He may not know how to play nicely. I have a lazer pointer that the kittens interact with wonderfully. Or a feather. Something that he, another and you can play with together may help. On Sep 18, 2008, at 9:04 AM, Jackie Bessette wrote:
> Thank you. I definitely try to exhibit a calm attitude and provide a > cam > atmosphere for them. I very much believe in that. Funny, I just > realized the > worst scuffles have occurred with someone else in the house. Maybe > I will > try the Feliway. I really think the trouble comes from him wanting > to play > and my other cats not wanting anything to do with him. I will work > on making > him more comfortable. Thanks for the advice. I will keep you all > posted. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marylyn > Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:10 AM > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] worried Mom seeking info > > You might try things that calm him, Rescue Remedy in the water, > Feliway > spray, catnip (mine all prefer a plant or two or three so they can > roll in > it or have fresh snacks). He is anxious and fearful and is picking > up on > your anxiety and your fear. There are people on this list, myself > included, > who believe animal communicators can help. If you are one of these, > perhaps > you should have one talk to all your cats but this lovely gentleman > particularly. You can put up an area for him to go out in (mine > have dog > kennels with toppers; one of them could be accessed by a pet door in a > window and ductwork). So much depends on your situation. RR, > Feliway and > catnip are relatively inexpensive and may do the trick. > > Good luck. > On Sep 18, 2008, at 4:01 AM, catatonya wrote: > >> Since he has already been exposed to your cats, it's highly unlikely >> that this will cause any problem. FeLV is not very contagious at all >> (if at all) between adult, vaccinated cats. >> tonya >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Hi, my name is Jackie and I am seeking advice. A year ago I started >> trapping and altering strays. The first male I caught settled down >> quite a bit. I started letting him in now and then and eventually I >> started keeping him in. I have 4 other cats (all strictly indoor). I >> felt for this guy, he was a rough and tumble wild guy, but he was so >> sweet after he was fixed. He recently tested positive for leukemia >> and >> I have never had to deal with this kind of disease before. I talked >> to >> the doctor some and she recommended we retest him in 6 weeks, but I'm >> worried I'm endangering my other cats by having him inside. They are >> vaccinated, but he is so dominating. I used to let him out on >> occasion >> to let off a little steam. Now I can't do that and he got into a >> scuffle with one of my other cats this weekend. I don't want to >> euthanize him, but I don't know what else to do. I would appreciate >> your opinions on my situation. >> Thanks, >> Jackie >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ >> felvtalk_felineleukemia.org >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Felvtalk mailing list >> Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org >> http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ >> felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
