If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#21
|
|||
|
|||
Karen Chuplis wrote:
Yes, I was referring to subcutaneous. Some cats are drama queens We had a cat that adored another cat of ours. He would follow her around and gaze at her in rapture. She did not like him. LOL I can picture this. There were times I heard horrible shrieking. I mean like a REAL fighting, not just normal stuff. I would rush into the room only to find my male 10 feet across the room from the female, but "he's LOOKING at me" seemed to be vocalized over dramatically. After my first three heart attacks over it, I found it amusing that she could carry on so. It just confused him. Karen Awww.... I can hardly wait for new introductions here. Bonnie is a spitfire so it's going to be interesting! |
#22
|
|||
|
|||
On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 18:35:21 -0500, Karen Chuplis
wrote: in article , Mira at wrote on 8/1/03 5:22 PM: On 1 Aug 2003 16:29:04 -0500, "Karen Chuplis" wrote: Yes, I was referring to subcutaneous. Some cats are drama queens [snip funny story] Yes indeed. This cat had to have some siamese, because although she was a blue-gray dilute tortie, she had that flat, triangular head (NO forebrain!) and that voice. I adored her, but she was the only cat I ever had, so I had no idea that she was a) very unfriendly compared with other cats and b) not very smart, either. I had adopted her as a pregnant stray, and the first thing she did after I fed her the first time was bite me. (I found her in a fountain, all wet from when some a** had tossed her in, so she was abused.) This cat hated to be touched at all, and if I picked her up to love on her she began that high-pitched, modulated growling, and would work herself into a frenzy of hissing if I did not let her go right away. My cats now may not like being picked up, but once I have them in my arms, the warmth or something gets them purring in maybe 10 seconds. (Pushovers!) Anyway, I'm sure it didn't hurt her as much as it sounded like it did. And, I still miss my not-very-smart, ill-tempered girl! 18 years is a long time to have a cat. She might have been the nastiest cat in the world, but she was my cat and I was her human. G |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 20:20:17 +0100, "Dooies B.B"
wrote: Sorry to cross post but I have a bit of a dilema. My cat is now 15 and a half, and although she still eats, drinks, toilets, and sleeps, she does little else. I know she has some discomfort from her lower back, and probably kidney problems. Other than that and her increased laziness she seems quite happy, purrs when I go to see her, still comes down stairs when she wants more food (I have 3 cats, and they decided they wanted to divide themselves so Katie got the upstairs, and Gizmo and betsy the downstairs), she doesn't come and see me in bed any more and has no desire to go outside (even though she used to go out days at a time). I realise this is just old age and everyone slows down, but I'm wondering whether I should consider taking her to be put down in a month or so rather than forcing her to go on living when basically she doesn't live the most active of lives, and its not that full of interest. I try and spend time with her, but I just wonder if forcing her to live on to the bitter end is the kindest thing to do. Any thoughts would be gratefully recieved. 15 and a half is not really old for a cat these days and unless there is some underlying problem then she should not have slowed down quite as much as you indicate. I think a trip to the vet is certainly in order and make sure the vet checks her eyes. I had one cat down the road with this "withdrawn" sort of problem ant it turned out to be vision related. Good luck to her, hopefully there will be several more years ahead for her. -- Bob. Cat's motto: No matter what you've done wrong, always try to make it look like the dog did it. |
#24
|
|||
|
|||
On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 21:20:43 +0100, "Dooies B.B"
wrote: I took her to the vets about 8 months ago and due to her drinking lots more and stuff it was suggested that she did have mild kidney problems, but it was also suggested that at her age perhaps it would be better not to treat her. VERY bad vet. Get a second opinion right away. I just find it difficult to watch her slowly stop existing. I've had her since I was 5, and I still remember her scaring me silly by playing in the saucepans and stuff. And now she really rarely moves much. The problem really for me is just not knowing how much she is suffering. Cats do a very good job of hiding suffering, so your point is very valid. However, a good vet should be able to get a proper diagnosis. Shes never really complained, even when I knew she was suffering, and I don't want to discover she is suffering terribly and only living because of some basic need to stay alive, and not much else. I mean most people with mild atheritis would probably not want to be put to sleep, but someone who is suffering with really bad athertis, hurting everytime they move, might sometimes wish they could die peacefully. But thank you for your thoughts Don't give up yet. Get that second opinion as soon as you can. -- Bob. Anything on the ground is a cat toy. Anything not there yet, will be. |
#25
|
|||
|
|||
|
#27
|
|||
|
|||
If she "doesn't come to see you in bed anymore" perhaps you ought to bring
her to bed with you. My eighteen year-old got a little stiff for higher jumps, but he sure continued to love those "under the cover cuddles" and sleeping together we had shared since he was a kitten. The other advice you've received regarding checking with another vet could be invaluable. No one is attacking you - you did ask for "advice please". The best of luck to you and your little ole lady. Jaycee "Dooies B.B" wrote in message . .. Sorry to cross post but I have a bit of a dilema. My cat is now 15 and a half, and although she still eats, drinks, toilets, and sleeps, she does little else. I know she has some discomfort from her lower back, and probably kidney problems. Other than that and her increased laziness she seems quite happy, purrs when I go to see her, still comes down stairs when she wants more food (I have 3 cats, and they decided they wanted to divide themselves so Katie got the upstairs, and Gizmo and betsy the downstairs), she doesn't come and see me in bed any more and has no desire to go outside (even though she used to go out days at a time). I realise this is just old age and everyone slows down, but I'm wondering whether I should consider taking her to be put down in a month or so rather than forcing her to go on living when basically she doesn't live the most active of lives, and its not that full of interest. I try and spend time with her, but I just wonder if forcing her to live on to the bitter end is the kindest thing to do. Any thoughts would be gratefully recieved. |
#28
|
|||
|
|||
Bob Brenchley. wrote:
On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 20:20:17 +0100, "Dooies B.B" wrote: Sorry to cross post but I have a bit of a dilema. My cat is now 15 and a half, and although she still eats, drinks, toilets, and sleeps, she does little else. I know she has some discomfort from her lower back, and probably kidney problems. Other than that and her increased laziness she seems quite happy, purrs when I go to see her, still comes down stairs when she wants more food (I have 3 cats, and they decided they wanted to divide themselves so Katie got the upstairs, and Gizmo and betsy the downstairs), she doesn't come and see me in bed any more and has no desire to go outside (even though she used to go out days at a time). I realise this is just old age and everyone slows down, but I'm wondering whether I should consider taking her to be put down in a month or so rather than forcing her to go on living when basically she doesn't live the most active of lives, and its not that full of interest. I try and spend time with her, but I just wonder if forcing her to live on to the bitter end is the kindest thing to do. Any thoughts would be gratefully recieved. 15 and a half is not really old for a cat these days and unless there is some underlying problem then she should not have slowed down quite as much as you indicate. I think a trip to the vet is certainly in order and make sure the vet checks her eyes. I had one cat down the road with this "withdrawn" sort of problem ant it turned out to be vision related. Good luck to her, hopefully there will be several more years ahead for her. Abuse Report Filed |
#29
|
|||
|
|||
Bob Brenchley. wrote:
On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 20:20:17 +0100, "Dooies B.B" wrote: Sorry to cross post but I have a bit of a dilema. My cat is now 15 and a half, and although she still eats, drinks, toilets, and sleeps, she does little else. I know she has some discomfort from her lower back, and probably kidney problems. Other than that and her increased laziness she seems quite happy, purrs when I go to see her, still comes down stairs when she wants more food (I have 3 cats, and they decided they wanted to divide themselves so Katie got the upstairs, and Gizmo and betsy the downstairs), she doesn't come and see me in bed any more and has no desire to go outside (even though she used to go out days at a time). I realise this is just old age and everyone slows down, but I'm wondering whether I should consider taking her to be put down in a month or so rather than forcing her to go on living when basically she doesn't live the most active of lives, and its not that full of interest. I try and spend time with her, but I just wonder if forcing her to live on to the bitter end is the kindest thing to do. Any thoughts would be gratefully recieved. 15 and a half is not really old for a cat these days and unless there is some underlying problem then she should not have slowed down quite as much as you indicate. I think a trip to the vet is certainly in order and make sure the vet checks her eyes. I had one cat down the road with this "withdrawn" sort of problem ant it turned out to be vision related. Good luck to her, hopefully there will be several more years ahead for her. Abuse Report Filed |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Need serious and personal advice on putting my 2 overweight cats on a diet... | jjmoreta | Cat health & behaviour | 27 | September 9th 03 01:53 PM |