Nonie is the name
Hi all, I know that my third rescue cat in a week was not FeLV+, but I just thought I'd let you know that she has a name! She must have let the girls at the vet's office know her name this weekend-Nonie is what they've named her, and it fits! What a relief for me as I just couldn't find the right name! I'm working on putting out flyers now in case she is somebody's baby. But, for now, she and Ashley are getting to know each other in the garage. I think Ashley was a little upset that her home was being invaded! But, I hope they'll become snuggle-buddies in a few days. For now I'll keep an eye on them since Ashley is scrawny and Nonie is strong. But, Ashley seems to be standing her ground-not giving up her comfy bed! A side note, Cassidy, our FeLV+, almost escaped out the window just now! I was busy typing, not paying attention, and he had clawed a hole in the screen and was half-way out! Good thing he didn't do that when I was gone. And luckily he didn't get hurt or scratched by the screen-it's old and soft. I could have lost him for good, and who knows how many other cats he could have infected! The bad news is that now I can't open the window in here-and it's super stinky as I've mentioned before-that's probably why he wanted out! I'm working on integrating the crystal litter-it's clearly just the hormones left over-a very distinct tom-cat smell. He has no trouble peeing like my other cat has had with a UTI; plus the food I feed them is designed to neutralize (I think that's the word the vet used) their urine to prevent UTIs, which my Bandit is very prone to-or more to the point, his urine turns crystal-like and blocks up. This food prevents that (but doesn't treat it). He hasn't had any problems since the new food was introduced. My vet's office said the same thing as several of you did-it'll take probably 4 weeks for the smell to subside. Lucky me! But, now, poor Cassidy can't hear the birds or smell the fresh air! Even if I get the screen replaced, he'll still be able to chew through it! Any advice for indestructible screens? The poor guy is so used to being outside, he just wants to go chase the birdies, bunnies, squirrels! I've tried to tell him that it's best for him to be inside, but he just doesn't listen! Melissa
RE: Nonie is the name
I'm glad Cassidy didn't get to make a break for it! But, can't you open the window just a crack, prop it with a little piece of wood or something, just to let the air and birdsong in, but not enough for Cassidy to get to the screen? We do that all the time around here. Oh, and welcome Nonie, what a cute name. Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melissa Lind Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 9:48 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Nonie is the name Hi all, I know that my third rescue cat in a week was not FeLV+, but I just thought I'd let you know that she has a name! She must have let the girls at the vet's office know her name this weekend-Nonie is what they've named her, and it fits! What a relief for me as I just couldn't find the right name! I'm working on putting out flyers now in case she is somebody's baby. But, for now, she and Ashley are getting to know each other in the garage. I think Ashley was a little upset that her home was being invaded! But, I hope they'll become snuggle-buddies in a few days. For now I'll keep an eye on them since Ashley is scrawny and Nonie is strong. But, Ashley seems to be standing her ground-not giving up her comfy bed! A side note, Cassidy, our FeLV+, almost escaped out the window just now! I was busy typing, not paying attention, and he had clawed a hole in the screen and was half-way out! Good thing he didn't do that when I was gone. And luckily he didn't get hurt or scratched by the screen-it's old and soft. I could have lost him for good, and who knows how many other cats he could have infected! The bad news is that now I can't open the window in here-and it's super stinky as I've mentioned before-that's probably why he wanted out! I'm working on integrating the crystal litter-it's clearly just the hormones left over-a very distinct tom-cat smell. He has no trouble peeing like my other cat has had with a UTI; plus the food I feed them is designed to neutralize (I think that's the word the vet used) their urine to prevent UTIs, which my Bandit is very prone to-or more to the point, his urine turns crystal-like and blocks up. This food prevents that (but doesn't treat it). He hasn't had any problems since the new food was introduced. My vet's office said the same thing as several of you did-it'll take probably 4 weeks for the smell to subside. Lucky me! But, now, poor Cassidy can't hear the birds or smell the fresh air! Even if I get the screen replaced, he'll still be able to chew through it! Any advice for indestructible screens? The poor guy is so used to being outside, he just wants to go chase the birdies, bunnies, squirrels! I've tried to tell him that it's best for him to be inside, but he just doesn't listen! Melissa 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: Nonie is the name
For cat proof screens you can use the protective grates they sell for the bottom half of screen doors. You could also buy a sheet of plastic lattice and cut to fit the opening of the window. If the lattice prevents the window from closing you could use double stick velcro and place the lattice over the screen when the window is open. Welcome Nonie! Nina Melissa Lind wrote: Hi all, I know that my third rescue cat in a week was not FeLV+, but I just thought I’d let you know that she has a name! She must have let the girls at the vet’s office know her name this weekend—Nonie is what they’ve named her, and it fits! What a relief for me as I just couldn’t find the right name! I’m working on putting out flyers now in case she is somebody’s baby. But, for now, she and Ashley are getting to know each other in the garage. I think Ashley was a little upset that her home was being invaded! But, I hope they’ll become snuggle-buddies in a few days. For now I’ll keep an eye on them since Ashley is scrawny and Nonie is strong. But, Ashley seems to be standing her ground—not giving up her comfy bed! A side note, Cassidy, our FeLV+, almost escaped out the window just now! I was busy typing, not paying attention, and he had clawed a hole in the screen and was half-way out! Good thing he didn’t do that when I was gone. And luckily he didn’t get hurt or scratched by the screen—it’s old and soft. I could have lost him for good, and who knows how many other cats he could have infected! The bad news is that now I can’t open the window in here—and it’s super stinky as I’ve mentioned before—that’s probably why he wanted out! I’m working on integrating the crystal litter—it’s clearly just the hormones left over—a very distinct tom-cat smell. He has no trouble peeing like my other cat has had with a UTI; plus the food I feed them is designed to neutralize (I think that’s the word the vet used) their urine to prevent UTIs, which my Bandit is very prone to—or more to the point, his urine turns crystal-like and blocks up. This food prevents that (but doesn’t treat it). He hasn’t had any problems since the new food was introduced. My vet’s office said the same thing as several of you did—it’ll take probably 4 weeks for the smell to subside. Lucky me! But, now, poor Cassidy can’t hear the birds or smell the fresh air! Even if I get the screen replaced, he’ll still be able to chew through it! Any advice for indestructible screens? The poor guy is so used to being outside, he just wants to go chase the birdies, bunnies, squirrels! I’ve tried to tell him that it’s best for him to be inside, but he just doesn’t listen! Melissa
Re: Nonie is the name
You had previously TRUSTED normal window screens?! No, they are totally NOT cat-safe. What I have done is use chicken wire to cover my windows. If you're not too high class or part of a fancy community, you can use a staple gun (the large, construction type, not a office stapler - or use U nails or U tacks with a hammer) and just tack it right onto the frames (inside is better than outside, as the cat is pushing against the frame that way, not just against the wire and staples). You can trim it to size with wire nips, but be sure to cut it close, so there's not little sharp wire points to get hurt on. OR, if you have any carpentry skills, you can build your own chicken wire frames, just sandwich a sheet of wire between to wood frames, and screw them together. I hang these by attaching them at the top of the window frame (inside the house) with 3 hinges, so they can be swung up to open and close the window, then I set two screws into the side of the window frame on either side, and loop fabric hair ties (you know, hair rubber bands) through the wire on either side of the wire screen, and then loop those over the side screws to make it so the cats can't swing the frame open themselves. I have a picture that kinda shows part of it, if you want to see what type of wire I mean, email me directly and I'll attach it in a reply (images wont come through on this list). [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phaewryn http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html Special Needs Cat Resources
