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"BfloPolska" wrote in message
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On Jul 2, 8:46 am, "CatEyes" wrote:
Hey guys! Thanks so much for thinking of me and sending purrs - I think
they may have helped in a way. First, off topic, here's what's going on
with the pain thing...

Numero uno, I'm glad that there is the potential for some relief for
you. Have you tried also some non-traditional means, like accupuncture
and chiropractic? I know many who swear by--not at--the acupuncturist;
and myself, if I don't get my regular dose of chiropractic I turn
into a walking pretzel. He doesn't cure my chronic back pain, but he
does help make it manageable.

As to the boys, I have used Feliway with good result. Also, the lady
from the cat shelter where I volunteer swears by a combination of
vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. I'll get the proportions over this
weekend or next, as I don't know if we'll be doing a PetSmart show on
the holiday. From my experieince, my cats have tended to spray during
times of very high stress, as if they react to the Two-Legs wigging
out. I know the night before Odessa-Doll left us for RB they went
ballistic and were spraying and tearing the snot out of the house.
You've certainly had more than your fair share of stress. Maybe some
relaxation techniques for you will rub off on the boys. It's worth
trying anyway. We had issues with the occasional spray, too, before
Louie went to therapy for his work issues. They are so much calmer
now, my clowder.

As always, purrs and kitty-cat-kisses continue for you mind and body
health!

Blessed be,
Baha

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Yeah, you could be right about the "stress" thing - DH and I have had some
grand slams in front of the "kids" because of it.

Hugs,

CatNipped

"CatEyes" wrote in message

Yeah, you could be right about the "stress" thing - DH and I have
had some grand slams in front of the "kids" because of it.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Its taking a while but we are learning. Our kids and our pets over
the years have been able to deal with our level of yelling and
fighting.

Kayla simply cannot deal with it.

She not only cannot cope with anyone yelling at her, she gets
terribly upset if they yell at each other.

Its borderline amusing. Charlie would never in this life do
anything to hurt an animal. But then he has never had to deal with
one that is so sensitive. If he starts to walk into the family room
and she is on the sofa next to me, she will jump down and go lie
down in her corner. Makes him feel bad, and I'm not so sure that
isn 't exactly why she does it. Because I know darn well, if I'm
not around and he is in the family room she is right up on the sofa
next to him.

I've had to learn how to scold her and correct her without raising
my voice. It impresses the heck out of everyone at the dog park,
but its her not me. I didn't have a choice. All I have to do is
point or clear my throat to correct or direct her.

We could never learn to be calmer not to stress each other out, but
we are learning not to stress her out.

Jo

On 2009-07-02, Jofirey wrote:

Its borderline amusing. Charlie would never in this life do
anything to hurt an animal. But then he has never had to deal with
one that is so sensitive. If he starts to walk into the family room
and she is on the sofa next to me, she will jump down and go lie
down in her corner. Makes him feel bad, and I'm not so sure that
isn 't exactly why she does it. Because I know darn well, if I'm
not around and he is in the family room she is right up on the sofa
next to him.

Maybe she thinks there is not enough room for three on the sofa.

Bud

"BfloPolska"
On Jul 2, 8:46 am, "CatEyes"
Hey guys! Thanks so much for thinking of me and sending purrs - I think
they may have helped in a way. First, off topic, here's what's going on
with the pain thing...

Numero uno, I'm glad that there is the potential for some relief for
you. Have you tried also some non-traditional means, like accupuncture
and chiropractic? I know many who swear by--not at--the acupuncturist;
and myself, if I don't get my regular dose of chiropractic I turn
into a walking pretzel. He doesn't cure my chronic back pain, but he
does help make it manageable.

As to the boys, I have used Feliway with good result. Also, the lady
from the cat shelter where I volunteer swears by a combination of
vinegar and hydrogen peroxide. I'll get the proportions over this
weekend or next, as I don't know if we'll be doing a PetSmart show on
the holiday. From my experieince, my cats have tended to spray during
times of very high stress, as if they react to the Two-Legs wigging
out. I know the night before Odessa-Doll left us for RB they went
ballistic and were spraying and tearing the snot out of the house.
You've certainly had more than your fair share of stress. Maybe some
relaxation techniques for you will rub off on the boys. It's worth
trying anyway. We had issues with the occasional spray, too, before
Louie went to therapy for his work issues. They are so much calmer
now, my clowder.

As always, purrs and kitty-cat-kisses continue for you mind and body
health!

Blessed be,
Baha

Wow, that is really something. I read that there's a part of the cat brain
in the same area as the human brain that deals with emotions.

Kyla

On Jul 2, 2:19*pm, BfloPolska wrote:
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Maybe some
relaxation techniques for you will rub off on the boys. It's worth
trying anyway.

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Blessed be,
Baha


Hey, you might be on to something. As I understand it, the basic
reason for territorial spraying *is*
stress. I've read about techniques used for therapeutic massage
specifically for cats. I just *wonder*
if the offending sprayer in any case were coddled, given extra
attention like massage, and if one
could block his view of outdoor cats -- if there's be an improvement.

Sherry

On Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:46:32 -0500, "CatEyes"
wrote:

Hey guys! Thanks so much for thinking of me and sending purrs - I think
they may have helped in a way. First, off topic, here's what's going on
with the pain thing...
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sending purrs that the doctor has things figured out and can relieve
the pain soon

Now, on topic, and I need some help. The boys are spraying again!
snip

nothing really to suggest, as others have already suggested moving the
feeding station so your guys won't have to put up with the affront of
actually having to see the outside kittys. I guess I've been lucky -
or maybe it's because my cats have been mostly girls, but I've never
had this type problem.
--
Steve Touchstone
Little Bit, Sammy, Spotty, Princess, Furby
and Rocky (RB)
Pix at http://tinyurl.com/22pfn8
Vids at http://tinyurl.com/4yb6nj

On Jul 2, 5:46*am, "CatEyes" wrote:
.. *[Please,
no lectures about trapping him and having him vetted -

Of course not...We're sending massive purrs for you to get free of the
pain, for Ben to get a job and for you to keep your home- wish I could
do more but I can send you some extra loud purrs from behing the
toilet! I think it must be some sort of echo chamber because when
Sarsi goes behind there you can really hear her purrs!

Lesley

Slave of the Fabulous Furballs