Phoebe's Rebound pt. 11

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I suspect she'll be coming down. Hopefully after my two interviews her numbers will be in the blue!
 
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Thanks to everyone that wished me luck on the Peapod job. Sorry to say that I didn't get it.
 
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These high pre-shot numbers are driving me nuts! Just an observation since Phoebe has gone 100% wet food she seems to be drinking less water. Mind you I wet her food up into a slurry and warm it up.
 
She is getting more water from the food, and it's probably still keeping her more hydrated than dry food. Cats have a very low thirst drive, so it's not that unusual she wouldn't drink as much.
 
Rachel said:
She is getting more water from the food, and it's probably still keeping her more hydrated than dry food. Cats have a very low thirst drive, so it's not that unusual she wouldn't drink as much.
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So you think since she's getting more water/moisture from the food she's now consuming less water? She only gets fed twice a day and she used too drink more water. I just find it odd.
 
That would be my guess. Cats are used to getting 70% of their water from their food. And remember that wet food is ALREADY giving them more moisture...then adding water to it gives them even more (which is good!). But when they eat dry food, they have to get some water. However, if you're worried, you could just check her for dehydration (pinch up a bit of skin and see how long it takes to go back...if it snaps right back, she's fine).

Is she drinking at all?
 
Rachel said:
That would be my guess. Cats are used to getting 70% of their water from their food. And remember that wet food is ALREADY giving them more moisture...then adding water to it gives them even more (which is good!). But when they eat dry food, they have to get some water. However, if you're worried, you could just check her for dehydration (pinch up a bit of skin and see how long it takes to go back...if it snaps right back, she's fine).

Is she drinking at all?
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Yeah Rachel it's probably me just being paranoid. She's definitely not dehydrated. Her skin snaps back quickly.
 
Hahaha, when it comes to paranoid you're talking to the QUEEN. I only stay slightly sane because my boyfriend reminds me that they're fine. The cats have all figured if they make a sad sort of meow, I'll run right to them, pick them up, pet them, and give them treats. I'm always so worried...and his response is "cats meow. They're fine". :D
 
Rachel said:
Hahaha, when it comes to paranoid you're talking to the QUEEN. I only stay slightly sane because my boyfriend reminds me that they're fine. The cats have all figured if they make a sad sort of meow, I'll run right to them, pick them up, pet them, and give them treats. I'm always so worried...and his response is "cats meow. They're fine". :D
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Hahaha I sound just like you Rachel! You sure we're not related??? Lol! You should see me when I go to leave the house! Phoebe knows how too work me. I cave and give in and give her extra treats!!! Come on look at her sweet face!!! And add her sweet little whimpers, chirps, silent meows, and meows I'm done!!! Lol!!!
 
EricH. said:
Hahaha I sound just like you Rachel! You sure we're not related??? Lol! You should see me when I go to leave the house! Phoebe knows how too work me. I cave and give in and give her extra treats!!! Come on look at her sweet face!!! And add her sweet little whimpers, chirps, silent meows, and meows I'm done!!! Lol!!!
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She has you wrapped around her little paw, Eric! Re drinking: I add a fair bit of warm water to all three of my cats' wet food meals and I never see them at the water bowl - that includes Teasel. Lots of big pee lumps in the litter box though!
 
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