, 2006 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed
I've heard horror stories about wood laminate, the cat/dog pee eats through
the finish and destroys it.
Phaewryn
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Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT
I've dreamed about that too. With a great big drain in the middle of
the floor so I could just hose the joint down!
Nina
Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn wrote:
If I ever build my own home (like yeah, never), I would put in stained
concrete floors. Stained concrete looks REALLY nice, almost marble
don't forget the radiant heat built into the concrete flooring--and
heck with stained concrete, i'm just gonna stencil different rooms
onto it!
On 11/25/06, Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've dreamed about that too. With a great big drain in the middle of
the floor so I could just hose the
There are lots of new people on the list... but I can tell you all.
Get rid of your carpet and put in ceramic tile. Keep it sealed. Odor problems
gone!
t
TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
ah, yes, the infamous squirts... the one i have doing that now, tho, has
the
Someday maybe I will be able to afford this, if I stop taking in so many
cats!
On 11/22/06, catatonya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There are lots of new people on the list... but I can tell you
all. Get rid of your carpet and put in ceramic tile. Keep it sealed. Odor
problems gone!
t
I've heard horror stories about wood laminate, the cat/dog pee eats through
the finish and destroys it.
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!
http://ucat.us/adopt.html
Low cost SpayNeuter services in VT, and Emergency Financial Assistance for
cat owners:
I really want tile, but it is SO EXPENSIVE.
On 11/22/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've heard horror stories about wood laminate, the cat/dog pee eats
through the finish and destroys it.
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!
If I ever build my own home (like yeah, never), I would put in stained
concrete floors. Stained concrete looks REALLY nice, almost marble if it's
done right (at a fraction of the cost).
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!
http://ucat.us/adopt.html
Low cost SpayNeuter
LOL, Utah isn't really on my list of places to live either! Well, there are
other professions where you work with animals that isn't as sad as the vet
offices are, and there are lots of other shelters besides Best Friends (the
ASPCA in NY is always hiring it seems), but you're right, so long as
I guess it is possible. My boy who is spraying has a bladder infection and
is on meds, so hopefully it will stop soon.
On 11/13/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Did the dress sit in the washer overnight? If so, you may have smelled
moldy, not like cat pee It's
On 11/13/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have a great idea take all your skills, and write up a nice resume,
and apply at VET OFFICES, maybe they could use a person with your skills
there, and the smell wouldn't be an issue.
Phaewryn
You know what? I don't
I totally agree...I use this too!
Smells great and cleans!
I like the Lavender one.
In a message dated 11/13/2006 1:24:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi -
I've been quietly lurking and following thistopic because I've had my cats
pee on my clothes inthe past
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 9:56
AM
Subject: Re: OT Help, I am so
embarrassed
I totally agree...I use this too!
Smells great and cleans!
I like the Lavender one.
In a message dated 11/13/2006 1:24:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi
Well, someone just called me in to the conference room and said I smelled like a litter box. I pulled this dress out of the washer this morning. It was washed in 1 cup white vinegar plus detergent plus oxyclean. There is no way it was peed on unless the cats got in the washer and peed on it. I
darn, kelley, i don't know what to tell you--sounds like it's more of
a personal attack than reality? as was mentioned earlier, being known
as the cat-lady can make you a target. is your company one with a
good, sympathetic human resources department
(going to throw her winter coat into the
Really, I can't possibly smell like cat pee after all that, even assuming the cats actually peed on the dress before I washed it, can I? I could take it to the dry cleaners?
On 11/13/06, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
darn, kelley, i don't know what to tell you--sounds like it's more
: Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed
Really, I can't possibly smell like cat pee after all that, even assuming
the cats actually peed on the dress before I washed it, can I?I could
take it to the dry cleaners?
On 11/13/06, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
darn, kelley, i don't
and not your dress at all??Kat (Mew Jersey)
On Mon, 13 Nov 2006, Kelley Saveika wrote: Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:36:41 -0600 From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed Really, I can't possibly
on't think that enzymes are used in dry-cleaning
chemicals.
Diane R.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley
SaveikaSent: Monday, November 13, 2006 2:37 PMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT Help, I am so
embarrassed
Really, I can't possibly smell like cat
@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed
Really, I can't possibly smell like cat pee after all that, even assuming the cats actually peed on the dress before I washed it, can I? I could take it to the dry cleaners?
On 11/13/06, TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
darn, kelley, i don't
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley
SaveikaSent: Monday, November 13, 2006 3:02 PMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT Help, I am so
embarrassed
She was actually pretty nice about it, and said she wanted to tell me
before anyone else did, and said you smell funny and I
Hi - I've been quietly lurking and following this
topic because I've had my cats pee on my clothes in
the past and wanted to see what advice was given.
I want to share a recent discovery I've made that
makes my clothes smell great!
I've started using the new Tide Simple Pleasures
laundry soap
Kelly, Sounds like someone is just trying to make your life a living hell. Some people just hate animals and think those of us who go out of our way to help them are nuts, and they are going to proove it to us by embarrasing us every chance they get.There are bullies in the office place
when a fellow classmate spoke up and
enlighted the annoyed party to the fact that he was painting a watercolor on
watercolor paper...MOST of which are treated with rabbit skin glue...and yes, IT
stinks when wet. The stink was ACTUALLYcoming from HIM.
The rest of the class chimed in and the
Point out when the other people smell
bad? Go to the boss and whine every time someone farts in the office? Humm...
try the Gain with Febreeze (the purple cap one), the Downy liquid with the
Febreeze (purple caps again), and the Bouce sheets with Febreeze (the lavender
box). Those both have
Did the dress sit in the washer
overnight? If so, you may have smelled moldy, not like cat pee It's possible
the cat peed on the washer, and the pee ran in on top of the clean wash, right?
You have a top-loading washer?
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!
It really sounds to me like they are looking for an excuse to dismiss
you, have you pi**ed anyone off that you know of? I can't imagine you
could smell that bad and not even have an inkling, especially after what
you did to clean that outfit!!
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats
dear Kelley:
What dosage per pound do you medicate? Is Panacur ok
to use on kittens? I have never used it before. I
have always use Flagy instead.
Thanks!
Precious Pets
--- Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Panacur worked well for me. .1 ml per day for 3
days, then I am to repeat
My vet prescribed .1 ml per 10 lb of cat. He did prescribe it for the kittens, but they are older kittens - 7 and 8 months. Hope that helps:)
On 11/11/06, Precious Pets, Almost Home [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
dear Kelley:What dosage per pound do you medicate?Is Panacur okto use on kittens?I have
Nina and others have mentioned keeping closet doors closed. But you may need to do more than that. I currently have a foster cat that is VERY adept at opening closet doors...aaand locking himself inside. (I've nicknamed him Tully after the character Lewis Tully in Ghostbusters who kept doing the
LOL Beth, I'm sorry - I had to laugh. These things just happen
when you have babies.
Embarrassing is wearing a nice dress...then sitting in a melted chocolate
bar without knowing it...and then prancing off to take care of some business
down town and the television crews are there.
Well that's pretty sorry sneaking behind your back like that. A
friend will tell you if your slip is showing or that you sat in chocolate or if
you smell like cat pee. I have some nice kitty tootsie rolls for that
person ;-)
In a message dated 11/9/2006 6:58:45 P.M. Central Standard
They aren't my friends though, they are my coworkers.:(
On 11/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well that's pretty sorry sneaking behind your back like that. A friend will tell you if your slip is showing or that you sat in chocolate or if you smell like cat pee. I have some
I think, too, that it is hard for people to come to you and tell you that you smell bad -- I was told by the person who has been my best friend for 20+ years -- and she said it was one of the hardest things she'd ever done. I am just very appreciative of her doing it! It was kind of funny once --
I have a friend at work who has a cat with megacolon. We have actually discussed cat sh*t over lunch. I am sure that she would let me know personallyif she smelled cat piss anywhere around me. (And thankfully she has not, yet.)Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I think, too, that it is hard
i had to add a hook-and-eye latch to my bifold closet doors -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The DifferenceMaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats
MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]ICQ: 289856892
A hook and eye latch type lock is cheap and effective. I started doing this because one of my own little gremlins, Trixie, loved to go into the closet and remove EVERYTHING from all the shelves.tamara stickler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nina and others have mentioned keeping closet doors closed.
I know it's not funny, but I'm laughing at the thought that we've found
one more thing we all share in common:
WE STINK! I too have become accustomed to the fragrances of my
animals. I'm always asking trusted visitors, does my house stink??
Maybe we should have T shirts printed up, "If you can
Nina, you are cracking me up :0) I am just sitting here thinking
about what would happen if I asked my small band of co-workers if I smelled like
cat pee. My name would officially become "CAT PEE WOMAN"they would
change my name plate on my door LOL I would hear cat pee jokes for the
I *KNOW* my house stinks. I had a giardia outbreak, and even though it is over they have decided the floor is a better place to poop than the litterbox. At least it is solid now. I am gone from home 8-10 hours a day at work and they wreak havoc. I never let anyone come over unless they are a very,
So how did you get your giardia under control? I'm doing metronidazole and panacur right now, and desperately trying to get the adoptables ready for adoption.Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I *KNOW* my house stinks. I had a giardia outbreak, and even though it is over they have decided
Panacur worked well for me. .1 ml per day for 3 days, then I am to repeat in 3 weeks. Which is next week now.
On 11/10/06, Susan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So how did you get your giardia under control? I'm doing metronidazole and panacur right now, and desperately trying to get the
hey, susan, should we tell everyone that smelling like cat urine is one of the criterion for defining possible hoarders? :fleaing
-- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll Make The DifferenceMaryChristineAIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCatsMSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
ICQ: 289856892
Are you sure its giardia?
At 11:38 AM 11/10/2006, you wrote:
So how did you get your giardia under control? I'm doing
metronidazole and panacur right now, and desperately trying to get
the adoptables ready for adoption.
Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I *KNOW* my house stinks. I
I like that idea !!
Nina wrote:
I know it's not funny, but I'm laughing at the thought that we've found
one more thing we all share in common:
WE STINK! I too have become accustomed to the fragrances of my
animals. I'm always asking trusted visitors, does my house stink??
Maybe we
Maybe we should keep that little gem of information to ourselves!!! TenHouseCats [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:hey, susan, should we tell everyone that "smelling like cat urine" is one of the criterion for defining possible hoarders? :fleaing -- Spay Neuter Your Neighbors!Maybe That'll
And I have Leader, who is really my little miracle boy -- he was born feleuk positive and is almost 5 yrs old -- having outlived all his littermates by a lot. I call him my little "squat and squirt" boy -- he has recurring diarrhea that I don't think I am ever going to clear up. He just walks
ah, yes, the infamous squirts... the one i have doing that now, tho, hasthe incredible kindness to do so in the bathtub, so it's easy to clean up
On 11/10/06, Susan Loesch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And I have Leader, who is really my little miracle boy -- he was born feleuk positive and is
Wish Leader would find the bathtub!! I am so lucky to have him alive that I just can't get mad at him -- but it is frustrating when there are litterboxes in every room and he doesn't use them -- except rarely! His latest spot was a corner of a tile bathroom -- not a bad spot...except that I went
Ember -- my depo-medrol boy with chronic skin allergies -- will pee in the box but poop on the linoleum near the back door (this is the laundry room where we have several boxes). This was wearing on meuntil Hannah arrived. A sweet little former momcat who will poop wherever she stands. I don't
s no claws, and
Doyle does, but apparently neither of them realize this.
Diane R.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan
HoffmanSent: Friday, November 10, 2006 2:20 PMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT Help, I am so
embarrassed
Ember -- my depo-medrol boy wi
People tell me that my house has NO cat odor. I am always surprised and relieved. My house can't stink because I do adoptions (of carefully pre-screened potential adopters) at my home. My house is cleaner now than when I had just my own 4 personal cats when I first moved here. As best that I can
Urine soaks into the grout BETWEEN the
tiles, that's why you're having so many problems. Try drenching the entire floor
with vinegar, and letting it sit for a good long time before mopping it
up.
Phaewryn
Please adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!! http://ucat.us/adopt.html Low
] On Behalf Of Susan HoffmanSent: Friday, November 10, 2006 2:20 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassedEmber -- my depo-medrol boy with chronic skin allergies -- will pee in the box but poop on the linoleum near the back door (this is the laundry room where w
That and seal the grout yearly.
On 11/10/06, Jennifer Phaewryn O'Gwynn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Urine soaks into the grout BETWEEN the tiles, that's why you're having so many problems. Try drenching the entire floor with vinegar, and letting it sit for a good long time before mopping it up.
Sounds like Ember may have a nerve problem in the ol' endzone. Ever have her checked for sensitivity back thereshe might not even feel it when she has to poop?Just a thoughtSusan Hoffman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Ember -- my depo-medrol boy with chronic skin allergies -- will
Could it be your shoes or a purse that has been sprayed and you aren't aware of it? Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:My supervisor just called me in for a meeting and apparently people have been complaining that I smell like cat urine.I do have some sprayers. I wash my clothes with
sometimes we can get used to odors and not even notice them, so it's possible.
oxyclean isgood stuff, but you HAVE TO USE ENZYME cleaners!
This stuff works amazingly well; it's my benchmark for all enzyme cleaners. One of my vets used it to clean a suitcase that an INTACT MALE cat sprayed. No
It's possible if body heat or a warm office is kicking in after you've gotten dressed in the morning. I try to keep my clothes in the (barricaded) closet or in drawers. If I leave something on a chair or on the floor, I know I'm asking for trouble. And I ALWAYS smell whatever I'm about to put on.
I guess it could be. They say it isn't all the time, only sometimes. I am concerned I can't smell it.
On 11/9/06, Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Could it be your shoes or a purse that has been sprayed and you aren't aware of it?
Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My supervisor just
Kelly,
I haven't used Oxyclean for urine removal, so I can't say one way or the
other, but my favorite cleaner which can be used on laundry too (as a
pre-treatment) is Simple Solution Cat Spray and Urine Remover.
Drs Foster Smith have it on their website at:
Yes, you could -- and I know that from experience. Thank goodness, finally my best friend told me the truth about this. I, too, was SO embarassed - I sure couldn't smell it myself. Apparently we get used to the smell and can't notice it. You can get those plastic clothes storage bags and put
I don't know if that is logical, but I mean I think we can become desensitized to a scent after a time. Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I liken the problem of noticing the odor to cigarette smoke in clothes. My mom doesn't notice her clothes smell like it; but I do, as I don't smoke and she
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kelley SaveikaSent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 3:08 PMTo:
felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed
I guess it could be. They say it isn't all the time, only sometimes. I am concerned I can't smell it.
On 11/9
, I am so
embarrassed
I don't know if that is logical, but I mean I think we can
become desensitized to a scent after a time.
Gina WN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I liken the problem of noticing the odor to cigarette smoke
in clothes. My mom doesn't notice her clothes smell like it; but I do
Cat urine is pretty strong, I could see where you may not notice it
in the house because you get used to it if you smell it all the time,
but once you're outside I don't think you could miss it. I can smell
walking by bushes kitties use. Is your sense of smell good? Possibly
on your purse
I also use this and like it.
I haven't used Oxyclean for urine removal, so I can't say one way or the
other, but my favorite cleaner which can be used on laundry too (as a
pre-treatment) is Simple Solution Cat Spray and Urine Remover.
--
Belinda
happiness is being owned by cats ...
I had mold in one of the homes I lived in and all of my clothes
smelled moldy and I had no clue until someone told me (every once in a
while I would smell something but wasn't sure what it was or where it
was coming from). Couldn't move right away so had to wash all my
clothes in perfume,
Kelly - don't be -- but I know you cannot help it -- actually it happens
to me all the time.. people around me sniffs and says you smell like a
cat pee --- it's so embarrassing.. but they know that I am a crazy cat
lady--
So I sort of laugh with them.
men who
will deal likewise with their fellow
man.
St. Francis
- Original Message -
From:
tamara
stickler
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 3:51
PM
Subject: Re: OT Help, I am so
embarrassed
Kelly, don't be to embarrassed
- Original Message - From: tamara stickler To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 3:51 PM Subject: Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassedKelly, don't be to embarrassed...Hey, it happens.Remember too...once you LIVE with a particular odor, you cease to smell
09, 2006 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: OT Help, I am so embarrassed
Kelly, don't be to embarrassed...Hey, it happens.
Remember too...once you LIVE with a particular odor, you cease to smell it. It always amazes me how smokers can't tell how badly they reak. (Sorry folks, if there are any on the list
Yep, I've been there. The key is to add
a FULL CUP of white vinegar to every wash load in addition to anything else you
use to clean it (the detergent, bleach, oxyclean, etc). And clean the house with
vinegar too, it neutralizes the cat urine smell (and ammonia). On the upholstery
(like the
OK, ya wanna know what embarrassing is? Try going out to a nice dinner, wait staff reaching over your shoulder constantly to serve the food, fill the water glasses, clear the plates, and only notice when you are leaving that your parrot had pooped on your shoulder. Sadly, this has happened to
Thirty some years ago a skunk let loose under our house. The whole house
reeked and I was home from college but had to get away until it aired
out. Anyway, my mom was a teacher then and went to school apparently the
smell had permeated her purse. Talk about embarrassing...yep she stunk!
There are
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Phaewryn O'GwynnSent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 5:44
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am so embarrassed
Yep, I've been there. The key is to
add a FULL CUP of white vinega
Oh Kelley! You made me laugh, but I know it's not funny. My poor
husband Bruce has slipped on a pair of christened pants more than once!
He however insists on draping his clothes wherever they fall. I'm
wondering if one of your little angels is marking your closet. I'd get
in there and
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