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« Reply #90 on: 08:46:58, 07-07-2008 » |
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Does'nt like vedgetables then!!!
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« Reply #91 on: 15:09:40, 07-07-2008 » |
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I used to use that back of the head stuff for fleas but if Pixie is going to be an indoor cat once you get rid of any she may have you won't need to repeat the process.
Frontline - I use that on mine and he actually enjoys it. I presume it's something to do with a throwback memory to his mother - he loves any kind of contact on the back of his head. You just part the fur until you can see skin and pop a few drops on. Works best if you do it in 2 or 3 places as it stops the fur from getting too wet. If you do end up with a wet bit of fur, they shoulnd't be able to reach it (hence back of the head location) but even if they can, it won't hurt them. The packaging says they just salivate a bit. Well I've had 3 dead mice this weekend. He doesn't normally catch so many in one go like that - I hope it's not going to continue.  |
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« Reply #92 on: 16:05:19, 07-07-2008 » |
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My cat loathes it. He rushes off as soon as possibile and hides!!!
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« Reply #93 on: 16:41:48, 07-07-2008 » |
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Well I've had 3 dead mice this weekend.
Sorry Ruby, I have to ask. Do you eat them with ketchup? |
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« Reply #94 on: 18:00:50, 07-07-2008 » |
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I could'nt belive my eyes. Our cat ran into the house, because of another one in the garden!! He usually chases them off!
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Andy D
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« Reply #95 on: 19:24:22, 07-07-2008 » |
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One slight problem with Pixie's use of the litter tray - I'm glad she's using it of course, but when she settles down for a wee she doesn't seem to know where her bottom is, despite the tray being pretty large, so most of the wee ends up on the floor next to/under the tray. I'd move her if I were in the room. I suppose Mort's suggestion of a tray with a lid on is the solution.
I've applied one of those anti-flea things to the back of her neck, though it was difficult to part her fur enough to find the skin. Her fur is quite thin in front of each ear but I can't apply it there of course.
I saw some Iams when I was in Tesco today but it was a large big which costs £5 - I'd prefer to try a small bag to see if she'll eat it, she might not like it as she's been eating Whiskas for years. There wasn't any Hills there but I could try a pet shop.
I've got the number of the vet that my brother uses so I'll book a checkup for her.
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« Reply #96 on: 19:40:45, 07-07-2008 » |
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Cows' milk is supposed to be rather indigestible for cats but some seem to thrive on it. You could place newspaper under Pixie's tray to catch badly aimed wee but she may scratch it up trying to cover up her wee/poo. Oh well, as long as the tray's not on the best Axminster... Are you still planning to rehome her through your local CP, Andy, or have you become much too attached to give her away now?  Going down the stairs last night I stepped onto a very large, very alive slug then narrowly avoided stepping on a very large, very dead mouse. I don't think your Pixie looks like a mouser, Andy (she adds hastily). I could'nt belive my eyes. Our cat ran into the house, because of another one in the garden!! He usually chases them off!
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« Reply #97 on: 19:45:50, 07-07-2008 » |
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I've applied one of those anti-flea things to the back of her neck, though it was difficult to part her fur enough to find the skin. Andy, that doesn't matter at all, according to my vet. As long as a good dollop of it goes beneath the surface level of fur, it's fine. Dead flea time, if there are any. I think fleas are attracted to the back of a cat's neck anyway because it's quite warm there. |
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« Reply #98 on: 20:14:24, 07-07-2008 » |
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Are you still planning to rehome her through your local CP, Andy, or have you become much too attached to give her away now? She really is very lovable but I'm not going to commit myself re Cats' Protection in case she's reading this  My main problem is what to do with her when I'm not here. I can't fit a catflap in the back doors since they're glass - though my brother said that it would be fairly easy to put a flap through the wall. He's also prepared to come and feed her but I can't ask him to do so if I'm away a lot. What do others do when they're away for a few days? |
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« Reply #99 on: 20:53:33, 07-07-2008 » |
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Andy. I've got one of these  They work on a timer, you set them to open at X time. You can also get models that you can put several days supply of food in.There are some that provide a supply of fresh water as well (obviously, you have to fill it up first). Alas, no one has yet invented a litter tray that cleans itself...  |
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« Reply #100 on: 21:41:40, 07-07-2008 » |
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We are quite lucky. My mate's daughter and boyfriend are coming to look after our Shearer. So not a bad solution. If you know someone that can fit a cat flap like Mort's, all the better as well.
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« Reply #101 on: 21:51:55, 07-07-2008 » |
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BBM, I posted a pic of a cat feeder, not a cat flap!  |
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« Reply #102 on: 21:59:27, 07-07-2008 » |
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Andy, one just gets inventive. Mort's timer things are fine. Neighbours are fine. You'd be surprised how many people like the idea of looking after the little buglers for a night or two. And then, like me sometimes, you could take her with you, depending where and for how long.  |
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« Reply #103 on: 22:07:17, 07-07-2008 » |
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I once met a cat in a cathedral - on a lead. His owner said, "Oh, he's been to lots of cathedrals". There was also a cat called Mackerel who used to go to the Aldeburgh Festival.
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« Reply #104 on: 23:15:59, 07-07-2008 » |
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"There was an auld Seceder Cat,
And it was unco gray;
It brocht a moose into the hoose
Upon the Sabbath day:
They took it to the Sess-i-on,
Wha it rebukit sore,
And made it promise faithfully
To do the same no more."
Currently being sung at a choir near me.
(Don't know whether to post it here, on the Poetry thread, or on the Church thread, or off-topic.)
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