*She sounds like one we got many years ago... we affectionately called her "Shasta McNasty" - Now she's just Shasta. She was THE nastiest cat I'd ever encountered! She finally came around and now is a love... but it took a while. I think those difficult ones tend to be extra special when you do finally win their trust... it was with Shasta.* *Leslie =^.^=*
On 12/31/06, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
No, I don't think she is feral at all. Her ex-guardian had her since 8 weeks of age, per the medical records she gave me. (she's had WAY too many shots, IMHO - the vet we have inside Petsmart here seems to be quite the ripoff joint). She doesn't seem to like my voice, she bares her teeth and hisses at me when she hears it. Seems pretty indifferent to other cats so far (I shoo them out when they go in her room, but she pays no mind to them). On 12/31/06, Gloria Lane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Keep in mind that apparently she's not feral, just terrified. Give her > time, and try tasty stuff (like the fried chicken - great idea). Talk to her > soothingly. > > Gloria > > > > > > On Dec 31, 2006, at 6:28 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote: > > Oh, she also hasn't eaten since she got here. I have tried her regular > food (they brought the remains of a bag over), pill pockets (with no pills > in them - my cats love them), freeze dried shrimp, yucky Pounce treats, and > canned food. Next I am going to try tuna. There's no way I can syringe > her, and I can't get her to a vet without trapping her, which usually > involves food. So I just have to hope that she eats, I guess. Judging from > my cats, maybe I should try white bread - they think that is the best thing > going! > > On 12/31/06, Kelley Saveika <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > > > Not only can I not touch her ears, I can't get closer than about a > > foot and a half without being in danger of losing a finger. > > > > On 12/30/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > If you are able to touch her ears, I would ask the vet to prescribe > > > benadryl to be compounded at a compounding pharmacy into transdermal cream > > > to rub inside her ear. My Patches has been on this for years for anxiety. > > > She was prescribed it because she was pulling her fur out of her belly and > > > back legs, and the benadryl stopped that. But she also used to go after the > > > other cats, and the benadryl pretty much stopped that too. If I forget to > > > give it to her, it is noticeable because she goes after Lucy and sometimes > > > even me. With the benadryl she is pretty much fine. It does not seem to make > > > her groggy at all-- she is quite perky and energetic-- but just takes the > > > edge off I guess. > > > Michelle > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. > > > > http://www.rescuties.org > > > > Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! > > > > http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20 > > > > > > -- Rescuties - Saving the world, one cat at a time. http://www.rescuties.org Vist the Rescuties store and save a kitty life! http://astore.amazon.com/rescuties-20
-- Leslie =^..^= To leave the world a better place - whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or an improved social condition - that is to have succeeded. That only one life breathed easier because you lived - that is success. ---Ralph Waldo Emerson
