~ The Kitty Thread!! ~ Take 2!

Options
1…1415171920…267

Comments

  • yellowled24
    yellowled24 Posts: 3,118
    redrock wrote:
    Has anyone used this before? http://www.feliway.com/gb

    I'm having some slight 'issues' with a couple of my cats... rogue is totally paranoid and Jet takes avantage of this and both are being a bit 'naughty' from time to time.

    I was told this could help both cats (especially Rogue) as it makes the cats 'happy', therefore less stress, therefore no 'bad' behaviour. Sian, seems it also helps with scratching.

    It's pricey but if it actually helps, it would worth it. So, anyone with experience of this product, please speak up!
    I've never used it but I've heard only good things...seems to release the chemical that cats use to mark their territory (I think??)...anyway, in terms of spraying I hear it works well. Might be well worth the price if youre at your wits end.

    With cats, if they are spraying or being messy, putting more litter trays around can help...they hate going anywhere dirty, or near their food...and if they can still smell their "mess" even after you clean it, they will keep going in that spot.

    A GREAT MIX TO CLEAN UP AFTER CATS IS:

    Vinegar, water and dishwashing liquid, with bicarb soda.

    If your cat has sprayed on the couch arm or against something fabric, or on the carpet - try this.
    Spray the area with a mix of water and vinegar, then cover area with bicarb soda...squirt dishwashing liquid over soda and rub in with fingers. When its dry vacuum it up (I also like to wash over again with vinegar).

    The enzymes in the washing detergent break down the pee, and the vinegar eliminates the odour. This is really good if you want to stop your cat from continually peeing in the same spot, as they can no longer smell it.

    It worked really well for me (ha! not that I was spraying my furniture :lol: For the cats!) :D

    Good luck :)
    "....and was very surprised to see that he didnt actually have a recipe for anus-ankle soup." - Big Ed
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    Thanks yellow... Think I will get some of that 'happy' stuff - as I said, my Rogue girl is quite paranoid.

    My cats don't have litter trays, they go out. They won't do in a box.

    I've tried bicarb & lemon (or hydrogen peroxide for the stains as well). Unfortunately, a favourite spot is on untreated parquet flooring. Very difficult to get the smell out. Well... it doesn't smell for us, but for them it still does. I'll try the dishwashing liquid.

    The intention is to get our house repainted and the parquets sanded and sealed in the next couple of months (what a great 'stresser' for the kitties!). Obviously, I want it odourless before being sealed. Though once done, 'liquids' won't be able to sink in the wood.
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    redrock wrote:
    Has anyone used this before? http://www.feliway.com/gb

    I'm having some slight 'issues' with a couple of my cats... rogue is totally paranoid and Jet takes avantage of this and both are being a bit 'naughty' from time to time.

    I was told this could help both cats (especially Rogue) as it makes the cats 'happy', therefore less stress, therefore no 'bad' behaviour. Sian, seems it also helps with scratching.

    It's pricey but if it actually helps, it would worth it. So, anyone with experience of this product, please speak up!

    I've used Feliway before. Infact I have a sprayer of it at home. We got it when we got the boys to spray around the house when we first brought them home. It relaxed them no end and helped getting them settled as they were rescue cats and quite nervous.

    Be prepared though Rita, it's not cheap. Our 150ml bottle cost us about £28. I could bring it down for you to test in a couple of weeks is you like? :)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    Thanks Sian. I know about the cost... I've checked!!!

    I'll think I'll just get some. They have deals for the diffuser, refill and spray so I might get that. I'll have chilled out cats! Though for a couple of them, more chilled out than they are, I would have to poke them to see if they are still alive!

    You'll be meeting my kitties soon! :mrgreen:
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    We wanted a diffuser when we got ours but Pet At Home was out of stock :(

    Our kitties aren't chilled out at all... they're a pain in the arse to be honest :lol:
    Mind you, we came downstairs this morning and Riley had hocked up a HUGE furball. He was really scared so I figured he'd only just done it and was still a bit spooked. He wouldn't eat his breakfast :( Hopefully when I get home he'll be acting like his throats been cut and clawing my leg off for food... ie. 'Normal' :roll:

    Can't wait to meet your kitties Rita! I'll be taking plenty of pictures and spreading big fusses and tummy rubs all round :mrgreen:
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    OK... got the Feliway diffuser & spray today. Plugged the diffuser in, sprayed other bits.... Waiting.... :mrgreen:
  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    redrock wrote:
    OK... got the Feliway diffuser & spray today. Plugged the diffuser in, sprayed other bits.... Waiting.... :mrgreen:

    Any noticeable mellowness, then? :mrgreen:



    It's my kittygirl's birthday today. :D She got a lovely present from my friends, a few packets of gourmet kittyfood and three (three!) different kinds of treats. What a spoiled kitty she is. :lol:
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    I wish Emmi! Though Dookie, any chiller and you would have to poke him to check he is still alive! Apparently it can take up to 4 weeks for a noticeable change.

    Happy birthdy to kittygirl!
  • eMMI
    eMMI Posts: 6,262
    redrock wrote:
    I wish Emmi! Though Dookie, any chiller and you would have to poke him to check he is still alive! Apparently it can take up to 4 weeks for a noticeable change.

    Happy birthdy to kittygirl!

    Kitty says "thank you". Possibly. :P

    Four weeks? That's a long wait, but hopefully worth it. :) My kitty rarely looks like she needs a-pokin'. Even when she's chilling out, she'll lift her head every now and then and have a chat with me. :lol:
    "Don't be faint-hearted, I have a solution! We shall go and commandeer some small craft, then drift at leisure until we happen upon another ideal place for our waterside supper with riparian entertainments."
  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    So my son brought up the 2 new kitties we are adopting from him. Our other cat is not too happy but seems to be adjusting a little bit more each day. Both kitties are using the litter box (yay) and they are so damned cute I could scream!!

    Hugging: 102_0756.jpg

    Their markings are exactly the same except they have different colors of fur!! Crazy. 102_0758.jpg



    Still so tiny (they are about 9 weeks old)—this is my son’s arm with the darker when in the crook. 102_0761.jpg


    Not decided on names yet...my husband wants cool and chill (hahaha)
    I had tossed around cinnabon and Julius (orange julius)

    :D
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,148
    Lizard wrote:
    So my son brought up the 2 new kitties we are adopting from him. Our other cat is not too happy but seems to be adjusting a little bit more each day. Both kitties are using the litter box (yay) and they are so damned cute I could scream!!

    Hugging: 102_0756.jpg

    Their markings are exactly the same except they have different colors of fur!! Crazy. 102_0758.jpg



    Still so tiny (they are about 9 weeks old)—this is my son’s arm with the darker when in the crook. 102_0761.jpg


    Not decided on names yet...my husband wants cool and chill (hahaha)
    I had tossed around cinnabon and Julius (orange julius)

    :D


    awwww, they're adorable! :D
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    OMG they're gorgeous!!! :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

    Want :(

    I get to meet Redrock's kitties on Saturday :D
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    My neighbor's cat sleeping on my courtyard wall-->
    100_5241.jpg
    &&&&&&&&&&&&&&
  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    OMG they're gorgeous!!! :mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

    Want :(

    I get to meet Redrock's kitties on Saturday :D


    i second this! :thumbup:
    adorable!
    up to 3 kitties now eh liz? nice! :mrgreen:


    and redrock's kitties are awesome!
    8-)


    it still feels so odd not having a kitty anymore :? ....but we're sticking with being just a doggie household, at leat for now...




    justam....the feet are priceless.....
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


    I am myself like you somehow


  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    They are perfect!!! And so fun!!

    Yes---I am close to becoming the neighborhood cat lady!!! :shock:

    say hi to redrock's kitty.

    and I agree=---cute paws on the fence, Justam. :P
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • redrock
    redrock Posts: 18,341
    Lizard! How sweet :D I will not show those pics to my daughter or she is going to nag me even more for new kitties!

    I just hope my kitties behave for Sian :oops:
  • justam
    justam Posts: 21,415
    decides2dream wrote:

    justam....the feet are priceless.....
    Lizard wrote:

    and I agree=---cute paws on the fence, Justam. :P

    :D
    They looked sweet enough to nibble, but I took this picture instead!
    &&&&&&&&&&&&&&
  • comebackgirl
    comebackgirl Posts: 9,885
    justam wrote:
    My neighbor's cat sleeping on my courtyard wall-->
    100_5241.jpg
    Love those little pink paws! Sometimes I do nibble my cats paws :? :lol:

    Lizard - those kitties are too adorable! So cute :)
    tumblr_mg4nc33pIX1s1mie8o1_400.gif

    "I need your strength for me to be strong...I need your love to feel loved"
  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Those kitty paws are simply edible!! :D

    Don't worry about your kitties behaving Rita, mine are always playing up... for example, I've just had to go and rescue Riley from next door's spare room. He decided to have a look round their house, he panicked and thought he couldn't get out... Idiot cat. :roll:
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,148
    31670_1510805809511_1215349733_1411467_6869943_a.jpg
    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA

Categories