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New cat owner
Well, not new to cats but have a cat again for the first time in almost 8
years. Military and was overseas and I am not the type to adopt a pet then have to give them up. I had 2 previously who lived to a ripe old age, and 2 rescue kitties I fostered for a time til I found them new homes. So, not clueless, just forgetful here! It's been a bit since I've done the shot routines. My new cat (Daisy) is estimated to be born about June 2005, found pregnant and half starved about June 2006, was slated for extermination when she was rescued but due to various problems (medical and behavior), has only just now been adopted. In fact, I think she adopted us grin. She's had rabies shots and the feline leukemia. She's been neutered (sadly, while with kitten). She's had ear problems (mites, possible ear yeast problem too). I note no distemper shots. I recall getting them, then 1 booster set (possibly a later followup around age 2?) with my 'Face' and 'Roscoe' kitties. Daisy has a vet visit, on the 20th with our Dog Cash. I know the vet will have more info on the ears and such, just looking for general reminders here. Oh, if wondering, her 'behavior' problems were due to apparent abuse? They are not sure. She was terrified of kids but took right away to Charlotte (14). She was extremely shy and didnt take to many folks but once used to a home, was a very sweet lapkitty per her foster parents (she's had several). She took to Charlotte for a belly rub at first sight. She hides from everyone else. So, she sorta adopted us g. Cash and her were both in multi cat-dog places and if there is such as a '10' for adaption to the other type, they both have it. |
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Your vet will tell you what shots but best of luck with Daisy. You sound
like a great pet owner! Barb |
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"Barb" wrote
Your vet will tell you what shots but best of luck with Daisy. You sound like a great pet owner! I hope so Barb and thanks! I'm a little concerned about her ears because while I can see nothing to the eye, she's shaking her head a bit and scritchin' a bit at the area below them. She was treated 2 days ago with a vet (not OTC) medication as part of a monthy routine. Unlike dogs of which I am a neophyte (but doing ok and my hubby says my instincts are right as I react to various things), I know cats fairly well. This 'itching' of the ears is not outrageous but not normal either. I've put in a call to see if I can get her an earlier vet appointment. It may however just be 'stress' due to new home. Next thought is she may have developed an allergy to the current meds for her ears. There is nothing odd looking inside the ears. The only thing 'odd' is she wants to join the family faster than expected but due to an intall of a new bathtub, has to be restricted tonight. She has a safe room but does not desire to use it after a mere 2 days. (we will maintain it with a gate for at least a month then judge if just the high spaces suit her so the dog can access that area too. Stictly taboo for him now even if she isnt in there!) |
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She might have ear mites. That is easily treated with two doses of medicine
a few weeks apart. There has to be 2 doses. Barb |
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"Matthew" wrote in message ... ear mites they make a multi advantage that takes care of heartworm, ear mites, tape worm, ticks and fleas you give it every 30 days but you will have to get the currect infestation treated That was first thought but nothing apparent, and she's been getting treated monthly for that. Just got treated the day we picked her up. I'm looking and now thinking she may have an allergy to the medicine. It's stopped after a day or so. |
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