RE: OT- Strange kitty behavior
I wish I had a reason for Missy's change in behavior (behavior change is always worrisome), but I did want to let you know that Mio displays the exact same behavior. For her it increases when she is feeling well again after a period of being sick. My bed and the bathroom have always been comfort areas to Mio, I think in part because they smell more like me, but also because when I am in those areas I am holding still. Has your lifestyle changed recently? Could she just be seeking out a calm moment with you? Has her behavior changed in any other way? Wishing you and Missy the best Kiley From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT- Strange kitty behavior Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:07:14 -0500 My soul-kitty, Missy, has been acting strange lately. She insists on being held when I'm using the restroom (which is fine, but a little odd). She also bites my nose, chin and lips when I take her to bed with me. So if I want to be able to sleep I have to shut her out of the bedroom. Then I can't sleep because I am worried about her and that she will go into heart failure during the night. Does anyone know why she might be doing this? -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life! http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
Those are love nips. She wants your undivided attention and she wants it when you are at peace with yourself. Give it to her and you will not be sorry. You might try spraying yourself with Feliway. It will help (honest). If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow man. St. Francis - Original Message - From: Kiley Dozier-Bosanko [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 6:43 PM Subject: RE: OT- Strange kitty behavior I wish I had a reason for Missy's change in behavior (behavior change is always worrisome), but I did want to let you know that Mio displays the exact same behavior. For her it increases when she is feeling well again after a period of being sick. My bed and the bathroom have always been comfort areas to Mio, I think in part because they smell more like me, but also because when I am in those areas I am holding still. Has your lifestyle changed recently? Could she just be seeking out a calm moment with you? Has her behavior changed in any other way? Wishing you and Missy the best Kiley From: Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org To: felvtalk felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: OT- Strange kitty behavior Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:07:14 -0500 My soul-kitty, Missy, has been acting strange lately. She insists on being held when I'm using the restroom (which is fine, but a little odd). She also bites my nose, chin and lips when I take her to bed with me. So if I want to be able to sleep I have to shut her out of the bedroom. Then I can't sleep because I am worried about her and that she will go into heart failure during the night. Does anyone know why she might be doing this? -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life! http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
are they nibbles? have you tried to redirect her attention with scritching or brushing? how old is she? My Bandit used to ALWAYS curl up on my lap in my nightshirt when I was using the facilities - he doesn't as much these days, but hey, you're a captive audience when there.Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:My soul-kitty, Missy, has been acting strange lately. She insists on being held when I'm using the restroom (which is fine, but a little odd).She also bites my nose, chin and lips when I take her to bed with me. So if I want to be able to sleep I have to shut her out of the bedroom. Then I can't sleep because I am worried about her and that she will go into heart failure during the night. Does anyone know why she might be doing this?-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20 Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."- Anonymous Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out.
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
On 9/6/06, Barb Moermond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: are they nibbles? have you tried to redirect her attention with scritching or brushing? how old is she? My Bandit used to ALWAYS curl up on my lap in my nightshirt when I was using the facilities - he doesn't as much these days, but hey, you're a captive audience when there. She's turning a year this month. Strange thing is she never used to do this. I haven't tried brushing her but I'm trying to go to sleep. Yes, they are nibbles..she's so cute:) -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20 Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito MalitoMy cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile. - Anonymous Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
Toward the end of Quintapus' life, he would regularly wake me up every 2-3 hrs. with a head butt...just to say "hi"I got used to it and eventually learned to go back to sleep rather quickly.The bathroom audienceyou are "still" there, so as far as she's concerned, its QUALITY TIME.As for the nipps...kitty kisses...just tell her softly.."stop" or "no"..or give her a little knuckle rub (kitty nuggies) between the ears and she'll prob. go lay back down.Good luck. Kelley Saveika [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My soul-kitty, Missy, has been acting strange lately. She insists on being held when I'm using the restroom (which is fine, but a little odd).She also bites my nose, chin and lips when I take her to bed with me. So if I want to be able to sleep I have to shut her out of the bedroom. Then I can't sleep because I am worried about her and that she will go into heart failure during the night. Does anyone know why she might be doing this?-- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20 Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile." - Anonymous Stay in the know. Pulse on the new Yahoo.com. Check it out. Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business.
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
On 9/6/06, Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When we brought Bruiser home, he did the biting thing. He has been with us a year now and the biting has stopped. The vet suggested he was doing it because he was insecure. It made sense. As to your other problem, one of my first kitties was that way. He always had to follow me into the bathroom. No one could figure this one out. Chris I really hope my baby girl is not insecure. I tell her how much I love her every single day. She's been with me since she was 9 weeks old. Now I feel bad, I hope that is not it. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life! http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20
RE: OT- Strange kitty behavior
Maybe you just taste good. ;-) I know a lot of the affection I get from my chest fungus (she sits high), Missy, is because of skin salt... Diane R. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kelley SaveikaSent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 1:19 PMTo: felvtalk@felineleukemia.orgSubject: Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior On 9/6/06, Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When we brought Bruiser home, he did the biting thing. He has been with us a year now and the biting has stopped. The vet suggested he was doing it because he was insecure. It made sense. As to your other problem, one of my first kitties was that way. He always had to follow me into the bathroom. No one could figure this one out. Chris I really hope my baby girl is not insecure. I tell her how much I love her every single day. She's been with me since she was 9 weeks old. Now I feel bad, I hope that is not it. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20 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: OT- Strange kitty behavior
Have you had her 'fixed'? If not, that could be the problem. Or is she nuzzling on your face and she kneads her paws?I have another girl that started nuzzling about 1 year after her twin brother passed away. Chris - Original Message - From: Kelley Saveika To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 2:19 PM Subject: Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior On 9/6/06, Chris Behnke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When we brought Bruiser home, he did the biting thing. He has been with us a year now and the biting has stopped. The vet suggested he was doing it because he was insecure. It made sense. As to your other problem, one of my first kitties was that way. He always had to follow me into the bathroom. No one could figure this one out. Chris I really hope my baby girl is not insecure. I tell her how much I love her every single day. She's been with me since she was 9 weeks old. Now I feel bad, I hope that is not it. -- Vist the Austin Siamese Rescue store and save a kitty life!http://www.cafepress.com/austinsiamese http://astore.amazon.com/austinsiamese-20 No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.0/439 - Release Date: 9/6/2006
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
My Tigger "pinches" me all the time now (this is a relatively new thing). He takes a little fold of my skin in between his front teeth (the little front teeth, not the fangs), and he slowly bites down, just enough so that my reflex makes me jerk away and go "OUCH!". If I don't jerk away, he will "hold" that pinch of my skin in his mouth until I pry him off. It's cute... it hurts a little, but it's cute. I love him to pieces! Doobie, on the other hand, always follows me into the bathroom, but he's just out for the toilet paper, not really interested in me so much as the "yummy yummy delicacy" he sees toilet papers as. Most of them used to follow me in there at times, because the sink is right next to the toilet, and I'd turn the water on for them to drink out of it while I was sitting there, but now the bathtub has a leak and runs constantly, so the novelty has worn off. I wouldn't worry, it's pretty normal kitty behavior. Cat's habits change and evolve as they mature. 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:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/438 - Release Date: 9/5/2006
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"Chest Fungus"... LOL! We call it the "Furry Tumor" or (in the case of Tigger sitting backwards up on my shoulder), the "One Eyed Parrot". 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:http://ucat.us/VermontLowCost.htmlSpecial Needs Cat Resources: http://ucat.us/domesticcatlinks.html The Sofa Poem: http://ucat.us/sofapoem.html Please shop online through i-give and support the Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program:http://www.igive.com/FVEAP Shop at GREAT stores, like Drs. Foster Smith, Pet Food Direct, Musician's Friend, and LOTS more!It doesn't cost you a single penny more, and it makes so much difference to a sick cat in need! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/438 - Release Date: 9/5/2006
Re: OT- Strange kitty behavior
My Shakiti was feral originally. It took months to be able to pet him at all...I've told the story about how he came to live in the house before. He is still very leery of people...but whenever I am in the bathroom,he begs for me to pick him up. I scoop him up and hold him on his back in my arms like a baby and tell him how wonderful he is. He looks at me so adoringly anddoes 'blinky eyes' at me...leans his head on my arm and drools like a baby. He would go to sleep if given half a chance lol. For some reason he just feels safe in there - won't get in my lap any other time. It took a long time to earn his trust and I wouldn't trade that for anything...even if I neverdohave a moment's privacy lol. Tiffy gives me little love bites - usually when I am petting her. I really think it is a sign of affection for some cats. It's very different from an 'upset' bite...you can tell they are just barely biting with those tiny teeth and trying to be careful. It's so sweet. elizabeth
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My Monty is that way to. When he was 9 months old, he was very sick and we had to keep him in the bathroom away from the other cats. He is now 3 years old and still loves the bathroom. He follows me in there and purrs really loud and bumps his head against me for kisses. It's funny that he does this with me but runs if my husband goes in there! Another cat, Kaylee, is the same way. She is a very shy cat but once you take her into the bathroom, she becomes an obnoxious and demanding cat. She purrs really loud and will growl when you stop petting her. She also was kept in the bathroom when she was sick. Chris p.s. I have 13 cats
