Malimar

[karyn674]

Hello Malimar,

What a gorgeous boy you are! Always dressed up and ready in tux........so elegant!!!!!!

Happy COTD sweatheart, may you feel better every day and swat your sis more often......ok, maybe not that often!!!!

Skritchies!!!!

[yarlenna]

Hello, Malimar. You are such a handsome feline Sorry to hear of your diet I have a friend who also must eat horrid meals. For her it is kidney disease. Whatever your probem is, I hope you feel well and enjoy many years of happines with your human and family.

[Barbiecat1]

Hey Gorgeous, so sorry to hear of your health troubles; it IS very upsetting for your person; I know how I would feel. Try to stay positive and as healthy as you can be, and enjoy your special day today. Swat your sister if you must; it's your day!

[Pinot's Mom]

Malimar, you're such a handsome kitty with a beautiful long tux! I know age is not a nice thing to deal with, but you seem to be doing so with the grace and dignity a kitty of your stature would!

Happy COTD to you, honey, have the MOST SPECIAL DAY!!

[catlover11]

Hi there - I am sorry that your cat has been diagnosed with kidney failure but I can tell you that it is not necessary to only feed the bland foods that the vet sells. My beloved cat Beyli survived 4 years after being diagnosed (after many misdiagnoses) because he ate well - even according to my vet, who told me that the quality of the food I was feeding him was better than what she sells (Science Diet, etc.). I gave him Wellness, Evo, By Nature Organic, Merrick - all canned food because with this disease they really need fluids and they don't get it from dry food at all and cats never drink enough (well documented research). I also gave Beyli a Fortekor (half) (aka Benazepril) per day and an antacid (Pepcid or Famotidine). He got his SubQ fluids once every 3-4 days and this also helped his appetite (and he never got upset when I administered them - I was very lucky). You can get alot of supportive information on www.felinecrf.org and there is also a mailing list to join and get information. Remember, no matter how much you love your vet, it is a business - the people on this mailing list are from all over the world, have been through what you are going through and have different solutions that do take the love for your cat at heart.

I wish you all the best and a long life together still.

[catmandu]

Oh no not kidney problems for a Big Handsome Tuxedo whose very name Malimar tell the story of waht a sweet Cat he is , just like Malimar Cookies.
We Found Ctas are very sad as this is a bad break for anyone, and we pray that Malimars Vet can help Malimar spend more time with his Sister and his Family who love him so.

We are praying hard for You Malimar and you will be in Our Prayers every night, and we are hoping that Your Meeeowmie can find you a diet that you like and will be good for You too!

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWS AND PRAYERS ARE COMING FOR OUR NEW FRIEND AND NEWEST CAT OF THE DAY MAGNFI CAT MALIMAR!!

[gini]

What a magnificent boy you are Malimar. And aren't you lucky to have a great Mom who takes good care of you.

I hope that your health improves and you continue to feel better.

Congratulations Malimar - you are so beautiful.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Malimar what a gorgeous fellow you are! A real charmer!!!

I love your pink nosie too! I hope you continue to feel well and have oodles of good years ahead of you and your loving family!!! Enjoy your special day today!!!

Congratulations, sweetie, on being our special Cat of the Day!!!

[lvpets2002]

Hello & Welcome Malimar.. Your such a very handsome gent.. Congrats on Cat of the Day..

[Don Juan's mom]

I know that your mom wants to enjoy your cute smile, your always-elegant attire and your swooshy tail for many years to come. Enjoy your special day, pretty, boy!

[cool4catz2]

Oh Malimar/Mal I have such a soft spot for Tuxedos just like your Mommy does I'm sure What a longhaired handsome sweetie you are. I love that white mouth and that pink nose. I like how Mommy calls your tail a feather duster You look like a stuffed cat I named Big Foot Buddy! I hope you will be around for many more years so you can purr and snuggle with your Mommy and take well deserved naps with Ratzie! Happy COTD!

[tatsxxx11]

Happy Cat of the Day to you, beautiful Malimar! What a handsome, dashing, debonair Tuxie you are, sweetheart! Such a beautiful boy, inside and out! I'm sorry to hear of your health challenges, Malimar. So many of us here can realte to your Mom's distress at hearing the news. But as well, so many of us know that with the proper diet and treatment, it's possible to live many happy years with CRF! And it's clear your devoted Mommy is committed to doing all in her power to assure that and she will be together for many years to come! (And though she might now admit it, your sister needs you there too, to keep her in line!) Heartfelt congrats, lots of love and cuddles to you on your much deserved day of honor, beautiful Malimar! I hope that you and your fursis Ratzie both, are enjoying a very special day of celebration, being spoiled rotten and loved to pieces...just as you are every day!

[astrid]

Hi handsome boy!!! I love that gorgeous little face of yours, your picture makes me want to give you lots of kisses and smoochies

I hope you stay handsome and bless the life of your human for many more years

Happy COTD Malimar!!!
Love and kisses

[sak]

Hi Malimar's Mum,

What a beautiful cat you have - I too would like to add a little about Kidney failure as did one of the previous Pet Talkers.

I am a retired Veterinary Nurse and am quite dismayed at the level of ignorance in the cat community regarding the correct carnivour diet.

Cats are obligate carnivores (raw meat eaters) and unfortunately we have fallen into the trap of feeding them biscuits and tinned foods which are more convenient to us mainly because of our fast lifestyles today, However these foods are high in salt especially the biscuits, because cats would never eat a buiscuit so there has to be an incentive and that is salt.

Cats in the wild rarely need water, they derive their fluids from their kills (the stomach fluids)! But today we have to give them water because they are so thirsty - and to put it simply their kidneys can's cope with this amount of water, it is a vicious cycle. And this usually leads to kidney failure in our feline friends along with urinary tract infections especially in male cats who have a diet of biscuits alone.

So it is imperative to give your cat raw meats, especially chicken and some fish. They will not be interested in the beef type meats - too strong in flavour. So now because your cat has kidney failure you need to accept the processed foods that the vet has recommended because it has the correct nutrients to sustain your Malimar.

It is a huge task to educate the public about the correct cat nutrition simply because the veterinary profession sell and recommend processed foods because they reap the benefits of animal teeth cleaning and other problems associated with processwed food intake. It may sound cynical but it is a competative world for our veterinary practitioners believe me!

Best Wishes - Sue Kelly.

[susanswatlin518]

HI-I THOUGHT SURE I LEFT A MESSEGE ON YOUR DAY-HMM-WELL HERE I AM. YOU ARE AN AWESOME TUXIE! I ;OVE YOUR NAME-REMINDS ME OF THOSE CHOCOLATE MARSHMALLOW SNACKS THEY HAVE IN THE STORES-HA HA I AM SURE YOU ARE SWEET TOO-BEST WISHES SUSANSWATLIN518