I wouldn't do the anti-anxiety as of yet, just let the cat food. I'm
so glad she's coming around - thought she would.
Gloria
On Jan 3, 2007, at 9:29 AM, Kelley Saveika wrote:
She's MUCH better as of last night. Ate a whole bowl of food, and
let me come very close to touching her, then put her paw out to
stop me (no claws this time, though.).
I'm not sure of the next step. I can put her on anti anxiety meds,
but if she's ok with me I won't know if they are working. I don't
think I can take a chance on adopting her out at this point.
On 1/2/07, Marylyn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
This is very true. Dixie Louise, who is a very laid back cat,
snarled at a friend who had on a strange fragrance.
If you have men
who will exclude any of God's creatures
from the shelter
of compassion and pity, you will have men who
will deal likewise
with their fellow man.
St. Francis
----- Original Message -----
From: tamara stickler
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: OT - Help, aggressive cat
Kelley,
Do you wear any scents....or are you a smoker? It may take her a
while to get used to your smell....or lack of if her owner used
perfume or smoked.
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
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