Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread Natalie
I have known many people who used SoftPaws - it all depends on the cat and one's perseveranceno two cats are the same! The best thing to do is to trim the claws regularly and provide many scratching surfaces - some cats like vertical and others prefer horizontal. Cats usually like to scratch

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread Natalie
A tall cat tree near a window is a great idea!! The most important thing is to provide plenty of stimulation so they don't get bored and start bad habts -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread Edna Taylor
A frient of mine uses them and swears by them. At our house we have learned to never buy expensive rugs or leather furniture ;) Besides, when we kick it, our family is just going to sell our cr*p or put it to the curb. We have resigned ourselves to the fact that about every 2 years we have

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread MaiMaiPG
Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of styrofoam insulation boards (8 foot +) leaning against a wall in the garage. A little messy but that is what vacs and brooms are for. On May 22, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Natalie wrote: I

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread MaiMaiPG
Try lacy afghans/throws on the sofa. My boys get their nails hung and don't like them at all. On May 22, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Edna Taylor wrote: A frient of mine uses them and swears by them. At our house we have learned to never buy expensive rugs or leather furniture ;) Besides, when

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread Natalie
Any cardboard box is also great - let them destroy them, toss them,. get them new ones...sprinkle catnip inside! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:19 PM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread MaiMaiPG
And the bigger the better. Especially if they can get in safely and have at it. On May 22, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Natalie wrote: Any cardboard box is also great - let them destroy them, toss them,. get them new ones...sprinkle catnip inside! -Original Message- From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread Melinda Kerr
Thanks for all the suggestions! Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2011, at 6:27 AM, MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: And the bigger the better. Especially if they can get in safely and have at it. On May 22, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Natalie wrote: Any cardboard box is also great - let them

[Felvtalk] Benji Please add to the CLS :(

2011-05-22 Thread Sherry DeHaan
Another former Sids kids Benji was helped over the rainbow bridge yesterday. He was a spunky little tiger boy that was lucky enough to have a wonderful home for almost a year with one of our great volunteers. My heart is aching with hers Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with

[Felvtalk] Tilton Please add to the CLS :*(

2011-05-22 Thread Sherry DeHaan
What can I say about this beautiful soulTilton(Tilta whirl as I lovingly called him) was a beautiful crooked head fluffy orange boy that won my heart the SECOND I met him!!! I fought with myself about adopting him once I got back from vacation,but decided against it...too much going on

Re: [Felvtalk] Benji Please add to the CLS :(

2011-05-22 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Sherry Condolences to you and the wonderful volunteer who helped Benji. It is so compassionate that human beings raise to their higher selves to help these beloved animals. Best to you both. ~Bonnie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] Tilton Please add to the CLS :*(

2011-05-22 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Thanks for the reminder, Sherry. Hugging Stormy, Will, Miya and Lucky and thinking kind thoughts of you, Marcia, and all those who help and heal our furry friends. And of course...Tilton. Rest well, little buddy, and may you forever purr in the lap of happiness! ~B. -Original Message-

Re: [Felvtalk] Tilton Please add to the CLS :*(

2011-05-22 Thread dlgegg
Tilton was so fortunate to have somene care for him those last days. Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: What can I say about this beautiful soulTilton(Tilta whirl as I lovingly called him) was a beautiful crooked head fluffy orange boy that won my heart the SECOND I met

Re: [Felvtalk] Benji Please add to the CLS :(

2011-05-22 Thread dlgegg
A prayer for all those who care for those less fortunate and the ones they care for. Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: Another former Sids kids Benji was helped over the rainbow bridge yesterday. He was a spunky little tiger boy that was lucky enough to have a wonderful home

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread dlgegg
I cannot even begin to think about soft paws for my pride. I don't think I would come out of it alive. We do not like anything put on us. Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote: Thanks for all the suggestions! Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2011, at 6:27 AM, MaiMaiPG

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread dlgegg
Cardboard boxes are great! We don't use them fr scratching, just sleeping. I have 2 small ones (9 x 12) on the sofa. Who ever is on the sofa uses them. Got another by the fridge. It i taller and Harley likes to hide in it and pounce on unsuspecting soul that passes by. I also have a

Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws

2011-05-22 Thread dlgegg
But all that time to crochet those afgans ! I am glad I have never had a problem with the sofa or chairs. MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: Try lacy afghans/throws on the sofa. My boys get their nails hung and don't like them at all. On May 22, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Edna Taylor wrote:

Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Transmission - thanks for replies

2011-05-22 Thread dlgegg
What a wonderful thought. Dixie was very lucky to meet you. I blamed myself for the first one I lost. He was a beautiful, fluffy pale tiger who never liked to have his rear touched. We thought he had kidney stones and the last time he went to the vet, he kept hm over night and stayed up

Re: [Felvtalk] Just some happy stuff about cats!

2011-05-22 Thread dlgegg
I love the fibe artist, but Nora the pianist is really great! from tat site, you can see a vdeo of 2 cats wh use the toilet. One actually flushes , the other uses the paper. Got to teach my 7 to d tat. Would really save o litter andwouldn't need all those bxesaround the house. Natalie