scribe1

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dealing with cats during an emergency

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 23 Jul 08

I've lately wondered how I would get my four cats out in an emergency situation. I know that I'd have to have four carriers, one for each cat. But the logistics of finding and hurrying each cat into a respective carrier would make...

carriers

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things you do to cat proof your home or apartment

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 14 Jul 08

Having owned cats practically all of my life, I learned a few valuable lessons, such as catproofing my home. For me, that meant not buying leather chairs, any kind of rug or cushion. Even more important, floors should be smooth...

cushion

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Does your cat like to be brushed?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 7 Jul 08

This morning after I found the cats' brush, I went over to where my Waffles cat was relaxing and began to brush her gently. She mewed, sort of, then relaxed and began to purr. She just loved it! I think that she remembered my...

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Have you ever tried giving a cat medicine?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 6 Jul 08

Quite a few years ago when my Rodney cat was still alive, I had to take him to the vet, which was bad enough. Even worse, I had to administer a pink medicine to Rodney via a dropper. Rodney was very sweet-natured, but when I...

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What are the WORST names for a cat and why?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 6 Jul 08

The two worst names in my opinion are "Joyce" and "Zok." I also dislike "Puppy," a name that my sister gave our cat many, many years ago. Those names are so dumb.

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"Cats get no respect." (What bull!)

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 6 Jul 08

That's the statement that appeared in an article in today's magazine by a writer who is obviously predisposed to dogs. Mind you, I have nothing against dogs. But I think that cats make people earn respect, while dogs...

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Do you feel that accidents are random events?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 5 Jul 08

Everytime I hear about a bad accident, I wonder what events and choices led up to it, and whether that accident was truly a random event. I also feel the same way about so-called "happy" accidents, in which we wind up in the right...

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Which is better way to learn how to read Tarot cards?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 5 Jul 08

I'm learning how to read Tarot cards on my own and was wondering if the use of books or intuition should be emphasized. I've used a little of both and believe that I've taken much too long! There has to be a more effective...

tarot cards

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How do you help your cat deal with fireworks noise on July 4th???

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 3 Jul 08

I'm already dreading July 4th, as the loud ka-booms from the fireworks startle and scare my cats. I want to minimize their being so frightened. Leaving them alone to deal with the loud noise seems hardly fair. So I was just...

booms

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Heed misgivings about upcoming visit?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 2 Jul 08

Since agreeing to visit my elderly aunt, whom I love very much and haven't seen in two months, I've begun to feel very uncomfortable about going out to see her on July 5th. I can't explain why I don't feel like going. Ordinarily,...

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Pretty baby!

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 17 Jun 08

I love cats, but a few cats have faces that just tug at my heart and make me want to hug and kiss them. One example is a tiger-striped face, like my Columbus cat has. He's got a little while under his mouth, chin and chest....

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What do you do about an "attack" cat?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 15 Jun 08

My Maxie, who is about 1-one and a half years old, has become quite aggressive. He attacks my ankles and even tries to bite me when I pet him. Yesterday, he scratched one of my fingers deeply. I've never rough housed with him....

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What's considered flab?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 13 Jun 08

Would you consider a drooping belly close to the hind legs as a flabby belly on a cat --- or does that seem like a sign of aging? My two girls are flabby there and I was just wondering.

flabby cats

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Do you get any feelings or thoughts about being lucky?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 12 Jun 08

Actually, my "lucky" feelings come from dreams in which I find a LOT of paper money blowing along the curbs of streets. There's so much of it around that I manage to pick up a small amount of it. That's how I know that something...

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How can you tell if your cat wants something?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 12 Jun 08

My cats are generally more active when they are hungry. They keep bugging me and bugging me early in the morning until I get out of bed and feed them. Sometimes Columbus meows when he wants something. And I think I've got it in...

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What you need to know about my cats....

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 11 Jun 08

If, for whatever pressing reason, you had to give up your cat(s), what specific tips would you have for the new owner? Here are a few of mine: - Keep the cats indoors in a safe, clean environment. - Give them love and...

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possible to train an outdoor cat to be an indoor cat?

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 8 Jun 08

It isn't easy when you have a cat who just loves to be outdoors all of the time, not seeming to care about the 98-degree temperatures and humidity. But I think I've finally gained the upper hand, simply by refusing to give in to...

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things that you learned or are learning about your cat so far

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 5 Jun 08

So far, I've learned that my Maxie doesn't really want to run away --- he only wants to be out for an hour or so. When he's through watching bugs and birds, he's ready to go back inside, especially if he happens to be nearby and...

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what to do when your cat seems bored with his/her toys...

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 4 Jun 08

Do you go out and buy your cat a new toy when that happens? Do you put the "old" toy away for awhile until your cat forgets about it? Do you try to make a new toy for your cat to play with? Or do you just tell your cat...

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found a way to get cat pee and its odor off my rug

scribe1 @scribe1 (1203) • United States 2 Jun 08

I know that my old bedroom rug has to go, and had been at my wit's end struggling to get cat pee and its odor out. I've tried pouring some Chlorox on the black stains, but even that didn't work. So now I read that putting vinegar...

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