Try Feliway spray and Rescue Remedy in the water.....Honest. Kitty
was forced to leave her life long home to live with me. There was
nothing that made her content much happy. I slept on the living room
floor for about three months until she came out and was comfortable
(or as comfortable as she was going to be then). My holistic vet
suggested Feliway and that is what finally got Kitty our from under
the couch. Feliway has helped several ferals too. Bob is integrating
with the cats (beagle/border collie) thanks to Rescue Remedy and
letting them work it out without me getting involved (other than
making sure there was no blood shed).
On Dec 15, 2010, at 8:52 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote:
Beverly
Oh, how I long for a home like yours!
I agree about the intro, and I've tried to "do it right" with
everyone. The most recent one was Lucky, and he's doing well and
seems accepted by all. But there are tensions, especially between
Stormy and the other girl, Miya Chan (she's a rehabilitated feral).
I think boy cats are mellower, more accepting. I would love to see
everyone curled up together on the couch or my bed, or playing
together. Sigh.
Thanks for another perspective!
~Bonnie
----- Original Message ----- From: "Beverly Parsons" <[email protected]
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To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] how to know if your "only" needs a friend?
Hi Bonnie,
I must beg to differ that most cats prefer to be the only! I have
five male cats (aged fifteen years to six months) in our small
apartment and they are all best buds. They rumble and tumble and
play, and curl up and sleep together when they get tired. I don't
think any of them would do well as an only cat. Most of my friends
and family also have multiple cats that are great friends.
It's all about the introduction - a slow, careful introduction of a
new cat to the resident cats can lead to a very happy relationship.
Just my two cents.
Beverly
On Dec 15, 2010, at 9:27 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote:
Shannon
I have to tell you this story...
I got my cat, Stormy, as a 12 week old kitten. She was indoors
only. There was a "yard cat" but they only saw eachother through
the window. About a year after getting Stormy, I decided to go
back to school to finish my degree. I was already working full
time, so this meant poor little Stormy would be alone much of the
time. In a move that is the *only* time I've sought out a cat
(they usually just come to me, as Stormy had) I went to the local
shelter and adopted a kitten about 12 wks. old. I brought him
home and said, "Look Stormy -- I got you a friend!"
Hiss, spit, growl, fur on end, very unhappy cat. Oops. I don't
think she ever quite forgave me...
From this I came to the conclusion that humans are social and
cats are
solitary. That's undoubtedly not an absolute in either case, but
generally speaking, I think most cats would prefer to be the "only."
ps -- Stormy now shares the house with three others, all "came to
me" out of their need. She's a little pissy sometimes, but I let
her know she's "queen" and let the others know they are to give
her utmost respect (she's the elder puss) and she's adjusted very
well.
Good luck!
~Bonnie
----- Original Message ----- From: "Emeraldkittee" <[email protected]
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To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 5:28 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] how to know if your "only" needs a friend?
Whimsy is adapting perfectly to being indoor only! (someone here
said 'you control the door', and it was that simple. a few
protests, an escape due to a foggy glass door, but overall very
smooth transition) I'm watching him closely to make sure he isn't
lonely.
I did see him attack another feral who was taking 'his' yard, a
few months after he was fixed. Obviously that doesn't necessarily
mean he couldn't have a pal, but ... we don't really have
anywhere to get him used to a new kitty, they'd have to be
together right away...
so, is it a good idea?
should I open the blinds on the door that separates him from his
siblings to see how he reacts to other kitties?
male or female?
If Whimsy has a stronger constitution, would another FeLV kitty
potentially make him sicker with a more virulent version?
again, Whimsy is a boy, about 2.5, asymptomatic.
thank you!!
Shannon
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