Good Lord, this poor kitty!! *With an updated picture!!!*

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Hi Sharon,

Thank you for picking Starlight up, because of you he was given such a great loving home. God Bless You.

MA! I think everytime I see pictures of him I fall more and more in love. He is SO SWEET!
 

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These pictures just warm my heart, MA!
It's so amazing that this is the same kitty that brought tears to our eyes just days ago. Now Starlight feels secure enough in his new surroundings to relax and play, something he has not have felt able to do in who knows how long. Has anyone told you lately what an outstanding woman you are?

Stephanie
 

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I had to laugh when I read this:
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Hey Tammie? I can't believe it either! LOL
Can someone clue me in on persians please? Here is what I have noticed....

Trouble breathing, honestly when I look at his face, I don't even see a nose!
Mary Anne, sometimes it is normal for some persians to snort and sound like they're not breathing very well. This bothers me about the breed. Jake has this problem but I believe his is allergies. I give him 1/4 to 1/2 a chlortrimetron tablet a couple times a day when he has problems. It's a decongestant/anti-histamine. You can get it over the counter at any drug store or grocery store.
He has trouble swallowing- keeps hitching his throat up, like something is stuck there?
This is not normal as far as I know of. None of my persians had trouble swallowing. Maybe it is part of his neglect and will go away with time (I hope). But I'd ask the vet about it.

When I first put his food down, he won't touch it- then all of a sudden he goes for it, burying his face into his plate and getting food all over him.
Jake does this too. My girls don't. Must be a man thing.


He purrs but he trills at the same time? Is this just because of the shortened sinuses?
Jake does this when he is very happy. Peaches does it occassionally. I don't believe it has anything to do with their sinuses. Jake's face is more extreme then Peaches'.

I had him on my lap earlier, combing him. When he breathes, at the end of each breath his stomach does a sort of half-hitch, then he relaxes and breathes again- hitch- breathe- hitch
I don't notice my cats doing this. Unless they have the hiccups. Geez girl... you're very detail oriented! Good for you!

He grinds his teeth when he is upset. That is the only way to explain it. He works his mouth and the noise is kind of like a "whirrawhirrawhirrawhirrawhirra" Once we stop doing the unpleasant stuff- pill, ointment etc..he stops
Can't help you with this either. I'm thinking it's a personal trait and not a breed trait since I've had 5 and none of them have done it! But that's just an educated guess.

He is dyslexic in grooming himself. He starts and his tongue gets caught in his hair and he has to pull his head up high to extracate himself?
I think I know what you're talking about here. Mine tend to get stuck in their fur when grooming. I think it's just because of all the long fur.

I feel so sorry for him- I know part of the problem is he just doesn't have the normal breathing tube that he should.
Well, he should have all the normal parts but unfortunately he has the extreme face like my Jakey. So everything just gets squished. They are more prone to congestion and allergies (or it's just more noticable.) My guess is that if you try giving him some chlortrimetron it will help this greatly. I don't have to give it to Jake all the time. Just occassionally and then it seems to clear up. Hope this helps!
 

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I just wanted to mention that the chlortrimetron doesn't make them drowsy. Benedryl will make them very drowsy. For this reason, I've been told that breeders prefer the chlortrimetron. I get it at the Dollar store, believe it or not! Again... don't get scared! It's not something you'll have to give him on a daily basis. Just PRN (as needed).
 

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Tammie, Just thought I'd let you know that Chlortimetron is only an antihistimine. It doesn't have a decongestant in it. I had to give it to Tiki when we found out she was allergic to dusty litter. It really helped dry up the runny eyes & doesn't make them very drowsy. Also, the pills are very bitter & most cats fight when they take those because of the bitterness.

Just thought I'd let ya know about that....

MA, he looks wonderful compared to the first picture!
He sounds like he's won your heart & Mike's too!
 

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Yeah, I know what it is, but you can get it with decongestant in it. Hey, it works and that's what counts! And it is a non drowsy medication (or at least is not suposed to be as sedating as benadryl) that is recommended by persian breeders. I'd try without the decongestant in it first but if you think he needs decongestant, you have to make sure it says it has that in it. I don't buy the actual chlortrimetron brand. Too expensive. Just about any pill is going to be bitter. Jake takes it without fussing much at all. Benadryl will knock ya for a loop. That's what we used to give our post op heart patients for sleep. Here is an example of Chlortrimetron D (The "D" is for decongestant.)
http://www.drugstore.com/products/pr...trx=BSMMP-9088

Chlor-Trimeton Allergy-D, 4 Hour Tablets 24 ea
 

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Here's a link for cat allergies and chlortrimetron! Just so you don't think I'm totally blowing info out my you know what.
She gives her cat more then I give Jake though. I only give him a half pill

Cat with Allergies
 
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Mike's computer crashed!


 
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He's blowing all the myths I have ever heard about Pesians. I heard they love to lay on soft beds, he ditches the cat hammock, the pillows, the couch, the chair to lay on the hard table or the computer mouse and keyboard. I heard they were grumpy- he is the most loveable, playful fella.

What he is confirming is they are a high maintenance cat. I still can't get him to let me comb out his rear legs (they are still quite sore) His bum has healed up nicely, he is using the litter pan. I have tried to get him to drink water on his own, but for some reason he doesn't seem to be able to? I am going to disconnect my drinkwell downstairs and hook it up in his room today to see if that works. He is playing, and follows us when we are upstairs. This morning I opened the door- the room is screened, and he is now able to travel between two rooms and the landing. I can hear the turbo scratcher as I type this, so he is busy playing.

He doesn't like his face messed with. He is getting savvy on how NOT to take his pills. He distrusts dogs and other cats, and he has the funniest growl I have ever heard. It sounds like your barefeet scraping over gravel. He is a definite love and is getting some of his much needed body weight back. Slowly and steadily we will win this race!
 

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That little fella.... He reminds me of Moab.


I found him as a semi feral who would come to my house to eat a bit, all rotten with mange and ringworm... very strongly... he would not have survived a few days more like that. Now, he's a gorgeous DSH (The only thing of him is that he's one eyed, and is a bit stupid).

MA, congrats! You are a hero!
 

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Originally Posted by hissy

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He doesn't like his face messed with. He is getting savvy on how NOT to take his pills. He distrusts dogs and other cats, and he has the funniest growl I have ever heard. It sounds like your barefeet scraping over gravel. He is a definite love and is getting some of his much needed body weight back. Slowly and steadily we will win this race!
LOL, MA, they can be quite good at that! My mom has a flame just like my Yum-Yum, he has to have daily meds, he's really, really good at not taking them sometimes, as mom says, about the time she thinks she's got him where he'll take them w/o any trouble, he starts with a new tactic for not doing it! I pilled him one day, got it down him, no trouble, turned my back to walk away and heard him spit it out! %#^^&&% cats! LOL
 

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MA!! U are sooo amazing- I can see a BIG improvement in Starlight's appearance/attitude!!

Also THANKS to these wonderful people who saw him, stopped and rescued him!!

How is Starlight doing with other cats if u've started introducing him yet?

I know what u mean about Starlight licking and getting fur stuck in his mouth!
That happens all the time to Rusty (I used to be owned by Rusty but now Rusty owns my parents). Rusty have LONG fur and often as she grooms herself near her chest, the fur will get caught up in her tongue. It's really funny to watch. Sometimes, I'd pull the fur out of her mouth to help!


Keep it up! Looking forward to seeing more pics of Starlight. HOPE he intergrates well into ur household but if not, I know u will find a GREAT home for him...
 

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Weeeee, If I ever need anything to cheer me up I come right to this thread. MA, I love that cat, he's so awesome, and beautiful!
 

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Originally Posted by hissy

He's blowing all the myths I have ever heard about Pesians. I heard they love to lay on soft beds, he ditches the cat hammock, the pillows, the couch, the chair to lay on the hard table or the computer mouse and keyboard. I heard they were grumpy- he is the most loveable, playful fella.
Mary Anne, you are just finding out what all of us Persian owners have known for years! Just throw all those myths and rumors out the window! Anyone who says a persian is grumpy, has never known one!
And the funny thing about them is that when they play, they look like kittens because of their little faces. It's SOO funny!


You'll just have to work bit by bit on his hind legs. Just swipe a brush through (or comb) for a second or two. I like to butter my cats up by using the soft bristle brush first. It kind of massages them and makes them feel all good. Then I break out the COMB!!


Keep up the good work!
 

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MA I love this thread! It just gets better and better, and I think you should keep it as a reminder of how Starlight came to you and how quickly he began to recover in your care. It is incredible the difference you have made in just a few days. He is beautiful. Everytime I read his name I think of the description you gave as to how the sky was lit up with stars and it was Starlight (was it Drive?). Starlight you are so special.
 

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Just a quick check on our little guy! He is sure looking good, I love it when my kitty plays. I have a rag-doll named Samson he is about seven years old now and he is our baby. Just loves to sleep. We need to move him long distance on a plane.....Ive never done anything like that before. Will I need to sedated him? I'd appreciate any advice. It should be around a six hour flight. Have to send our little dog that way too.
I was thinking I wouldnt be suprized if starlight had allergies he was in the wheat fields that were all tilled up, and when the wind blows on Horse Heaven Hills, it can be real dusty. I didnt think the poor thing had a nose at first. He also refused water at first then jumped in and started drinking like crazy. I'd love to see his eyes too, since they were all matted up when I found him. All that dust, probably. Well, this is a new experience for me. Didnt even know there was a cat-site!! Keep up the good work. And thanks for all the kudos, my kids (3) enjoy the pics also..Of course they are sick I didnt keep him but I reminded them we are moving across the country soon.....
check in later
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One thing about persians is you have to make sure to give them a wide, shallow bowl to eat and drink out of. It's because of their faces and so they can get into it to eat and drink. I use a bowl that is almost like more of a plate.
 
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Sharon-

We have an article on site about traveling with cats. You can just do a search for it on any page but the forums.

I really would like to hear how you found him? I want to write a story about him and having the details would be a great benefit. I hope you will share them, as you can tell by the hits on this thread, he is reaching a wide audience of cat lovers.

Poor kid got a bit ignored today. We had 7 tons of hay come in so we were busy all day outside. I did go spend some time with him tonight, and he was glad to see me. I got all his matts out (finally) But he really needs a proper bath which will happen in a few days time. There is some sort of care package for him on the way from a breeder. Shampoos and combs and "secret Persian things" Stuff for his eyes and powders and things. As I said, his story has touched a lot of people.

He is active, and energetic and he is eating off of flat plates, he has since the beginning. Seemed to be the easiest way. He is a messy eater, pushes the food all over the floor! LOL The dog is going to love to be clean-up patrol after Starlight has chow!
 
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