Posted on 10/06/2005 11:13:24 AM PDT by green pastures
Hmmm...that's an idea...
Feel free to convert it to your own uses if you like ;~D
That is a big mouse. Field rat? How much does cataract surgery cost for a cat? BTW, your cat is beautiful.
Thanks, I will. Nothing complicated - I'll just add ZOT in a starburst a la the old Batman TV show. I prefer the pic with the cataract still in, though - makes him look more battle-scarred.
Heh - OK :~D
Good grief! The day is coming when we will be forced to get health insurance for our pets. I think you are correct in not having the eye removed unless he injures it. He looks pretty frisky to me.
They can do the same fancy stuff that costs money!
With three horses, two dogs and a cat, I've thought about the pet health insurance that's around.... But I haven't bought it yet.... it just gets expensive if more than one thing goes wrong at once.
Well, I'm off for bed.... good night everyone ;~D
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I had my adult male cat first, and later brought in a male and female kitten. It worked very well, because the adult cat taught the kittens that he ruled the roost. There was some hissing and swatting for a while (heck, there still is sometimes), but nothing serious. These days, my first cat and the now-adult second male cat pretty much co-exist; my first cat and my now-adult female cat alternately cuddle and spat like an old married couple.
Long story short -- for us, it was enough that we introduced our two new cats as kittens, because it established a hierarchy. The gender didn't seem to matter so much, although if the kittens' gender doesn't matter to you, it might be safest to go with two females.
Kittens (and cats!) are so much fun -- good luck!
I was thrilled to read a happy story! Thanks for the ping!
thanks for the ping to this nice story. Now your question
I have had A LOT OF CATS (and only 2 dogs)over the years having been involved in rescue & being a place where many get dropped.
One of the keys is to NOT fuss over the new pet. The mentality is the new pets are your "current dog/cats pets." Give extra attention to the older pet & talk about his/her kitty.
Cats I find are like people. some are easy going and hardly lift an eyebrow & some are very jealous & will be mean spirited & territorial. all the techniques in the world can't overcome some.
A male will normally accept a female more readily but most of them after a few days of tension settle down & enjoy a playmate & companionship, if only to share a cuddle spot on the bed or sofa.
FOr some a few days of getting acquainted under a door. Put new kitty(ies) in room & let the new/old meet by smelling & doing the "paw under the door" play thing.. They will still hiss when then nose to nose & some fur might fly but it will not be the total shock.
Make sure all pets have thier nails cut back to minimize thier eyes getting cut & your skin being slashed. Do NOT cut into the red artery you can see. I use regular nail clippers
One thing I have been semi-successful with is introduing them & having two piles of catnip.. at least 4 feet away. Each gets high in their own pile, as they eye the other. They will probably trade piles a few time with old cat taking over the new cats.
Keep us posted & good luck!
What a wonderful story! Has anyone heard anything about Snowball the little white doggie who wasn't allowed on the bus with the little boy who was so overwrought with grief that he threw up?
Thanks for the ping. Good story. Like it even more since it's in my home state and my adopted state.
Fats Domino.
I'm riding, yes indeed I'm barking
For you and me and I'm hoping
That you'll come back to me
I'm lonely as I can be
And I've waited for your company
And I'm hoping that you'll come back to me
Whatcha gonna do when the well runs dry
You gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side
For you, pretty baby, I'd even die
I'm riding, yes indeed I'm barking
For you and me and I'm hoping
That you'll come back to me
Great suggestions Dolly Cali, I've got two altered male cats who came to me at separate times and, unfortunately, they don't like each other. This has been the case for over 4 years now. Wish there were a way to solve this problem. They'll sleep within 4 feet of each other and be fine but once awake it's no holds barred! I'd LOVE to get a female kitten that I could cuddle, but afraid since they don't like each other how they'd treat the new one. I'm tempted since it would be a female kitten, but just don't know. Any ideas?
Or the other precious puppy that was oil soaked. Think it was a National Geographic picture.
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