(Part 2) Best products from r/catcare

Pet Mate 42036 Arm & Hammer Large Sifting Litter Pan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNX32K1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1uLODb8MPBZV5

That’s what I have!! Works amazing and it’s cheap.

I've always loved a rake. [Here] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPDJ5PL/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07CPDJ5PL&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=f52e26da-1287-4616-824b-efc564ff75a4&pf_rd_r=AE0208Y1RY5ZTHM62J3T&pd_rd_wg=zHpJE&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=GUOoK&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=3db60f58-b8f5-11e8-b021-4fd414aa6d60) is what I'm talking about. I like the single row of teeth. It just takes the undercoat out so easy and all the fur that would matt or turn into hairballs comes right out in the rake.

Edit to add we use the furminator sometimes too but the rake takes out more undercoat. I've got 3 long hair cats and when I use the rake, it's this fine cottony fur that comes out. It absolutely prevents matts and if the matts are small enough, it will comb them right out.

Have you tried low noise trimmers? These were a game changer for my cat. He was scared of the trimmer too but he’s cool with one like this

try to get a free sample of this from a vet

Hill's Prescription Diet y/d Feline Thyroid Health - 4lb

http://www.amazon.com/Hills-Prescription-Feline-Thyroid-Health/dp/B007M5WEYQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452266786&sr=8-1&keywords=science+diet+y%2Fd

Hill's Diet y/d Feline Thyroid Health Canned Cat Food (24 -5.5oz cans)

http://www.amazon.com/Feline-Thyroid-Health-Canned-5-5oz/dp/B00FAX5YVM/ref=pd_sim_199_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51jGiSScxHL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1MRP27MFCHMCDNV7F75D

A while back I was researching options for traveling with cats as I needed to pick up some kitties from a town two hours away and in the process learned a lot.

I ended up buying this One for Pets carrier which offers a lot of room so you can fit something like a litterbox in there without crowding the cat. It fits across the whole backseat and buckles in, both of which are features I wanted. It's pretty pricey, but Amazon has some cheaper alternatives.

I learned that you should leave the crate out a week or two before your trip to get the kitty used to it and to being in it. Once she's used to it, when she is in it, but can zip it up/close the door for a bit to get her used to that. And maybe move the crate/carrier to another room so she gets used to being in it while it's moving.

I did discover when I picked up my kitties that they need a place to hide if they get too scared. Just having a blanket over the crate/carrier may do just that, but I also had some small towels in my carrier for them to burrow into. In lieu of a towel I would suggest a t-shirt or something you have worn so that she can be comforted by your scent.

Also USE PUPPY PADS! One of my kitties got scared and tinkled a little in the carrier. It wasn't too difficult to clean up later, but I learned my lesson about lining the bottom of their carrier with puppy pads to help manage accidents.

Example

http://www.amazon.com/Catgrass-Sweet-Oats-Cats-Seeds/dp/B0035XQ7D8

What are you feeding them? That will really cause their shit to stink.

Also, the best cat litter i've ever used is
http://www.amazon.com/Precious-Cat-Premium-Clumping-Litter/dp/B0009X29WK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1422476523&sr=1-1&keywords=cat+litter

He's very old and we're trying to transition him into an indoor cat. I've been using a brush like this one (https://www.amazon.com/Bonve-Pet-Dog-Brush-Professional/dp/B07CTDMLJW#) because it's what I can find at my in laws' house. It makes him really soft and pulls out a lot of hair, but the softer part of his hair closer to his skin doesn't get reached, and is full of what looks like dandruff and a lot of dirt. It's also matted in many places. My sister in law tried using a waterless shampoo on him and he absolutely hated it, so I don't think a bath would help too much.

There are cat bowls that have timers on them so they open at a certain time: https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-2-Meal-Automatic-Feeder-Dispenses/dp/B000241NRI/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1511485472&sr=1-3&keywords=cat+bowl+with+timer

Leaving out unlimited dry food is also an option so she can eat whenever she wants.

12 hours is a long time for her to be alone after being used to having someone around all the time-- she might also be bored and lonely.

I wouldn't do it. Declaw can cause pain, behavioral problems, aversion to the litterbox, and the claws can grow back which causes pain.

I would counter condition your cat using positive reinforcement to either touching her paws and clipping them, and/or to the car so you can transport her. You can also buy a restraint bag for grooming (like this) if counter conditioning fails.