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    Our daily thread for Thursday March the 8th

    Let me get in on the goodbyes for the weekend. Megan, your just a youngster--wait to you reach 59...oh to be 35 again. Have fun everyone!!!
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    Eating Problem

    Ann-i should have put this under behavior as that is what it is. I gave him a can of something new and he ate it but tomorrow he'll turn his nose up....its really a game with him. I believe it has to do with my repremanding him when he bothers Tess. After trying many things to discourage him...
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    Sammy Again

    Good Point--just need to count my blessings I quess. I just wish tess would bop him over one then I think he would think twice about...but then we never know what cats are thinking do we?
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    Sammy Again

    Thanks Hissy-I'll give it a try but I have to tell you that Sammy has no fear..even follows the Vacuum Cleaner when all the rest of the cats run and hide..I love him very much but he is the only cat that can make me see red sometimes, other times he is so lovable and cuddly and likes to sleep...
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    Sammy Again

    I just posted about Sammy's eating dilemma but here is another dilemma I can't quite figure out. I have 8 cats, 4 females, 4 males. All neutered and spayed. My latest rescue is Mattie. she is about 10 months old. Mattie and Sammy play just like kittens(he is just over 1yr)but for some...
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    Eating Problem

    Need advice--my sammy(Manx) has always been a good eater. He won't eat dry food but always has eaten wet no matter what i put in front of him--Now all of a sudden, he is turning his nose up at anything I put in front of him--almost playing hard to get--He'll snif at it, turn around, look at...
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    101 REASONS WHY CATS MAKE GREAT KIDS

    A cat would never elope and deprive you of a wedding. You'll save a bundle on mountain bikes and in-line skates. Cats prefer playing with grocery bags and rubber bands. A cat would never ask you for a nose job for her birthday. A cat's imaginary friend is you. YOu never have to pace the...
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    Happy Birthday Socrates!!!!

    Happy Birthday to Socrates...Has anyone noticed that Tuxedos are tail waggers. My Peggy Sue's tail is always going a mile a minute. Swish Swish Swish...My sister has a Tux too and his tail is always swishing. Must be a trait for them. Enjoy Socrates's day....
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    101 REASONS WHY CATS MAKE GREAT KIDS

    Cats always look up to you Cats eat it up when you brag about them It's not necessary to keep up with your cat's friends' parents Cats don't need chauffeuring to and from soccer, cheerleading, or band practice
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    101 REASONS WHY CATS MAKE GREAT KIDS

    hi all-been away for awhile-lost in action. Since everyone had such fun with my "fun" thread, i thought I'd throw this in...the little book is written by Allia Zobel. #1..You never have to change a diaper--and toilet training is a snap. #2..Cats love it when you call them your "baby" #3..Cats...
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    How much do you pay for spaying and neutering?

    My first cat was neutered through "Friends of Animals" for $15.00 plus the normal shots,worming etc. My daughter is a vet tech at a local VCA animal hosptial, so I have been able to get spay/neuter for free. My vet teaches interns once a week so that is how I get it done. She also spay/neuters...
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    Tape Worms HELP!

    Depending on how long your cat was outside, it is normal for her to want to get back out. My latest rescue is about 8 months old and for close to 4 days, her only interest was in making an escape but now she is just the little homebody. It takes time. Since she is not a kitten(i applaud you...
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    Boo Boo Kitty and I wanted to Say HI

    hi welcome to you. It sounds like he may need more time on the antibiotic. I would call your vet for some instructions. It sounds like the same symtoms for the upper respiratory. I am glad you opened your heart up to this new furbaby. May you have a long and happy life together. Let us...
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    FREEZING WEATHER

    Donna-thanks for the suggestion. I would never had thought about that. I will do it as soon as i sign off. Yes, i will never understand people. I just brought a kitten(about 8months old in from the cold in December. I have 8 cats and live in a mobile home park. I do want to put a shelter...
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    I'm an inexperienced kitty owner

    i learned along time ago that its a waste of momey for the most part to buy toys for my cats. they love brown paper grocery bags, crinkled up paper. I did buy one of those long tunnels, they love that thing and play together in it. i also brought a turbo scatcher which combines a scratcher...
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    101 REASONS WHY CATS MAKE GREAT KIDS

    CATS DON'T ASK YOU TO WIRE MONEY--UNLESS IT'S A DIRE EMERGENCY. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY EXPENSIVE DESIGNER CLOTHES FOR A CAT. A SIMPLE RUBY OR SAPPHIRE COLLAR WILL SUFFICE. 101 Reasons Why Cats Make Great Kids By Allia Zobel
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    HELP

    PLEASE GET YEA TO THE VET--its very treatable but the sooner the better.
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    Should cats eat "people food?"

    My Tess loves potatoe chips--i usually give her a couple chips only because of the salt content. I have to put her up if i am eating them, she is relentless and determined to get in the bag. She loves cooked chicken and beef also. Sammy likes the chichen and beef but doesnt go for people snack...
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    LETS HAVE SOME FUN!

    'YOU MIGHT BE A CAT LOVER IF YOUR CAT EATS THE MOST EXPENSIVE CAT FOOD AVAILABLE, BUT YOU SUBSIST ON MACARONI AND CHEESE AND RAMEN NOODLES"
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    What's the weather like where you live?

    i live in Delaware and boy were we lucky--last weekends snow storm missed us. most of the northeastern states got it bad. its cold-probably the coldest its been in 5 years. Especially windy--I built a makeshift shelter back by my storage barn for the cats that are out there. It breaks my heart...
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