Kitty Corner: All about your cat(s)

Rockinonahigh · 03-18-2011, 03:18 PM

I miss haveing cats,I had three one lived to be 21 the other two made it to age 18 and 14,they were house cats and ran the show..Mini the oldest one loved to ride in the suv,either she would lay out on the dash or hang 20 on the spare tire rack then just watch the world go by.The others werent to car crazy..one got car sick the other squalled all the way.I raised them in the house with my pups they all got along great.Now I just have two dogs who rule the place.

daisygrrl · 03-18-2011, 04:12 PM

My baby is Destinee, who answers to DeeDee (or simply Dee). She has quite a story: she was found at a truck-stop, where she watched as her kittens were run-over; and then she was spayed, assumed to be feral, and was planned to be released back into "the wild". Wendy, the lady who worked at the local shelter and would help Destinee and I become a family, was called by Animal Control; a gentleman was having second-thoughts about Dee being feral. Wendy laughs and calls me Dee "third-time-is-a-charm rescuer." Unaccustomed to being inside (though she may have been as a kitten), Dee continues to do remarkably--and is very much loved. Her name, like her clipped ear, reminds me of just a few reasons she deserves to be spoiled

daisygrrl · 03-18-2011, 04:20 PM

Dee loves these dental treats (but only this flavor):

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The verdict is still out on this $42 toy [which is significantly cheaper at Petco right now because the sales this month]; the main issue is that the feathery thing pops out of its cheap-ass plastic socket (and I'm contemplating using superglue):

It's supposed to be a clawing, grooming, and play post.

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Has anyone used this litter? I can't decide if Dee had a cold or if the fine particles are going up her nose... (she sneezes a bit here and yon)

Andrew, Jr. · 03-18-2011, 04:24 PM

Daisy,

This is just my take on what you asked:

1. I only use Arm & Hammer Cat Litter.

2. Use LocTite on your cat toy. BUT give the toy time to dry. It will never come off again in your lifetime or your furkids.

3. Feline Greenies are the bomb here too. I also give them the Friskies treats. I just give them whatever is on sale.

daisygrrl · 03-18-2011, 04:27 PM

Awesome--thank you so much, Andrew! And, Amazon sells LocTite, to boot

I'm relieved to hear that the Arm & Hammer litter isn't bad news, too!

I appreciate your feedback!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Daisy,

This is just my take on what you asked:

1. I only use Arm & Hammer Cat Litter.

2. Use LocTite on your cat toy. BUT give the toy time to dry. It will never come off again in your lifetime or your furkids.

3. Feline Greenies are the bomb here too. I also give them the Friskies treats. I just give them whatever is on sale.

daisygrrl · 03-18-2011, 04:32 PM

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Bergan-Turbo-Track-Cat-Toy/dp/B001RTTL1W/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1300487446&sr=8-7"]Best toy ever[/ame]...

(plus it's entertaining for anyone to watch someone as mechanically challenged as myself put it together...)

Ms Witness · 03-18-2011, 04:48 PM

my ex got our cat in the divorce (well in all fairness she was hys) but between you and me Pittypat was my girl.

I got her for the ex for a birthday gift and we named her Pittypat because we had hardwood floors and she just made such noise walking around, we could hear the pitty pat of her lil feet running up and down the stairs lol

I miss her, and one day hope to have another little feline to love.

WolfyOne · 03-18-2011, 04:42 PM

daisy, I have a dozen resue cats and have tried more brands of cat litter than I care to name
The one I find that works the best is Fresh Step

BTW, don't know if greenies are bad for cats, but they are for dogs
I've read some horror stories about dogs dying from them

In other news, I took a 3 hour round trip ride to my vet today
I have a cat that needs an allergy shot on a monthly basis
She happens to be a Drama Queen when it comes to pills
Every time I've tried to get half an allergy pill in her, she foams at the mouth
When this shot wears off, I'm going to try childrens liquid allergy medicine
My cats happen to adore my vet and even though I moved out of that town, I have an obligation to my cats
It also gave me a reason to see one of my old rescues that my vet took in
All I have to do is whistle and he still comes a running
My country vet has her practice on the same property she lives on
Jr who is the rescue, wanted to stay outside and she has 5 or so acres
He follows her around like a dog when she does her chores
Anyhow, it was nice being able to pet him today

daisygrrl · 03-18-2011, 04:52 PM

Rescues are the bestest!

Oh, gosh, I've never heard anything negative about Greenies--but I'll look into it, Wolfy--thanks!

Aww, poor Queenie... you've, no doubt, even tried those pill hider thingies (pill pockets, I believe)... not sure if anyone else has any ideas on the subject.

Jr. sounds absolutely adorable...

Quote:

Originally Posted by WolfyOne

daisy, I have a dozen resue cats and have tried more brands of cat litter than I care to name
The one I find that works the best is Fresh Step

BTW, don't know if greenies are bad for cats, but they are for dogs
I've read some horror stories about dogs dying from them

In other news, I took a 3 hour round trip ride to my vet today
I have a cat that needs an allergy shot on a monthly basis
She happens to be a Drama Queen when it comes to pills
Every time I've tried to get half an allergy pill in her, she foams at the mouth
When this shot wears off, I'm going to try childrens liquid allergy medicine
My cats happen to adore my vet and even though I moved out of that town, I have an obligation to my cats
It also gave me a reason to see one of my old rescues that my vet took in
All I have to do is whistle and he still comes a running
My country vet has her practice on the same property she lives on
Jr who is the rescue, wanted to stay outside and she has 5 or so acres
He follows her around like a dog when she does her chores
Anyhow, it was nice being able to pet him today

WolfyOne · 03-18-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisygrrl

Rescues are the bestest!

Oh, gosh, I've never heard anything negative about Greenies--but I'll look into it, Wolfy--thanks!

Aww, poor Queenie... you've, no doubt, even tried those pill hider thingies (pill pockets, I believe)... not sure if anyone else has any ideas on the subject.

Jr. sounds absolutely adorable...

What is a pill pocket?
I'd try it on Sophie if I think it really worked
I tried a pill pusher I got from the vet and couldn't use it like her
So, that was a bust and waste of money, lol

If you google Greenies and medical problems for dogs, you'll read what I mean
I can't in good mind feed them to my cats knowing what they do to dogs
And FYI, my rescues get only Science Diet, they go through 3 big bags a month
So spoiled being indoors that they don't even try and get out when the front door opens

03-18-2011, 04:12 PM	#2
daisygrrl Member How Do You Identify?: mouthy but adorable; kinky Gerbera Preferred Pronoun?: hey, cutie (or dudette) Relationship Status: xoxo Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The South (Gooogia peach) Posts: 475 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 525 Times in 223 Posts Rep Power: 1065210	My baby is Destinee, who answers to DeeDee (or simply Dee). She has quite a story: she was found at a truck-stop, where she watched as her kittens were run-over; and then she was spayed, assumed to be feral, and was planned to be released back into "the wild". Wendy, the lady who worked at the local shelter and would help Destinee and I become a family, was called by Animal Control; a gentleman was having second-thoughts about Dee being feral. Wendy laughs and calls me Dee "third-time-is-a-charm rescuer." Unaccustomed to being inside (though she may have been as a kitten), Dee continues to do remarkably--and is very much loved. Her name, like her clipped ear, reminds me of just a few reasons she deserves to be spoiled __________________ You can’t change that system by just getting your own rights, tinkering with the engine and leaving. You have to take on the whole machine. --Riki Anne Wilchins Hold on to the lessons, let go of the pain. --Leslie Feinberg

03-18-2011, 04:20 PM	#3
daisygrrl Member How Do You Identify?: mouthy but adorable; kinky Gerbera Preferred Pronoun?: hey, cutie (or dudette) Relationship Status: xoxo Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The South (Gooogia peach) Posts: 475 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 525 Times in 223 Posts Rep Power: 1065210	Dee loves these dental treats (but only this flavor): --- The verdict is still out on this $42 toy [which is significantly cheaper at Petco right now because the sales this month]; the main issue is that the feathery thing pops out of its cheap-ass plastic socket (and I'm contemplating using superglue): It's supposed to be a clawing, grooming, and play post. --- Has anyone used this litter? I can't decide if Dee had a cold or if the fine particles are going up her nose... (she sneezes a bit here and yon) __________________ You can’t change that system by just getting your own rights, tinkering with the engine and leaving. You have to take on the whole machine. --Riki Anne Wilchins Hold on to the lessons, let go of the pain. --Leslie Feinberg Last edited by daisygrrl; 03-18-2011 at 04:24 PM. Reason: added explanation of toy

03-18-2011, 04:32 PM	#6
daisygrrl Member How Do You Identify?: mouthy but adorable; kinky Gerbera Preferred Pronoun?: hey, cutie (or dudette) Relationship Status: xoxo Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The South (Gooogia peach) Posts: 475 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 525 Times in 223 Posts Rep Power: 1065210	[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Bergan-Turbo-Track-Cat-Toy/dp/B001RTTL1W/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1300487446&sr=8-7"]Best toy ever[/ame]... (plus it's entertaining for anyone to watch someone as mechanically challenged as myself put it together...) __________________ You can’t change that system by just getting your own rights, tinkering with the engine and leaving. You have to take on the whole machine. --Riki Anne Wilchins Hold on to the lessons, let go of the pain. --Leslie Feinberg

03-18-2011, 04:42 PM	#8
WolfyOne Magically Delicious How Do You Identify?: Gentle Butch Relationship Status: Single and content Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,558 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22,052 Thanked 15,397 Times in 4,140 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	daisy, I have a dozen resue cats and have tried more brands of cat litter than I care to name The one I find that works the best is Fresh Step BTW, don't know if greenies are bad for cats, but they are for dogs I've read some horror stories about dogs dying from them In other news, I took a 3 hour round trip ride to my vet today I have a cat that needs an allergy shot on a monthly basis She happens to be a Drama Queen when it comes to pills Every time I've tried to get half an allergy pill in her, she foams at the mouth When this shot wears off, I'm going to try childrens liquid allergy medicine My cats happen to adore my vet and even though I moved out of that town, I have an obligation to my cats It also gave me a reason to see one of my old rescues that my vet took in All I have to do is whistle and he still comes a running My country vet has her practice on the same property she lives on Jr who is the rescue, wanted to stay outside and she has 5 or so acres He follows her around like a dog when she does her chores Anyhow, it was nice being able to pet him today __________________ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage --- Lao Tzo

03-18-2011, 03:18 PM	#1
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I miss haveing cats,I had three one lived to be 21 the other two made it to age 18 and 14,they were house cats and ran the show..Mini the oldest one loved to ride in the suv,either she would lay out on the dash or hang 20 on the spare tire rack then just watch the world go by.The others werent to car crazy..one got car sick the other squalled all the way.I raised them in the house with my pups they all got along great.Now I just have two dogs who rule the place.

03-18-2011, 04:24 PM	#4
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Daisy, This is just my take on what you asked: 1. I only use Arm & Hammer Cat Litter. 2. Use LocTite on your cat toy. BUT give the toy time to dry. It will never come off again in your lifetime or your furkids. 3. Feline Greenies are the bomb here too. I also give them the Friskies treats. I just give them whatever is on sale.

03-18-2011, 04:48 PM	#7
Ms Witness Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: VA Posts: 66 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 181 Thanked 131 Times in 36 Posts Rep Power: 208441	my ex got our cat in the divorce (well in all fairness she was hys) but between you and me Pittypat was my girl. I got her for the ex for a birthday gift and we named her Pittypat because we had hardwood floors and she just made such noise walking around, we could hear the pitty pat of her lil feet running up and down the stairs lol I miss her, and one day hope to have another little feline to love.