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#22
November 17th 03, 08:18 PM
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ybodice enlightened us with... And he's seemed friendlier--before, if I had people over, he'd hide, nowadays, he comes downstairs and even demands to be petted. So any changes I saw seemed to be positive ones. I'm honestly stumped as to what he could be upset about. How old is he? Is it possible he is losing control of his bladder? Our old Tom (RIP) began losing control as he got older (12) and his kidneys didn't do so great... I can't think of anything else besides that and the customary UTI explanation... -- ~kaeli~ A midget fortune teller who escapes from prison is a small medium at large. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace 
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November 17th 03, 08:38 PM
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How old is he?
Is it possible he is losing control of his bladder? Our old Tom (RIP) began losing control as he got older (12) and his kidneys didn't do so great... He'll be 7 years old in March.... I can't think of anything else besides that and the customary UTI explanation... *sigh* I can't either. With having been laid off recently, I was hoping we'd all three avoid having any health issues until I was re-employed again. I was really hoping he was just ****ed (pardon the pun) at me for something, but nothing comes to mind. Thanks, Magdalene IWG #1024/Drill Sgt. of Local 35/Soiled Doves of Colorado IFoRP # 57/First Mate of "The Flying Scotsman" KC MasterPiece of the KCRF BBQ Wenches One of Moonie's Naughty Kittens Red Gemini Ghetto Smurf To email me, remove my bodice
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#24
November 17th 03, 08:38 PM
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How old is he?
Is it possible he is losing control of his bladder? Our old Tom (RIP) began losing control as he got older (12) and his kidneys didn't do so great... He'll be 7 years old in March.... I can't think of anything else besides that and the customary UTI explanation... *sigh* I can't either. With having been laid off recently, I was hoping we'd all three avoid having any health issues until I was re-employed again. I was really hoping he was just ****ed (pardon the pun) at me for something, but nothing comes to mind. Thanks, Magdalene IWG #1024/Drill Sgt. of Local 35/Soiled Doves of Colorado IFoRP # 57/First Mate of "The Flying Scotsman" KC MasterPiece of the KCRF BBQ Wenches One of Moonie's Naughty Kittens Red Gemini Ghetto Smurf To email me, remove my bodice
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November 17th 03, 08:38 PM
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How old is he?
Is it possible he is losing control of his bladder? Our old Tom (RIP) began losing control as he got older (12) and his kidneys didn't do so great... He'll be 7 years old in March.... I can't think of anything else besides that and the customary UTI explanation... *sigh* I can't either. With having been laid off recently, I was hoping we'd all three avoid having any health issues until I was re-employed again. I was really hoping he was just ****ed (pardon the pun) at me for something, but nothing comes to mind. Thanks, Magdalene IWG #1024/Drill Sgt. of Local 35/Soiled Doves of Colorado IFoRP # 57/First Mate of "The Flying Scotsman" KC MasterPiece of the KCRF BBQ Wenches One of Moonie's Naughty Kittens Red Gemini Ghetto Smurf To email me, remove my bodice
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#26
November 17th 03, 08:52 PM
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In article ,
ybodice enlightened us with... He'll be 7 years old in March.... I can't think of anything else besides that and the customary UTI explanation... *sigh* I can't either. With having been laid off recently, I was hoping we'd all three avoid having any health issues until I was re-employed again. I was really hoping he was just ****ed (pardon the pun) at me for something, but nothing comes to mind. Just kind of thinking out loud here... Is it possible a stray has been roaming near your home? Maybe even spraying in your yard or on your walls outside? Have you started using any new detergents or cleaners or soaps? Have you cleaned the box with a different detergent than usual? No change in the brand of litter? No change in box location? Any food changes at all? Anything new in the home at all, including rugs, decorations, furniture, etc...? Maybe if we all brainstorm, we'll find something small and stupid.  -- ~kaeli~ Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace
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#27
November 17th 03, 08:52 PM
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In article ,
ybodice enlightened us with... He'll be 7 years old in March.... I can't think of anything else besides that and the customary UTI explanation... *sigh* I can't either. With having been laid off recently, I was hoping we'd all three avoid having any health issues until I was re-employed again. I was really hoping he was just ****ed (pardon the pun) at me for something, but nothing comes to mind. Just kind of thinking out loud here... Is it possible a stray has been roaming near your home? Maybe even spraying in your yard or on your walls outside? Have you started using any new detergents or cleaners or soaps? Have you cleaned the box with a different detergent than usual? No change in the brand of litter? No change in box location? Any food changes at all? Anything new in the home at all, including rugs, decorations, furniture, etc...? Maybe if we all brainstorm, we'll find something small and stupid. -- ~kaeli~ Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace
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#28
November 17th 03, 08:52 PM
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In article ,
ybodice enlightened us with... He'll be 7 years old in March.... I can't think of anything else besides that and the customary UTI explanation... *sigh* I can't either. With having been laid off recently, I was hoping we'd all three avoid having any health issues until I was re-employed again. I was really hoping he was just ****ed (pardon the pun) at me for something, but nothing comes to mind. Just kind of thinking out loud here... Is it possible a stray has been roaming near your home? Maybe even spraying in your yard or on your walls outside? Have you started using any new detergents or cleaners or soaps? Have you cleaned the box with a different detergent than usual? No change in the brand of litter? No change in box location? Any food changes at all? Anything new in the home at all, including rugs, decorations, furniture, etc...? Maybe if we all brainstorm, we'll find something small and stupid. -- ~kaeli~ Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace
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#29
November 17th 03, 09:50 PM
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Kaeli wrote:
Just kind of thinking out loud here... Is it possible a stray has been roaming near your home? Maybe even spraying in your yard or on your walls outside? Have you started using any new detergents or cleaners or soaps? Have you cleaned the box with a different detergent than usual? No change in the brand of litter? No change in box location? Any food changes at all? Anything new in the home at all, including rugs, decorations, furniture, etc...? Maybe if we all brainstorm, we'll find something small and stupid. Or maybe the cat will die from a blockage while you're wasting time coming up with reasons why it couldn't be a UTI. I'm not sure why you are doing everything in your power to ignore the obvious fact that *until* a medical problem is ruled out speculating about other causes is pointless. UTIs can be serious and deadly, and I am really disappointed that there seems to be an effort here to take the focus off that and minimize this situation. With UTIs, ruling out a physical cause, especially when it is a male cat and at greater risk of blockage and death, must be a priority, not some second choice because you don't want to bother going to the vet. Sure a vet visit takes time and money, but that's part of being a responsible pet owner. When a situation like this arises, risking the wellbeing of a cat to avoid having to spend time and money taking the cat to a vet is just plain wrong. Lately I'm seeing more of this convenience oriented attitude on this newsgroup by people that should know better and I am at a loss to explain it. It's a damn shame. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray
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#30
November 17th 03, 09:50 PM
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Kaeli wrote:
Just kind of thinking out loud here... Is it possible a stray has been roaming near your home? Maybe even spraying in your yard or on your walls outside? Have you started using any new detergents or cleaners or soaps? Have you cleaned the box with a different detergent than usual? No change in the brand of litter? No change in box location? Any food changes at all? Anything new in the home at all, including rugs, decorations, furniture, etc...? Maybe if we all brainstorm, we'll find something small and stupid. Or maybe the cat will die from a blockage while you're wasting time coming up with reasons why it couldn't be a UTI. I'm not sure why you are doing everything in your power to ignore the obvious fact that *until* a medical problem is ruled out speculating about other causes is pointless. UTIs can be serious and deadly, and I am really disappointed that there seems to be an effort here to take the focus off that and minimize this situation. With UTIs, ruling out a physical cause, especially when it is a male cat and at greater risk of blockage and death, must be a priority, not some second choice because you don't want to bother going to the vet. Sure a vet visit takes time and money, but that's part of being a responsible pet owner. When a situation like this arises, risking the wellbeing of a cat to avoid having to spend time and money taking the cat to a vet is just plain wrong. Lately I'm seeing more of this convenience oriented attitude on this newsgroup by people that should know better and I am at a loss to explain it. It's a damn shame. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray
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