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Old October 30th 03, 12:10 PM
Lots42 The Library Avenger
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Harvey's mother figure is off being weird in another state. Harvey doesn't like
this at all and has taken to complaining very loudly.

Any ideas on how I can I make his forced seperation less traumatic? (I know,
I'm being dramatic). I've been making sure to give him extra attention but he's
always been not much of a cuddler. He's cranky and fat.
--
Wesley: Are you not used to being given orders?
Buffy: Whenever Giles sends me on a mission, he always says 'please'. And
afterwards I get a cookie.

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Old October 30th 03, 03:05 PM
Christine Burel
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"Lots42 The Library Avenger " wrote in message
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Harvey's mother figure is off being weird in another state. Harvey doesn't

like
this at all and has taken to complaining very loudly.

Any ideas on how I can I make his forced seperation less traumatic? (I

know,
I'm being dramatic). I've been making sure to give him extra attention but

he's
always been not much of a cuddler. He's cranky and fat.
--
Wesley: Are you not used to being given orders?
Buffy: Whenever Giles sends me on a mission, he always says 'please'. And
afterwards I get a cookie.

My best ideas are to have play sessions with Harvey (as much as you can with
the cranky and fat part!) on a daily basis -- try out different kinds of
toys, if possible, or even just a dangly string. When he interacts with you
keep some kitty treats handy. Talk to him. Lots of luck and supportive
purrs from us.
Christine, Omar, Oreo, Midnight, Robin & Tucker


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Old October 30th 03, 10:31 PM
One Two
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(Lots42 The Library Avenger ) wrote in message ...
Harvey's mother figure is off being weird in another state. Harvey doesn't like
this at all and has taken to complaining very loudly.

Any ideas on how I can I make his forced seperation less traumatic? (I know,
I'm being dramatic). I've been making sure to give him extra attention but he's
always been not much of a cuddler. He's cranky and fat.


Talk about cranky and fat. Just finished taking care of a cat that
is Harvey's female double. Black fat pillow, white legs, and fat -
hard to believe she could jump up on my lap.

Cranky? At 3 am, purring on my chest, then suddenly, whammo,
open her big mouth and terrifies me with a huge HISS inches
from my face.

She had her problems so I could understand her mood swings.
Part PTSD and part trying to maintain alpha female cat status.

So what to do? Play with her.

And stop feeding so much to Harvey. If he is crank now, wait
until the degenerative diseases kick in because of his fatness,
then it's nasty and cranky because of added pain.

No free feeding, all he can eat. See about quality food,
maybe freshly cooked meat or canned if not already.

And make him wait in the mornings, sure he will moan
and bitch. But he needs to learn a little respect
and lose a little weight. Play with a laser light.
Make him learn some tricks. Keeping food until he does
progress. Progess with a trick.

He won't die. Don't starve him or all that fat coming
loose in his body will clog up his internal organs if
done too quickly.

Sister acting weird? Indian summer?
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Old October 31st 03, 12:23 AM
Tanada
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Lots42 The Library Avenger wrote:

Any ideas on how I can I make his forced seperation less traumatic? (I know,
I'm being dramatic). I've been making sure to give him extra attention but he's
always been not much of a cuddler. He's cranky and fat.
--



First of all, he cannot be cranky and fat. He's temperamentally
challenged and fluffy. As long as you call him names, he's not going to
want to be around you. I AM cranky and fat and I still don't like being
called those things.

Second, given his fluffiness, treats might work well for you. On the
other hand, he just may be the couch potato type of cat. Have you
thought about asking him what his preferences are? He might just want
to hang out, listen to quiet music and watch a fire in the fireplace.
He might also enjoy watching you jump through a hoop instead.

Third, I'd let him call the moves. He may want you to give him treats,
but then he just may want to hang out with you instead. Whatever he
wants, let him have it. This includes your food, bed, TV remote, car
keys, and girlfriend. Speaking of which, if you have a girl friend, you
may want to invite her over and let the cat hang with her. One of my
cats just loves the womens and will flirt with them for hours, but
doesn't want to hang with mens much. If you're married to Harvey's
caregiver, don't bring any girl friends home. Cats will rat you out in
a heart beat.

Pam S. who knows this probably wasn't very helpful, but hopes that
Harvey's caregiver will take it in the spirit meant
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Old October 31st 03, 01:50 AM
m. L. Briggs
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On 30 Oct 2003 13:31:22 -0800, (One Two) wrote:

(Lots42 The Library Avenger ) wrote in message ...
Harvey's mother figure is off being weird in another state. Harvey doesn't like
this at all and has taken to complaining very loudly.

Any ideas on how I can I make his forced seperation less traumatic? (I know,
I'm being dramatic). I've been making sure to give him extra attention but he's
always been not much of a cuddler. He's cranky and fat.


Talk about cranky and fat. Just finished taking care of a cat that
is Harvey's female double. Black fat pillow, white legs, and fat -
hard to believe she could jump up on my lap.

Cranky? At 3 am, purring on my chest, then suddenly, whammo,
open her big mouth and terrifies me with a huge HISS inches
from my face.

She had her problems so I could understand her mood swings.
Part PTSD and part trying to maintain alpha female cat status.

So what to do? Play with her.

And stop feeding so much to Harvey. If he is crank now, wait
until the degenerative diseases kick in because of his fatness,
then it's nasty and cranky because of added pain.

No free feeding, all he can eat. See about quality food,
maybe freshly cooked meat or canned if not already.

And make him wait in the mornings, sure he will moan
and bitch. But he needs to learn a little respect
and lose a little weight. Play with a laser light.
Make him learn some tricks. Keeping food until he does
progress. Progess with a trick.

He won't die. Don't starve him or all that fat coming
loose in his body will clog up his internal organs if
done too quickly.

Sister acting weird? Indian summer?


I had the weird feeling you were bawling me out because
TuTu is so fat -- she looks like a footstool. She was a starving
kitten when rescued and I think she made the Scarlet O'Hara pledge
when she got to my house. I'll try to do better but it is hard to
deny her pleading eyes. MLB
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Old October 31st 03, 02:00 AM
Sherry
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I had the weird feeling you were bawling me out because
TuTu is so fat -- she looks like a footstool. She was a starving
kitten when rescued and I think she made the Scarlet O'Hara pledge
when she got to my house. I'll try to do better but it is hard to
deny her pleading eyes. MLB


It's *very* hard to put a cat on a diet. Particularly one who is a natural-born
piggish eater. I had one. I finally got off his case and let him eat. He lived
a very healthy life and died at 17. He was 26 lbs.

Sherry
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Old October 31st 03, 02:17 AM
m. L. Briggs
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On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 23:23:18 GMT, Tanada
wrote:

Lots42 The Library Avenger wrote:

Any ideas on how I can I make his forced seperation less traumatic? (I know,
I'm being dramatic). I've been making sure to give him extra attention but he's
always been not much of a cuddler. He's cranky and fat.
--



First of all, he cannot be cranky and fat. He's temperamentally
challenged and fluffy. As long as you call him names, he's not going to
want to be around you. I AM cranky and fat and I still don't like being
called those things.

Second, given his fluffiness, treats might work well for you. On the
other hand, he just may be the couch potato type of cat. Have you
thought about asking him what his preferences are? He might just want
to hang out, listen to quiet music and watch a fire in the fireplace.
He might also enjoy watching you jump through a hoop instead.

Third, I'd let him call the moves. He may want you to give him treats,
but then he just may want to hang out with you instead. Whatever he
wants, let him have it. This includes your food, bed, TV remote, car
keys, and girlfriend. Speaking of which, if you have a girl friend, you
may want to invite her over and let the cat hang with her. One of my
cats just loves the womens and will flirt with them for hours, but
doesn't want to hang with mens much. If you're married to Harvey's
caregiver, don't bring any girl friends home. Cats will rat you out in
a heart beat.

Pam S. who knows this probably wasn't very helpful, but hopes that
Harvey's caregiver will take it in the spirit meant


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