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Css · Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Location: South of the river

Ok so ive got a little kitty to look after..Not sure if its for good yet..

Im a dog person and ive never looked after cats before..
What should I feed this little dude and where can i buy it in korea?
Can anyone recommend any korean brands?

and how do i get him to drink? he doesnt wanna drink and im worried..

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

You really shouldn't get a cat to drink until it's 18 years old in cat years. Then, start with something weak like Bailey's Irish Cream in it's milk, then work its way up to straight whiskey.

You can buy cat food at Costco, at some grocery stores, at some vet clinics and at some pet shops near Chungmuro station. When you exit Chungmuro, walk east toward Dongdaemun Stadium station. Look on your left for a pet supply store with pet taxis and cat climbing towers in the window.

Bread · Joined: 09 Oct 2008

If you give the cat liquor, do NOT mix it with milk! Cats don't digest dairy properly. You have been MISINFORMED by Tom and Jerry cartoons!

teachergirltoo · Joined: 28 Oct 2006

You can find some regular cat food at HomePlus, or more nutritional sorts at the vet office. I notice my vet has good selection of higher end cat foods that are better for their health.

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

A cat will drink water rather than die. Just put a dish of water close to the cat and turn your back for a while. Make sure it's not too cold.

It's important the cat has a supply of dry food. Dry food contains taurine, which prevents cats from going blind. Actually, maybe wet food here has it as well.

For my cats I always keep a steady supply of dry food out so they can eat it any time of day they feel like, and then I give them a spoonful each of wet cat food for breakfast and supper. They're perfectly healthy if a little overweight.

pkang0202 · Joined: 09 Mar 2007

How do you keep a cat from getting fat? Its not like you can put it on a leash and take them for walks.

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

I have a cat leash. Trust me, it's not going to be a form of exercise for an average cat.

Bramble · Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Location: National treasures need homes

Most cats won't walk on leashes, and many would probably freak out and try to escape. But if your cat likes it, great.

Natural Balance is widely available at vet clinics in and around Seoul. You don't have to take a cab to Chungmuro. Rolling Eyes

Css · Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Location: South of the river

Took the little dude to the vet today..
Said he is too small for his age...and if he doesnt start eating well hes gonna die T.T
plus he has conjunctivitis..
got some prescription food from the vet and some eye drops..so fingers crossed.

gotta go back in a month for his shots

Gatsby · Joined: 09 Feb 2007

Bramble:

RACETRAITOR · Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Location: Seoul, South Korea

Personally I think Korean and Japanese catfood are better than North American catfood. Some of it looks even appetising enough for humans to eat.

Gatsby · Joined: 09 Feb 2007

Bramble:

Bramble · Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Location: National treasures need homes

OP, it sounds as if you're doing everything you can for the kitty and I hope he'll be OK. If you're in Seoul and want a second opinion, PM me and I'll recommend a good vet or go to the ARK board (www.animalrescuekorea.org) to get a variety of recommendations. Please don't take advice from socks and trolls on a message board.