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Still on hiatus
Computer still down and will be indefinitely. New one on the way in a week's or so time. Andy's computer impossible to use either. Will continue to be on forced-blogging-hiatus till my new one arrives. In the meanwhile if you need some kitty stuff to read, do look through our featured articles, archives, links on the right sidebar. I will also be updating Twitter @ubikuching as often as i can, so do follow us there as well. Have a good kitty weekend!
Hiatus
My computer is currently at the clinic for suspected PSU problems. Will be back soon when i have it back! Ubi Kuching Project still business as usual - Salem and Shelley both adopted, Ubi-wide neutering still on tomorrow night.
caught mid-treat
We recently bought another pack of Angel's Salmon Treats for our cats - because we had to give them a bath this weekend, so it was some kind of 'atonement' on our part. I took some very un-glamourous photos of our three cats mid-treat, it is a laugh!
They are absolutely crazy about these treats. Andy combines the dispensing of treats with some basic cat-training too: our treats are kept in a metal box and whenever he taps the box, the cats come running. When he says 'up!' to them they will stand up and get their treat. They love it. We have to buy them these treats more often!
They are absolutely crazy about these treats. Andy combines the dispensing of treats with some basic cat-training too: our treats are kept in a metal box and whenever he taps the box, the cats come running. When he says 'up!' to them they will stand up and get their treat. They love it. We have to buy them these treats more often!
notecard - 2nd draft
The top is the front, the bottom is the back, the card will be blank inside. Regardless of printing cost versus aesthetics I think I will stick to black and white for a classic look and feel.Now, to create 9 more designs for our box-set of 10 notecards. (If you have an Ubi Kuching pic you would like to contribute, do email me.)
Then to raise the capital for the printing before we package and sell.
We are open to placing by-liners at the back of the card e.g. "printing sponsored by -" if we get any donations in this respect. I would probably print the name of the printing shop we will be getting these done at, if they are willing to give us a better rate for the production of these cards.
baking soda in cat litter - best!
Remember I wrote about the uses of baking soda for cats?
Well I tried it for the past week myself by sprinkling baking soda into their litter boxes.
Usually, the filter tray for the litter boxes using pine pellets needs to be changed once per week for one cat. We usually change ours twice a week at least otherwise the pee smell will still emanate from the litter boxes even though pine is already very deodourising.
I added the baking soda to their litter trays last weekend. This weekend, when Andy cleared out the litter trays, he didn't even realise that I hadn't cleared the lower tray for a whole week. There was no pee smell at all! It was only after he cleared everything that I told him, and he was really surprised to find out that it didn't smell at all even though the liners were not cleared for a whole week.
Not only is adding baking soda to the litter boxes great for the household, it is also great on the environment because it means we are using lesser litter pan liners. We still clear the poo on a daily basis of course, but now with the baking soda added to the litter boxes, we can change the liner less often. It will not affect the cats' desire to use the litter tray as the liner below is separated from the pellets on top - if the poo is not cleared they will decline to go to the litter box since cats are fastidiously clean, even about their toilets.
And baking soda only costs a dollar plus from supermarkets!
There are also proprietary cat litter brands that use baking soda as one of their ingredients, and that is also an alternative if you are into only using pet brand items for your cats.
I also added baking soda to my ashtrays so that there will not be a stale smell from the ashtrays, but that is another whole topic altogether. Search 'household uses for baking soda' in Google and you will come up with plenty of tips for using this simple ingredient around the house.
Baking soda is now a permanent feature on my cleaning agents shelf in the kitchen. It is absolutely indispensable!
Well I tried it for the past week myself by sprinkling baking soda into their litter boxes.
Usually, the filter tray for the litter boxes using pine pellets needs to be changed once per week for one cat. We usually change ours twice a week at least otherwise the pee smell will still emanate from the litter boxes even though pine is already very deodourising.
I added the baking soda to their litter trays last weekend. This weekend, when Andy cleared out the litter trays, he didn't even realise that I hadn't cleared the lower tray for a whole week. There was no pee smell at all! It was only after he cleared everything that I told him, and he was really surprised to find out that it didn't smell at all even though the liners were not cleared for a whole week.
Not only is adding baking soda to the litter boxes great for the household, it is also great on the environment because it means we are using lesser litter pan liners. We still clear the poo on a daily basis of course, but now with the baking soda added to the litter boxes, we can change the liner less often. It will not affect the cats' desire to use the litter tray as the liner below is separated from the pellets on top - if the poo is not cleared they will decline to go to the litter box since cats are fastidiously clean, even about their toilets.
And baking soda only costs a dollar plus from supermarkets!
There are also proprietary cat litter brands that use baking soda as one of their ingredients, and that is also an alternative if you are into only using pet brand items for your cats.
I also added baking soda to my ashtrays so that there will not be a stale smell from the ashtrays, but that is another whole topic altogether. Search 'household uses for baking soda' in Google and you will come up with plenty of tips for using this simple ingredient around the house.
Baking soda is now a permanent feature on my cleaning agents shelf in the kitchen. It is absolutely indispensable!
more on shelley the shar-pei
Shelly Daisy the Shar-Pei is a really sweet girl. Her full name is Shelly Daisy because Aswat has been using the name Daisy to train and socialise her. She responds to both names, but to Aswat more because he has been taking care of her at the shop and giving her constant attention.
Shelley is really obedient. She actually does her business in the toilet, and not in her pen or anywhere else in the shop. She also knows her boundaries - where she is allowed to go to or not. She seems to know that where the dog safety gate is, that is the extent of her boundary.
She also hardly barks, unless you come to visit her - she makes an excellent guard-dog and door-greeter, she is super alert. When she sees someone she recognises come to her 'house' (i.e. the pet shop) she knows it is a friend and will not bark.
The only thing now is to socialise her more and train her to walk on a leash - something she is still not used to. We started her slow, just by getting her used to a collar first. She is not food-motivated so it takes a lot of time to get her to walk on a leash, especially beyond what she sees as her 'boundary'.
You can see here that she has the classic black tongue - only Chow Chows and Shar-Peis have this trait. She is not very wrinkled, which is different from the pedigree-bred Shar-Peis in the US. But this is a good thing, as humid Singapore weather and facial wrinkles are not a good mix - the humidity trapped in between facial wrinkles will cause major skin problems if not cleaned and dried on a daily basis.
Shelley is actually the smallest of her family. She had to fight for food and be the subject of playful bullying from her siblings. As a result, she has some old scars from her siblings' bites. Thankfully, now she has her own bowl and bottle to feed from at Angels Pet Shop and will hopefully go to a much better home soon.
Do keep the word out for Shelley Daisy the Shar-Pei! If you are keen to view and adopt her, contact Aswat at 9337 8211. Shelley is currently eating Eagle Pack Natural Formula which consists of fish protein and oils - good for her skin since Shar-Peis are prone to skin problems. Her collar will be given along with her to her new owner, who will also be advised on Shelley's diet and other necessities for her care.
Shelley is really obedient. She actually does her business in the toilet, and not in her pen or anywhere else in the shop. She also knows her boundaries - where she is allowed to go to or not. She seems to know that where the dog safety gate is, that is the extent of her boundary.
She also hardly barks, unless you come to visit her - she makes an excellent guard-dog and door-greeter, she is super alert. When she sees someone she recognises come to her 'house' (i.e. the pet shop) she knows it is a friend and will not bark.
The only thing now is to socialise her more and train her to walk on a leash - something she is still not used to. We started her slow, just by getting her used to a collar first. She is not food-motivated so it takes a lot of time to get her to walk on a leash, especially beyond what she sees as her 'boundary'.
You can see here that she has the classic black tongue - only Chow Chows and Shar-Peis have this trait. She is not very wrinkled, which is different from the pedigree-bred Shar-Peis in the US. But this is a good thing, as humid Singapore weather and facial wrinkles are not a good mix - the humidity trapped in between facial wrinkles will cause major skin problems if not cleaned and dried on a daily basis.Shelley is actually the smallest of her family. She had to fight for food and be the subject of playful bullying from her siblings. As a result, she has some old scars from her siblings' bites. Thankfully, now she has her own bowl and bottle to feed from at Angels Pet Shop and will hopefully go to a much better home soon.
Do keep the word out for Shelley Daisy the Shar-Pei! If you are keen to view and adopt her, contact Aswat at 9337 8211. Shelley is currently eating Eagle Pack Natural Formula which consists of fish protein and oils - good for her skin since Shar-Peis are prone to skin problems. Her collar will be given along with her to her new owner, who will also be advised on Shelley's diet and other necessities for her care.
special appeal
Aswat's godmother recently rescued a young kitten @ 5 weeks old. He had a major injury in his eye and his godma paid for kitten's surgery. This kitten is a stray but he can no longer live on the streets as he is now blind in one eye.
Aswat's godmother is appealing for anyone who is willing to welcome this kitten into their home.
Aswat's godmother is appealing for anyone who is willing to welcome this kitten into their home.
nova soothing balm
For some reason my cat have lately gotten themselves some scratches, perhaps from each other. By the time I noticed them, the wounds are already healed, just leaving behind some scabs with no fur on them. None of these scars are noticeable, but nonetheless I went out and got us Nova Soothing Balm.
I intend to decant some for our cat closet and pass the bottle to Aswat to use on Salem and other future animals. In the meanwhile I have already used it on Sayang and Scooter, and can safely say that the balm does not hurt them when used.
This balm is useful for scratches, wounds, dry spots. My advice is that it should not be used as immediate first aid. For scratches and wounds, the first step is to clean the area with antiseptic lotion. Then use antiseptic powder to stop the bleeding and promote healing. The balm should be the final step, to prevent itching and scarring, ideally when the wound has healed and only scabs remain.
This is also good for dry skin I reckon. Dry skin is usually itchy and this balm stops the itch. A good addition to your cat first-aid kit.
I intend to decant some for our cat closet and pass the bottle to Aswat to use on Salem and other future animals. In the meanwhile I have already used it on Sayang and Scooter, and can safely say that the balm does not hurt them when used.
This balm is useful for scratches, wounds, dry spots. My advice is that it should not be used as immediate first aid. For scratches and wounds, the first step is to clean the area with antiseptic lotion. Then use antiseptic powder to stop the bleeding and promote healing. The balm should be the final step, to prevent itching and scarring, ideally when the wound has healed and only scabs remain.
This is also good for dry skin I reckon. Dry skin is usually itchy and this balm stops the itch. A good addition to your cat first-aid kit.
zoukie - owned!
Zoukie's legs - now that we can inspect him properly - are injured from minor scratches, possibly from bushes and other urban landscaping while he was on the run. He was suffering from dehydration - tearing eyes, stiff skin, dry skin patches - but was already much better today. Aswat also gave him a shower and groomed him today, and hopefully his dry skin will improve now that he received some first aid and skin care and is drinking enough water. He must really have had a hard time out on the run, but seeing him today was like looking at a different cat - he was much calmer, cleaner, healthier looking. Aswat also managed to train Zoukie to use the litter tray - who knows where his previous owner was training him to go. Aswat also managed to age Zoukie - he is likely to be less than a year old as his testicles are not that fully developed yet even though he is a large-sized cat.
No one has come forward to claim Zoukie as their lost cat.
But someone did email me today regarding Zoukie! Sam, who lives in Dover, saw Zoukie's picture online and offered to adopt him if no one has claimed Zoukie. Sam used to have a Persian cat as his pet 10 years ago, and has been cat-less ever since.
So in love was he with Zoukie, that Sam came down to view him today. We wanted to bring Zoukie to sterilise next week and re-home him via our usual online channels, but now there is no need, because Sam took Zoukie home with him today!
If anyone does come forward any later to claim Zoukie as their lost pet, we will be forwarding the query to Sam, and the owner will have to bear the costs that Sam has already invested on Zoukie. But for now, Zoukie will be living happily with Sam. Seeing the look on Sam's face and the joy Zoukie brought to him with the prospect of him going back to live with Sam, really cheered me up to no end.
We have advised Sam to bring Zoukie for a check up just to get an all-clear as well as to get his sterilisation done.
No one has come forward to claim Zoukie as their lost cat.
But someone did email me today regarding Zoukie! Sam, who lives in Dover, saw Zoukie's picture online and offered to adopt him if no one has claimed Zoukie. Sam used to have a Persian cat as his pet 10 years ago, and has been cat-less ever since.
So in love was he with Zoukie, that Sam came down to view him today. We wanted to bring Zoukie to sterilise next week and re-home him via our usual online channels, but now there is no need, because Sam took Zoukie home with him today!
If anyone does come forward any later to claim Zoukie as their lost pet, we will be forwarding the query to Sam, and the owner will have to bear the costs that Sam has already invested on Zoukie. But for now, Zoukie will be living happily with Sam. Seeing the look on Sam's face and the joy Zoukie brought to him with the prospect of him going back to live with Sam, really cheered me up to no end.
We have advised Sam to bring Zoukie for a check up just to get an all-clear as well as to get his sterilisation done.
ubi kuching project notecards
One of the Ubi Kuching Project merchandise we are hoping to sell to raise funds for our stray cat neutering, animal rescue and re-homing work, is a box set of notecards.
10 blank-inside Ubi Kuching Project notecards with envelopes. The size of each notecard is A6 closed. Using the charity-funding rule of which at least 70% of the revenue generated should go direct to the beneficiaries - in this case the animals - a box set of 10 notecards will be retailing at about $18.
I am still undecided about making it black-and-white or colour - the cost of production will be the same but aesthetically black-and-white may be better. Will keep all our readers updated on the progress.
If you have a picture you would like to submit of your cat adopted via Ubi Kuching Project, please feel free to email me!
zone 2 cat-feeder - Auntie Rose
Remember I shared that Ubi is divided into cat zones, each zone being managed and fed by different care-givers?
Ever since we started this blog we wanted to take pictures of the people who manage the cat zones, but they being cat-feeders i.e. nocturnal, it is almost impossible to sight them, as if they were cats themselves.
But we managed to get a picture of Auntie Rose, Zone 2 cat-feeder.
Auntie Rose lives in Ubi with one cat. She is a retired home-maker who used to work in the US. She often has interesting human treats to share with us like Belgium chocolates and candy from Denmark. Her trademark is her plastic bag armed with cat food, and an amazing walking speed that helps her feed more cats, quickly. She may be an auntie but she speaks good English, smokes Gudang Garam and is quite tech-savvy - she uses her mobile phone more than I do mine!
This photo of her was taken at Angels Pet Shop where she came to buy cat food. She will be helping to sponsor some of the costs of neutering the Zone 2 cats we are hoping to trap and neuter next week (date unconfirmed yet, still need to liaise with our cat-service guy on his availability).
Ever since we started this blog we wanted to take pictures of the people who manage the cat zones, but they being cat-feeders i.e. nocturnal, it is almost impossible to sight them, as if they were cats themselves.
But we managed to get a picture of Auntie Rose, Zone 2 cat-feeder.
Auntie Rose lives in Ubi with one cat. She is a retired home-maker who used to work in the US. She often has interesting human treats to share with us like Belgium chocolates and candy from Denmark. Her trademark is her plastic bag armed with cat food, and an amazing walking speed that helps her feed more cats, quickly. She may be an auntie but she speaks good English, smokes Gudang Garam and is quite tech-savvy - she uses her mobile phone more than I do mine!
This photo of her was taken at Angels Pet Shop where she came to buy cat food. She will be helping to sponsor some of the costs of neutering the Zone 2 cats we are hoping to trap and neuter next week (date unconfirmed yet, still need to liaise with our cat-service guy on his availability).
Sammy / Mika
more on zoukie the cat
Zoukie, for whom no one has yet to come forward to claim as their lost pet, is much calmer today than he was yesterday when he first arrived.
He has a cute habit of 'barking' when he meows! Here is a picture of him mid-bark.
He reminds us of our Slinky in the way he stands - very upright, chest out shoulders broad.
And despite his apparent stress from his hind-leg bruise and being in a new environment, he is still very cute! He may look fierce...
...but is actually a sweetie at heart.
If no one claims him by this weekend we will have to re-home him. Angel's boarding space is now full and there is no more space for the shop's paying customers, so we might have to foster either him or Salem at our home.
He has a cute habit of 'barking' when he meows! Here is a picture of him mid-bark.
He reminds us of our Slinky in the way he stands - very upright, chest out shoulders broad.
And despite his apparent stress from his hind-leg bruise and being in a new environment, he is still very cute! He may look fierce...
...but is actually a sweetie at heart.
If no one claims him by this weekend we will have to re-home him. Angel's boarding space is now full and there is no more space for the shop's paying customers, so we might have to foster either him or Salem at our home.
shelley, a black shar-pei puppy
More on Shelley here.
Shelley is a 4-month old pure-bred Shar-Pei puppy whose parents live in Ubi; her mom is a rescued, cream coloured Shar-Pei, and her dad is black just like her. She needs a new home because her current family is already full. We have advised her owners to neuter the parents ASAP before they breed again.
In the meanwhile, Shelley has already entered this world, and her owners were already finding it hard to cope as she and her siblings grew. All her siblings save one (the owners are keeping one of the puppies) have been re-homed and Shelley so happened to be the last one. Her owners have contemplated bringing her to SPCA should they be unable to re-home her, hence we have intervened.
She is rather shy and reserved towards strangers but shows her puppy-like personality when she gets to know you. Being a Shar-Pei, she tends to growl especially when she is nervous and will need training and supervision to grow up well-socialised.
Shelley has not been sterilised or vaccinated by her previous owners. Do also be aware that Shar-Peis are prone to skin problems from food allergies, as well as a strong doggy odour. Her new owner will need to be an experienced puppy caregiver who knows how to care for a specific breed like Shelley's. She will do best on a low-allergen diet as well as other supplements to care for her skin, and will need to be groomed often to keep her clean, fresh and healthy. It is recommended that she be scheduled for her vaccinations and sterilisation by your vet should you choose to adopt her. To read more about caring for dogs with skin problems, see here.
That being said, a pure-bred Shar-Pei is hard to come by, and if you are looking for an interesting breed of dog - one that was once endangered, descended from royalty, fiercely loyal to their owners - Shelley might just be the one for you.
Shelley is currently boarding at Angels Pet Shop and will need a new, large home. If you are keen to view and adopt her, please contact Aswat at 9337 8211 / 6748 9810 who is currently taking care of her at the shop. Experienced dog owners preferred, viewing should be done by the whole family before making the adoption decision.
More pictures of Shelley the Shar-Pei puppy below:
Shelley is a 4-month old pure-bred Shar-Pei puppy whose parents live in Ubi; her mom is a rescued, cream coloured Shar-Pei, and her dad is black just like her. She needs a new home because her current family is already full. We have advised her owners to neuter the parents ASAP before they breed again.
In the meanwhile, Shelley has already entered this world, and her owners were already finding it hard to cope as she and her siblings grew. All her siblings save one (the owners are keeping one of the puppies) have been re-homed and Shelley so happened to be the last one. Her owners have contemplated bringing her to SPCA should they be unable to re-home her, hence we have intervened.
She is rather shy and reserved towards strangers but shows her puppy-like personality when she gets to know you. Being a Shar-Pei, she tends to growl especially when she is nervous and will need training and supervision to grow up well-socialised.
Shelley has not been sterilised or vaccinated by her previous owners. Do also be aware that Shar-Peis are prone to skin problems from food allergies, as well as a strong doggy odour. Her new owner will need to be an experienced puppy caregiver who knows how to care for a specific breed like Shelley's. She will do best on a low-allergen diet as well as other supplements to care for her skin, and will need to be groomed often to keep her clean, fresh and healthy. It is recommended that she be scheduled for her vaccinations and sterilisation by your vet should you choose to adopt her. To read more about caring for dogs with skin problems, see here.
That being said, a pure-bred Shar-Pei is hard to come by, and if you are looking for an interesting breed of dog - one that was once endangered, descended from royalty, fiercely loyal to their owners - Shelley might just be the one for you.
Shelley is currently boarding at Angels Pet Shop and will need a new, large home. If you are keen to view and adopt her, please contact Aswat at 9337 8211 / 6748 9810 who is currently taking care of her at the shop. Experienced dog owners preferred, viewing should be done by the whole family before making the adoption decision.
More pictures of Shelley the Shar-Pei puppy below:
post-op care after castration
It has been 19 days since Scooter's sterilisation. I would have to say he behaves as if nothing has happened, and his incisions healed very well.
In case you are bringing or have recently brought your male cat for neutering, I have here the post care instructions given by Dr Hsu from our vet The Animal Clinic, Katong.
In case you are bringing or have recently brought your male cat for neutering, I have here the post care instructions given by Dr Hsu from our vet The Animal Clinic, Katong.
Hope this makes good information for male cat owners.
Dr Miss -
Your cat Scooter has been castrated. This procedure involves a surgery in a very sensitive area and therefore needs care for sometime after the event. Unfortunately, cats do not always understand that they must rest so we need you to assist us with Scooter's recovery.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER
When you pick Scooter up from our clinic he may be a little drowsy (Edit, mine - he will look like he is sick, with the third eyelid showing). This is quite normal following anaesthetic and surgery. The drowsiness should reduce over the next 12-24 hours. There will be some bruising, same as humans, so he should not be expected to be completely normal for a few days. Some oozing of a diluted blood stained fluid is normal but it should not be bleeding excessively.
WHAT TO DO
Keep Scooter in a warm quiet place. No food, water or medication is to be given on the day of the surgery. He may be fed and watered normally from the next morning.
TAKE CARE
Most cats would have recovered fully within a few days. Unfortunately this does has some disadvantages in that Scooter may start jumping, running around and generally trying to do everything that he can to upset the surgery. Please try to keep Scooter as quiet as possible for the next 5 to 10 days.
PROBLEMS
Generally there are very few complications after the operation. However, there are some signs to watch for that may indicate a problem:
- Dull and listless (especially after the first 24 hours)
- Excessive bleeding from the scrotal incisions.
If you notice any of these signs please bring Scooter back to The Animal Clinic, Katong for a review.
NOTE: Scooter does not have any sutures put in - the incisions in his scrotum will heal on their own. He does not need to return unless problems occur.
mmm water ish yummy
I have written about our DogIt water fountain here before, when we just got it. While practising my photographic skills on the cats in a bid to improve myself (for taking pictures for Ubi Kuching Project merchandise) I managed to get a picture of Scooter drinking water from the fountain! The water looks yummy!
mmm water ish so yummy from this water toy
flat-faced cats
We were just chatting with Submarine's new owners - he is now known as Tiger - and were talking about flat-faced cats. Persians and Exotic Shorthairs have flat faces. They are more high-maintenance when it comes to feeding. They cannot really eat properly nor drink much.
With a flat-faced cat, it would be good if the cat had a proper flat bowl with spill-guard, else be hand-fed. It would also be easier for the cat to drink from a dome like our water-fountain, because they cannot really drink much by lapping from a bowl.
They also will need regular cleaning around their face. They will be more prone to tear-stains and food-stains around their face, which can be cleaned using baking soda. For fur or other foreign objects that get lodged in their huge round eyes, use saline solution or your regular eye drops to rinse it out, and gently remove the fur or foreign object with some moistened cotton.
That and of course, daily brushing to keep their fur in good condition, especially for Persians.
With a flat-faced cat, it would be good if the cat had a proper flat bowl with spill-guard, else be hand-fed. It would also be easier for the cat to drink from a dome like our water-fountain, because they cannot really drink much by lapping from a bowl.
They also will need regular cleaning around their face. They will be more prone to tear-stains and food-stains around their face, which can be cleaned using baking soda. For fur or other foreign objects that get lodged in their huge round eyes, use saline solution or your regular eye drops to rinse it out, and gently remove the fur or foreign object with some moistened cotton.
That and of course, daily brushing to keep their fur in good condition, especially for Persians.
about bonito flakes as cat treats
I have recently read that cats love bonito flakes! In case you're wondering what's that - it is shaved dried oily fish (skipjack tuna), used as garnishing on top of many Japanese dishes, as well as useful for making Japanese soup stock. It is the same as okaka (just presented differently) which you may find as an ingredient in some canned food brands. It is prepared by fermenting and smoking skipjack tuna. From what I read, the process of making bonito or what is known in Japanese as Katsuobushi is totally natural.
Well, I checked it out and found that there are actually pet food brands that produce bonito flakes cat treats, just not anywhere in Singapore that I have seen. (Internet is a wonderful thing for window-shopping globally).
Apparently bonito flakes are not only extremely palatable to cats, but are healthy too. They contain taurine and fish oils and are high-protein snacks.
At one of our favourite Japanese food marts, the fish market at Parkway Parade (B1, near Gramophone) and 100gm of shaved bonito flakes costs $11+, which is a tad cheaper than buying the pet brand varieties. There are no other ingredients inside except simply dried bonito flakes.
I am very tempted to buy some next time to try on our cats!
Well, I checked it out and found that there are actually pet food brands that produce bonito flakes cat treats, just not anywhere in Singapore that I have seen. (Internet is a wonderful thing for window-shopping globally).
Apparently bonito flakes are not only extremely palatable to cats, but are healthy too. They contain taurine and fish oils and are high-protein snacks.
At one of our favourite Japanese food marts, the fish market at Parkway Parade (B1, near Gramophone) and 100gm of shaved bonito flakes costs $11+, which is a tad cheaper than buying the pet brand varieties. There are no other ingredients inside except simply dried bonito flakes.
I am very tempted to buy some next time to try on our cats!
zoukie the cat
Today, one of Angel's customers who also previously adopted from Angels - Submarine, Silver's kitten -brought over a cat which she found at her workplace at Zouk.
This cat is a newcomer to the area, and has been wandering around Zouk and trying to enter the club through various entrances; he has only been sighted in that area for a week.
He is likely to be an abandoned or a lost pet.
In case he is a lost pet I posted on PetsChannel to ask if anyone lost a cat and requested for email photo verifications and address. This is what the Zouk cat looks like:
Zoukie is a male mixed Persian, doll-faced, brownish-black long fur cat. Black whiskers, self-coloured. He is vocal, and has a broad face like a Burmese, with a long bushy tail and a furry neck. He has long limbs and large paws but is not overly stocky. He is not neutered, and has a minor injury on his hind paw - possibly a bruise - that we will be treating him for.
He is now boarding at Angels Pet Shop, still very sensitive to touch, especially on that injured leg, so we can only administer first aid on him when he is calmer. We have checked to see if it is bleeding or if there are any broken bones or swelling but it looks to be a minor bruise - no bleeding or abrasions, no extruded bones or signs of swelling.
Even while he was stressed out from being in a new environment, he was not overly aggressive and his scratch on my arm was still quite gentle by cat-owner standards. He meowed a lot while he was in the shop - we tried not to stress him further by talking to him or staring at him much. Here is a video of him at the shop while Aswat, Submarine's owners and I were talking about other things in the background:
If you or someone you know lost a cat that looks like Zoukie in that vicinity, please email me at avalon.apart [at] gmail.com with pictures of your lost cat, and your address and contact details.
If no one claims him, we will be sterilising him and re-homing him. For now he will be boarding at Angels Pet Shop.
This cat is a newcomer to the area, and has been wandering around Zouk and trying to enter the club through various entrances; he has only been sighted in that area for a week.
He is likely to be an abandoned or a lost pet.
In case he is a lost pet I posted on PetsChannel to ask if anyone lost a cat and requested for email photo verifications and address. This is what the Zouk cat looks like:
Zoukie is a male mixed Persian, doll-faced, brownish-black long fur cat. Black whiskers, self-coloured. He is vocal, and has a broad face like a Burmese, with a long bushy tail and a furry neck. He has long limbs and large paws but is not overly stocky. He is not neutered, and has a minor injury on his hind paw - possibly a bruise - that we will be treating him for.
He is now boarding at Angels Pet Shop, still very sensitive to touch, especially on that injured leg, so we can only administer first aid on him when he is calmer. We have checked to see if it is bleeding or if there are any broken bones or swelling but it looks to be a minor bruise - no bleeding or abrasions, no extruded bones or signs of swelling.
Even while he was stressed out from being in a new environment, he was not overly aggressive and his scratch on my arm was still quite gentle by cat-owner standards. He meowed a lot while he was in the shop - we tried not to stress him further by talking to him or staring at him much. Here is a video of him at the shop while Aswat, Submarine's owners and I were talking about other things in the background:
If you or someone you know lost a cat that looks like Zoukie in that vicinity, please email me at avalon.apart [at] gmail.com with pictures of your lost cat, and your address and contact details.
Zoukie stressed because he came from a club and now is in a boarding pen... mrew =_x
If no one claims him, we will be sterilising him and re-homing him. For now he will be boarding at Angels Pet Shop.
blackie day!
Today Angels Pet Shop's boarding area is full. And full of black animals!
Salem is in the middle pen.
The one at the bottom is a Shar-pei puppy that Aswat's contact is re-homing.
The one at the top is a rescued cat from Zouk!
More on the other two new black residents in a later post.
Salem is in the middle pen.
The one at the bottom is a Shar-pei puppy that Aswat's contact is re-homing.
The one at the top is a rescued cat from Zouk!
More on the other two new black residents in a later post.
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