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Good morning TDK’ers. What a Purrfectly lovely trio of Fuzzbuts. they look so comfortable there in front of the fire.
I’m making a batch of Hot Chocolate for anyone who would like some. and yes, there are Marshmallows for those who want them… now only if someone would bring Bagels….
Stormy reminds me of my kitty, Whiskers who also looked like a Russian Blue with amber eyes. Whiskers was only 9 lbs also. She has been gone two years to the Rainbow Bridge. Sylvester is my new buddy and is a tuxedo at about 12 lbs. He goes to the Vet on Tues for a checkup.
Hi Greycat. Love the pics of the family. They are all so beautiful. I do so miss the Russian Blue mix that I grew up with.
Off Topic…
I was wondering if anyone has some ideas to help me. I am Sharon in Austell’s daughter.
About 4 months ago I moved myself and my 4 cats into a home with a roommate with 3 cats of his own. In the last couple of months his youngest cat (2.5 yrs) has started viciously attacking one of my cats (a rather small 10 year old). This is the only one of my cats she does this to but, Tikki is also the only cat who doesn’t fight back. Sydney,the roomies cat, will even come into my room and attack Tikki in my bed or as she hides under it. Tikki now can’t/ won’t leave the bedroom. She is losing weight and has taken many minor injuries from Sydney.
We have tried isolating Sydney in a spare bathroom for several hours at a time. We have tried physical punishment (which I don’t approve of but it is what the roomie does). I have squirted her with a water bottle, hissed at her and shaken cans of pennies (which scares my kids just as much as it does her.)
What else can I do? Oh yeah, both are female and spayed.
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Comment by Laura in Chi
2007-04-28 18:51:10
I have heard of people in your situation placing them together with treats, so that they associate positive things with each other. I have never tried it. Probably tough to do when you have so many cats. I am sure that if you cannot get a good answer today you can repost your question Monday. I notice much more traffic on this site on weekdays than on weekends. Best of luck to you. Sorry for your troubles.
Comment by Sharon in Austell
2007-04-28 19:01:51
Laura, does Chi mean Chicago? That’s where Kitten is. And that is a gret suggestion. Thank you.
Comment by Sharon in Austell
2007-04-28 19:02:45
“great” suggestion-bad keyboard
Comment by Laura in Chi
2007-04-28 21:01:05
Yes, Chi is short for Chi-town (pronounced shy-town), which is an old nickname for Chicago. Where abouts is Kitten in Chi? I am at Irv Park Rd and Calif.
Comment by Kitten
2007-04-28 21:28:04
We are pretty close.
I am at North Ave and Kedzie
Comment by Laura in Chi
2007-04-28 21:43:46
Do you ever have to go on vacation and have someone “cat-sit”? Next time I do I will likely try the vet tech who does it on the side (suggestion from this website, actually) but I wonder if you have other suggestions, seeing as how you are in same vicinity. I am always looking for the perfect solution. I had a friend who did it but she moved away. I wish family members were nearby. They know the cats and are so respectful of them and my junk. I guess the key is to find a person you can pay that will do it your way, then keep them forever. My mom hired someone and that perrson gave her cat meds and everything. wish they could come on vacation with, but that’s just crazy.
Hi Kitten, I’m sorry for your troubles. When I introduce a new cat to my house there is always a shake up in the hierarchy. From top cat on down,they reestablish. I’ve had to isolate cats for this,one of my most vulnerable, a blind,older tortie was picked on like that and reacted like that, I placed her in a room by herself. I gave her extra treats and attention and I left the rest that get along together until things settled down. I’ve had lesser squabbling cats get along after a while but you really have to watch those elder cats(as you know). I’ve heard of placing them both in a carrier at first far apart where they can see each other and giving them treats then keeping them separate until they are getting better along. I haven’t tried that one yet. There’s also feliway(sp) spray that supposedly calms cats down. But mostly it takes time. I’m sure they’ll have more info tomorrow too. Good luck!
Comment by Kitten
2007-04-28 21:38:02
The thing that is odd to me is that the first month they all spent learning their places. Then thing were quiet for a month- month and a half. It has only been the last couple of months that Sydney has done this.
Dare I hope it is just the terrible twos and she’ll out grow it soon?
All the others still have moments of getting mouthy with each other but, on the whole it is a happy kitty house.
Comment by miu
2007-04-28 22:10:28
In my case the new introduction followed the formula: separation, Feliway, keeping in the same room under strict supervision, petting them at the same time, giving treats while letting the other one sniff, giving them lots of attention (and in my case playing practices.) Basically I’ve tried to make all the fun stuff happen when they are together.
Your kids are gorgeous! We had a Russian Blue Persian named Moonshadow once -who knew full well he was the most beautiful cat in the entire world, says the hubby. He also suggests getting a litter robot if Stormy hates a used litter box. It’s a costly but wonderful device. We’re purchasing a second one with our crew expanding…
Good morning to all. Ted, what flavors of cream cheese should I bring with the bagels? Hopefully we can sit by the fire with Smokie, Vee and Groucho so bring them some treats.
Hi Teresa, thank you for asking. No but they just found a site and will sign lease next week after attorney review. His business partner more or less chose the name “The Bedroom Store”. Not catchy but they had to find a name that was available and legal, also wanted a domain name that wasn’t used. The business will be in a new little shopping area and they just broke ground, so he can’t open until September or October.
He and his fiancee will settle on their new home on Monday and will now be 10 minutes from me. This is really his big year; new house, new business and new wife all in 2007.
Comment by Teresa
2007-04-28 17:33:44
How exciting!! Best Wishes to him, his new wife, their new home, his new business and his wonderful Mom to a life filled with lots of love, happiness and success!
Comment by Sharon in Austell
2007-04-28 18:55:51
Likewise. So glad they settled on a name and if the name doesn’t glitter I’m sure their business will. Good luck to them.
How are you feeling today?
They are both beautiful! Basil is like Stormy with longer fur. I am partical to cats that are Russian Blues or crossbreeds. I love tuxs too. So this was a wonderful viewing to begin my day!
I love Russian Blues. We had Smog growing up and she would let me put my doll’s clothes on her and take her around the neighborhood in my stoller. Her ears sticking through the holes in the bonnet are some of our classic family photos!
I had a russian blue when I was growing up,his name was Pepper and he was the neatest cat. He was fierce though,he would actually chase dogs(large dogs) out of his yard.
Since I couldn’t comment above in your quest for a cat sitter….
I have a roommate and so far haven’t been gone but figure he’ll take care of my kids if I am gone. If we are both out of town at the same time…different matter.
If you’d like maybe we can grab coffee or something sometime. I’d be happy to take care of your babies should you ever need someone. And with my cats, my mom’s zoo and my time working at a vet’s office I am more than capable (and willing) to groom and pill even the most stubborn animal. You can shoot me an email at kitten@mindspring.com and we can swap number and such….
Good morning TDKers!
I am almost off to work too. Cooking chicken legs foir the cats right now. Gavin is sitting close to the pot waiting!!!
Have a great day everyone…..
TTYL….
Smokie, Vee and Groucho together
On a chilly day with lousy weather
Are just saying “On a rotten day
When we stick together, we’re okay
But there are other kitties who have it bad
They’re left in the cold and it makes us sad.”
Ivory Bill,
I live about 60 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth in a small rural area. It is close to Decatur, TX if you are familiar with that area. My husband use to work in the Houston area a couple of years ago.
Now its time for me to make a coherent restatement of what I tried to say last night:
Joshie has been diagnosed with too much T4 hormone (hyperthyroidism). The condition is manageable with tapazole (methimazole). The PDR makes the point that this stuff is extremely bitter, even for people. Pilling a cat is no fun time for us humans, and once they learn that this pill is bitter, it doesn’t make it any easier. There is a solution! My vet is hooked up with a veterinary pharmacist who compounds a transdermal tapazole, You just rub it on the bare skin in the little beastie’s ear and it gets absorbed. No more hassle and the cat is happy.
In my case (ok, Joshua’s case) it works great. He is sixteen going on nine now! It looks like he will be around for a while yet. I have to confess that I was at wit’s end with him (he is the all-time pill-rejecting cat, not to mention that the stuff makes him nauseous.) I don’t know if you all could tell how devoted I am to him (and I have had cats for forty years), but I was so depressed because even with all the cat who preceded him, I was dreading his departure, But it looks like he will be shredding carpets for some time to come
But the real good news is that this stuff is available in a form that the cat doesn’t hate. If you have or know of a cat who needs this medicine, try to find a vet who is hooked up with a pharmacist who will compound it. It makes med time much, much, much easier. Did I say that it makes med time much easier? I urge all of you with hypertyroid cats to go this route.
It’s very good to hear Joshie has improved so much. He has been diagnosed correctly and now has proper medical treatment. We can hear the relief in your voice. Please give him an extra smoochie for us and Mittens sends Big Purrs.
Thanks, Teresa….. we always knew the diagnosis; he just couldn’t tolerate the cure. I am just going on and on about the transdermal compound. Our previous vet never mentioned it, and I am trying to get the word out that any cat who has this condition does not have to swallow the bitter pill.
BIll…I’m surprsed your old vet never mentioned the transdermal meds! My Aria (Rainbow Bridge 2005) had the same problem–and that was the first thing the vet gave her. The vet made a strong point about “don’t touch the cream barehanded” b/c apparently it absorbs for humans just like kits–and Aria was none-too-thrilled about the spoon in her ear (he said to rub the creme in with the backside of a spoon)–but she liked it a far sight better than any pills I’d ever had to give her!
Give Joshie some major wuzzles for me and my guys, and tell him that squishy ears aren’t that bad.
Ivory Bill,
So glad that you and Joshua are back! I am happy to hear that Joshua is doing better. A sick kitty is a scary thing. I have had cats all my life, too. I like your poems, so keep ‘em coming, when you can. Give Josh a hug and head scratch for me. May you both have continued good health.
Ivory Bill, I am so happy that Joshie will be okay and that you will have your special friend for many moons. Please repost the info about the medecine on Monday when more people will see it. That is a super was of medicating the little darlings.
It’s great you found a way to keep Josie both happy and healthy. It is true that for many cats (and cat people) medication is a daily nightmare.
My sister had the same problem with her cat and her vet refused to see the problem. I wish the pharmaceutical companies would put more effort in making medicines more attractive to cats (and other animals & children.) After all what’s the use of having efficient medicine if patients decline it?
That is wonderful news Ivory Bill! I am very glad that Joshua is doing better and will be around to shred more carpets. I understand being depressed. I watch my cat Sylvester like a hawk since my last cat died at 16 yrs 11 months of chronic kidney failure. I have noticed Sylvester losing weight and am taking him to the vet on Tuesday.
No, why would we think that? I know girls called Alex as well as boys. I always wanted to be called Alex, Alexadra or something other that what my name is. No one remembers my real name cuz its weird.
You know our identies are a secret here! Cannot tell you, would have to kill you
Comment by Sharon in Austell
2007-04-28 19:47:11
Kill me?! I’m dying just wanting to know!
Besides, I can tell you horror stories about names-like the time I spent all day waiting for a pre-natal visit because a very angry nurse kept calling out my name (but obviously couldn’t read) or my new name because my HMO data entry person doesn’t punctuate between names.
Brandi Lee–are you home yet? How are things going?
Sharon in austell–God Bless you for your rescue operation. I pray you have a safe journey this weekend.
Dee from Tampa–I took your test and was a 2% I never thought of Denmark–husband took it and he said how can you not think of Denmark. Now he has conformation I am strange in thinking.
Ivory Bill–So Happy to hear about Joshua! I love Chaucer he pointed out so many of societies ills–so many literary greats do!
FondaHonda–Thank you so much. I love working with older kids! I agree there is nothing better than teaching. Have to love it because you will never make a bunch of money. The rewards are so much better though. Kind of like the love of a cat!
But I would really love to do Both, have my cake and eat it too!
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Comment by Sox's Mom
2007-04-28 20:00:10
Me too, but in this time and place high school teachers get paid very little. It is easy to put in a 60-80 hour work week (especially when grading essays) and the pay is little. Then everyone says–you get summers off. That is when most teachers have to put in there continuing education hours. You really have to love it to do it and stick with it. Statisics are showing most that enter the profession are out in 5 years. After 11 years in preschool I am so happy to be with the older kids. A few that I went to school with have quit a year later. You have to love what you do and boy wouldn’t it be nice to have a paycheck that reflects the work. Then again I just saw a student that I mentored 4 years ago, and she ran over my husband to get to me to tell me her grades. That was worth any money I will ever make!
Smokie, Vee, And Groucho on a cold winters ‘day
Three handsome tux kits cuddled by the fire. I’m there!
What a beautiful bundle of kittens! They look so warm and cozy.
A beautiful picture for the December or January calendar. Three more of the formal attired babies are most welcome here. So precious.
Good morning TDK’ers. What a Purrfectly lovely trio of Fuzzbuts. they look so comfortable there in front of the fire.
I’m making a batch of Hot Chocolate for anyone who would like some. and yes, there are Marshmallows for those who want them… now only if someone would bring Bagels….
Ted
OK finally got my Catster Pages made for Stormy and Chessie. They kept after me to do that for them so that people could see how lovely they are.
http://www.catster.com/family/324230
They are lovely! Love the photo of them snuggled on the bed.
Morning, Greycat
Your kits are beautiful. Stormy is a great name for a Russian Blue! Have a nice weekend!
Yes, I agree. Your fur babies are lovely. Thanks for sharing with us.
Wow! What a lovely family you have. Sent a friend invite to you
Stormy reminds me of my kitty, Whiskers who also looked like a Russian Blue with amber eyes. Whiskers was only 9 lbs also. She has been gone two years to the Rainbow Bridge. Sylvester is my new buddy and is a tuxedo at about 12 lbs. He goes to the Vet on Tues for a checkup.
Welcome to catster, we just sent you guys a friend invite.
These tuxedo kitties remind me how much I miss having one in my life. They are gorgeous. Love the photo it is perfect for
a calendar!
Your kits are adorable. Chessie reminds me of my girl, Digit. Friend invite is on the way!
Beautiful kits Greycat, I sent them a friends invite.
what a beauty!
or should I say beauties!
Hi Greycat. Love the pics of the family. They are all so beautiful. I do so miss the Russian Blue mix that I grew up with.
Off Topic…
I was wondering if anyone has some ideas to help me. I am Sharon in Austell’s daughter.
About 4 months ago I moved myself and my 4 cats into a home with a roommate with 3 cats of his own. In the last couple of months his youngest cat (2.5 yrs) has started viciously attacking one of my cats (a rather small 10 year old). This is the only one of my cats she does this to but, Tikki is also the only cat who doesn’t fight back. Sydney,the roomies cat, will even come into my room and attack Tikki in my bed or as she hides under it. Tikki now can’t/ won’t leave the bedroom. She is losing weight and has taken many minor injuries from Sydney.
We have tried isolating Sydney in a spare bathroom for several hours at a time. We have tried physical punishment (which I don’t approve of but it is what the roomie does). I have squirted her with a water bottle, hissed at her and shaken cans of pennies (which scares my kids just as much as it does her.)
What else can I do? Oh yeah, both are female and spayed.
I have heard of people in your situation placing them together with treats, so that they associate positive things with each other. I have never tried it. Probably tough to do when you have so many cats. I am sure that if you cannot get a good answer today you can repost your question Monday. I notice much more traffic on this site on weekdays than on weekends. Best of luck to you. Sorry for your troubles.
Laura, does Chi mean Chicago? That’s where Kitten is. And that is a gret suggestion. Thank you.
“great” suggestion-bad keyboard
Yes, Chi is short for Chi-town (pronounced shy-town), which is an old nickname for Chicago. Where abouts is Kitten in Chi? I am at Irv Park Rd and Calif.
We are pretty close.
I am at North Ave and Kedzie
Do you ever have to go on vacation and have someone “cat-sit”? Next time I do I will likely try the vet tech who does it on the side (suggestion from this website, actually) but I wonder if you have other suggestions, seeing as how you are in same vicinity. I am always looking for the perfect solution. I had a friend who did it but she moved away. I wish family members were nearby. They know the cats and are so respectful of them and my junk. I guess the key is to find a person you can pay that will do it your way, then keep them forever. My mom hired someone and that perrson gave her cat meds and everything. wish they could come on vacation with, but that’s just crazy.
Kitten–you’re at North and Kedzie? I’m at Jackson and Kostner! We’re practically neighbors!
Perhaps the product Feliway might help. I have not tried it yet myself. My two females are not getting along either.
I’ll give it a shot and keep you posted.
Two weeks ago http://www.dailykitten.com/archives/958-murphy-and-molly.html#comments I asked help for almost similar problem. Read the hints addressed to Miu. I got lots of good advice that day and the next day.
I see definite improvement at my home and I hope those advice help you too.
Thank you for the link.
I am crossing my fingers that we can find something that works.
Hi Kitten, I’m sorry for your troubles. When I introduce a new cat to my house there is always a shake up in the hierarchy. From top cat on down,they reestablish. I’ve had to isolate cats for this,one of my most vulnerable, a blind,older tortie was picked on like that and reacted like that, I placed her in a room by herself. I gave her extra treats and attention and I left the rest that get along together until things settled down. I’ve had lesser squabbling cats get along after a while but you really have to watch those elder cats(as you know). I’ve heard of placing them both in a carrier at first far apart where they can see each other and giving them treats then keeping them separate until they are getting better along. I haven’t tried that one yet. There’s also feliway(sp) spray that supposedly calms cats down. But mostly it takes time. I’m sure they’ll have more info tomorrow too. Good luck!
The thing that is odd to me is that the first month they all spent learning their places. Then thing were quiet for a month- month and a half. It has only been the last couple of months that Sydney has done this.
Dare I hope it is just the terrible twos and she’ll out grow it soon?
All the others still have moments of getting mouthy with each other but, on the whole it is a happy kitty house.
In my case the new introduction followed the formula: separation, Feliway, keeping in the same room under strict supervision, petting them at the same time, giving treats while letting the other one sniff, giving them lots of attention (and in my case playing practices.) Basically I’ve tried to make all the fun stuff happen when they are together.
you can try some felliway ,or take the attacking cat to a cat behavoirist to have the behavior trained out of him.
Your kids are gorgeous! We had a Russian Blue Persian named Moonshadow once -who knew full well he was the most beautiful cat in the entire world, says the hubby. He also suggests getting a litter robot if Stormy hates a used litter box. It’s a costly but wonderful device. We’re purchasing a second one with our crew expanding…
Mmmm,you just started that song by Cat Stevens going through my head “Moon Shadow”.Pretty song
We sent you an invite too.
You have beautiful babies! I admired especially that snuggle picture. Congrats for a happy family!
Sylvester just sent you a friends invite.
Good morning to all. Ted, what flavors of cream cheese should I bring with the bagels? Hopefully we can sit by the fire with Smokie, Vee and Groucho so bring them some treats.
Hi Elene-Has your son opened his new store?
Hi Teresa, thank you for asking. No but they just found a site and will sign lease next week after attorney review. His business partner more or less chose the name “The Bedroom Store”. Not catchy but they had to find a name that was available and legal, also wanted a domain name that wasn’t used. The business will be in a new little shopping area and they just broke ground, so he can’t open until September or October.
He and his fiancee will settle on their new home on Monday and will now be 10 minutes from me. This is really his big year; new house, new business and new wife all in 2007.
How exciting!! Best Wishes to him, his new wife, their new home, his new business and his wonderful Mom to a life filled with lots of love, happiness and success!
Likewise. So glad they settled on a name and if the name doesn’t glitter I’m sure their business will. Good luck to them.
How are you feeling today?
Here’s a platter of homemade bagles, real butter, cream cheeese, jams, jelleys, fruit spreads, and lox.
MMMMMM—– Plaaaater!
*she says while drooling in Homer Simpson’s voice*
YUUUMMMMM!
They are both beautiful! Basil is like Stormy with longer fur. I am partical to cats that are Russian Blues or crossbreeds. I love tuxs too. So this was a wonderful viewing to begin my day!
I love Russian Blues. We had Smog growing up and she would let me put my doll’s clothes on her and take her around the neighborhood in my stoller. Her ears sticking through the holes in the bonnet are some of our classic family photos!
I had a russian blue when I was growing up,his name was Pepper and he was the neatest cat. He was fierce though,he would actually chase dogs(large dogs) out of his yard.
I also can’t type!
Bagels, lox and butter or cream chese, and capers on their way!
I have lots of bagels! But only cheese and jalapeno flavored - Hope they’ll do!
Jalapeno bagels? Now that’s a new one. Just recently got addicted to sunflower bagels..
Thank you Greycat, I like whip cream in my hot chocolate. I have some nice biscotti to go with it and have enough to share.
I will bring the bagels! and of course cream cheese!!!
What sweet kits!
what a purrfect picture, finally getting some sunshine here after serveral days of rain my cats are “sunning” themselves
Nothing more appealing than a cat whose fur is armed by the sun. Or a cat whose fur is not, for that matter.
armed=warmed
Since I couldn’t comment above in your quest for a cat sitter….
You can shoot me an email at kitten@mindspring.com and we can swap number and such….
I have a roommate and so far haven’t been gone but figure he’ll take care of my kids if I am gone. If we are both out of town at the same time…different matter.
If you’d like maybe we can grab coffee or something sometime. I’d be happy to take care of your babies should you ever need someone. And with my cats, my mom’s zoo and my time working at a vet’s office I am more than capable (and willing) to groom and pill even the most stubborn animal.
–I love the way their whiskers stand out. And sometimes it makes it easier to see where one fuzzbutt ends & the next begins.
What a beautiful trio! So tempting to pick-up and do a group hug!
Oh ya!
thats a great idea!
those would make PERFECT christmas cards……
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Ssooooooooo Cute.
Well off to work now. Every one have a great day.
And to all those race fans. Have a safe trip if you go. lol
Good morning TDKers!
I am almost off to work too. Cooking chicken legs foir the cats right now. Gavin is sitting close to the pot waiting!!!
Have a great day everyone…..
TTYL….
Wow, what beauties.
Smokie, Vee and Groucho together
On a chilly day with lousy weather
Are just saying “On a rotten day
When we stick together, we’re okay
But there are other kitties who have it bad
They’re left in the cold and it makes us sad.”
Oh! How sweet.
Good one. It’s really nice to have you back.
I love my cats,
There is a good-size TX contingent on this here site. I am from Houston. From where, may I ask, in Texas are you?
I guess Texans just have great taste!
Ivory Bill,
I live about 60 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth in a small rural area. It is close to Decatur, TX if you are familiar with that area. My husband use to work in the Houston area a couple of years ago.
BRavo,BRAVO!
for some reason, your making me hungry!
Lunch isn’t until 1:00………
Great poem Ivory Bill. In my prayers every night I always say one for homeless people and animals that they might find a safe warm shelter.
As so many have said the photo would be great for a Christmas card or a calendar.
At risk of sounding political, maybe a photo of a homeless person might make a better point on a Christmas card……
Hi Ivory Bill! The TDK Bard awakes. I haven’t seen you on TDK for a while. Glad to see you back!
have we been having an invasion of the tuxedo’s in the last few weeks ???
(PS I’ll take a toasted garlic bagel smothered with cream cheese, and a hot chocolate (no marshmallows)…
I’ll have the same with some lox thrown on, please. And please pass the kitten on the right for some snuggling?
Three more beautiful fur babies to start off the day with.
Who could ask for more? Looks like a good place to snuggle on a cold winter day.
Tuxie trio! Those whiskers! Goodness they stand out.. They’re lovely!
Marx brothers FUZZ
Now its time for me to make a coherent restatement of what I tried to say last night:
Joshie has been diagnosed with too much T4 hormone (hyperthyroidism). The condition is manageable with tapazole (methimazole). The PDR makes the point that this stuff is extremely bitter, even for people. Pilling a cat is no fun time for us humans, and once they learn that this pill is bitter, it doesn’t make it any easier. There is a solution! My vet is hooked up with a veterinary pharmacist who compounds a transdermal tapazole, You just rub it on the bare skin in the little beastie’s ear and it gets absorbed. No more hassle and the cat is happy.
In my case (ok, Joshua’s case) it works great. He is sixteen going on nine now! It looks like he will be around for a while yet. I have to confess that I was at wit’s end with him (he is the all-time pill-rejecting cat, not to mention that the stuff makes him nauseous.) I don’t know if you all could tell how devoted I am to him (and I have had cats for forty years), but I was so depressed because even with all the cat who preceded him, I was dreading his departure, But it looks like he will be shredding carpets for some time to come
But the real good news is that this stuff is available in a form that the cat doesn’t hate. If you have or know of a cat who needs this medicine, try to find a vet who is hooked up with a pharmacist who will compound it. It makes med time much, much, much easier. Did I say that it makes med time much easier? I urge all of you with hypertyroid cats to go this route.
It’s very good to hear Joshie has improved so much. He has been diagnosed correctly and now has proper medical treatment. We can hear the relief in your voice. Please give him an extra smoochie for us and Mittens sends Big Purrs.
Thanks, Teresa….. we always knew the diagnosis; he just couldn’t tolerate the cure. I am just going on and on about the transdermal compound. Our previous vet never mentioned it, and I am trying to get the word out that any cat who has this condition does not have to swallow the bitter pill.
BIll…I’m surprsed your old vet never mentioned the transdermal meds! My Aria (Rainbow Bridge 2005) had the same problem–and that was the first thing the vet gave her. The vet made a strong point about “don’t touch the cream barehanded” b/c apparently it absorbs for humans just like kits–and Aria was none-too-thrilled about the spoon in her ear (he said to rub the creme in with the backside of a spoon)–but she liked it a far sight better than any pills I’d ever had to give her!
Give Joshie some major wuzzles for me and my guys, and tell him that squishy ears aren’t that bad.
My vet suggested throwaway rubber gloves…. which work fine.
Ivory Bill,
So glad that you and Joshua are back! I am happy to hear that Joshua is doing better. A sick kitty is a scary thing. I have had cats all my life, too. I like your poems, so keep ‘em coming, when you can. Give Josh a hug and head scratch for me. May you both have continued good health.
Ivory Bill, I am so happy that Joshie will be okay and that you will have your special friend for many moons. Please repost the info about the medecine on Monday when more people will see it. That is a super was of medicating the little darlings.
It’s great you found a way to keep Josie both happy and healthy. It is true that for many cats (and cat people) medication is a daily nightmare.
My sister had the same problem with her cat and her vet refused to see the problem. I wish the pharmaceutical companies would put more effort in making medicines more attractive to cats (and other animals & children.) After all what’s the use of having efficient medicine if patients decline it?
PS. Scritches to Josie!
Joshie, of course.
That is wonderful news Ivory Bill! I am very glad that Joshua is doing better and will be around to shred more carpets. I understand being depressed. I watch my cat Sylvester like a hawk since my last cat died at 16 yrs 11 months of chronic kidney failure. I have noticed Sylvester losing weight and am taking him to the vet on Tuesday.
wow tux babies again
Do you still think that I’m a boy?
Nice job on the smiley, Alex. Can you tell us about your cat, Starr? When are her kittens due? What does she look like? What makes her special to you?
Alex! We’ve missed you! How was your birthday dinner at Copelands?
No, why would we think that? I know girls called Alex as well as boys.
I always wanted to be called Alex, Alexadra or something other that what my name is. No one remembers my real name cuz its weird.
Quit teasing, cookbook star! How weird can it be?
Kill me?! I’m dying just wanting to know!
Besides, I can tell you horror stories about names-like the time I spent all day waiting for a pre-natal visit because a very angry nurse kept calling out my name (but obviously couldn’t read) or my new name because my HMO data entry person doesn’t punctuate between names.
Don’t tell MerD!!! I know just how you feel.!
So many I want to leave messages for:
HM–how did it go Friday?
Brandi Lee–are you home yet? How are things going?
Sharon in austell–God Bless you for your rescue operation. I pray you have a safe journey this weekend.
Dee from Tampa–I took your test and was a 2% I never thought of Denmark–husband took it and he said how can you not think of Denmark. Now he has conformation I am strange in thinking.
Ivory Bill–So Happy to hear about Joshua! I love Chaucer he pointed out so many of societies ills–so many literary greats do!
FondaHonda–Thank you so much. I love working with older kids! I agree there is nothing better than teaching. Have to love it because you will never make a bunch of money. The rewards are so much better though. Kind of like the love of a cat!
I feel so special!
I’d much rather have a job I enjoy going to everyday than a bunch of money and I job I can’t stand!
exactly!
But I would really love to do Both, have my cake and eat it too!
Me too, but in this time and place high school teachers get paid very little. It is easy to put in a 60-80 hour work week (especially when grading essays) and the pay is little. Then everyone says–you get summers off. That is when most teachers have to put in there continuing education hours. You really have to love it to do it and stick with it. Statisics are showing most that enter the profession are out in 5 years. After 11 years in preschool I am so happy to be with the older kids. A few that I went to school with have quit a year later. You have to love what you do and boy wouldn’t it be nice to have a paycheck that reflects the work. Then again I just saw a student that I mentored 4 years ago, and she ran over my husband to get to me to tell me her grades. That was worth any money I will ever make!
KUDOS TO ALL TEACHERS! That is a job I could never do!