compassionategirl Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Hopefully Crispy Q can post some pics on this thread and give us some details on just how bad bad-ass Charlie the 22 year old cat can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 "Twenty-two year old Bad Ass Charlie ." I think that deserves a special thread all to itself, so I am going to start one on General Discussion with the above title. 22 is like, what, 154 in cat years!!!! This cat is an ancient bad ass You're funny! I bought Bad Charlie as a kitten in a pet store - before I was educated about pet stores. When I picked him out the clerk said, "I'm so glad you picked him. Some lady had him for 2 weeks & brought him back because he meows too much!" He is the most vocal cat I've ever known! He meows, he yowls, he squaks. Once I was on the phone & the other person asked if someone was using a power tool in the room. He always been a real fiesty guy, hence the name, although he has mellowed lots in the past 5 years or so. As for old age issues, he has a seriously bad heart murmur, but I think cuz he's so mellow it hasn't been an issue. He's also lost most of his hearing. We give him sub-Q (sub-cutaneous) fluids every third day & lots & lots of love & attention. My suggestions for long lived cats: >>At about 8 years old, put them on some kind of senior diet cat food - dry chow is best for their teeth. >>Get their teeth checked out. If you can't brush their teeth (I've never been able to!) at least get some of that cat toothpaste in the malt flavor & swab some in their mouth with a q-tip. We lost a 14 year old cat cuz his teeth were so bad. The bacteria gets into their system & overcomes them. >>At about 10-12 years old, get a blood panel done to check their kidney & liver functions. Do that once every 2 years or more if something shows up. At about 16 get a more extensive panel -- your vet should be able to tell you what kind. >>Keep your kitties inside. It's safest for them. My cats go outside only when I am also outside. I think the biggest factor for BC has been the sub-Q fluids. We do this at home & save a fortune. The fluids help to flush his system & help his kidneys out. I'm a little squemish about pricking him with the needle, but it is so good for him. I think he knows it too as he never resists. Riley and Rambo are so fortunate that you rescued them! Now it's your turn! Post some photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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