ne R.
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vaccine
Hey, Diane - I may have missed something so you may have answered
this in an earlier email. Since Miss
Subject: RE: Question re rabies
vaccine
That would be my first choice, actually, and we've been questioning the
protocol all this time since our babies never never never go out.
(Although once I had the front door open,cleaning the storm window I
think,and Missy, who is usually
Diane,
I would avoid giving Missy any more rabies vaccinations. Did you say
you are in CA? I don't think the laws governing rabies shots are state
wide. I think it's by county, but I'm not sure. Call your licensing
office, tell them why you are hesitant to vaccinate further, (she's
indoor
, naturally.
Diane R.
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Diane,
I would avoid giving Missy any more rabies vaccinations. Did you
My soul-kitty is Missy and she has a heart murmur too.
I personally do not get her vaccinated against anything, on my vet's advice. Vaccinations are pretty dangerous for cats with heart problems.
I have never given a thought to her biting anyone. She's never bitten anyone and isn't likely to
Of Marylyn
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006
10:50 AM
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vaccine
In many states a vet can get clearance for not vaccinating
an animal. I'm not sure how it is done but my vet did it for a dog that
had a compromised immune system. You might
I wouldnt vaccinate her at all.
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Hey, Diane - I may have missed something so you may
d a sample there to find out if they run IFA test there I highly recommendÂ…From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina WNSent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:13 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Question about different FeLV tests It's gett
Do you have dogs? If you have dogs you'll have to always treat your cats. Dogs bring them in...tMarissa Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi! Thanks. No, Slinky doesn't go outdoors (unless you count going out in the carrier to the car! lol). He's strictly indoors. I guess I just wondered
. I highly recommendÂ…From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina WNSent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:13 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Question about different FeLV tests It's getting closer to the time for Pippin to have her second FeLV test. I want to
On 8/31/06, Hideyo Yamamoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Always remember, annual vaccinations are very convenient and easy way tomake money for most of the vets (a quote by vets).. so though it maybe
required by state law normally, you really have to figure the benefitsand risks of giving it to your
Yeah, that's just bad bedside manner. She was trying to get you to drop it,
not trying to be helpful to you or your cat. I'd seek another practice, and I'd
write a letter to the VET at the clinic you have now, explaining WHY you
left.
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat
It's getting closer to the time for Pippin to have her second FeLV test. I want to make sure I understand which test to ask for. Is the IFA test the same as the Western Blot?If not, which test should I ask for? Secondly, is there a specific lab that I should ask for the test to be sent to in
Marissa,
Does Slinky kitty go outside at all? If not, he might
not need flea treatments once he's flea free.
:)
Wendy
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I really am disappointed with the frontline plus
topspot. The Frontline SPRAY is much better, IMO
(though if they groom themselves, they foam
recommend
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It's getting closer to the time for Pippin to have her second FeLV
test. I want
Hi! Thanks. No, Slinky doesn't go outdoors (unless you count going out in the carrier to the car! lol). He's strictly indoors. I guess I just wondered because I've had to treat him twice - once with Revolution and once with Advantage. Didn't know if the fleas would just keep coming back or what. I
: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Question about different FeLV tests It's getting closer to the time for Pippin to have her second FeLV test. I want to make sure I understand which test to ask for. Is the IFA test the same as the Western Blot?If not, which test should I ask for
of dealing (or not) with the
receptionist.
Kat (Mew Jersey)
On Thu, 31 Aug 2006, Gina WN wrote:
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:43:55 -0700 (PDT)
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Hideyo
I just called my vet and the receptionist did not know what an IFA test was. I also have
to postpone Pippin's rabies vaccine until I get back from vacation in two weeks. I
assured her that my cats all my cats are strictly indoor cats. Her response was,
Well there's always the chance that
Aug 2006, Gina WN wrote:
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 11:34:21 -0700 (PDT)
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Oh my goodness! I didn't know. We haven't ever seen one bat at our
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Oh my goodness!I didn't know.We haven't ever seen one bat at our house or yard, but there's always a chance and I expect they need to let people know. I will have
and my vets supports it..
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Gina,
Maybe if you had said ImmunoFlourescent Assay sp
there's no question that there's a problem with overvaccination, and the issue of using annual vaccinations as a way to get cats into the vet at least once a year
i'd still check with your dept of ag to see if a doctor's excuse would be accepted if your state requires annual RABIES shots
My vet wrote me letters for my cats and
animal control accept the letter as exemption.
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Hideyo,
You have such a wonderful vet. When Zevon's rabies shots were due, I
called every vet I know to try and get him an exemption. He's 9 years
old, has degenerative spine disease, has gotten his shots on time for
years, never goes anywhere unattended... Still, I couldn't find a vet
om: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gina WNSent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:13 AMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Question about different FeLV tests It's getting closer to the time for Pippin to have her second FeLV test. I want to make sure I understand which t
fortunate about it..
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Hideyo,
You have such a wonderful vet. When Zevon's rabies
:
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Hideyo,You have such a wonderful vet.When Zevon's rabies shots were due, Icalled every vet I know to try and get him an exemption.He's 9 yearsold
o overcome in my mind. It's a tough decision. Your input is most welcome.GinaTenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: there's no question that there's a problem with overvaccination, and the issue of
using annual vaccinations as a way to get cats into the vet at least once a year i'd still check with
Find a new vet office, ASAP. The bat statement is laughable, the not
knowing what an IFA is is unacceptable in every way. On the bright side, they
seem so ignorant, maybe they just didn't DO the in house test correctly in the
first place, and your results are the results of bad testing
My barn owner had several HUNDRED bats in his attic. INSIDE his house.
It happens! We have several hundred in the barn loft, too!Yes, BUT,
delaying a rabies vaccine two weeks isn't really going to make much difference
if it's just a booster shot, and most rabies vaccines have effect long
Out of those several hundred bats, how many have bitten anyone or anything?
And out of those bites, how many of the victims have died of rabies?
Bats get a bad reputation for no good reason, this is simply a case of bat
hysteria.
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!
hey, two years ago the vet school at MSU said that they couldn't send out a sample for a western blot because no one did the western blot anymore.
On 8/31/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Did she say she would find out (from the doctor) and get back to you about the IFA? Or
That's why, if a bat or any other wild animal ever came into my house, I
would carefully remove it myself, and not call the authorities. Why on earth
INVITE someone to come into your home to cause you problems and to commit animal
cruelty (to the bat)?
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from
I thought so too Phaewryn. I was shocked and then I laughed after I got off the phone. Yes, they did the blood (ELISA) test. But did they do it correctly? After she looked up what an IFA test was, she said that "their lab" processed them. They have an in-house lab for the IFA test?? I'm all
She was going to leave me at "I don't know" and I had to press her to ask the doctor. She said that the doctor "was in surgery" and then said nothing. I pressed again and she looked it up. :(Gina[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did she say she would find out (from the doctor) and get back to you
:
Gina
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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 11:56
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FeLV tests
I thought so too Phaewryn. I was shocked and then I
laughed after I got off the phone. Yes, they did the blood (ELISA) test.
But did
from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise with their fellow
man.
St. Francis
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Subject: Re: Question about different
: Thursday, August 31, 2006 11:56PM Subject: Re: Question about differentFeLV tests I thought so too Phaewryn. I was shocked and then Ilaughed after I got off the phone. Yes, they did the blood (ELISA) test.But did they do it correctly? After she looked up what an IFA test
. She's going in for a well kitty check this Friday, so I can ask the vet, but I just wondered if anyone on the list knows.I have a question about her second FeLV test. Which test am I supposed to ask for and what else do I need to know about the lab it goes to, etc.?Thanks!GinaMarissa Johnson [EMAIL
Nope, just furkids and hubby :)
gee, belinda, do you sleep with yours on the bed next to you, too?
probably not, you have a human companion!
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats ...
Be-Mi-Kitties
http://bemikitties.com
Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens
I feed Slinky Innova Evo wet and dry too. It took me a while to get him really interested in the canned, and I did have to take away the dry when I gave it to him. Then I just went away for a few days and had to leave the dry in an automatic feeder and have my coworker who was coming to take care
Excellent advice![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the person who wrote that sounds like a moron. What the hell difference does all that make, in her opinion? A cat that doesn't want to go into a kennel isn't going to be any easier to get in from the top than from the side, they have good
Hi Wendy,I've been offering her the dry foodas a supplement to the wet food (as was recommended by my vet) for about two months. She never turned her nose up at wet food before. She was on Science Diet(wet and also dry seperately). When I transitioned her over to Innova (wet)she loved it and
I have a Wahl grooming set I bought at Walmart for about $30.00 and
cut off any mats, my long hairs DO NOT like brushing, but in a few
minutes I can clip off the mats or areas that they don't clean good.
Cody's my over weight guy and it's not going to be long before I have to
clip the fur
yep, i have one of those, too--i have one that's cordless OR corded, and that makes chasing them down really easy.
they really do NOT mind the clippers once they get used to the sound of it. i must admit, tho, that my first trial last summer, on a shaded-silver persian was far more traumatic
yep, i have one of those, too--i have one that's cordless OR corded,
and that makes chasing them down really easy..
Sounds like the same one, keeps the charge for a long time too.
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats ...
Be-Mi-Kitties
http://bemikitties.com
Post Adoptable
gee, belinda, do you sleep with yours on the bed next to you, too? probably not, you have a human companion!
On 8/28/06, Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yep, i have one of those, too--i have one that's cordless OR corded, and that makes chasing them down really easy..
Sounds like the same one,
Good idea. I'd include a tube of Nutri-Cal http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3177,
that's a high calorie supplement, I'd also consider several cans of his favorite
canned food, and a can of one of the many liquid diets on the market now like
CliniCare, Formula-V,
LOL!! You sick kitty! Ha! Ha!
Precious Pets, Almost Home
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I prefer Droncit or Drontal, as it gets tapeworms,
in addition to all the others too, where most other
dewormers don't get the tape worms. The two most
common in cats are roundworms and tapeworms, but
I use natural litters only now. I like Cedarific, Feline Fresh, World's
Best, and Swheat Scoop. The only non-clumping one I use is Cedarific, the rest
are all clumping. I have one cat that prefers non clumping. I use it for all my
boxes when I am busy, as it's VERY cheap, and I just change
I use a grooming glove on all the shorthairs, once a week or so:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=8251(the
one I own)
http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=110135701(a
different brand)
Miranda, my only longhair (a slightly double coated
I don't do routines, I catch them when I can, and where-ever they happen to
be, for everything, from grooming to medicating.
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low cost
SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for cat
rear end). Of course, you can imagine shes
not thrilled about that!
Chris
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There's a product you spray (like spray paint) on the inside of your newly
cleaned and DRY cat pans that keeps the clumping litters from sticking. It's a
GREAT product, though I recommend spraying it OUTSIDE or with a window fan
pulling the air out, as it takes a LOT to cover the inside of
I think the person who wrote that sounds like a moron. What the hell
difference does all that make, in her opinion? A cat that doesn't want to go
into a kennel isn't going to be any easier to get in from the top than from the
side, they have good claws, and a strong grip, and can splay their
Just about any vet can handle a male cat neuter, it's a pretty basic thing.
I wouldn't worry too much. I'd be more concerned with the Purina is as good as
anything comment. Purina is junk, not worth feeding raccoons and skunks with,
IMO.
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat
I really am disappointed with the frontline plus topspot. The Frontline
SPRAY is much better, IMO (though if they groom themselves, they foam at the
mouth something terrible for the first few days after applying it!). Advantage
works well too, I think, I've had better success with it than
I trim the spots that Miranda wont let me brush (the private parts). Most
vet offices can do a "sanitary clip" which removes the hair from the butt,
inside the rear legs, and up under the tail. A good conditioner may help in your
case, though I don't use them myself on my cats, I know many
Hey Gina,
What do you think made her start turning her nose up
at the wet Innova? Do you think it was putting the
dry out? Can you see if taking the dry will help? I
would try that, especially since she needs the lysine.
I don't think there's any way to add lysine to the
dry. As far as other
I prefer Droncit or Drontal, as it gets tapeworms, in
addition to all the others too, where most other dewormers don't get the tape
worms. The two most common in cats are roundworms and tapeworms, but they can
get any type that dogs get, I believe. Hookworms, whipworms, etc.
Roundworms are
Wendy,I've been feeding Pippin Innova wet food and mixing in the L-lysine. She seemed to like it. I was supplementing with Innova Evo dry mixed with Science Diet dry (to transition her over from Science dry that she was eating.) Now, she won't eat the wet Innova at all. She turns her nose up
I like that!Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure I bought it on eBay, here it is, I don't think I bought it from them, I paid a little more ($70.00) I love it!! I bought it when Bailey got sick.
Cool!! I never seen one like this! I like this!
Precious Pets
--- Belinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sure I bought it on eBay, here it is, I don't
think I bought it from
them, I paid a little more ($70.00) I love it!! I
bought it when Bailey
got sick.
No, not for most of the causes of it. .Pet Tinic has iron, but iron is not
the reason most cats become anemic. If the behavior continues, get blood
work done. She may not be anemic, but if she is there are lots of different
reasons and you need to figure out which. There are a lot of
Karen,
Pale gums are often a good indicator of anemia. Pet Tinicis an
iron supplement (contains other vitamins and minerals)and it is used to
treat symptoms of anemiabut Mama Kitty cannot tolerate it. My vet
recommended vitamin B12 shots to help her since she wasn't able to take it when
I agreed with MC observations and suggestions
regarding grooming! You have to go on what each
individual cat likes when it comes to different
grooming tasks!
I find that most cats in general like to be brushed.
Brushing can be a positive bonding experience for you
and the cat. MC's
@felineleukemia.org
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Subject: Re: Question #2: Grooming
combing/brushing has a lot to do with the
particular cat--i have persians and dlhs, so we sit
around and knit ourselves together. i am
incapable of holding a cat without checking for
mats
Hey Gina,
I am not sure how much is too much lysine, but from
what I've read, if kitty is asymptomatic, then 250 mg.
per day is good for maintenance. If kitty has
symptoms or is ill, then 500 mg. per day is not too
much. That's what I gave Smookie when she had a
corneal ulcer. If she tests
I have noticed that Purina ONE and Science Diet and probably others
have L-Lysine in their food... Does anyone know what the equivalent
amount per serving is.. My guess is that it is much smaller than the 250 mg.
but it would be interesting to know...
Tad
wendy wrote:
Hey Gina,
I am not sure
This is the one I buy:
http://www.iherb.com/store/ProductDetails.aspx?c=Herbspid=NOW-00240
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats ...
Be-Mi-Kitties
http://bemikitties.com
Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens
http://adopt.bemikitties.com
FeLV Candlelight Service
On Carriers:
I have hard, soft and a stroller kind, the stroller is for walking
them to the vet, works really well. It comes apart to be a regular soft
(sturdier than most though) so you can just carry it also. I really
like it the best.
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats ...
My vet uses sevoflurane which is suppose to be even a little safer:
What is different about sevoflurane?
It is less soluble than isoflurane, which means that inductions and
recoveries are even faster. Mask inductions with sevoflurane were
faster and of better quality than with isoflurane in
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: OT: Re: Question #7: Carriers
On Carriers:
I have hard, soft and a stroller kind, the stroller is for walking
them to the vet, works really well. It comes apart to be a regular soft
(sturdier than most though) so you can just carry it also. I really
like
Sure I bought it on eBay, here it is, I don't think I bought it
from them, I paid a little more ($70.00) I love it!! I bought it when
Bailey got sick.
http://cgi.ebay.com/RED-PET-TREX-3-IN-1-STROLLER-CARRIER-CAR-SEAT-DOG-CAT_W0QQitemZ280018536990QQihZ018QQcategoryZ116380QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Can someone send me some links to some wormers and information on common
kitty worms?
Anything that is better tolerated in FELV+ and FIV+?
Steph
Is there any supplement that can help prevent anemia? Angel has been sleeping a lot today and I'm wondering if she is becoming anemic. Thanks,Karen
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of these might seem kind of basic. Thanks for your patience!First question: Making a "Health Kit" I'm thinking I should put together some kind of first aid/sick kitty kit so that if/when Slinky gets sick or has an accident or anything I'll be prepared (esp. since I don't have a car, so gett
How and how often do you all groom your cats (including combing/brushing coat, bathing, trimming nails, brushing teeth, cleaning ears, etc.). I never really even considered doing all these things because the cats we had when I was in high school were kind of left to themselves. We fed them and
kind of basic. Thanks for your patience!
First question: Making a Health Kit
I'm thinking I should put together some kind of
first aid/sick kitty kit so that if/when Slinky gets
sick or has an accident or anything I'll be prepared
(esp. since I don't have a car, so getting things
Hi MJ,
It's a good question. I don't have a "health kit" per se, my stuff is
all over the house and has been accumulated through the years. Hmm...
Well a thermometer is important, I use one the infant digital kind,
(don't forget the vasiline). I tried the one's you stick in the
Hey Marissa,
Good questions. I think I've read to brush kitties
everyday if they are long haired and less often if
short haired. It's really up to what your schedule
will allow. But they ususally LOVE it, so everyday
would be great for bonding for you two.
I do not do dental on any of my
Hi again! I hope I'm not getting annoying!!I found some L-Lysine at the store the other day and bought a bottle cuz I knew it was something I could give Slinky. But now I'm not sure whether he needs it all the time or just when he's sick? He hasn't had any felv symptoms or anything.
I'd love to see the finished product too!
:)
Wendy
--- Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi MJ,
It's a good question. I don't have a health kit
per se, my stuff is
all over the house and has been accumulated through
the years. Hmm...
Well a thermometer is important, I use one the
infant
Thanks, Nina! I'll definitely compile a list when everyone has responded and send it out. Thanks again!!MNina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi MJ,It's a good question. I don't have a "health kit" per se, my stuff is all over the house and has been accumulated through the years. H
Marissa,
I think you are doing just fantastic so far. Some
people give Interferon. I would read what other
people have to say about it. I give Lysine when kitty
is sick, but then again, I don't have anymore FeLV
kitties. If I did have an FeLV+, I would probably
give it everyday (250 mg).
great idea!
the things that i keep on hand, in no particular order:
basic eye meds (drops and ointment)
plain saline nose drops
liquid pediatric benadryl.
metrodinazole
pumpkin
kmr or other milk-replacement
karo syrup
pediatlyte (there is a powdered form that you make up as you need it,which is
has responded and send it out. Thanks again!!
M
Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi MJ,It's a good question. I don't have a health kit per se, my stuff is all over the house and has been accumulated through the years. Hmm... Well a thermometer is important, I use one the infant digital kind, (don't
OK...here's another one! :) What kind of litter do you all think is best? I don't mean brand necessarily, but...should I be using a clay or a crystal (expensive!)...or should I go with something natural like wheat or corn or cedar? I have to say that I'm not a huge fan of the dust that comes
combing/brushing has a lot to do with the particular cat--i have persians and dlhs, so we sit around and knit ourselves together. i am incapable of holding a cat without checking for mats, and starting out detangling with fingers i have brushes and combs all over the house (those that the
OK, I know that cats are creatures of habit. A lot of the websites and info I found on grooming says you should always do it in the same place. Well...I get this when you're talking about something the cat enjoys (like he's much more likely to come and sit with me when I'm sitting in the recliner
I have heard that giving bones is the natural way to
allow cats and dogs their dental treatment, but
haven't seen enough info. on it. Anyone out there
have info. on this? Would love to know more too. I
can handle this kind of dental. Brushing...no way!!!
I'd like to live to see 40!
an awful lot depends on what litter you cat will USE--cats have a lot to say on this issue, regardless of what their humans research might show! i've found, here, that a lot has to do with the number of cats, too--there are great litters that are just not suited to use by a lot of cats at once
We had a discussion here recently on litter. Someone
had info. that clumping clay can actually collect in
the stomach and clump, just as it clumps in the box
with moisture, which of course can cause problems.
(This can happen via grooming). So I JUST switched a
couple of weeks ago to
hell, i groom them whenever i can catch them! as i said, there are brushes and combs everywhere--sometimes i roll over on a comb in bed i have nail clippers in a couple of places, too, tho usually i do that particular job in the living room in my main easy chair. except, of course, for those
lysine is an amino acid that is specific to the herpes virus--it tricks it into not replicating. it's about the only supplement that i know of that MDs, DOs, DVMs, as well as homeopathic and holistic practitioners agree upon. one of the state vet associations suggested that ALL cats get lysine
Marissa,
I agree that if you do all the bad things like
giving meds, etc. in the same place, that kitty will
not want to go there. So I would either A) do an
equal amount of good things in that same place to
offset the bad or B) do all the bad things in the
same place, but not the couch or
Wendy, You may want to switch to World's Best Kitty Litter. I used to use Swheat Scoop and the clumps would harden into cement - especially with corner pee-ers. The WBKL is corn based and does not produce the problems I had with Swheat Scoop. My boys have 2 boxes; the one in the bathroom has the
P.S. On the flip side of this, you can do the bad
things where you don't want kitty, like the kitchen
table or counter, etc. Kind of like reverse
psychology. lol.
--- wendy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Marissa,
I agree that if you do all the bad things like
giving meds, etc. in the same
OK...I promise I'm nearing the end of the list of questions!!! Thanks for putting up with me! :)I went out the other day and bought The New Natural Cat...which so far has been great! But are there any other books I definitely need as a new cat owner? I looked at Dr. Pitciarn's book, but wasn't
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