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Yes, I've done that too. I just wanted to post it here for those who have followed this thread. Thanks

My heart is crushed to have to ask this, but is there anyone in the Milwaukee, WI area that would be willing to adopt my Gracie? Her physical problems are not going to get better in our home, and we just not able to give her what she needs anymore. For more background on her, please visit this...

My heart is crushed to have to ask this, but is there anyone in the Milwaukee, WI area that would be willing to adopt my Gracie? Her physical problems are not going to get better in our home, and we just not able to give her what she needs anymore. This precious, beautiful, loving cat needs a...

That's so funny, Gracie is the same way. She is the sweetest when she's falling asleep or just waking up, but if you think about it, that's because those times are when she's most relaxed. From what you've described, she sounds very much like Gracie. All the jitteryness is due to her not being...

I dont know what she has has a name, mostly because a complete diagnosis has not been made. (The cost involved in more testing is not something I'm able to do at this time). What the vet told me after the surgery (which he performed personally) was what was imbedded in her bladder was not a...

I've been home from work the past two days, and boy what a difference in Gracie. She's so much calmer and sweeter. She's like a different cat. In fact, all the animals are happier when I stay home with them.

I would think so. I've heard it both ways. I prefer TigerTortie because it's more descriptive of her markings and because the tabby in her is dominant. That's wonderful news. I'll definitely persue that. I'm afraid not. Any method that requires me restraining her in any way sends her way beyond...

Thank you for this post. It helps knowing I'm not alone. I've already tried the kitty version of Prosac, and it didnt help at all. As for tricking her into taking any medicine ... it aint gonna happen! She's got radar when it comes to that. But I will ask my vet about the Ovarid. Thank you, she...

Yes, I've thought about the same thing. Even if the home she was moved to was less stressful environmentally, I think removing her from the only home she's ever known could push her over the edge. Gracie's the same way. Even when she's not stressed, she's still young and much more interested in...

I have a laptop, so my computer is wherever I am. When I was home for a week sick, she'd curl up beside me, or occasionally on my lap (she never stays there very long) but I think it has more to do with me sitting for long periods of time that make that attractive and calming to her.

I've tried the Flower Essence, but I havent seen much of a difference. Could be the bottle I had was older and no longer effective, so I may give it a try again. My vet suggested the paste idea too. I tried it with some kitty-prosac (which didnt work) but even if it had worked, it had the same...

She was 8 weeks when I adopted her from Kindred Kitties (they have a fostering program). Even at that age, she was definitely exhibiting symptoms. Looking back, her sister was also at the pet store that day, and though she wasnt hyper like Gracie, she too, exhibited the stress that I've become...

I have a wonderful, sweet TigerTortie with a stress disorder and need to know if anyone can suggest ways of reducing her stress. Here's some background: First, and most important, Gracie's stress disorder is something that she's had since she was a baby, so it's not any thing that's causing...