HG...Cat Advice plz.

scotty says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:01:

thats a very interesting story Mona, zzzzzzzzzz

just kidding. i thought all cats liked milk. try chocolate milk.

if you let her out and she disappears your sister inlaw is gonna be pissed off.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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gringolondinense says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:03:

mm! waht kind of cat is she mona? if shes a normal cat like black, or tabby, then you can let her out. But what I would do is put her food out the back on the door step. Then she will know she can go to that place to be fed, and she will keep coming back.

Not all cats like milk, so dont worry. She can just drink water...but she wont need a lot.

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gringolondinense says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:04:

Im still waiting for my Kat1 to come back. meowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

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LA_MONA says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:06:

GL she's a black cat..so I can let her out?

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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scotty says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:09:

dont let the black cat walk in front of you Mona

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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gringolondinense says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:20:

yes, i would say let her out. Black cats are very streetwise. But put food out with her too, so she will know to go back to the back door when shes hungry.

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houstongal says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:31:

Mona,
I wouldn't let the cat out. It would just train the cat to want to go outside. Perhaps your sister-in-law is trying to turn it into an indoor cat. Indoor cats live much longer lives than outdoor cats. But it's hard to break them of the habit. Plus once outside, it could be very difficult for you to bring it back in. Why don't you pick up some toys to play with the cat? Feathers are fun. Anything to keep its attention.

I'm not surprised that you're bonding quite nicely! They do have lots of personality. I can read my cats .... know what kind of mood they're in. And gringolondinense is right, some cats don't like milk. I actually have one cat that is allergic. She throws up about a minute after drinking it. She's finally figured out that perhaps she shouldn't drink it anymore!

Enjoy the companionship with the kitty. Glad to hear you're turning into a catwoman! :-)

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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gringolondinense says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:38:

HG mi reina, monas cat is already meowing by the back door. I think she wants to go out....cats love to go out and hunt.

A few years back I moved house. Everyone told me, once I had moved house she would run away and id never see her again. But the first night she was meowing like mad, so i let her out. Then 3am...I heard her meowing again..she was back and she stayed ever since.

Sob..where are the kleenex?? :)

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gabolicious says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:38:

Mona

I would LET THE CAT OUT!!! ... I am allergic to cats... my Goodness....

Just kidding babe...

Hola HG!!!

Elección no canonización....

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houstongal says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:44:

GL...I know it wants to go out, but you really shouldn't. My neighbors finally decided to keep their cats indoor after one was injured recently (probably hit by a car) after 5 years of being indoor/outdoor cats. Yes, it's difficult to listen to them beg to be let out, but it's much healthier for the cat to keep it inside.

I used to always let my cats out too, but I don't anymore. I had one that used to disappear for hours, sometimes days. I think she used to get stuck in people's garages. One day she disappeared and was found hiding under a lawnmower. Unfortunately she was found after my neighbor turned the mower on. She survived the ordeal with one leg needing to be amputated.

Plus I don't think Mona would want anything to happen to the cat if she let it out, especially since it isn't hers. Best to just keep it indoors and find things to play with it. Feathers, tin foil balls, etc. It can "hunt" inside where it's safe.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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gringolondinense says on Aug 30, 2007, 06:53:

Gosh HG; your cat is lucky to survive that.

Yes, well all kinds of things can happen. One time, my cat went missing. I finally threw her things and cat bed away as I lost hope. Then 10 days after she went missing, she limped back home. Her leg was cut, like it had been in an animal trap. The poor thing.

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houstongal says on Aug 30, 2007, 07:08:

I think the longest my cat went missing was a week. I swear she was stuck in a garage, but she wouldn't meow when I went looking for her.

Yeah, she was very lucky to survive. My vet thought she was a goner for sure when I brought her in (she didn't say it, but admitted it later). I was at the vet's morning, noon and night to spend some time with her. I think it really made her want to continue living. I always tell people to visit their pet at the vet as they recover from an illness or surgery that requires them to stay at the vet for an extended period of time. Don't just drop them off and pick them up when they're ready to go home. Frequent visits are good for the pet's soul...just like a person's soul.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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LA_MONA says on Aug 30, 2007, 08:10:

OMG that's it she's staying in with me!

Thanks for the advice you guys are lifesavers, I am looking forward to seeing mi Pinina ;-)

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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Peter (Moderator) says on Aug 30, 2007, 08:49:

Cats don't drink milk normally, they drink water :)

Poor but snappy

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houstongal says on Aug 30, 2007, 09:14:

I view milk as a treat. My cats love to wait for the leftover milk from my morning cereal (of course, only one can drink it as the other is allergic).

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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msaucey says on Aug 30, 2007, 09:33:

I used to loveeeeeeeeeeeeee cats........ When I was a kid my cat was a calico, indoor/outdoor, window was always left open for her... She was quite independent, coming and going as she pleased... Mind you she also wasn't always the friendlist cat.... She'd only let you pet her, IF she wanted to be petted.... But, one day, tragedy hit.... Hit by car...... $1,500 later.... She still went outside and had one more final accident... I no longer had a cat....

Anyway, so... I'd say keep the cat in, it's less stressful on you and the cat.... Besides, since apparently EVERYONE has left you alone, she can keep you warm....

But, now with my tender age, I've become like gabo.... Allergic to Cats!.... My eyes blow up like a blow fish!!!... It's dogs for me!....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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LA_MONA says on Aug 30, 2007, 09:37:

Msaucey, last night I was fast asleep until she woke me up, climbing all over me, normally I would have freaked out...but this time I just let her climb all over me and finally settle down next to me....hey I would like to give her a bath, any advice on that?

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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houstongal says on Aug 30, 2007, 10:30:

a bath?! no, they don't need a bath. plus they'd claw you to death if you tried to bathe them. but you can use a damp washcloth and wipe her with it if you feel she's dirty. usually there's no need to do that b/c they are meticulous about cleaning.

how wonderful that she slept with you! she definitely likes ya!

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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msaucey says on Aug 30, 2007, 10:47:

Mona, you were fast asleep, because you were up sooooo late.... lol.... I remember the purring used to make me sleep comfortably... I used to have a cat sleep on my chest.... I think she wanted to make sure I didn't toss and turn and land on her...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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capitan_centella says on Aug 30, 2007, 11:15:

bebechito lindo . . . jajajajajaaja. . . hay sumerce. . . jajajajaja. . . A mi iguana le digo "venga para acá". Y no se da por enterada. . . jajajajaajaja.

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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LA_MONA says on Aug 30, 2007, 11:34:

MS- those cats are so crafty!

CC tienes que conseguirte un gatico pues ellos si responden a los mimos de uno ;-)

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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LA_MONA says on Aug 30, 2007, 11:35:

HG this cat is soooo clean, that's what I love about her too, no molting ...good news for me!

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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msaucey says on Aug 30, 2007, 12:01:

Mona, I think you need to go through the experience of trying to bathe a cat... lol.... j/k

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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houstongal says on Aug 30, 2007, 12:37:

Yeah mona, go try and put a cat in a bathtub with even a little bit of water in it! They're not keen in getting their paws wet.

I agree with MS....there's nothing like a purring cat. Or one that bumps its head on you or rubs against you.

Mona - Mine wakes me up at 5:30 by pawing my hair like she's brushing it. Or she misses the hair and paws my nose. Regardless, I get up and feed her. She's trained me well.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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El Polo says on Aug 30, 2007, 16:04:

she probably lactose intolerant. lol

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Man Tequila says on Aug 30, 2007, 16:21:

Must be some way of combining catnip and running water to make the experience less traumatic. Maybe you could put a big sign beside the tub saying "Cat Spa and Pilates Studio"?

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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podborski says on Aug 30, 2007, 17:27:

give the cat a bath mona! jajaja I want to hear about that : )

"fokin cat...."

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houstongal says on Aug 30, 2007, 22:07:

Oh MT...you got me choking on that combination! I think Lauthra said that her cats try to do yoga with her so maybe a yoga studio would work better?

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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gringolondinense says on Aug 31, 2007, 02:29:

This post is nuts...yoga lessons and baths for cats? Next someone will tell us they are taking their cats to aerobics classes. Meowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

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LA_MONA says on Aug 31, 2007, 03:11:

Hey guys I've decided to not give her a bath..sorry for those of you that wanted me to!

Well last night we had the best time, we watched CSI together and she layed on my lap for an hour! She was in cat heaven as I discovered her weakness, she loves when I tickle her under her chin! She even closes her eyes and rests her little head on my wrist aww I am going to have trouble giving here back....

But HG, MS and Man T I will pass on the bathing tips...

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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houstongal says on Aug 31, 2007, 06:02:

awwww...don't 'cha just love it when cats do that? i was going to tell you mona that their other weakness is usually scratching them in that area right before their tail. glad you found her weakness. i was wondering if you knew where they liked to be scratched!

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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capitan_centella says on Aug 31, 2007, 11:24:

hum. . . I'm a iguana person. The only cats I can tolerate its from my best friend, even if they´re fluffly and puuuuuuuuuuuuring.

"When you open your eyes, you turn around with the world, But it can change, if you only close it, and see a dream to yourself." Me.

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