http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum: Forum: Introductions - Recent Posts en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:53:12 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/23083#post-472352 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:51:12 +0000 Mom 472352@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hello, Im new here. Im trying to find someone who maybe can help me find answers to a health problem in my moms kitten. She found a litter of 4 kittens, took care of them and got their shots, then eventually got rid of 3. She kept the 4th one because she didnt think he was well, because he stayed very small and had copper colored eyes, almost orange. Since then he has been fine, playing and eating everyday. He is now 8 months old and this morning he took a turn for the worst. He was unresponsive this morning so my parents rushed him to the vet. The vet listened to all his symptoms and looked through their books to come to the discission that he has a extra vein in his body that is causing toxic waste to stay in his liver. They say he will have to get surgery to remove the vein and even if he gets the surgery he may not make it. We have no clue what to do because we cant afford to pay for this surgery. We are wondering if anyone knows of a website where I can look up rare defects in kittens or if anyone can give us advice on what to do. We dont understand why it took 8 months for him to get deathly ill, this is why we want to look up more information about what the vet calls a Port vein. Please help us if you can. Any information is greatly appreciated </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22867#post-468989 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:27:52 +0000 Sheba's Mom in Phx, AZ 468989@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yes, Taco is a purebred Ragdoll, and quite a handsome fellow. Panting is usually a sign of being too warm. Has he been to his first vet visit yet? That's where you can get advice. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22867#post-468945 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:53:34 +0000 HuddysMama 468945@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Everybody loves Taco. And Feeney too!! lol </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22867#post-468936 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:38:51 +0000 katthays 468936@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yup, HM...I believe he is! And he is sooooo adorable! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22867#post-468931 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:20:22 +0000 HuddysMama 468931@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Welcome Beclou!!</p> <p>Isn't our beloved Taco a ragdoll? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22867#post-468920 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:57:11 +0000 LadyKat of IA 468920@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I had Max (RIP) that was a Ragdoll mix. I don't remember that he panted very hard. Though I got him when he was 7 months old. What I remember is how beautiful he was and how he loved to drape himself around my neck. Ragdolls seem to be very mellow and loving. Be sure to brush him as he will get matts in the ruff around his neck, which is typical of Ragdolls or cats with longer fur. Can't wait to see a picture of your new baby. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22867#post-468916 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:45:58 +0000 katthays 468916@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi Beclou and welcome! Other ragdoll owners will post, I'm sure! I am not familiar with any kitts that young, I adopt older cats. I can't wait to see his picture!!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22867#post-468909 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:17:04 +0000 2 Popoki 468909@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Welcome Beclou - another Aussie! I don't have a ragdoll, but I know there are others that do who will be on later. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22867#post-468896 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:33:15 +0000 beclou 468896@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi there, we just got a ragdoll kitten approx 8 weeks old. He is so adorable and yet to be named - quetion tho, he seems to pant a fair bit while he sleeps. Is this normal do you think? I can't get over how bloody cute he is :)<br /> Bec </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22846#post-468801 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:35:14 +0000 Buttercup 468801@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'd like to be your friend too. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468721 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:53:14 +0000 Peg 468721@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I picked up Comet today. I plan to rename him Sunny because he is really more of a sunshine gold and he seems to respond very well to his new name. He is a BIG boy - he is 6-1/2 months old now but was 6.7 lbs at 4 months! I already love him and Ashton has met him face to face with no fighting. However, Sunny will stay in the bathroom most of the time for a while until they seem comfortable together. Ashton was not real sure of the situation at this point. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22846#post-468698 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:11:19 +0000 mollycat71 468698@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Welcome friend! Glad you stopped by and introduced yourself. Could you please tell us more about you??? Love to get to know you! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22846#post-468631 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:23:16 +0000 jeankit 468631@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Feline Friends are the best! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22846#post-468629 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:15:20 +0000 2bpurring 468629@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Welcome Bethanie, tell us something about yourself and your tabby cat! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22846#post-468628 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:12:37 +0000 JoanfromNewJersey 468628@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi Bethanie - welcome to TDK, also known as the fluffiest site on the internet! There are lots of kitty-loving friends here. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22846#post-468623 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:55:48 +0000 bethanie 468623@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>does anyone want to be my friend. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22781#post-468338 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:03:07 +0000 Lainey 468338@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi Karma and welcome! We'll be here to help you through the next bout of cabin fever as well as any questions you have about your new babies! Looking forward to getting to know you! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22781#post-468320 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:59:18 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 468320@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi Karma, welcome to TDK :o)</p> <p>Just so's you don't get confused, you ought to know that we also have a Karma's Daddy on TDK, so look out and don't think anyone's postig on your account!!</p> <p>Look forward to hearing about Sulu &amp; Bones, and chatting with you. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22781#post-468265 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:04:30 +0000 KapitiKats in NZ 468265@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi Karma and welcome. Love the names of your pets! I don't think we have any other TDKers in Alaska - do keep us up to date with the seasonal changes and the wildlife around you - I would love to hear more about where you live. I'm down the other end of the world in New Zealand and live a couple of hours away from JCAT. I have a siamese (Dara) and a tabby (Ringo). Feel free to join in the chat on the Cafe or Nightshift (NS) threads. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468263 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:42 +0000 MadcatwomanintheUK 468263@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Welcome to TDK Peg! Good luck with intergrating Comet into the family, can I recommend a product called Feliway? It's a synthetic feline hormone, and very good at easing stressful/anxious situations (for cats not for humans unfortunately!!). It's available in a spray, but I've found the plug in diffuser much, much better whenever I've used it. Keep us posted, and again, welcome out of the lurking shadows!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468260 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:52:43 +0000 KapitiKats in NZ 468260@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi Peg. Welcome and bless you for adopting Comet. I would love to have an orangie. I look forward to hearing how he settles in with Ashton. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22781#post-468255 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:36:32 +0000 Karma 468255@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thank you all. Luckily, my husband gets out for good in July, so this is the only place I had to move. I don't mind the middle of nowhere so much as I hate Alaska. I'm not good with the cold (I'm from California, and when it hits 50 degrees, I'm complaining), and in the winter here, it gets to at least -50 for about 2 or 3 months. It will also be dark all the time for a month or two. I moved here in July and had cabin fever by September. I'm hoping having the new babies around will help. Training the puppy definitely takes up time, and the kitten is great for cuddling when my husband's not around. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468213 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:01 +0000 cricketsmama 468213@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi and welcome Peg! Congrats and yay for adopting Comet!! Poor Ashton, I bet he needs a new friend. Please keep us updated on how they both do :) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468210 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:08:48 +0000 2 Popoki 468210@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh, another TDK from Wisconsin ! Welcome Peg ! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468209 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:57:50 +0000 jeankit 468209@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Warm welcome...watch out Comet will soon be landing in your lap! Thanks for sharing and giving him a new happy life! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468190 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:28:19 +0000 JoanfromNewJersey 468190@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Welcome Peg! Sorry for the loss of Callie; they leave such a big pawprint on our hearts, don't they? Anyway, I'm so glad you decided to get a pal for Ashton. Welcome Comet! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468181 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:03:34 +0000 Siobhan 468181@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Welcome Peg! Oh, Comet's a beautiful boy. I'm a sucker for orange boycats. (Any chance you could take sister Luna too?)</p> <p>My first orange boycat, Sid (for Siddhartha) slept on my pillow from the first night we had him. I loved it and encouraged it. Even up to his last days, Sid would sleep on my pillow. The love of orange kitties is so deep, so unconditional, that you're going to have a special friend for many many years.</p> <p>Your older kitty may not like the rambunctiousness of little Comet at first, but I think it's great to get an older kitty a young companion. Sometimes you might see the older one play like a kitten again, and it's so rewarding to see them act so much younger than their chronological age.</p> <p>If you like, on Catster, there is a forum for older kitties, called "Olde Furts". I have an old furt: Tansey is 16. She was 10 when we got a kitten, and she still plays like a baby herself. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468180 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:59:43 +0000 Karenopa 468180@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hi Peg...Welcome to TDK!! Glad you're no longer lurking. Bless your heart for bringing Comet into your home and many prayers that Ashton will feel less lonely. =) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468179 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:59:26 +0000 2bpurring 468179@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>OMG!!! I'm Squeeling too!!! What an adorable orangie!!! I have not been owned by an orangie in many years but still remember how much love they give! SOM said it best "You are in for a treat". </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/22805#post-468173 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:56:14 +0000 SammyandOliversmama 468173@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Squeee!!!! Comet is an orangie. How cute. I remember him now. I am owned by a tuxie and and orangie. You are in for a treat! </p>