OT: My new cat

I think catnip works pretty much the same way - on a pheromones (likely spelled completely wrong) basis.

I did have to haul her out last night. My grandson had to stay here unexpectedly and I needed her out of here (she was under the treadmill) as once he shut the door she would not be able to make it to the litterbox.

So he lifted the treadmill while I picked her up. She didn't seem concerned, didn't hiss or spit or claw (she does have claws) but she clearly did not want to stay in my arms, so I let her go in the bedroom and she dived under the bed instantly.

However I did check her fur out and there are no tangles or mats so time is on her side. I am now convinced it is best to play a waiting game all things being equal. I will pick up some combs etc. on Monday, ready for the day !

Sorry to hear about the accident, but glad he's healing well.

Amazingly, Puckster, at about 62# is just fine. Though in general, he thinks he's a lap dog....He loves his vet, but for his first few years freaked with the nail clipping action. Our vet does it free, and that involve myself and a vet tech on the floor, me holding, her clipping. Now he's calmer. No issues at all - he perks up in the car as we approach - sees the woods around the lot, and starts joyous yelping- He's just one of those generally happy boys. The prior 110# dog - it was into the vet with cajoling, quaking and quivering. With Puckster, since they sedate him for the teeth cleaning, I think he doesn't remember it, and so, it's all good. The only fear/growling vet thing we've had is when his "manhood" sheath got some minor infection, which required cleaning with a solution - and an oral syringe to facilitate. The first try, okay - but after that - well, his dad had to come and nicely hold him saying "good boy...." as mom had to do the deed. I'm sure he remembers that, and when at times this must be repeated, well, he's not so happy to "show me your belly". Yuck - in some respects it was easier with the horses when I worked at a stable.

Absolutely!

Ellice

That's very similar to the way I groom my Maltese, Puff. His hair is like silk, with no undercoat, and mats if you so much as look at it.

For regular grooming I use a pin brush, a metal comb for the slightly matted parts, and a slicker brush (what you call a grooming brush) to smooth his coat. When he has a really bad mat I just grab it with the comb, or my fingers, and cut into the mat with a blunt point baby scissor. I'm always afraid of those mat cutting combs for fear that I'll miss and cut his skin.

Lucille

I just returned home from holiday so am late in responding to this thread. I have a female Chocolate Point Himalayan -- Cassie (Baby Cat)

-- and I use a comb to groom her. She is my second Himalayan and I learned with my first one to use a comb instead of a brush. I have never found a brush that was sturdy enough to get through the dense undercoat. The comb I use has just the wide teeth as the fine toothed combs won't go through all that fur. The only thing I need to be careful of is that I don't comb Cassie to roughly. When we first got her (aged about 2 yrs) she absolutely loved to be combed "firmly". Now that she is an "old lady cat" (about

PAX, Tia Mary >^;;^< (RCTQ Queen of Kitties) Angels can't show their wings on earth but nothing was ever said about their whiskers! Visit my Photo albums at

Last night she was meowing to me off and on, it definitely was talking not meowing forlornly or anything. She also ate the most food she has eaten so it would seem a turning point, of some kind, has been reached.

She is in lovely condition so must have been well groomed, but she is not going to let me try it yet awhile. I only have one photo of her, grabbed when I picked her up from the super, we had both scrabbled under the bed to get her, so it's not the best - I imagine Marjorie won't mind her pic going up lol

At least she seems to be 'relating' somewhat now, but hopefully not always nocturnal !

It sounds like the poor thing is starting to get over the trauma of losing her previous human. Imagine what the poor thing went through stuck in the house with no food AND a dead "mom"! It sounds as if you are doing everything that is necessary for her to adjust. I would think that she is nocturnal right now because she feels safest since you are asleep and she doesn't have to worry about you trying to lay hands on her. It also sounds as if she is getting lonely for companionship. If she is eating more food, then she is on the mend. How is she doing with water? I'm sure you know that drinking enough water is more important than eating enough food. I'm curious to know how old Marjorie is -- do you have any idea? From the sounds of it, she has been very well cared for so you likely don't have to worry about getting her to the vets right away! I'm so happy to know that you have gotten another kitty, especially since it is a kitty who was in dire need of a loving home! CiaoMeow >^;;^<

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I have one cat that does not care to be picked up, except in one specific position; on his side, head to my left shoulder, with my arms crossed under him(so I cancontrol front paws if needed), and then only for a very short period of time, and only a few steps. He doesn't come up on the couch to be combed, even though he likes it(he feels it's another cat's 'territory', apparently), but let me settle down on my bed to watch TV, and he's perfectly happy to step right on up and be hauled across my lap to be brushed. Perhaps your new cat has very ingrained and specific habits that she's used to, as well. Best of luck and I'm sure she'll settle in soon; she's found a good home and she'll appreciate it.

-- Carey in MA (just my 2¢...)

I'm sitting here wiping coffee off my monitor! LOL I know you're just catching up on messages Tia Mary so didn't realize that Marjorie is the super in Sheena's building. The mental image of Sheena taking her off to the vets cracked me up! :)

I believe that Sheena wrote she gave her a 'Persian name Hidiyeh which means Gift.'

I too am anxious to see pictures!

Mavia

You're correct lol I know Marjorie's sense of humour is up to this, so I shall tell her. I will tell her she'll find herself at the vets if she displeases me lol

Poor Cash. DD will send him a treat.

I showed her the video and she goes THAT'S ELIZABETH!

Elizabeth

Oh, no. I chose him because I like it so much. That said, he really does like it and has become quite testy this past 10 days without his exercise. I've been trying to play mental games with him - hide the biscuit and working on his dumbbell retrieve - but he really wants to get out and run.

Elizabeth

I'm honored! I actually would have expected her to recognize Cash first!

He's feeling well enough to be quite put out that he's not included in DH's lunchtime walks.

Elizabeth

Poor baby.... DD was talking about a get well card for him.....