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Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
{{{Pamy}}} and {{{Houdini}}}!!! I'm sending LOTS of good thoughts your way! And Costa and Kassie are sending Houdini lots of kitty kisses!

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 7:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
deedles

here is our dizzy kitty, renamed dee, renamed deedles. he is a real lover at 18 lbs.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 7:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
deedles

here is another of Mr. D, aka Deedles. i firmly believe he is a kliban cat - small head and large body.

Halfunit
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09-02-2001

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 7:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Halfunit a private message Print Post    


Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 7:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
(((((redstar, pamy)))))

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 7:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
My goodness Mr. Deedles is a hearty guy isn’t he? What a cutie!

Pamy, So sorry to hear about Houdini. Hope he gets better soon.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 10:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Very cute, Cnd.

Oh, Pamy, I'm so sorry! I hope something can be done to make the little guy alright.

Hugs to both of you!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 6:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Thx for the good thoughts....vet saw nothing wrong with him and he seems a little better.....like taking a car to the shop, never makes the noise when your actually at the shop! lol

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 6:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
so glad to hear the your baby is doing better.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Friday, November 18, 2005 - 8:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
So glad to hear Houdini is doing better, Pamy!

Wow Cyn, your Mr. Deedles is quite a guy! He looks lovable and like he's could be really good at keeping you warm!! LOL

Serate - Funny you should mention the farm vet vs. small animal vet. I have a totally opposite view based on my days up until I got married of taking our cats & dog to a farm vet. Now this was a LONG time ago, but he was so primitive compared to the small animal vets that I was sure after we got our post-marriage kittens that had we taken my big guy there before, he would have survived.

Our "farm vet" was much cheaper but his "sterilization" consisted of changing newspapers between patients and he had no isolation area so he wouldn't keep my guy there on the day he died. After seeing all the care my kittens got at the more advanced vet and knowing they had an intensive care area, etc., all I could think of is maybe I cheated "my guy" out of a much longer life. That being said, I know the vet my niece worked at and had as a vet for her horse who also treated small animals, was very advanced in technology, etc. He had some special machines for testing which other vets would refer animals to him for those tests.

I don't like all of the small animal vets by far and it's very hit and miss and I find you go by word of mouth almost more than anything. Our current vet is a "cat only" vet although she worked for a general practice when I first met her. She was good to me from before I even got my first Siamese. I called for info, they had her call me and she talked to me for at least a half hour giving me advice.

I got into a bit of a clinch when we got our dog so I had two vets so I went down to one, but now after losing Jade 3 yrs ago, I'm back to having the 2 since I think she's the best vet there is for cats and I love her "bedside" manner and how she doesn't treat you like an idiot. I had that happened way back and I wish I had said that to the guy who ran the practice at the time, but it's a long story.

Anyway - we all have who we like and sometimes we have to change because sometimes vets change as they age, etc. The important thing is that we get good care for our furbabies that makes us feel like they're in good hands, no matter with whom!

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Friday, November 18, 2005 - 9:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
I think that our cats get better care when we take them to the Vet than many people do when they go to a Doctor.

The Vets schedule appointments immediately, they do housecalls if needed, they always follow-up by phone to see how their little patients are doing, etc.

It's nice for our cats but it is sad for society (that the human care isn't better).

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, November 18, 2005 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
My vet even makes appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Friday, November 18, 2005 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
I agree that vets give better care to their patients.

Next time I am not feeling well, I may try walking into my vet's office on all fours, wiggling my rear, and just say that I am a manx!

I don't think it will work, but it sure will give her a chuckle.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 12:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
LOL Shadoe! It sure would give her a chuckle!! I agree with all of you. Our vet has Saturday hours, she works 14+hrs/day. I don't know how she does it week after week. I heard they were going to try a 2nd vet right after my son went back to school, but she's never had that much success. I think she spoils us so we don't accept anything less with a new partner!

An example - My best friend's cat needed to be put down as she was dying from kidney disease. She called the vet at home and she drove to the office to meet her. Her cat had passed away just as the vet pulled in the parking lot. She took her in to check her to make sure and then would accept no payment from my friend because "she hadn't done anything!" No - she just got up on a Saturday night, drove to a different town, opened her office, checked the cat, showed my friend around, comforted her, but she didn't do ANYTHING! Can you imagine a physician being that way? Uh..can you say.. INSURANCE...??!!!!! I doubt many of them would pass by THAT payment at the very least!

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 3:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Watching - I truly believe that vets and all animal lovers are a different breed of human. They have some good caring passion genes. They seem to have something extra.
I am not saying anything bad about those persons who do not have much feelings for animals because I know some wonderful people who just don't seem to be drawn to animals at all.
Vets become vets for the right reasons - they love animals and want to help them. Over the years I don't think their passion fades with passing time.
Doctors on the other hand, may go into medicine for good reasons (or maybe just money or status), but time wears away their intentions and drive, along with govt and laws and red tape of all kinds.
I won't lump all doctors or vets into the good or bad barrels, but I think I would rather be treated by a vet than lots of the doctors out there. I think the bedside manner course is optional in doctor schools.
Man, I only I could grow a tail and learn to meow.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 2:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
We are so lucky to have Dr. Abrishami here in Ocean Shores. He is an excellent vet plus he is an holistic vet...for instance when Sophie got her eye injury he drew her blood and made a serum for us to put in her eye 30 minutes before she got the regular eye medicine. It worked and she ended up with a clear eye!

Now Sophie (she is getting older) has injured her knee joint. Every time a French Bulldog has to be put under there is a risk of them not coming out of it. So first the vet is going to treat her with acupuncture and cold laser.

He is always getting written up and other vets send patients to him for acupuncture. Plus he donates so much of his time to Paws and Humane Society that they think he is right next to God.

Sophie has skin problems (typical frenchie) and has been treated by several vets with poor results. Dr A says he thinks it's her thyroid. She has been on an inexpensive thyroid pill for a year now and it is miraculous. My daughter's dog is chewing holes in her skin and she asked her vet about checking her thyroid. He told her thyroid had nothing to do with it. Her dog is still having recurent bouts of itching.

I highly recommend a vet who also believes in holistic treatment too.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 2:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
I know I am posting about my dog in a cat thread but just had to brag on my vet...he is really good with cats too!!

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Granny!!!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 11:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
OK, I need some info.. Angelina was sitting here on my lap and I was petting her and something moved.. ACK.. a flea! The first flea I have seen in probably 20 years!! I had them under control the last years I had my last labrador and haven't had any since I had Critter.. well clearly they've arrived because I saw one and killed it (and of course tomorrow I'll be getting something to treat the cats, that's clear) and kept looking and could see that there had to be more and saw another but it dove into the thick fur and sweet Angelina bit me, so she's not going to cooperate


SO. since Advantage and other treatments like that didn't exist the last time I had to deal with fleas.. what recommendations to y'all have for kitties? And what else do I have to do in the house.. I'm just sick but grateful she decided to visit and I saw this tonight and not late Monday night since I leave on my trip north so early on Tuesday.

Can I just go to Petco for it? Which product works better, is safer, or kills fleas better? Do I need to go to the vet? I'll be hoping for info in the morning , but I'll be doing something, for sure.

Taterheadtwo
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09-29-2005

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 2:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Taterheadtwo a private message Print Post    
ok dont get mad are even, lol... but have you treid googleing, maybe a combination of keywords...i have found alot of times i can find better info about cats form uk websites, again use the google advance searches, and check out know pet forums, usually can get execelent info, it has helped me before, and maybe holistic type treatments, might be as good as store bought meds to treat for fleas, probably have to treat the carpets too for any down there.. hee hee, the most asured way is to shave the kitty naked, flea dipp and spray paint the kitty, then show you really care you need to also shave and get naked and get sprayed painted too... ( hey i made you laugh,lol)

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 3:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Sorry to hear about the flea situation, but it can be treated easily I am sure.
I don't know how your cat likes baths, but there is no way I would attempt to bathe mine; I would go with a flea collar to start.

Keep in mind that even if your pets do not go outdoors, we humans can be responsible for being the ride that fleas need to get into your home. They may not bite you, but you're a great transportation from the dirt outside into your nice home. You can get some very pretty flea collars that you can leave on your pet all the time too.
Ask for some suggestions at Petco and other places, call a vet for info but be prepared with details like is your cat infested or scratching alot, just so the vet gets a good picture. There are all kinds of products like baths and soaps and powders and collars, so gather up the info and consult your vet. It could be that some product will be bad for your pet's skin or something. What works for one may be deadly for another.

Yes, you will need to do something about your house as well. You may get the little guys off your pet, but they just find furniture or other animals or people. I know there are people that fleas seem to like so you will want to banish every last one from your pet and home. I think there are sprays or bombs, but you would have to be out of the house along with your pet for such a drastic action. I would try calling some exterminator companies for some suggestions as well.
Your vet may know about getting things off your pets, but an exterminator would know better how to rid your home of them.
Good luck and I hope you get rid of the fleas without too much trouble.

Shadoe
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11-04-2004

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 4:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shadoe a private message Print Post    
Tater, I just wanted to tell you about a new toy that my cats have invented.

I got a 12pack of small yogurts which was held together by a cardboard wrapping. I broke open the wrapping and put it on the floor till I could rip it for the garbage. Here's what they did with it.

They toss around the pipe cleaners (I wind them around a pen to make coils) and hide it behind the cardboard. Then they go around the other side and suddenly zip around to pounce on the unsuspecting coil. They would have just as much fun if I tossed a few coils into a large paper bag.
Shadoe's cardboard toy
Inside of cardboard
Cardboard and coils
I don't think these things up; they do it all on their own. Sometimes it's scary to think about what's going on in their minds.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 4:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
sea, all you have to do is go to petco and get some advantage, squirt the little capsule of advantage on the back of their neck. you don't have to do anything else. you'd be surprised, but whatever fleas there are in the house (and how they get in some times is a mystery) will die off due to the little big of medicine from behind the neck. this is usually the first step. should the infestation be worse, then you have to do the spraying and bombing. but don't go that route until after you get back from northern california. i'll talk to you about it some more when you come over. want some pepsi?

good thing your girls are indoors only. otherwise you would have to do a more advanced approach right away.


Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 6:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I thought you had to get advantage at a vet, no appt or visit needm but still had to buy it there.

Sea,one dose of the stuff and you wont see another flea, that stuff rocks!

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 6:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I had 3 indoor cats. Found a flee on one once. Freaked out for nothing. Never found another flee. Get a little Advantage, just in case. Otherwise unless you see more, Angelina should be fine.