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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/9/2008 6:22:09 PM
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Miss Giggles
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I got them. But they are good for 3 years.
I am not sure if they are good for them or not but figured might as well.
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/9/2008 11:03:35 PM
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phosadaud
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As with people shots, there is a risk for anything. There is some debate that we don't need to vaccinate cats as frequently as we do and there are a few on the fringes who don't like vaccinations at all. The rabies shots however are usually required by law and if you don't have proof of it, there can be all kinds of legal ramifications if your cat were to ever bite someone (which, well, cats do). It could even result in the cat being put down.
Most vets can give the vaccine though that is good for 3 years so IMHO, it's not a big deal. Even most of those with concerns about vaccinations, don't have a problem with the 3 year shot. There is a rare condition in which a type of cancer can crop up in vaccination sites, but it's extremely rare. Your cat would be MUCH more likely to contract some of the nasty little viruses out there - and some of them are truly awful.
If you are really concerned, I know some folks who do "titers" (sp?). It does cost money, but it will help your vet know if your cat needs more vaccinations or not. Others, simply vaccinate less frequently (instead of yearly, maybe every 3 years). Most simply vaccinate for what a cat is truly at risk for.
Personally, My girls get their rabies every 3 years and the basic ones every year although I am considering stretching that out to every other year or every 3 years - not because I am fearful it's bad for them, but rather that more and more vets don't believe it's necessary.
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/10/2008 9:33:11 PM
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psalm867
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I have to say that's this breed is the best I've ever had.
What breed is your cat?
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/10/2008 9:43:13 PM
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Kath
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I have to say that's this breed is the best I've ever had.
What breed is your cat?
You probably missed it but she said she has a Ragdoll. We have 2 of them, and they are the sweetest kitties. One is like 18 pounds, not a typical Ragdoll, and the other is about 8 pounds and a real sweetie.
Then we have a stray and a Bengal.
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/13/2008 1:17:51 PM
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stampinlady
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they are the sweetest kitties
Oh yes they are. I'll try and post a picture of him. He's about 9 lbs and almost 1. He loves dog food and dog treats! We have a golden who's around 8 and the two of them together crack me up. I've never had a cat that liked dog food before. He now knows where the treats are and begs for them when I give the dog his. He also lays one his back alot, which I've never seen a cat do. He's just the goofiest cat.
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/13/2008 8:23:18 PM
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Kath
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So do ours Deb! And they love to drink water out of the tub faucet. When I turn it on they both come running. Lucy, the stray comes too but she just watches them. They just jump in the tub and start drinking.
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/14/2008 9:49:31 AM
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Miss Giggles
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funny cat video of what cats do when you sleep:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gknp-8ltmE
Ellen showed the cats on treadmills video yesterday on her show that are youtube. Then she showed the humans falling off them. LOL
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/14/2008 1:09:11 PM
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stampinlady
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So do ours Deb! And they love to drink water out of the tub faucet. When I turn it on they both come running. Lucy, the stray comes too but she just watches them. They just jump in the tub and start drinking.
Kath, lol it must be a personality thing because our's like water too. I shooed him out of the shower the other day because I keep thinking he might get sick from licking soapy water. I put him in the pool one time and he just swam to my dh. I haven't given him a bath yet, though. I kind of want to get aonther one, but don't have the money right now.
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/19/2008 1:56:38 PM
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psalm867
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quote:
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I have to say that's this breed is the best I've ever had.
What breed is your cat?
You probably missed it but she said she has a Ragdoll. We have 2 of them, and they are the sweetest kitties. One is like 18 pounds, not a typical Ragdoll, and the other is about 8 pounds and a real sweetie.
Then we have a stray and a Bengal.
Whoops sorry I did miss it. I want another cat, but we have two cats and one dog and that's all we have room for now. I might look more into the Ragdoll kitties. They sounds so adorable!!!
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/22/2008 4:08:08 PM
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Consecrated2God
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I don't think I posted about our kittens. Our mama cat brought her babies out of the woods finally--she brought them into the laundry room on a rainy night. We have three little tiger striped babies--they look identical. I built them a cat house and put them back outside, though, because we don't want more inside cats. We'll won't be able to keep them, though. We have too many cats already.
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RE: Just got a kitten - I'm a first time cat owner - 10/23/2008 9:28:36 AM
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angie4God
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Yeah, she's 3 weeks maybe even close to 4. I was looking at youtube videos of kittens her age and she's looks like that age. I don't know what the neighbor was feeding her solid food or what. But I'd been looking on the internet for kitty info before getting her and got her a bottle and kitty formula so I started her on that. I also read that they start getting weaned around her age so I tried feeding her canned kitten food and she ate it right away. So I give her both formula - for the nutrition and also the food. She seems pretty grown, she walks and even runs a bit. So she's probably closer to 4 weeks.
I spoke with DH and I'm gonna be taking her to the vet tommorrow. I called and the visit is $45.00 bucks not including anything else extra. It's alot less than I expected. I thought it was gonna be like $150 or something. I have no idea what vet costs are. How much do vet visits typically run anyways? And shots?
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RE: Just got a kitten - I'm a first time cat owner - 10/23/2008 9:33:48 AM
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Miss Giggles
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Its 40.00 for vacinations (yearly) at my vet. Don't know about a standard office visit.
You might as well ask about price of the spaying when you take her in. Need to get that done when they are around 6 months old.
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RE: Just got a kitten - I'm a first time cat owner - 10/24/2008 5:08:32 AM
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Our cat caught and ate a mouse yesterday. That was both good and bad. We got the cat years ago when we discovered we had a mouse problem. We didn't know the mice were back until now. But our cat is nine years old, and has FIV. He's not allowed out of the house because of the FIV, and so he lays around the house lazily most of the time. I didn't know he still had it in him. We were grossed out but I told him he was a good kitty.
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RE: Just got a kitten - I'm a first time cat owner - 10/25/2008 10:41:20 AM
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humbleinspirit
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I am very sorry to hear that Angie, I am sorry for your loss!
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RE: Just got a kitten - I'm a first time cat owner - 10/25/2008 2:30:00 PM
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Kath
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oh Angie, that is so sad. Poor little thing.
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RE: Let's Talk Cats!!!! - 10/25/2008 2:46:38 PM
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Bobby
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Lady Active (who is now 13) gets vaccination, FIP, and rabies shots each year.
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We just got a kitten. This is my first time owning a kitten. It's a big step up from parakeet to goldfish, then hamster now to kitten. Wow. I don't know who's more nuts about her me or the girls 
. Lo and behold yesterday when we we were brushing her we find that she indeed had fleas 
We took no chances and went and got flea shampoo and the stuff you put on her neck and the Hurtz (sp?) spray for the house. The guy at the checkout probably though we had a really big problem LOL. 
. I'm letting her rest for now and checking on her. I'm hoping this will pass and she'll be back to herself. My 6 y/o dd was worried for her and even prayed for her. She's a very compassionate little girl 
