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Minnemooseus
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Message 166 of 301 (609283)
03-18-2011 1:20 AM
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01-17-2011 10:03 PM


Yet another genuine LOL - Leap traction problem

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Minnemooseus
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Message 167 of 301 (612662)
04-17-2011 4:09 PM
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03-18-2011 1:20 AM


A genuine LOL - The Tofu edition
funny pictures - Teh wut???
see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
Moose
Edited by Minnemooseus, : Test edit. Nothing actually changed.

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Larni
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Message 168 of 301 (614014)
04-30-2011 12:22 PM


Just sharing.
Smudge (my avatar) nearly died yesterday.
He had a blocked urethra with crystals forming at the end of his penis.
Fortunately we got him to the Vets in time and he was operated on and seems to be okay now.
I'm so very relieved.

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Message 169 of 301 (614019)
04-30-2011 2:48 PM
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04-30-2011 12:22 PM


Re: Just sharing.
I don't know if your vet mentioned this, but Smudge will be vulnerable to this condition from now on. You need to keep an eye out.
There's a special diet these kitties need to be on, too.
I'm so glad Smudge is OK.

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Larni
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Message 170 of 301 (614021)
04-30-2011 3:55 PM
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04-30-2011 2:48 PM


Re: Just sharing.
Yeah, we got him on a diet and we are aware of the likely hood of future crystal build up.
We fed him on dry food but that's changed, now. His best mate (Fletcher) is also on a wet diet, even though she is less prone (larger urethra).
Going to be vigilant for that splayed (full bladder gait) from now on.

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Minnemooseus
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Message 171 of 301 (614036)
04-30-2011 10:23 PM
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04-30-2011 3:55 PM


Re: Crystals in cat urine
This is a not uncommon problem seem at the vet clinic I work at. Earlier this week we had a (male?) cat that was blocked up.
My cat Hiss (RIP, currently in the avatar) had a less severe variation of the problem, which I think was largely instigated by the cheap food I had been using. Cheap food has a way of not being so cheap in the long run. Hiss never totally blocked up, but did have blood showing up in her urine.
Off the top of my head, the common problem is magnesium phosphate crystals, accompanied by a urine basic pH. I believe (but may be wrong), that urine pH should be a little on the acid side.
I suspect Smudge is currently on the Hill's s/d variety diet, or something equivalent. s/d is available in dry or canned, and is for short term treatment use. The c/d variety (dry or canned) is for longer term use, although my impression is that c/d is generally not needed real long term.
My impression is that dry food can be acceptable, but go with what your vet recommends.
Or something like that.
My old cat, Marvin (c. 12 years) has been diagnosed as being asthmatic. Being closed in in my dusty little cabin all winter probably doesn't help. More seriously, blood tests showed a significantly elevated T4 level - Hyperthyroidism. The test is going to be repeated in a few weeks to confirm the condition, but it looks that Marvin is going to be on treatment drug(s) for the rest of his life. Another symptom in Marvin is that he's gotten more spunky, and he's eating and drinking more. He's gained weight, although the longer term symptom would be weight loss.
Either radiation treatment or drug treatment is usually very effective at controlling hyperthyroidism. The radiation treatment is a permanent fix, but is more expensive. A friend's cat got nuked (radioactive iodine, I think) for hyperthyroidism and seems to be cured, but the whole diagnosis and treatment program ran about $1500. That cat was also on drug treatment for heart complications. The cat's heart is now apparently fine.
Moose

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Message 172 of 301 (614042)
04-30-2011 11:02 PM
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04-30-2011 10:23 PM


Re: Crystals in the wind
Minnemooseus writes:
The cat's heart is now apparently fine.
Moose
Should human beings be able to write off pets as dependents on their income tax form? Beyond racism there is specieism, you know.
Should the medical troubles of pets be included under the holy grail of a nationwide single-payer health coverage?
I say yes & yes.
Up to a point.
Dependent deductions - sometime I think that all Adoptions should be a bigger deduction - nay, a direct tax credit - and so maybe your 1st 2 children should be a deduction and the 3rd maybe a half-deduction. Any over that - no - you are contributing to overpopulation and should be penalized. So cats - what about the woman who has 249 cats in her house? Should she get a deduction for them all? No! Maybe for the first 2? Same as it ever was? Dogs, chickens, horses, cows, ducks, boa constrictors, lizard fish, ferrets, chimpanzees, tetras, slime mold, tarantulas, frogs, rattlers, falcons, etc. - WHATEVER - if they are pets being supported by the person.
So where is that point? Another topic, methinks. Pets???? A very denigrating term. Life Companions is much better.
Food for thought, as I munch down on a chicken wing.
BTW - cat person here (Pluto & the Junebug).

- xongsmith, 5.7d

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Minnemooseus
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Message 173 of 301 (621977)
06-29-2011 8:54 PM


Cats as God
The current item at http://www.farleftside.com/index.html
The specific page for the above: Forbidden. There are further relevant cats vs. dogs comments further down page.
Moose
Edited by Minnemooseus, : Add more specific link and following text.

Professor, geology, Whatsamatta U
Evolution - Changes in the environment, caused by the interactions of the components of the environment.
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and will piss on your computer." - Bruce Graham
"The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness." - John Kenneth Galbraith
"Yesterday on Fox News, commentator Glenn Beck said that he believes President Obama is a racist. To be fair, every time you watch Glenn Beck, it does get a little easier to hate white people." - Conan O'Brien
"I know a little about a lot of things, and a lot about a few things, but I'm highly ignorant about everything." - Moose

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Message 174 of 301 (621980)
06-29-2011 10:10 PM
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06-29-2011 8:54 PM


Re: Cats as God
For I will consider my Cat Jeoffry.
For he is the servant of the Living God duly and daily serving him.
For at the first glance of the glory of God in the East he worships in his way.
For is this done by wreathing his body seven times round with elegant quickness.
For then he leaps up to catch the musk, which is the blessing of God upon his prayer.
For he rolls upon prank to work it in.
For having done duty and received blessing he begins to consider himself.
For this he performs in ten degrees.
For first he looks upon his fore-paws to see if they are clean.
For secondly he kicks up behind to clear away there.
For thirdly he works it upon stretch with the fore-paws extended.
For fourthly he sharpens his paws by wood.
For fifthly he washes himself.
For Sixthly he rolls upon wash.
For Seventhly he fleas himself, that he may not be interrupted upon the beat.
For Eighthly he rubs himself against a post.
For Ninthly he looks up for his instructions.
For Tenthly he goes in quest of food.
For having consider’d God and himself he will consider his neighbour.
For if he meets another cat he will kiss her in kindness.
For when he takes his prey he plays with it to give it chance.
For one mouse in seven escapes by his dallying.
For when his day’s work is done his business more properly begins.
For he keeps the Lord’s watch in the night against the adversary.
For he counteracts the powers of darkness by his electrical skin and glaring eyes.
For he counteracts the Devil, who is death, by brisking about the life.
For in his morning orisons he loves the sun and the sun loves him.
For he is of the tribe of Tiger.
For the Cherub Cat is a term of the Angel Tiger.
For he has the subtlety and hissing of a serpent, which in goodness he suppresses.
For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
For he purrs in thankfulness, when God tells him he’s a good Cat....
-- Christopher Smart

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Message 175 of 301 (622118)
06-30-2011 6:35 PM


How to give a cat a pill:
1. Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand.
2. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
3. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
4. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
5. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.
6. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
7. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, holding front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold cat's head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth.
8. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
9. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
10. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with its head just visible from below spouse's armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
11. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
12. Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
13. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Throw T-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
14. Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
15. Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Force cat's mouth open with small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour pint of water down throat to wash pill down.
16. Get spouse to drive you to emergency room; sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Stop by furniture shop on way home to order new table.
17. Arrange for vet to make a house call.
How To Give A Dog A Pill:
1. Wrap it in bacon.
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Message 176 of 301 (622119)
06-30-2011 7:38 PM
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06-29-2011 10:10 PM


Re: Cats as God

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Message 177 of 301 (622622)
07-05-2011 2:28 PM


I recently moved, and now have two room mates. one of them is some sort of "animal lover" and has two dogs, two cats, and a bearded dragon.
I have to say it is the most disgusting place I have ever lived, there is hair everywhere, but the rent is cheap.
after 3 months I think I can vote in the poll honestly.
even though they contribute to the hair problem substantially, I have to still go with dogs. If I could find a way to kill the cats without the room mate finding out I would have done so already. They may be the worst pet ever.

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Message 178 of 301 (622623)
07-05-2011 2:41 PM
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07-05-2011 2:28 PM


If I could find a way to kill the cats without the room mate finding out I would have done so already.
Whats wrong with them?
Scratching everything i presume get them something to scratch they haveto do it part of the proces of their nail growth.
And get them a pole they can clibm up to a ledge (shelf or something else high up) cats like high points

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Larni
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Message 179 of 301 (622625)
07-05-2011 3:17 PM
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06-30-2011 7:38 PM


Re: Cats as God
What a colossal twat that man is: letting a cat get that fat is going to give it diabetes.

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frako
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Message 180 of 301 (622629)
07-05-2011 3:56 PM
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07-05-2011 3:17 PM


Re: Cats as God
Probably lives in an apartment people in apartments should not have pets that need loads of room to roam, or have their pets on a diet but that is not nice. My pets get all the food they want they just dont get fat because they have loads of terrain to roam and hunt or whatever.
His cat is probably not getting enough exercise.
An odd question do they have insulin shots and tests for cats ? Or are they screwed when they get diabetes?
Edited by frako, : No reason given.

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