Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home
Note that one can transition kits to the much healthier wet food (and then healthy wet food, as opposed to Friskies, which is great for getting cats to eat anything) by adding in a little of the desired stuff at a time while subtracting the old stuff. Cats are instinctually fussy about food for a good evolutionary reason. You can also putting really smelly bonito flakes or tuna water on things they may otherwise not eat. I also use freeze-dried liver or salmon or chicken or beef (from save sources, not China), because it smells so strong. The nose is the gateway to a cat's stomach. Is there a way the vet can detect these possible lesions mentioned by digegg? The other Kathryn (call me Kathy). On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 7:31 PM, Kathryn Green katsk...@gmail.com wrote: THANK YOU! I will bring that possibility up w/the vet. In talking to him on the phone he has come up with a few possibilities but I will see what he thinks. I also notice that Oz is VERY leery of brooms. Will even stop eating his morning canned food and run for shelter if I start sweeping around his litter pan on the far side of the room. And unlike Miss Kitty, Oz LOVES his canned food treat. I have to wonder if he hasn't been clobbered/chased with a broom more than a few times. Kat dlg...@windstream.net wrote: RE: Oz and his rear end. I had a stray that never wanted his rear end touched. He died from urinary tract obstruction. The vet was upset that he could not find anything to cause it so he did an autopsy. He found adhesions all over inside his body, the kind that come from being kicked across a room, very hard. He was a beautiful champagne color Persian with the most loving personality. Maybe Oz has some adhesions ? Chris ti...@mindspring.com wrote: ___ 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 -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! If you can't adopt, then foster bottle baby shelter animal, to save their life. Contact your local pound for information. http://www.laanimalservices.com/volunteer_fostercare.htm If you can't bottle feed, foster an older animal, to save their life, and to free up cage space. Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/shelter-reform/no-kill-equation/http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Here's the current growing list of true No Kill communities: http://www.no-killnews.com/ (see the right sidebar) Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.org More fun reading: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/shelter-reform/guides/ More fun watching: http://vimeo.com/nokill/videos especially http://vimeo.com/48445902 Local feral cat crisis? See Alley Cat Allies' for how to respond: http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=537 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home
Maybe clogged anal sacs? I know this happens most often to dogs but my dad's cat Jerry used to get it also and it caused him to smell bad and walk weird until the vet expressed them. He had to have this done about twice a year.___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture
Brown scorpions are the nasty type. I was zapped by a regular generic type scorpion. I'm idiotically superstitious. I was born at the end of October. Scorpio. I wouldn't harm a scorpion for anything. Really bad luck. So I walked away from the encounter yowling and the scorpion walked away laughing. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cat in Ohio needs home
Another possibility I suppose but I don't notice any odor. I have to have that done to my dogs on occassion. Thanks K On 12/2/12, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: Maybe clogged anal sacs? I know this happens most often to dogs but my dad's cat Jerry used to get it also and it caused him to smell bad and walk weird until the vet expressed them. He had to have this done about twice a year. ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture
Never having seen a scorpion laughing, I am kindof sorry I missed that. Kat P.S. I am right on the cusp of libra and scorpio. October 23. I still would have squished the sucker. He attacked first! On 12/2/12, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: Brown scorpions are the nasty type. I was zapped by a regular generic type scorpion. I'm idiotically superstitious. I was born at the end of October. Scorpio. I wouldn't harm a scorpion for anything. Really bad luck. So I walked away from the encounter yowling and the scorpion walked away laughing. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Cats and 'Essential Oils'
A while back someone posted information on cautions using essential oils around cats. I believe it was a link to a website with information. Dear whomever: could you kindly repost that? Many thanks, Bonnie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats and 'Essential Oils'
Not sure if it was me, but here's one of my favorites: http://holisticat.com/aromatherapy.html Some contend that they are OK if they are high-quality. I would use hydrosols or flower essences instead, just to be on the safe side. On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: A while back someone posted information on cautions using essential oils around cats. I believe it was a link to a website with information. Dear whomever: could you kindly repost that? Many thanks, Bonnie ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org -- Go Get a Life---Go Get a Shelter Animal! If you can't adopt, then foster bottle baby shelter animal, to save their life. Contact your local pound for information. http://www.laanimalservices.com/volunteer_fostercare.htm If you can't bottle feed, foster an older animal, to save their life, and to free up cage space. Ask your local animal pound to start saving over 90% of their intake by implementing the No Kill Equation: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/shelter-reform/no-kill-equation/http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/ Here's the current growing list of true No Kill communities: http://www.no-killnews.com/ (see the right sidebar) Legislate better animal pound conditions: http://www.rescue50.org More fun reading: http://www.nokilladvocacycenter.org/shelter-reform/guides/ More fun watching: http://vimeo.com/nokill/videos especially http://vimeo.com/48445902 Local feral cat crisis? See Alley Cat Allies' for how to respond: http://www.alleycat.org/page.aspx?pid=537 ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats and 'Essential Oils'
I really would not use any fragrances around cats or even around dogs. One holiday, I boiled some cinnamon on the stove to make the house smell like gingerbread. Several of my cats began to sneeze and one began to have watery eyes. If you want fragrances, keep them away form the rooms where the cats stay. I don't buy scented cat litter either. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: Kathryn Hargreaves khargrea...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2012 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats and 'Essential Oils' Not sure if it was me, but here's one of my favorites: http://holisticat.com/aromatherapy.html Some contend that they are OK if they are high-quality. I would use hydrosols or flower essences instead, just to be on the safe side. On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: A while back someone posted information on cautions using essential oils around cats. I believe it was a link to a website with information. Dear whomever: could you kindly repost that? Many thanks, Bonnie ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture
It's my way of avoiding my insect phobia. I turn them into people and imagine what they would think in any given situation. On another note: Jo-Ann Stores is having a 50% off sale on fleece and flannel. Do you know anyone who can sew? I'm two left hands and 10 thumbs but someone who can sew could probably make some nice cat snuggle beds and pillow covers for cats or kids or whatever. You can get their discount coupon emails at jo-ann@email.joann.comand they will add you to their email list. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture Never having seen a scorpion laughing, I am kindof sorry I missed that. Kat P.S. I am right on the cusp of libra and scorpio. October 23. I still would have squished the sucker. He attacked first! On 12/2/12, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: Brown scorpions are the nasty type. I was zapped by a regular generic type scorpion. I'm idiotically superstitious. I was born at the end of October. Scorpio. I wouldn't harm a scorpion for anything. Really bad luck. So I walked away from the encounter yowling and the scorpion walked away laughing. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! ___ 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] Suggestion for Cat (or foot) Warmers
Taking off on your idea for cat beds: My mom used to make little rice bags. They are about 12x10 but I think you could make other sizes. Create a bag, fill it with rice, leave room so it is squishy rather than firm, sew up the corner. You can put a cover on or not. Then, on a cold night, microwave the bag (3-4 mins depending upon your microwave oven) and you have a thing that stays nice and warm for hours. We use them for our feet on a cold night. My aunt used to put them out for her feral yard cat, in a box, to keep the kitty warm. She said the cat used to wait for them by the door on a cold night. Bonnie From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lee Evans Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2012 1:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture It's my way of avoiding my insect phobia. I turn them into people and imagine what they would think in any given situation. On another note: Jo-Ann Stores is having a 50% off sale on fleece and flannel. Do you know anyone who can sew? I'm two left hands and 10 thumbs but someone who can sew could probably make some nice cat snuggle beds and pillow covers for cats or kids or whatever. You can get their discount coupon emails at mailto:jo-...@email.joann.com jo-ann@email.joann.comand they will add you to their email list. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! _ From: katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture Never having seen a scorpion laughing, I am kindof sorry I missed that. Kat P.S. I am right on the cusp of libra and scorpio. October 23. I still would have squished the sucker. He attacked first! On 12/2/12, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: Brown scorpions are the nasty type. I was zapped by a regular generic type scorpion. I'm idiotically superstitious. I was born at the end of October. Scorpio. I wouldn't harm a scorpion for anything. Really bad luck. So I walked away from the encounter yowling and the scorpion walked away laughing. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Cats and 'Essential Oils'
Thanks for the info! It is as I remember, and I can pass along to a friend who was curious. B. From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lee Evans Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2012 12:02 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats and 'Essential Oils' I really would not use any fragrances around cats or even around dogs. One holiday, I boiled some cinnamon on the stove to make the house smell like gingerbread. Several of my cats began to sneeze and one began to have watery eyes. If you want fragrances, keep them away form the rooms where the cats stay. I don't buy scented cat litter either. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! _ From: Kathryn Hargreaves khargrea...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2012 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cats and 'Essential Oils' Not sure if it was me, but here's one of my favorites: http://holisticat.com/aromatherapy.html Some contend that they are OK if they are high-quality. I would use hydrosols or flower essences instead, just to be on the safe side. On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Bonnie Hogue ho...@sonic.net wrote: A while back someone posted information on cautions using essential oils around cats. I believe it was a link to a website with information. Dear whomever: could you kindly repost that? Many thanks, Bonnie ___ 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
Re: [Felvtalk] Suggestion for Cat (or foot) Warmers
Snuggle Safes work great too. On Dec 2, 2012, at 4:12 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote: Taking off on your idea for cat beds: My mom used to make little “rice bags.” They are about 12”x10” but I think you could make other sizes. Create a bag, fill it with rice, leave room so it is “squishy” rather than firm, sew up the corner. You can put a cover on or not. Then, on a cold night, microwave the bag (3-4 mins depending upon your microwave oven) and you have a thing that stays nice and warm for hours. We use them for our feet on a cold night. My aunt used to put them out for her feral yard cat, in a box, to keep the kitty warm. She said the cat used to wait for them by the door on a cold night. Bonnie From: Felvtalk [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lee Evans Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2012 1:50 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture It's my way of avoiding my insect phobia. I turn them into people and imagine what they would think in any given situation. On another note: Jo-Ann Stores is having a 50% off sale on fleece and flannel. Do you know anyone who can sew? I'm two left hands and 10 thumbs but someone who can sew could probably make some nice cat snuggle beds and pillow covers for cats or kids or whatever. You can get their discount coupon emails at jo-ann@email.joann.comand they will add you to their email list. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! From: katskat1 katsk...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Cat proof furniture Never having seen a scorpion laughing, I am kindof sorry I missed that. Kat P.S. I am right on the cusp of libra and scorpio. October 23. I still would have squished the sucker. He attacked first! On 12/2/12, Lee Evans moonsiste...@yahoo.com wrote: Brown scorpions are the nasty type. I was zapped by a regular generic type scorpion. I'm idiotically superstitious. I was born at the end of October. Scorpio. I wouldn't harm a scorpion for anything. Really bad luck. So I walked away from the encounter yowling and the scorpion walked away laughing. Spay and Neuter your cats and dogs and your weird relatives and nasty neighbors too! ___ 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
