Stuff you learn from TCS.

jellybella

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I learned to watch the vet and not be afraid to get a second opinion!

Those boys are awfully cute....Sully looks like such a snugglebug!!
 

green bunny

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So what was wrong with his eyes? I don't know about Smudge's eye condition.

Satai, I'm a Sandman fan, too! I have the whole series in TPBs (I was a little young when the comics were being produced.).

Tricia
 

sadieandziggy

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Today, I learned about the bowls.....


Last Week I learned about Pork Fat being bad

The week before, I learned about not having the litter tray in the same room as the food.....

The list goes on.

I learned about poisonous plants, that was very valuable and have passed that info on to alot of people.

People come to me for cat advice too!!
 

momofmany

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I learned out about rubbermaid/sterilite bins for litterboxes (what a cost savings in my household!!).

I've learned about good quality foods (thanks Sharky).

I've learned (and witnessed) the effects of harp music on ferals (thanks Hissy!).

I've learned about the best way to pill a cat.

I've learned technigues for administering sub-q fluids.

I discovered the drop trap and made one from pictures that were posted here.

I've learned that true cat lovers are very compassionate people.

My family doesn't hesitate to call me at 3AM when something is wrong with their 4-leggeds.
 

bonnie1965

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I've learned that it is okay to tell people here that Seb is FIV positive and not worry about the reactions. I've learned that Sharky has the patience of a saint! I learned about intros, litter, that spraying cats with water as punishment is not good and so much more I know I am forgetting. Thanks!
 

satai

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Originally Posted by Green Bunny

Satai, I'm a Sandman fan, too! I have the whole series in TPBs (I was a little young when the comics were being produced.).

Tricia
There are quite a few of us here, atcually!
 

kittkatt

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What's Peta?
Originally Posted by Shorty14788

An animal rights group....
Can't they be trusted?
If I recall correctly, I've donated to them a few times.
If they can't be trusted, I sure don't want to donate to them again!


~KK~
 

satai

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Originally Posted by KittKatt

Can't they be trusted?
If I recall correctly, I've donated to them a few times.
If they can't be trusted, I sure don't want to donate to them again!


~KK~
I don't think it's so much a matter of trust, as I believe the organisation is pretty out and proud about their policies. However, they are quite extremist (advocating, for example, a vegatarian diet for cats), and they do not have a no-kill policy for all that.

I don't donate to them, personally, and I would advocate you checking to make up your own mind about their policies - they are large, and well known, and (in my personal opinion) not entirely reprehensible. It is likely that you won't like what you find, and also that their is a local group who could make better use of your donations.
 

kittkatt

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Originally Posted by Satai

I don't think it's so much a matter of trust, as I believe the organisation is pretty out and proud about their policies. However, they are quite extremist (advocating, for example, a vegatarian diet for cats), and they do not have a no-kill policy for all that.

I don't donate to them, personally, and I would advocate you checking to make up your own mind about their policies - they are large, and well known, and (in my personal opinion) not entirely reprehensible. It is likely that you won't like what you find, and also that their is a local group who could make better use of your donations.
Thanks for the input!
I believe I'll be doing a little more research.


~KK~
 

arlyn

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Lysol (and a lot of other cleaning products) contains phenols which are toxic to cats.
 

gayef

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What a wonderful thread!!!

I've learned that no matter how frustrating it may be to hold my temper when reading something "controversial", there is a real, live person on the other side of my computer screen and that I should treat them with the same courtesies and respect that I demand.

I've learned that the TCS members are among the finest people I know.

I've learned that at the end of the day, I can count on people that I wouldn't know by sight even if I tripped over them in the street a lot more so than the supposed "friends" I have IRL.

And most importantly, I have learned that the love we all share for our cats brings us closer to each other in so many, mysterious ways - and not to question why that happens. It just does and I am so very thankful for it.
 

tabbytail

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Originally Posted by Satai

I don't think it's so much a matter of trust, as I believe the organisation is pretty out and proud about their policies. However, they are quite extremist (advocating, for example, a vegatarian diet for cats), and they do not have a no-kill policy for all that.

I don't donate to them, personally, and I would advocate you checking to make up your own mind about their policies - they are large, and well known, and (in my personal opinion) not entirely reprehensible. It is likely that you won't like what you find, and also that their is a local group who could make better use of your donations.
Do NOT trust PETA. This is what they really do with dogs and cats:

http://www.nokillnow.com/PETAIngridNewkirkResign.htm

Please be warned. Do not trust them, give them money, or help them.
 

kluchetta

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I've found people I can turn to in happiness or in sorrow.

I got my kitty from another TCS member, and have a new friend that comes to my orchestra concerts.


I've learned that paying it forward is a great feeling. Yay TCS!!!
 
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