There’s the banana passionfruit too. It’s yellow. It says it prefers warm temperate to cool temperate but tolerates frosts? I don’t know if it would live. It would really depend on where in Canada.
It says it’s not really available in June and July (at least on that site) and the seeds are out of stock on another site.
The first link says something about quarantine zones within Australia too 🤔 There’s another thought. I don’t know if Canada has any laws or regulations on bringing in fruit or plants from other countries so maybe check that out first before you bring anything in
You’d probably want to research care and growing conditions though because even though Victoria is cool Canada might be even colder and prone to frost.
This is possibly more for the people feeding community cats/strays or fostering. And this can be sending a mixed message, obviously lower quality dry food has the risk of health issues/emergencies like blocked bladder when feeding for an extended time.
But if you’re needing to feed multiple pets on a budget and can afford to pay the cost upfront, it’s possible to save a lot of money by buying in bulk. (Note - if it doesn’t get used up very fast you might want to consider keeping it in a plastic or metal bin or tub with a lid and putting a moisture absorber in there. So mice don’t chew their way in and it doesn’t go mouldy.)
The lowest end can be around $30ish for 8kg of Moggybix or $34 for 20kg of Eureka. It’s much higher for premium and prices keep getting hiked but sizes vary and the unit cost can be lower than half or even a fraction.
As always shop around and compare as some deals aren’t the best. Watch sales and use reward programs or discount codes too.
There’s always the peanut gallery... They don’t realise that all of the fosters and shelters are pretty much at capacity right now. You’re doing a good thing doing as much as you can right now.
Happy to try and rustle up some resources for you if you’d like that? I know there are low cost options for desexing and vet care, pet food pantries/food parcels, and bulk buy foods that work out cheaper
That’s ok, no offense taken. I tend to be oddly cagey with giving out some info online (even with trustworthy people) so I really don’t mind just giving it. It’s nothing compared to what I used to cover with Melbcat.
Edit: Never mind, a sensor that comes off can’t be reattached.
Places like Vet Shed online have cohesive bandages that could protect the new one. Sometimes they wrap it over taped IV cannulas to stop the pet chewing them out. (Maybe diagonal going under one front leg to over the other shoulder if a figure 8 would put pressure on her neck.)
Master the half asleep cuddlenap
Report issues?
Best of luck to Cerybub. I still have some sugary cat treats (unopened) if you’d like them for hypos
Wow, for real? That expands your options
There’s the banana passionfruit too. It’s yellow. It says it prefers warm temperate to cool temperate but tolerates frosts? I don’t know if it would live. It would really depend on where in Canada.
It says it’s not really available in June and July (at least on that site) and the seeds are out of stock on another site.
https://www.daleysfruit.com.au/buy/passionfruit-banana-vine.htm
https://www.theseedcollection.com.au/banana-passionfruit
The first link says something about quarantine zones within Australia too 🤔 There’s another thought. I don’t know if Canada has any laws or regulations on bringing in fruit or plants from other countries so maybe check that out first before you bring anything in
There’s some here, the bush tomato and finger lime look especially good. And they left off a big favourite, the lilly pilly tree. https://nurturedlife.com.au/bush-tucker-plants/
You’d probably want to research care and growing conditions though because even though Victoria is cool Canada might be even colder and prone to frost.
Edit: These claim to be frost tolerant
https://bushtobowl.com/blogs/bush-to-bowls-blog/bushtucker-plants-for-frost-prone-regions
https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/plants-for-places/frost-tolerant.html
Good call. I kept seeing stuff with tea tree and pyrethrins too
Looking at floss on Kmart site, see a pet toothpaste that claims to contain fluoride. Isn’t that dangerous? Turns out yes, yes it is. The more you know. https://www.hillspet.com.au/pet-care/routine-care/dog-and-cat-toothpaste-and-toothbrushes
::: spoiler spoiler
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Delicious
Mmm. Was there apple sauce? 🍎
This is possibly more for the people feeding community cats/strays or fostering. And this can be sending a mixed message, obviously lower quality dry food has the risk of health issues/emergencies like blocked bladder when feeding for an extended time.
But if you’re needing to feed multiple pets on a budget and can afford to pay the cost upfront, it’s possible to save a lot of money by buying in bulk. (Note - if it doesn’t get used up very fast you might want to consider keeping it in a plastic or metal bin or tub with a lid and putting a moisture absorber in there. So mice don’t chew their way in and it doesn’t go mouldy.)
The lowest end can be around $30ish for 8kg of Moggybix or $34 for 20kg of Eureka. It’s much higher for premium and prices keep getting hiked but sizes vary and the unit cost can be lower than half or even a fraction.
As always shop around and compare as some deals aren’t the best. Watch sales and use reward programs or discount codes too.
https://www.costco.com.au/Grocery-Household/Pet-Supplies/Cat-Food/c/cos_18.7.2
https://www.bigw.com.au/pet-food-pet-care-accessories/bulk-pet-food-accessories/bulk-cat-food/c/770203
https://www.petcircle.com.au/cat/food/bulk?sort_by=once-off-price&sort_order=ascending
https://www.bunnings.com.au/products/pet-supplies/cats/cat-food
https://www.salce.com.au/ (Wholesale, bulk cat and dog food not showing but check back I guess)
https://www.petstock.com.au/products/eureka-bulk-up-20kg-1-variant-141216000232 (currently out of stock but check back)
https://www.bestproductsaustralia.com/dry-food-cat-bulk
For stray cat desexing check out a targeted desexing program through your council if a grant has been received, or Give A Kitty A Home.
https://www.petrescue.com.au/library/articles/free-cat-desexing-a-win-for-cats-councils-and-communities#targeted%20desexing
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/cats/cat-management-initiatives/targeted-cat-desexing-program
https://gakah.org.au/our-programs
Up your alley? https://goblinhovel.bandcamp.com/track/forests-of-painted-bone
If you have an iPhone that has background sounds built in too. Not the highest quality but portable and useful for a non-home bathroom
Settings > Audio and Visual > background sounds
There’s always the peanut gallery... They don’t realise that all of the fosters and shelters are pretty much at capacity right now. You’re doing a good thing doing as much as you can right now.
Happy to try and rustle up some resources for you if you’d like that? I know there are low cost options for desexing and vet care, pet food pantries/food parcels, and bulk buy foods that work out cheaper
Edit: National desexing month is coming up in July so hopefully that expands your choices https://ndn.org.au/low-cost-desexing/
Edit 2: Argh, there’s apparently legalities regarding having to be the owner… but there’s currently one council doing free targeted desexing and rehoming of semi-owned cats. Perhaps this is a good avenue to look into https://www.petrescue.com.au/library/articles/free-cat-desexing-a-win-for-cats-councils-and-communities#targeted%20desexing
Edit 3: This list of councils that got grants is from 2024 so maybe check if yours is on there and ring up to check with them if it isn’t https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/cats/cat-management-initiatives/targeted-cat-desexing-program.
For good measure https://aussie.zone/post/30951352
And Give A Kitty A Home could help with desexing and homes too https://gakah.org.au/our-programs
Oh and one more thing. I hope I’m not badgering you.
But there’s an organisation that supports you after a diabetes diagnosis if that could come in handy. And a loan of a glucose monitor at home is available https://www.animaldiabetesaustralia.com.au/services/
There is an initial consult and I can’t tell if the vet is currently in Melbourne or Queensland but that looked useful.
Oh yeah
That’s ok, no offense taken. I tend to be oddly cagey with giving out some info online (even with trustworthy people) so I really don’t mind just giving it. It’s nothing compared to what I used to cover with Melbcat.
Sorry to make things awkward
Poor bub :(
It’s ok, don’t worry about it. You’re taking some financial hits right now
Edit: Never mind, a sensor that comes off can’t be reattached.
Places like Vet Shed online have cohesive bandages that could protect the new one. Sometimes they wrap it over taped IV cannulas to stop the pet chewing them out. (Maybe diagonal going under one front leg to over the other shoulder if a figure 8 would put pressure on her neck.)
Also lol they recommend superglue https://www.vss.net.au/videos/application-of-a-libre-sensor.html