Thread: Poor Monty... peeing probs / cystitis

So glad that the problem has cleared up - and quickly. And he got a free blanket, how cool is that? Love your pictures of him snuggled down on it!

Non cat or dog owners would laugh at our obsession with the 'rear end', but it's a clear indicator of health issues, as we all know, so actually it's quite sensible, and not weird at all, really. (ever had that argument with anyone??)

Originally Posted by Howlinbob

Non cat or dog owners would laugh at our obsession with the 'rear end', but it's a clear indicator of health issues, as we all know, so actually it's quite sensible, and not weird at all, really. (ever had that argument with anyone??)

Well, not really any arguments... but perhaps that’s because I usually keep my trap tightly shut about ‘rear end’ business when in the company of non pet owners.
But a few weeks ago we had a friend over for drinks. He doesn’t particularly like cats – he is always very honest about that, but also polite enough to comment on how laid-back and friendly our Coonies are. However, he is mad about these little lapdogs – Maltese, I think – and seriously considering getting one. So I used some shock tactics on him. I told him about how Monty used to have diarrhoea when he was younger and I had to clean his bum and breeches daily with a cloth soaked in water and baby soap. He went somewhat green around the nose and I could see him thinking: “Eeewwww!”
Of course, I told him that once you have animals of your own, nothing grosses you out. Not sure if it reassured him though.

Originally Posted by Antonia

Well, not really any arguments... but perhaps that’s because I usually keep my trap tightly shut about ‘rear end’ business when in the company of non pet owners.
But a few weeks ago we had a friend over for drinks. He doesn’t particularly like cats – he is always very honest about that, but also polite enough to comment on how laid-back and friendly our Coonies are. However, he is mad about these little lapdogs – Maltese, I think – and seriously considering getting one. So I used some shock tactics on him. I told him about how Monty used to have diarrhoea when he was younger and I had to clean his bum and breeches daily with a cloth soaked in water and baby soap. He went somewhat green around the nose and I could see him thinking: “Eeewwww!”
Of course, I told him that once you have animals of your own, nothing grosses you out. Not sure if it reassured him though.

Hah, we had two Maltese until not that long ago (the female lived to be 18!). I can tell you that keeping their butts clean was no less work than the cats. I remember one long car trip during the winter where both developed the big D. I would be standing outside in the miserable wind and snow watching them make a mess of themselves and then have to use napkins and tissues to try to clean them up as best as possible before they came back in the car with us. One of the most miserable car trips ever. It was a 13 hour drive that took more like 20 hours as I recall due to all the stopping for the dogs (they were young puppies).

Heheh, that's a great story NCarver... I will pass it on to my friend!

Originally Posted by NCarver

Hah, we had two Maltese until not that long ago (the female lived to be 18!). I can tell you that keeping their butts clean was no less work than the cats. I remember one long car trip during the winter where both developed the big D. I would be standing outside in the miserable wind and snow watching them make a mess of themselves and then have to use napkins and tissues to try to clean them up as best as possible before they came back in the car with us. One of the most miserable car trips ever. It was a 13 hour drive that took more like 20 hours as I recall due to all the stopping for the dogs (they were young puppies).

Ewww, that sounds horrendous!!! Hope they made up for it in personality!

Originally Posted by Howlinbob

Ewww, that sounds horrendous!!! Hope they made up for it in personality!

They were great fun until they got so old. The last two years with the female were pretty trying unfortunately.

Here is a photo of her and Remy shortly after we got him at about four months:

Can I make a suggestion if you're still looking for a good wet food? Have you tried Bozita? Its available online at Zooplus and is a food which has a high meat content (rather than lots of bulkers and other nasties). It did give my three the squits at first but I think I was a bit over-enthusiastic and introduced it too quickly. They all scoff it down now and nothing ever gets thrown away. Carny is another one worth a try. Bozita is 'chunks' and Carny is more of a 'pate' type food. Just depends on your cats preference?

Thanks for the suggestion Wendy. But I've already tried Bozita. The girls were OK with it, but poor Monty had persistent diarrhoea on it.