Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Marcia Baronda
My cats have destroyed my new furniture, but I love my cats much much more than I like my furniture, and declawing has never been an option at my house. I voice my opinion as much as possible on that subject. But I have found that some people think that just goes along with having a cat. What

Re: [Felvtalk] Time out for a giggle....

2011-08-27 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for the laugh. If I ever lose my sense of humor I'm done for! On 08-26, Lynda Wilson wrote: Natalie, I have not had a laugh like that in a long time!!! Thanks so much for sharing. You are way too funny girl! I love your sense of humor. Gotta have it to keep your sanity,

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-27 Thread Lorrie
Good for you. There is no way I'd ever abandon my cats, but the problem is I have 15 cats, and a small Suzuki compact car, so I'd have to rent or buy a van, which I'd definitely do. Lorrie On 08-26, dlg...@windstream.net wrote: Since Katrina, I have been accumulating carriers (have 7 cats).

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Lorrie
The rental apartment I own, in my two story cat shelter, allows cats As many as they want, within reason of course, and I'd never ask anyone to declaw a cat, but they must be neutered or spayed. I do not allow dogs however, as the last time I had a tenant with a dog (a big lab) we had a

Re: [Felvtalk] Declawing

2011-08-27 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for this Natalie People need to know how HORRIBLE this declaw surgery is. Please send us the article you mentioned. Lorrie On 08-26, Natalie wrote: I would seriously consider declawing very, very seriously- it is the most devastating thing for a cat. Knowing what I

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Lynda Wilson
My thoughts exactly! - Original Message - From: Marcia Baronda marciabmar...@gmail.com To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 7:30 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors My cats have destroyed my new furniture, but I love my cats much much more

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-27 Thread Lynda Wilson
Glad to hear that Lorrie! I belong to another cat forum and a lady had asked our opinion as to whether she should take her cat with her because it's mandatory evacuation because of Hurricane Irene? OMG! No question to me, I would never leave my babies behind. L - Original Message -

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
Well, you could enforce the no-flea rule by insisting that the dog is treated with proof. You could even charge the extra amount for flea products and just hand it to them. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
I have to worry about 70+ cats - I think we're pretty safe from flooding, although we are below a pond and waterfall, and even with the few Nor'Easters, when pond overflowed, we never had water in the garage where a few cat condo are. I am worried about trees falling on the outdoor enclosure, so

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
Benfield Health at Petsmart has a big promotion for kitten health which includes declawing. Many people think it's just a manicure, where nails are pulled out, which to me sounds like torture used by third world countries and barbarians. And many vets suggest it as an option when they learn

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
The best furniture is wooden futons..and bentwood chairs, that's what we have in the kitchen and the TV room, where most cats are. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lynda Wilson Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
They actually have to learn to walk again. When people lose some of their toes, they lose their balance. Some declaw ALL four paws - and others proudly announce MY cat is declawed on the front paws only!, as if it were something very admirable. When I ask them why they think it's so great, the

[Felvtalk] Declawing - list of countries where it is illegal!

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
A question about which states do NOT allow declawing: http://cats.about.com/od/declawing/f/uslaws.htm A list of countries where declawing is illegal: http://www.declawing.com/list.html From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Terri

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
Yes, but it shouldn't be taken as the ONLY option! And what if the declawed cat starts pissing all over or starts biting people? From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 8:42 PM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
My vet hates that vaccine - and the company that produces it is not very good or reliable, either! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Lynda Wilson Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 7:52 PM To:

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
That's one of the questions that are listed in declawing info: Q: Is it painful? A: No, it is done under anesthesia. I say - DUH! You can't keep a cat on painkillers all their lives - and some cats do suffer pain ALL their lives. That's all I can tell you. If some people believe that their

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread Lynda Wilson
I will never use Banfield in Petsmart...oh the horror stories!! - Original Message - From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 8:10 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors Benfield Health at Petsmart has a big promotion

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-27 Thread molveywda
There's some group somewhere doing research on the rabies vaccination and they have found that kittens vaccinated still had immunity in their system four years later. That's with the normal one year vaccine. They suspect there's immunity up to seven years later. I told my vet one time that

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-27 Thread Natalie
I wish that states would accept a titer, and allow vaccinations accordingly. But I sup[pose [people may not want to pay the extra money for it. From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of molvey...@hotmail.com Sent: Saturday, August

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-27 Thread CATHERINE DIDONNA
so true,but this will only be for a day. keep the cats together,leave plenty of food,they should be fine.I know,believe me, I'm in NY .I didn't feel the earthquake,but a gas line broke out side my house. The fireman said I had to leave.I have alot more than 15 cats. But, I left ,locked my

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-27 Thread MaiMaiPG
Some do...at least to a degree. One vet I asked charges almost $250 for a rabies titer and it has to be repeated yearly. On Aug 27, 2011, at 10:43 AM, Natalie wrote: I wish that states would accept a titer, and allow vaccinations accordingly. But I sup[pose [people may not want to pay the

Re: [Felvtalk] FW: Keep Cats Indoors

2011-08-27 Thread MaiMaiPG
metal is great too. Porch furniture can be used inside too. On Aug 27, 2011, at 8:20 AM, Natalie wrote: The best furniture is wooden futons..and bentwood chairs, that's what we have in the kitchen and the TV room, where most cats are. -Original Message- From:

Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations

2011-08-27 Thread Lynda Wilson
Mine feels the same way :0) - Original Message - From: Natalie at...@optonline.net To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Vaccinations My vet hates that vaccine - and the company that produces it is not very good or reliable,

Re: [Felvtalk] Hurricane

2011-08-27 Thread dlgegg
I will keep you and your furry friends in my prayers. Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: I have to worry about 70+ cats - I think we're pretty safe from flooding, although we are below a pond and waterfall, and even with the few Nor'Easters, when pond overflowed, we never had water in