Re: Behavior Problems
The urine smell from an unneutered cat is like a million times worse than a neutered one. I don't see how anything could get that smell out... My cats are neutered. We have some accidents, but the odor can be cleaned and not run us out of the house like it has when I fosteredrecently neuteredcats who went in the litterbox. Even in the litterbox it was horrible. t[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Get yourself some 'Urine Gone' (as seen on tv - the stuff really works)...and then get yourself some Feliway spray (www.entirelypets.com has it for $16.99 - best price I've seen). Spritz that Feliway anywhere he is inclined to spray or scratch - as scratching is also a scent marking function. It works wonders. I have five males...they are all neutered but we still have issues with territory marking and sibling rivalry on occasion- but the Feliway works wonders. Good luck. He's just doing what intact boys do naturally...In a message dated 9/19/2006 10:47:24 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed.He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.)I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours.My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him.Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat?Steph Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
Behavior Problems
Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed. He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.) I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours. My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him. Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat? Steph
RE: Behavior Problems
30 lbs! Wow that is huge! How old is he? I don't know what your objections to neutering him--don't mean to pry--but I suspect that doing that would go a long way to solving the problem Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephanie E Caldwell Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Behavior Problems Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed. He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.) I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours. My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him. Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat? Steph
RE: Behavior Problems
neutering would significantly address the issue. it's not just about mating, it's about mating/territorial behavior which, as i understand it, spraying is one such behaviors. Tracy [Original Message] From: Stephanie E Caldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: 9/19/2006 11:47:12 AM Subject: Behavior Problems Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed. He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.) I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours. My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him. Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat? Steph
RE: Behavior Problems
And neutering provides many health advantages too. Neutering - it's a good thing. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9/19/06 11:00:18 AM neutering would significantly address the issue. it's not just about mating, it's about mating/territorial behavior which, as i understand it, spraying is one such behaviors. Tracy [Original Message] From: Stephanie E Caldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: 9/19/2006 11:47:12 AM Subject: Behavior Problems Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed. He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.) I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours. My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him. Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat? Steph _ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this e-mail message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivery of the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by telephone at (312) 554-3300 and also indicate the sender's name. Thank you.
Re: Behavior Problems
I've been a petsitter for my neighbor for 9 years now...(she is a flight attendant). As a part time job, she worked at a vet's office for many years. So, I have learned a lot about cats from her. The reason why your cat is spraying is because he is not neutered. It is not considered a behavioral problem, he is just marking his territory. If I were you, I would get him neutered right away. The sooner the better. Stephanie E Caldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed.He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.)I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours.My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him.Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat?Steph How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates.
RE: Behavior Problems
Just chiming in to agree. You will save yourself a world of frustration if you get this big ol' boy neutered. It may take a while for the residual hormones to work themselves out, but it'sa sure thing that the territory marking behaviors are the result of him not being neutered. And, not to disrespect your beliefs, but if your boycat is kept away from other cats, being intact isn't giving him any satisfaction, is it, other than the occasional bedroom slipper bulls-eye. ;-) Hope you get this problem worked out. Diane R. Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed.He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.)I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours.My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him.Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat?Steph How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
Re: Behavior Problems
I am not even going to address the main complaint... This is an FeLV+ cat... Stress is one of the major enemies of FeLV... Neutering is the major way to reduce Stress Tad Rosenfeldt, Diane wrote: Just chiming in to agree. You will save yourself a world of frustration if you get this big ol' boy neutered. It may take a while for the residual hormones to work themselves out, but it'sa sure thing that the territory marking behaviors are the result of him not being neutered. And, not to disrespect your beliefs, but if your boycat is kept away from other cats, being intact isn't giving him any satisfaction, is it, other than the occasional bedroom slipper bulls-eye. ;-) Hope you get this problem worked out. Diane R. Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed. He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.) I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours. My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him. Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat? Steph How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. This electronic mail transmission and any attachments are confidential and may be privileged. They should be read or retained only by the intended recipient. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission from your system. In addition, in order to comply with Treasury Circular 230, we are required to inform you that unless we have specifically stated to the contrary in writing, any advice we provide in this email or any attachment concerning federal tax issues or submissions is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, to avoid federal tax penalties.
Re: Behavior Problems
Chris, He's an adult. Feral/stray, moved in last spring. He has a grade 2 or 3 heart murmur as well, and I'm hesitant to sedate him for surgery, if it were an option. I'd love to find him a home where he'd have other kitties to play with, since he doesn't get along with my geriatric FIV kitty. She's struggling with several problems and it's getting increasingly difficult to keep the peace in the house. Steph Chris wrote: 30 lbs! Wow that is huge! How old is he? I don't know what your objections to neutering him--don't mean to pry--but I suspect that doing that would go a long way to solving the problem Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephanie E Caldwell Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Behavior Problems Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed. He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.) I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours. My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him. Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat? Steph
Re: Behavior Problems
Unaltered males spray. It's what they do. They also are very territorial. It's hormonal. Why do you not want to neuter him?A lot of cats with heart murmurs are altered. Just let the vet know.A good veterinary hospital should have a heart monitor and will use appropriate type and amount of anesthesia.Stephanie E Caldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris,He's an adult. Feral/stray, moved in last spring. He has a grade 2 or 3 heart murmur as well, and I'm hesitant to sedate him for surgery, if it were an option.I'd love to find him a home where he'd have other kitties to play with, since he doesn't get along with my geriatric FIV kitty. She's struggling with several problems and it's getting increasingly difficult to keep the peace in the house.StephChris wrote: 30 lbs! Wow that is huge! How old is he? I don't know what your objections to neutering him--don't mean to pry--but I suspect that doing that would go a long way to solving the problem Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephanie E Caldwell Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Behavior Problems Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed. He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.) I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours. My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him. Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat? Steph
Re: Behavior Problems
no one will take this cat unless he is neutered. if you really want to rescue him, not neutering him will make him unlikely to find a home. i understand the heart murmur and FeLV+ issue, but is his health is otherwise good and the vet is comfortable, neutering is the only way to really rescue him. Tracy [Original Message] From: Stephanie E Caldwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Date: 9/19/2006 3:04:47 PM Subject: Re: Behavior Problems Chris, He's an adult. Feral/stray, moved in last spring. He has a grade 2 or 3 heart murmur as well, and I'm hesitant to sedate him for surgery, if it were an option. I'd love to find him a home where he'd have other kitties to play with, since he doesn't get along with my geriatric FIV kitty. She's struggling with several problems and it's getting increasingly difficult to keep the peace in the house. Steph Chris wrote: 30 lbs! Wow that is huge! How old is he? I don't know what your objections to neutering him--don't mean to pry--but I suspect that doing that would go a long way to solving the problem Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephanie E Caldwell Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:47 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Behavior Problems Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed. He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.) I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours. My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him. Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat? Steph -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/448 - Release Date: 9/14/2006
Re: Behavior Problems
Get yourself some 'Urine Gone' (as seen on tv - the stuff really works)...and then get yourself some Feliway spray (www.entirelypets.com has it for $16.99 - best price I've seen). Spritz that Feliway anywhere he is inclined to spray or scratch - as scratching is also a scent marking function. It works wonders. I have five males...they are all neutered but we still have issues with territory marking and sibling rivalry on occasion- but the Feliway works wonders. Good luck. He's just doing what intact boys do naturally... In a message dated 9/19/2006 10:47:24 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Our FELV+ has developed a very bad habit of spraying around the house. Especially in shoes. He's also started urinating at our bedroom doors when we shut them to go to bed.He's intact because I don't believe in Neutering. (He's kept away from other cats, so please don't make that a huge issue.)I believe he might be happier in a home where he can socialize. Is there anyone on here who can take him? You can neuter him once he's yours.My other cat is very old FIV+ with multiple problems and they don't get along. He's feeling very left out, and I'm at the end of my rope with him.Any ideas to calm his nerves, or anyone who wants a beautiful 30lb white cat?Steph Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
