Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-20 Thread Bonnie Hogue
Excellent suggestions, Christiane. I thank you! - Original Message - From: "Chris" To: Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia Screen or baby gate for a few days is a great idea. Let them "sniff" each other without direct confron

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-20 Thread Chris
Screen or baby gate for a few days is a great idea. Let them "sniff" each other without direct confrontation. Try to let him explore the house by himself at first and then slowly let them out together for a short while but supervise. Don't know if each has a sep food dish or place to eat--my 4 h

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-20 Thread Bonnie Hogue
So here is a question about Integrating a New Cat I've got Lucky in the back bedroom. The other 3 hear him meow. Some even peer under the door and hiss at him. So, what's next? Just open the door and say "Hello, everyone!"? Or maybe put a screen or fence up so they can see eachother fo

Re: [Felvtalk] Fw: New to Feline Leukemia

2010-09-20 Thread dlgegg
THE FERALS I HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY ALL LIKE MY BED AND HAVE BECOME THE BIGGEST LAP BABIES EVER. Natalie wrote: > I would advise the same...do not tempt fate by letting him out again. Use > some Feliway spray or plug-in to de-stress their/his environment! > Re: feral cats - 90% of the cats

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-20 Thread Natalie
I would say that a drawback , such a getting wet in a rainstorm, she could get sickwith a compromised immune system, getting URI is more serious than for a healthy cat! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf O

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-20 Thread Chris
You know, each of those little ones have their own personalities and try as we want, we can't really change that. Sounds like your little one has a mind of her own and you're right, keeping her stressed out inside wouldn't do her much good! It sounds like you've got a pretty good situation for he

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-20 Thread Melinda Kerr
You all have such wonderful ideas and I have actually been quite entertained by reading them. Many of you have taken in kitties that have been abandoned or abused. It breaks my heart when I hear of one passing away. You all have extremely kind hearts and have provided great support. Thanks,

Re: [Felvtalk] for Melinda

2010-09-20 Thread Melinda Kerr
I was actually looking for a little confirmation that being outside some would be OK. She went out today, got caught in a rainstorm and was back within the hour! All the neighbors know her well and even tolerate her visiting (sneaking in an open door.) She is very popular in the neighborhood