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Wingnettle July 5th, 2024 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by PINTO BEAN (Post 1610393)
it's both actually!
And for rubbing he will see them in the floor and roll around on them.
and when their on he will just rub his whole body against me.
Cats do this to "mark someone or something as theirs", putting their pheromones there and thus claiming them. It's a sign of affection. It probably does it also on the clothes because they retain your scent.

PINTO BEAN July 5th, 2024 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingnettle (Post 1610403)
Cats do this to "mark someone or something as theirs", putting their pheromones there and thus claiming them. It's a sign of affection. It probably does it also on the clothes because they retain your scent.
thank you for answering my question!
<3

Myling July 15th, 2024 10:20 AM
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@Wingnettle


Not really an illness, but could a kit be born with a broken spine or something of the like causing them to be stillborn? Thanks!! <3

Wingnettle July 15th, 2024 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Myling (Post 1614696)
@Wingnettle


Not really an illness, but could a kit be born with a broken spine or something of the like causing them to be stillborn? Thanks!! <3
Thank you for the tip, but it was really unnecessary! /genpos /lh

Yes of course. There are SO MANY mutations and part of the animal could develop in the wrong way, making it impossible to live and die within the mother's uterus!

Myling July 15th, 2024 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Wingnettle (Post 1614700)
Thank you for the tip, but it was really unnecessary! /genpos /lh

Yes of course. There are SO MANY mutations and part of the animal could develop in the wrong way, making it impossible to live and die within the mother's uterus!
You can decide what to do with it! :love4:

nyehe off myling goes to make her stillborn kit https://cbox.im/i/2P0Im.png /silly

Rowan July 15th, 2024 11:11 PM
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I have a kittypet who has Chronic Kidney Disease and will join the clans soon. She will face an eventual death but I just want to know how her clan life may look after leaving her veterinary appointments and how long she’ll live. She also does want kits but she’s worried she’ll pass the disease on. What would the likelihood of that be?
I also want to know some other symptoms

Which symptoms should your cat have? Variable appetite, lack of appetite, weight loss, slight vomiting
• Do you want a genetic or acquired illness/condition? Genetic
• How many moons is this cat? Is it a certain breed? 23M, Partially Scottish Fold
• What's the cat past? How/where does it live now? Currently it is in the kittypet place but will be in the clans. She got the disease from her mother and had a normal childhood until she started
• Has it already some condition/other problems? Yes. Chronic Kidney Disease
• What should the outcome of the illness/condition be? Eventual Death
• Is there a bigger plot around the illness/condition? X
• Mention: @Wingnettle

Wingnettle July 16th, 2024 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Rowan (Post 1615005)
I have a kittypet who has Chronic Kidney Disease and will join the clans soon. She will face an eventual death but I just want to know how her clan life may look after leaving her veterinary appointments and how long she’ll live. She also does want kits but she’s worried she’ll pass the disease on. What would the likelihood of that be?
I also want to know some other symptoms

Which symptoms should your cat have? Variable appetite, lack of appetite, weight loss, slight vomiting
• Do you want a genetic or acquired illness/condition? Genetic
• How many moons is this cat? Is it a certain breed? 23M, Partially Scottish Fold
• What's the cat past? How/where does it live now? Currently it is in the kittypet place but will be in the clans. She got the disease from her mother and had a normal childhood until she started
• Has it already some condition/other problems? Yes. Chronic Kidney Disease
• What should the outcome of the illness/condition be? Eventual Death
• Is there a bigger plot around the illness/condition? X
• Mention: @Wingnettle
CDK Is actually more often an acquired condition with age. The only genetic CDK that I've found Is the polycistic kidney disease. Anyway this means the kidneys can't "save water" and proteins, which results both in loss of water, proteins, important vitamins and other stuff.
Cas with CDK have a chance of longer life if they have access to the right vet diet, which Is not what Cats eat in the wild. At this point I cannot say such a young cat has many chances of getting cdk (again, I'm telling you this because the genetic option is less common, but we can do that if you insist). In that specific genetic case, a cat passing from a cdk diet to a wild one would probably survive... Well, not much. I cannot give numbers because it's very individual, but I would keep it between a few weeks and a month.
I read that a cat with polycistic kidney disease May or not develop symptoms most commonly round 7 years of age the domestic cats, however I would lower the age down in wild cats. Yes, a two-years-old cat could get kidney failure and pass on the condition to the kits, but bear this in mind: if the cat is pregnant and her kidneys are already failing (around the last stages of cdk) she's 100% showing symptoms which would make the pregnancy extremely hard (and not possible in wild cats, in my own opinion). You can still choose to have her healthy during the pregnancy and develop the symptoms after giving birth. Any other questions?
(God it was devilishly hard to write on this damn tablet)

Rowan July 16th, 2024 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingnettle (Post 1615027)
CDK Is actually more often an acquired condition with age. The only genetic CDK that I've found Is the polycistic kidney disease. Anyway this means the kidneys can't "save water" and proteins, which results both in loss of water, proteins, important vitamins and other stuff.
Cas with CDK have a chance of longer life if they have access to the right vet diet, which Is not what Cats eat in the wild. At this point I cannot say such a young cat has many chances of getting cdk (again, I'm telling you this because the genetic option is less common, but we can do that if you insist). In that specific genetic case, a cat passing from a cdk diet to a wild one would probably survive... Well, not much. I cannot give numbers because it's very individual, but I would keep it between a few weeks and a month.
I read that a cat with polycistic kidney disease May or not develop symptoms most commonly round 7 years of age the domestic cats, however I would lower the age down in wild cats. Yes, a two-years-old cat could get kidney failure and pass on the condition to the kits, but bear this in mind: if the cat is pregnant and her kidneys are already failing (around the last stages of cdk) she's 100% showing symptoms which would make the pregnancy extremely hard (and not possible in wild cats, in my own opinion). You can still choose to have her healthy during the pregnancy and develop the symptoms after giving birth. Any other questions?
(God it was devilishly hard to write on this damn tablet)
I’d prefer for it to be genetic (I’m so sorry-)

Would it work for a longer lifespan if she maybe at some points snuck back and forth from her two-leg den and they fed her the food each time she returned? Even if it was slightly occasional she’d still get the nutrients and all from the food and help her health a bit?

Wingnettle July 17th, 2024 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Rowan (Post 1615301)
I’d prefer for it to be genetic (I’m so sorry-)

Would it work for a longer lifespan if she maybe at some points snuck back and forth from her two-leg den and they fed her the food each time she returned? Even if it was slightly occasional she’d still get the nutrients and all from the food and help her health a bit?
No, it is essential to follow the right diet completely. Your cat will absolutely be affected by cdk otherwise, but when exactly and how quickly is up to you to decide at this point.

Badwolf July 17th, 2024 06:55 PM
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Question, we're roleplaying a bunch of 1 moon old kits who are playing around with a spoiled mouse. They don't eat it, but they're touching it, putting it in their jaws, licking it, etc. Is this enough to cause food poisoning?

If yes, what effects would said poisoning have, and how long would it last? Could it possibly spread to other cats? Ty.

• Mention: @Wingnettle

Wingnettle July 18th, 2024 02:07 AM
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A person affected by an intestinal infection may experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea to varying degrees, and even bloody stools.
Yes, eating rotting/decomposing meat can have serious consequences but it's not something that can spread amongst kits just by staying close.
Everything you say is right: yes, it is enough for causing food poisoning. Depending on how spoiled the food is and in what way the kits interact with it, the consequences may vary.

Be careful:
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Puppy and kitten immune systems are both fragile and very susceptible to infectious disease. Especially between 4-12 weeks old.
This might be the death of most kits, depending on the severity of the infection. You have wide choice about the destiny of those kits, but remember that symptoms of an infectious disease should always be present (those at the beginning of the reply are okay).
@bigbxdwolfz

Badwolf July 18th, 2024 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Wingnettle (Post 1615812)
Yes, eating rotting/decomposing meat can have serious consequences but it's not something that can spread amongst kits just by staying close.
Everything you say is right: yes, it is enough for causing food poisoning. Depending on how spoiled the food is and in what way the kits interact with it, the consequences may vary.

Be careful:
This might be the death of most kits, depending on the severity of the infection. You have wide choice about the destiny of those kits, but remember that symptoms of an infectious disease should always be present (those at the beginning of the reply are okay).
@bigbxdwolfz
Is it realistic for symptoms to show up immediately, or should I wait a few days?

Wingnettle July 18th, 2024 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbxdwolfz (Post 1615820)
Is it realistic for symptoms to show up immediately, or should I wait a few days?
Imo a few hours would be fine!

Badwolf July 18th, 2024 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Wingnettle (Post 1615821)
Imo a few hours would be fine!
Ty for your advice! And for answering my question. :)

It's a big help.

Seamrog July 18th, 2024 03:37 AM
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• Which symptoms should your cat have?

Occasional sudden blackouts, preferably brought on by intense anger or other emotions but if that isn’t possible then that’s fine. He also didn’t remember if what had happened just before it was real or not, but over time he did start to remember things again

• Do you want a genetic or acquired illness/condition?

I’d prefer acquired unless genetic fits better and there’s a way to cure it

• How many moons is this cat? Is it a certain breed?

17 moons, I haven’t really decided on a breed

• What's the cat past? How/where does it live now?

He lives in WindClan, found out about these blackouts when he had one after attacking (and unknowingly killing) an intruder.

• Has it already some condition/other problems?

Nothing else

• What should the outcome of the illness/condition be?

I hope there is a way to cure him if that’s possible

• Is there a bigger plot around the illness/condition?

Yes, so after the killing of the intruder and having a blackout, when he woke up he couldn’t really remember if it happened or not, but when the memories came back to him he went to Twilightstar. She demoted him for a moon and a half, and told him to go to Lightningstorm, if Lightningstorm can’t figure out what’s wrong with him and fix it, he’ll be forced to retire early.

• Mention: @Wingnettle

Wingnettle July 18th, 2024 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Seamrog (Post 1615823)
• Which symptoms should your cat have?

Occasional sudden blackouts, preferably brought on by intense anger or other emotions but if that isn’t possible then that’s fine. He also didn’t remember if what had happened just before it was real or not, but over time he did start to remember things again

• Do you want a genetic or acquired illness/condition?

I’d prefer acquired unless genetic fits better and there’s a way to cure it

• How many moons is this cat? Is it a certain breed?

17 moons, I haven’t really decided on a breed

• What's the cat past? How/where does it live now?

He lives in WindClan, found out about these blackouts when he had one after attacking (and unknowingly killing) an intruder.

• Has it already some condition/other problems?

Nothing else

• What should the outcome of the illness/condition be?

I hope there is a way to cure him if that’s possible

• Is there a bigger plot around the illness/condition?

Yes, so after the killing of the intruder and having a blackout, when he woke up he couldn’t really remember if it happened or not, but when the memories came back to him he went to Twilightstar. She demoted him for a moon and a half, and told him to go to Lightningstorm, if Lightningstorm can’t figure out what’s wrong with him and fix it, he’ll be forced to retire early.

• Mention: @Wingnettle
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Fainting, passing out, blacking out, or syncope is the temporary loss of consciousness caused by a variety of situations such as vasovagal syncope, low blood pressure, and anemia. Learn about additional causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies.
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Vasovagal syncope (vay-zoh-VAY-gul SING-kuh-pee) occurs when you faint because your body overreacts to certain triggers, such as the sight of blood or extreme emotional distress. It may also be called neurocardiogenic syncope.

The vasovagal syncope trigger causes your heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly. That leads to reduced blood flow to your brain, causing you to briefly lose consciousness.
Blacking out can be caused by lots of stuff, but this cause is the most likely that would fit well with your cat's situation.

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Vasovagal syncope is usually harmless and requires no treatment. But it's possible that you may injure yourself during a vasovagal syncope episode.
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Symptoms
Before you faint due to vasovagal syncope, you may experience some of the following:

Pale skin
Lightheadedness
Tunnel vision — your field of vision narrows so that you see only what's in front of you
Nausea
Feeling warm
A cold, clammy sweat
Blurred vision
During a vasovagal syncope episode, bystanders may notice:

Jerky, abnormal movements
A slow, weak pulse
Dilated pupils
Recovery after a vasovagal episode generally begins in less than a minute. However, if you stand up too soon after fainting — within about 15 to 30 minutes — you're at risk of fainting again.
From a scientific article:
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Patients were recruited in a dedicated syncope unit and underwent neurocardiovascular evaluation. The prevalence of Amnesia for loss of consciousness following syncope on tilting was 28% (44/159).
The only remedy I could find for a clan cat was this:
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Therapies. Your doctor may recommend ways to decrease the pooling of blood in your legs. These may include foot exercises, wearing compression stockings or tensing your leg muscles when standing. You may need to increase salt in your diet if you don't usually have high blood pressure. Avoid prolonged standing — especially in hot, crowded places — and drink plenty of fluids.
However, keep in mind that all of this was tested on humans, who stand on TWO legs. This means a great difference between the pressure of the human low body and the cat's.
What I suggest, is that however it would be a bit unrealistic, the medicine cat would try to rise your cat's blood pressure and have them exercise often (feet exercises, such as stomping them repeatedly). I cannot say this will always prevent your cat from fainting (which is the main symptom here, not the memory loss), because in this case I proposed to you a "mental cause with somatic symptoms". It's all in his head if the sight of blood makes him faint.

You can choose: will your cat subjugate itself to this weakness and have them retired from the warrior life, or will it fight against this "fear" and come over it?

Totally your choice. Good luck! :heartbounce:

Seamrog July 18th, 2024 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Wingnettle (Post 1615824)
Blacking out can be caused by lots of stuff, but this cause is the most likely that would fit well with your cat's situation.





From a scientific article:


The only remedy I could find for a clan cat was this:

However, keep in mind that all of this was tested on humans, who stand on TWO legs. This means a great difference between the pressure of the human low body and the cat's.
What I suggest, is that however it would be a bit unrealistic, the medicine cat would try to rise your cat's blood pressure and have them exercise often (feet exercises, such as stomping them repeatedly). I cannot say this will always prevent your cat from fainting (which is the main symptom here, not the memory loss), because in this case I proposed to you a "mental cause with somatic symptoms". It's all in his head if the sight of blood makes him faint.

You can choose: will your cat subjugate itself to this weakness and have them retired from the warrior life, or will it fight against this "fear" and come over it?

Totally your choice. Good luck! :heartbounce:
I think this’ll work, thanks very much!

Wingnettle July 20th, 2024 12:38 PM
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Fun fact (?): I've started reading Nutrition of cats and dogs today, and it's very interesting. Ofc I'd already studied the basics, but I need to dust off my brain! If you have any curiosities I can answer them!

(This is NOT a veterinary consultation!)

Crown_Sage July 20th, 2024 01:48 PM
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Bump!

HerbalTea July 22nd, 2024 02:49 PM
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@Wingnettle :asks if cats çan have drifting eyes cutely;

Wingnettle July 22nd, 2024 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by HerbalTea (Post 1617617)
@Wingnettle :asks if cats çan have drifting eyes cutely;
Sure, I don't see why not!

Wingnettle July 23rd, 2024 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by HerbalTea (Post 1617617)
@Wingnettle :asks if cats çan have drifting eyes cutely;
Yeah, I can't see why not. Just do some research because there are several conditions where eyes move differently. If you have any question, ask away! :heartbounce:

HerbalTea July 24th, 2024 10:55 AM
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Hhii Wingy ( @Wingnettle )

What are the health drawbacks of Amblyopia? {Think I'm spelling it right)

Wingnettle July 24th, 2024 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by HerbalTea (Post 1618627)
Hhii Wingy ( @Wingnettle )

What are the health drawbacks of Amblyopia? {Think I'm spelling it right)
Hello!
Basically, one eye has decreased vision.
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Signs and symptoms of lazy eye include:

An eye that wanders inward or outward
Eyes that appear to not work together
Poor depth perception
Squinting or shutting an eye
Head tilting
Abnormal results of vision screening tests
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Factors associated with an increased risk of lazy eye include:

Premature birth
Small size at birth
Family history of lazy eye
Developmental disabilities
But the most important thing, is that the condition left untreated leads to permanent vision loss in that eye.

HerbalTea July 24th, 2024 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Wingnettle (Post 1618643)
Hello!
Basically, one eye has decreased vision.


And:


But the most important thing, is that the condition left untreated leads to permanent vision loss in that eye.
Ty!

Wingnettle July 28th, 2024 04:12 AM
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Bop

Wingnettle August 23rd, 2024 03:59 AM
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bop

Wingnettle September 19th, 2024 09:53 AM
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bump

Wingnettle October 4th, 2024 07:28 AM
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bump

Wingnettle December 3rd, 2024 02:42 PM
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still open!

laa December 5th, 2024 07:12 PM
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hi there! i've got a loner siamese kitty with crossed eyes! i forget the medical term, it's listed in his biography which you can find under weevil's bio when you click on the "char bios' link in my sig!

weevil is only affected cosmetically, but would there be any other plausible conditions that could follow his crossed eyes? i've learnt that they might struggle with depth perception but otherwise can see fine.

• Mention: @Wingnettle

-_Galaxy_- December 5th, 2024 07:14 PM
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Do you have any suggestions on autoimmune diseases?
@Wingnettle

Wingnettle December 6th, 2024 03:20 AM
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@laa Hello! Congenital strabismus only rarely results in blindness. It does include some problems in evaluating distances and such, but cats learn to adapt to this condition well with time! No other medical conditions are associated with it.
Source: https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-he...ross-eyed-cats


@WarriorGalaxy there are a very numerous amount of autoimmune diseases. Have you got any ideas about the desired symptoms for your cat? Some common diseases include skin conditions.

-_Galaxy_- December 6th, 2024 06:26 AM
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I'm not really sure on symptoms but is there any that affect the brain and spinal cord? @Wingnettle

Wingnettle January 14th, 2025 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by -_Galaxy_- (Post 1681601)
I'm not really sure on symptoms but is there any that affect the brain and spinal cord? @Wingnettle
Hello, sorry for the wait!
Autoimmune encephalitis is an autoimmune disease that can fit the description you provided. A hallmark of this type of encephalitis are faciobrachial dystonic seizures (FBDS), a brief episode causing uni- and occasionally bilateral jerking of the arm, face and/or leg. Other common features in the acute phase include frequent and varied focal seizures, amnesia, personality change and behavioural disturbance
Encephalitis in cats is not very common. It is seen more often in older cats, and there are no specific breeds predisposed to this condition.
A wild cat who obtains this disease will not heal on their own.

Wingnettle January 21st, 2025 08:12 AM
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boop

Wingnettle February 3rd, 2025 08:45 AM
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bumpy

SillyLittleCherry February 3rd, 2025 08:47 AM
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Wiggleworm February 4th, 2025 10:57 AM
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Purely_K2 February 4th, 2025 11:19 AM
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My cat, Pineswipe, is going to be having a slight limp due to a muscle that won't exactly heal correctly and arthritis in his left hip. What are some words I should use with him walking or sitting to show that he is in pain sometimes?


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