestive system (and the accompanying loose stool). There are dry foods I think that are out there for Urinary tract stuff, I would call a vets office for advice though before persuing. Just to be on the safe side. The lowest quality, junkiest canned cat food is better than the highest quality dry in terms of urinary health. Cats on dry food have more concentrated urine, which is a major factor in the generation of crystals that block the urinary tract. Orchid See Orchid's Kitties! -- http://nik.ascendancy.net/bengalpage Want a Purebred Cat? Read This! -- http://nik.ascendancy.net/orchid |
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Yeah, I know -- I've just always called that furr between the legs a "ruff"
also. Personal quirk. -- M9 "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... "minerva nine" wrote in message ... Cats have extra skin between their legs to make jumping, stretching & running easier. I've always called it a "ruff," and as far as I can see, all cats have them. Cats do have a ruff, but it is not the extra skin that you describe here. The "ruff" on a cat is the thick collar of fur around the neck, especially noticeable in some longhaired cats. MaryL |
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Yeah, I know -- I've just always called that furr between the legs a "ruff"
also. Personal quirk. -- M9 "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... "minerva nine" wrote in message ... Cats have extra skin between their legs to make jumping, stretching & running easier. I've always called it a "ruff," and as far as I can see, all cats have them. Cats do have a ruff, but it is not the extra skin that you describe here. The "ruff" on a cat is the thick collar of fur around the neck, especially noticeable in some longhaired cats. MaryL |
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