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Duffy exam report (good)
Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report. The
reason I'm reporting is that the vet said he has "extraordinary" muscle tone for a blind cat, especially around his hind legs. I have frequently posted suggestions that people get a good cat tree, and I especially emphasize that for blind cats. I think this report shows one of the benefits of a cat tree. In addition to the pleasure it brings, it also has noticeable benefits for physical strength. The only thing Holly can do that Duffy can't do is Holly can run full-speed through the house and quickly turn directions, leap high, etc. That is Duffy's one limitation, but he more than makes up for it by being a little gymnast on the cat trees and other climbing poles I installed for him. He will trot around at a surprising rate of speed for a blind cat, but he would run into things if he tried to emulate Holly on that. Incidentally, the vet also mentioned that his teeth are in excellent condition (no dry food whatsoever). MaryL |
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Duffy exam report (good)
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message . .. Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report. The reason I'm reporting is that the vet said he has "extraordinary" muscle tone for a blind cat, especially around his hind legs. I have frequently posted suggestions that people get a good cat tree, and I especially emphasize that for blind cats. I think this report shows one of the benefits of a cat tree. In addition to the pleasure it brings, it also has noticeable benefits for physical strength. The only thing Holly can do that Duffy can't do is Holly can run full-speed through the house and quickly turn directions, leap high, etc. That is Duffy's one limitation, but he more than makes up for it by being a little gymnast on the cat trees and other climbing poles I installed for him. He will trot around at a surprising rate of speed for a blind cat, but he would run into things if he tried to emulate Holly on that. Incidentally, the vet also mentioned that his teeth are in excellent condition (no dry food whatsoever). MaryL Duffy is a wonderful cat, but he has also had wonderful care and love. A real meeting of the minds. -- Theresa and Dante Stinky Forever: http://pets.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh |
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Duffy exam report (good)
On Apr 9, 5:48*am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote: Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report. Yay for Duffy! My niece has just adopted a Duffy (and Roscoe) from a local cat shelter Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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Duffy exam report (good)
MaryL wrote:
Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report. The reason I'm reporting is that the vet said he has "extraordinary" muscle tone for a blind cat, especially around his hind legs. I have frequently posted suggestions that people get a good cat tree, and I especially emphasize that for blind cats. I think this report shows one of the benefits of a cat tree. In addition to the pleasure it brings, it also has noticeable benefits for physical strength. The only thing Holly can do that Duffy can't do is Holly can run full-speed through the house and quickly turn directions, leap high, etc. That is Duffy's one limitation, but he more than makes up for it by being a little gymnast on the cat trees and other climbing poles I installed for him. He will trot around at a surprising rate of speed for a blind cat, but he would run into things if he tried to emulate Holly on that. Incidentally, the vet also mentioned that his teeth are in excellent condition (no dry food whatsoever). MaryL Congrats on being an excellant cat mom. Purrs for Duffy and Holly to continue good health. MLB |
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On Apr 9, 8:48*am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote: Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report. *The reason I'm reporting is that the vet said he has "extraordinary" muscle tone for a blind cat, especially around his hind legs. *I have frequently posted suggestions that people get a good cat tree, and I especially emphasize that for blind cats. *I think this report shows one of the benefits of a cat tree. *In addition to the pleasure it brings, it also has noticeable benefits for physical strength. *The only thing Holly can do that Duffy can't do is Holly can run full-speed through the house and quickly turn directions, leap high, etc. *That is Duffy's one limitation, but he more than makes up for it by being a little gymnast on the cat trees and other climbing poles I installed for him. *He will trot around at a surprising rate of speed for a blind cat, but he would run into things if he tried to emulate Holly on that. *Incidentally, the vet also mentioned that his teeth are in excellent condition (no dry food whatsoever). You are doing an excellent job, labor of love, for your cats. Not being able to do the "zoomies" may be a little bit hard for poor Duffy. Perhaps you could, when he runs around at the best speed he can manage, act a _bit_ scared or flustered or however you react to Holly's zoomies. That way he will feel that he is doing his bit. -- Will in New Haven |
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"Will in New Haven" wrote in message ... On Apr 9, 8:48 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report. The reason I'm reporting is that the vet said he has "extraordinary" muscle tone for a blind cat, especially around his hind legs. I have frequently posted suggestions that people get a good cat tree, and I especially emphasize that for blind cats. I think this report shows one of the benefits of a cat tree. In addition to the pleasure it brings, it also has noticeable benefits for physical strength. The only thing Holly can do that Duffy can't do is Holly can run full-speed through the house and quickly turn directions, leap high, etc. That is Duffy's one limitation, but he more than makes up for it by being a little gymnast on the cat trees and other climbing poles I installed for him. He will trot around at a surprising rate of speed for a blind cat, but he would run into things if he tried to emulate Holly on that. Incidentally, the vet also mentioned that his teeth are in excellent condition (no dry food whatsoever). You are doing an excellent job, labor of love, for your cats. Not being able to do the "zoomies" may be a little bit hard for poor Duffy. Perhaps you could, when he runs around at the best speed he can manage, act a _bit_ scared or flustered or however you react to Holly's zoomies. That way he will feel that he is doing his bit. -- Will in New Haven Oh, he does get in a pretty good amount of zoomies (and *lots* of attention). It's just that Holly is an incredibly athletic cat and can do the "super-zoomies." Duffy trots around, always with his tail and head held high, and makes these cute little "myrrp" sounds. He will often chase Holly but just can't develop the same speed because he could run into a wall. On the other hand, I have *never* seen another cat do such incredible gymnastic moves on the cat tree as he can. He's a truly joyful little cat. He even climbs the Christmas tree without ever breaking anything. Some of the pictures almost look like they have been Photoshopped because he gets out to the end of the branches and "perches" there. Those Christmas pics have not been manipulated, though--I just made sure to buy the *strongest* tree (artificial) I could find because I knew Duffy would immediately start to climb. (Check out some of his pictures, below my sig.) MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o' Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e Duffy in the Christmas tree: http://tinyurl.com/clal7 |
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"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. .. "Will in New Haven" wrote in message ... On Apr 9, 8:48 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report. The reason I'm reporting is that the vet said he has "extraordinary" muscle tone for a blind cat, especially around his hind legs. I have frequently posted suggestions that people get a good cat tree, and I especially emphasize that for blind cats. I think this report shows one of the benefits of a cat tree. In addition to the pleasure it brings, it also has noticeable benefits for physical strength. The only thing Holly can do that Duffy can't do is Holly can run full-speed through the house and quickly turn directions, leap high, etc. That is Duffy's one limitation, but he more than makes up for it by being a little gymnast on the cat trees and other climbing poles I installed for him. He will trot around at a surprising rate of speed for a blind cat, but he would run into things if he tried to emulate Holly on that. Incidentally, the vet also mentioned that his teeth are in excellent condition (no dry food whatsoever). You are doing an excellent job, labor of love, for your cats. Not being able to do the "zoomies" may be a little bit hard for poor Duffy. Perhaps you could, when he runs around at the best speed he can manage, act a _bit_ scared or flustered or however you react to Holly's zoomies. That way he will feel that he is doing his bit. -- Will in New Haven Oh, he does get in a pretty good amount of zoomies (and *lots* of attention). It's just that Holly is an incredibly athletic cat and can do the "super-zoomies." Duffy trots around, always with his tail and head held high, and makes these cute little "myrrp" sounds. He will often chase Holly but just can't develop the same speed because he could run into a wall. On the other hand, I have *never* seen another cat do such incredible gymnastic moves on the cat tree as he can. He's a truly joyful little cat. He even climbs the Christmas tree without ever breaking anything. Some of the pictures almost look like they have been Photoshopped because he gets out to the end of the branches and "perches" there. Those Christmas pics have not been manipulated, though--I just made sure to buy the *strongest* tree (artificial) I could find because I knew Duffy would immediately start to climb. (Check out some of his pictures, below my sig.) MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o' Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e Duffy in the Christmas tree: http://tinyurl.com/clal7 They are both beautiful. The difference between Duffy's shelter photo and the later ones is like night and day! You are obviously what he needed. -- Joy No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch. - Leo Dworken |
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Duffy exam report (good)
Duffy's gymnast abilities are what amazes me. Yoda completeoy lost his
agility with the sight of his right eye. Age could be a factor too, I guess; but it was really obvious he'd lost his cat math. He still jumps on the furniture, but that's about as much as he can do. Sherry On Apr 9, 1:22*pm, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: "Will in New Haven" wrote in ... On Apr 9, 8:48 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: Duffy had his exam this week and received an excellent health report. The reason I'm reporting is that the vet said he has "extraordinary" muscle tone for a blind cat, especially around his hind legs. I have frequently posted suggestions that people get a good cat tree, and I especially emphasize that for blind cats. I think this report shows one of the benefits of a cat tree. In addition to the pleasure it brings, it also has noticeable benefits for physical strength. The only thing Holly can do that Duffy can't do is Holly can run full-speed through the house and quickly turn directions, leap high, etc. That is Duffy's one limitation, but he more than makes up for it by being a little gymnast on the cat trees and other climbing poles I installed for him. He will trot around at a surprising rate of speed for a blind cat, but he would run into things if he tried to emulate Holly on that. Incidentally, the vet also mentioned that his teeth are in excellent condition (no dry food whatsoever). You are doing an excellent job, labor of love, for your cats. Not being able to do the "zoomies" may be a little bit hard for poor Duffy. Perhaps you could, when he runs around at the best speed he can manage, act a _bit_ scared or flustered or however you react to Holly's zoomies. That way he will feel that he is doing his bit. -- Will in New Haven Oh, he does get in a pretty good amount of zoomies (and *lots* of attention). *It's just that Holly is an incredibly athletic cat and can do the "super-zoomies." *Duffy trots around, always with his tail and head held high, and makes these cute little "myrrp" sounds. *He will often chase Holly but just can't develop the same speed because he could run into a wall. *On the other hand, I have *never* seen another cat do such incredible gymnastic moves on the cat tree as he can. *He's a truly joyful little cat. *He even climbs the Christmas tree without ever breaking anything. *Some of the pictures almost look like they have been Photoshopped because he gets out to the end of the branches and "perches" there. *Those Christmas pics have not been manipulated, though--I just made sure to buy the *strongest* tree (artificial) I could find because I knew Duffy would immediately start to climb. *(Check out some of his pictures, below my sig.) MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: * * *'o' Duffy: *http://tinyurl.com/cslwf Holly: *http://tinyurl.com/9t68o Duffy and Holly together: *http://tinyurl.com/8b47e Duffy in the Christmas tree: *http://tinyurl.com/clal7- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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"Sherry" wrote in message ... Duffy's gymnast abilities are what amazes me. Yoda completeoy lost his agility with the sight of his right eye. Age could be a factor too, I guess; but it was really obvious he'd lost his cat math. He still jumps on the furniture, but that's about as much as he can do. Sherry I have always thought that it probably helped Duffy "adjust" to blindness because he has been blind since birth. I took him to a feline ophthalmologist at Texas A&M Univ. College of Veterinary Medicine, and learned that it was probably caused by an infection in the mother. So, he really doesn't know that he's missing anything. Blindness is probably "normal" to him, and he doesn't even know that he's "handicapped." He loves to climb and truly is a little gymnast. Thanks!! MaryL |
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On Apr 13, 8:22*am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote: .. *Blindness is probably "normal" to him, and he doesn't even know that he's "handicapped." Dave was born missing all but 1 finger and his thumbs and he gets annoyed if people say he;s "brave"since as he points out he's never been any different so what is he supposed to have done? Been helpless all his life? Someone once said maybe he could have an arm transplant and he pointed out he would find that more disabling as he wouldn't know what to do with the extra fingers! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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