Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
I have known many people who used SoftPaws - it all depends on the cat and one's perseveranceno two cats are the same! The best thing to do is to trim the claws regularly and provide many scratching surfaces - some cats like vertical and others prefer horizontal. Cats usually like to scratch something after waking up and/or getting off the litter box, that's why it's a good idea to have those available near those sources. If they pick on a corner of a sofa, cover with double-sided sticky tape and place a good scratch post next to it until the cat gets used to it. Not all scratch posts are created equally! Carpet covered ones send the wrong message to cats.vertical or horizontal. The best ones are real wood, next best are covered with sisal twine woven material, and then just plain sisal rope. In a multiple-cat household, the last is the least effective because those twines are scratched apart and have to be recovered (can be done!) Using catnip on scratch posts to retrain is a good idea - and pulling a toy up the scratch post works really well! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
A tall cat tree near a window is a great idea!! The most important thing is to provide plenty of stimulation so they don't get bored and start bad habts -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Beth Noren Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:05 AM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Hi Melinda, I tried them on back paws to try to prevent one with severe allergies from scratching his head. Didn't work. He just chewed them off. (he's on Cyclosporine now, which works wonders). Haven't tried them on front paws, perhaps they would chew less on those, or if you are really dedicated about replacing them they may eventually get used to them. I think I would spend the money on adding more acceptable places for them to scratch, and rewarding them with treats when they do it...maybe also trim their nails and block the unnacceptable scratching areas with less tempting surfaces, like tinfoil or scraps of vinyl flooring, at least temporarily. Maybe more high-up perching places would decrease the amount of time they spend on the floor and help a bit too? Just brainstormin' :o) Best of luck, Beth N. On Sat, May 21, 2011 at 11:38 PM, Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote: Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats?... ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
A frient of mine uses them and swears by them. At our house we have learned to never buy expensive rugs or leather furniture ;) Besides, when we kick it, our family is just going to sell our cr*p or put it to the curb. We have resigned ourselves to the fact that about every 2 years we have to go to Gallery Furniture and purchase a new sofa :) To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org From: msk...@me.com Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 03:38:09 + Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of styrofoam insulation boards (8 foot +) leaning against a wall in the garage. A little messy but that is what vacs and brooms are for. On May 22, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Natalie wrote: I have known many people who used SoftPaws - it all depends on the cat and one's perseveranceno two cats are the same! The best thing to do is to trim the claws regularly and provide many scratching surfaces - some cats like vertical and others prefer horizontal. Cats usually like to scratch something after waking up and/or getting off the litter box, that's why it's a good idea to have those available near those sources. If they pick on a corner of a sofa, cover with double-sided sticky tape and place a good scratch post next to it until the cat gets used to it. Not all scratch posts are created equally! Carpet covered ones send the wrong message to cats.vertical or horizontal. The best ones are real wood, next best are covered with sisal twine woven material, and then just plain sisal rope. In a multiple-cat household, the last is the least effective because those twines are scratched apart and have to be recovered (can be done!) Using catnip on scratch posts to retrain is a good idea - and pulling a toy up the scratch post works really well! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
Try lacy afghans/throws on the sofa. My boys get their nails hung and don't like them at all. On May 22, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Edna Taylor wrote: A frient of mine uses them and swears by them. At our house we have learned to never buy expensive rugs or leather furniture ;) Besides, when we kick it, our family is just going to sell our cr*p or put it to the curb. We have resigned ourselves to the fact that about every 2 years we have to go to Gallery Furniture and purchase a new sofa :) To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org From: msk...@me.com Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 03:38:09 + Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
Any cardboard box is also great - let them destroy them, toss them,. get them new ones...sprinkle catnip inside! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of styrofoam insulation boards (8 foot +) leaning against a wall in the garage. A little messy but that is what vacs and brooms are for. On May 22, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Natalie wrote: I have known many people who used SoftPaws - it all depends on the cat and one's perseveranceno two cats are the same! The best thing to do is to trim the claws regularly and provide many scratching surfaces - some cats like vertical and others prefer horizontal. Cats usually like to scratch something after waking up and/or getting off the litter box, that's why it's a good idea to have those available near those sources. If they pick on a corner of a sofa, cover with double-sided sticky tape and place a good scratch post next to it until the cat gets used to it. Not all scratch posts are created equally! Carpet covered ones send the wrong message to cats.vertical or horizontal. The best ones are real wood, next best are covered with sisal twine woven material, and then just plain sisal rope. In a multiple-cat household, the last is the least effective because those twines are scratched apart and have to be recovered (can be done!) Using catnip on scratch posts to retrain is a good idea - and pulling a toy up the scratch post works really well! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
And the bigger the better. Especially if they can get in safely and have at it. On May 22, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Natalie wrote: Any cardboard box is also great - let them destroy them, toss them,. get them new ones...sprinkle catnip inside! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of styrofoam insulation boards (8 foot +) leaning against a wall in the garage. A little messy but that is what vacs and brooms are for. On May 22, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Natalie wrote: I have known many people who used SoftPaws - it all depends on the cat and one's perseveranceno two cats are the same! The best thing to do is to trim the claws regularly and provide many scratching surfaces - some cats like vertical and others prefer horizontal. Cats usually like to scratch something after waking up and/or getting off the litter box, that's why it's a good idea to have those available near those sources. If they pick on a corner of a sofa, cover with double-sided sticky tape and place a good scratch post next to it until the cat gets used to it. Not all scratch posts are created equally! Carpet covered ones send the wrong message to cats.vertical or horizontal. The best ones are real wood, next best are covered with sisal twine woven material, and then just plain sisal rope. In a multiple-cat household, the last is the least effective because those twines are scratched apart and have to be recovered (can be done!) Using catnip on scratch posts to retrain is a good idea - and pulling a toy up the scratch post works really well! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
Thanks for all the suggestions! Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2011, at 6:27 AM, MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: And the bigger the better. Especially if they can get in safely and have at it. On May 22, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Natalie wrote: Any cardboard box is also great - let them destroy them, toss them,. get them new ones...sprinkle catnip inside! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of styrofoam insulation boards (8 foot +) leaning against a wall in the garage. A little messy but that is what vacs and brooms are for. On May 22, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Natalie wrote: I have known many people who used SoftPaws - it all depends on the cat and one's perseveranceno two cats are the same! The best thing to do is to trim the claws regularly and provide many scratching surfaces - some cats like vertical and others prefer horizontal. Cats usually like to scratch something after waking up and/or getting off the litter box, that's why it's a good idea to have those available near those sources. If they pick on a corner of a sofa, cover with double-sided sticky tape and place a good scratch post next to it until the cat gets used to it. Not all scratch posts are created equally! Carpet covered ones send the wrong message to cats.vertical or horizontal. The best ones are real wood, next best are covered with sisal twine woven material, and then just plain sisal rope. In a multiple-cat household, the last is the least effective because those twines are scratched apart and have to be recovered (can be done!) Using catnip on scratch posts to retrain is a good idea - and pulling a toy up the scratch post works really well! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Benji Please add to the CLS :(
Another former Sids kids Benji was helped over the rainbow bridge yesterday. He was a spunky little tiger boy that was lucky enough to have a wonderful home for almost a year with one of our great volunteers. My heart is aching with hers Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
[Felvtalk] Tilton Please add to the CLS :*(
What can I say about this beautiful soulTilton(Tilta whirl as I lovingly called him) was a beautiful crooked head fluffy orange boy that won my heart the SECOND I met him!!! I fought with myself about adopting him once I got back from vacation,but decided against it...too much going on right now for a newbie in my house. But one of our AWESOME volunteers decided to take him home cause he was starting to fail in health. She wanted to give him a chance at a home for whatever time she could...well today he lost his battlehe and Marcia were VERY lucky to of had each other,even for just a short time. Everybody hug your babies for me tonight. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Benji Please add to the CLS :(
Sherry Condolences to you and the wonderful volunteer who helped Benji. It is so compassionate that human beings raise to their higher selves to help these beloved animals. Best to you both. ~Bonnie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 6:22 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Benji Please add to the CLS :( Another former Sids kids Benji was helped over the rainbow bridge yesterday. He was a spunky little tiger boy that was lucky enough to have a wonderful home for almost a year with one of our great volunteers. My heart is aching with hers Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Tilton Please add to the CLS :*(
Thanks for the reminder, Sherry. Hugging Stormy, Will, Miya and Lucky and thinking kind thoughts of you, Marcia, and all those who help and heal our furry friends. And of course...Tilton. Rest well, little buddy, and may you forever purr in the lap of happiness! ~B. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Sherry DeHaan Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 6:27 PM To: Felvtalk Subject: [Felvtalk] Tilton Please add to the CLS :*( What can I say about this beautiful soulTilton(Tilta whirl as I lovingly called him) was a beautiful crooked head fluffy orange boy that won my heart the SECOND I met him!!! I fought with myself about adopting him once I got back from vacation,but decided against it...too much going on right now for a newbie in my house. But one of our AWESOME volunteers decided to take him home cause he was starting to fail in health. She wanted to give him a chance at a home for whatever time she could...well today he lost his battlehe and Marcia were VERY lucky to of had each other,even for just a short time. Everybody hug your babies for me tonight. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Tilton Please add to the CLS :*(
Tilton was so fortunate to have somene care for him those last days. Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: What can I say about this beautiful soulTilton(Tilta whirl as I lovingly called him) was a beautiful crooked head fluffy orange boy that won my heart the SECOND I met him!!! I fought with myself about adopting him once I got back from vacation,but decided against it...too much going on right now for a newbie in my house. But one of our AWESOME volunteers decided to take him home cause he was starting to fail in health. She wanted to give him a chance at a home for whatever time she could...well today he lost his battlehe and Marcia were VERY lucky to of had each other,even for just a short time. Everybody hug your babies for me tonight. Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Benji Please add to the CLS :(
A prayer for all those who care for those less fortunate and the ones they care for. Sherry DeHaan sherryd...@yahoo.com wrote: Another former Sids kids Benji was helped over the rainbow bridge yesterday. He was a spunky little tiger boy that was lucky enough to have a wonderful home for almost a year with one of our great volunteers. My heart is aching with hers Sherry We who choose to surround ourselves with lives more temporary than our own, Live within a fragile circle,easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps. We still would have it no other way ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
I cannot even begin to think about soft paws for my pride. I don't think I would come out of it alive. We do not like anything put on us. Melinda Kerr msk...@me.com wrote: Thanks for all the suggestions! Sent from my iPhone On May 23, 2011, at 6:27 AM, MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: And the bigger the better. Especially if they can get in safely and have at it. On May 22, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Natalie wrote: Any cardboard box is also great - let them destroy them, toss them,. get them new ones...sprinkle catnip inside! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of styrofoam insulation boards (8 foot +) leaning against a wall in the garage. A little messy but that is what vacs and brooms are for. On May 22, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Natalie wrote: I have known many people who used SoftPaws - it all depends on the cat and one's perseveranceno two cats are the same! The best thing to do is to trim the claws regularly and provide many scratching surfaces - some cats like vertical and others prefer horizontal. Cats usually like to scratch something after waking up and/or getting off the litter box, that's why it's a good idea to have those available near those sources. If they pick on a corner of a sofa, cover with double-sided sticky tape and place a good scratch post next to it until the cat gets used to it. Not all scratch posts are created equally! Carpet covered ones send the wrong message to cats.vertical or horizontal. The best ones are real wood, next best are covered with sisal twine woven material, and then just plain sisal rope. In a multiple-cat household, the last is the least effective because those twines are scratched apart and have to be recovered (can be done!) Using catnip on scratch posts to retrain is a good idea - and pulling a toy up the scratch post works really well! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
Cardboard boxes are great! We don't use them fr scratching, just sleeping. I have 2 small ones (9 x 12) on the sofa. Who ever is on the sofa uses them. Got another by the fridge. It i taller and Harley likes to hide in it and pounce on unsuspecting soul that passes by. I also have a scratcher that is plastic, arch shaped with a replaceable corrugated insert. It is impregnated with emery. We like that, all 6 of them scattered around the house. MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: And the bigger the better. Especially if they can get in safely and have at it. On May 22, 2011, at 4:22 PM, Natalie wrote: Any cardboard box is also great - let them destroy them, toss them,. get them new ones...sprinkle catnip inside! -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of MaiMaiPG Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:19 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Copper and Thomas like sheets (large) of Styrofoam..I have some on the floor from packaging and a couple of styrofoam insulation boards (8 foot +) leaning against a wall in the garage. A little messy but that is what vacs and brooms are for. On May 22, 2011, at 9:02 AM, Natalie wrote: I have known many people who used SoftPaws - it all depends on the cat and one's perseveranceno two cats are the same! The best thing to do is to trim the claws regularly and provide many scratching surfaces - some cats like vertical and others prefer horizontal. Cats usually like to scratch something after waking up and/or getting off the litter box, that's why it's a good idea to have those available near those sources. If they pick on a corner of a sofa, cover with double-sided sticky tape and place a good scratch post next to it until the cat gets used to it. Not all scratch posts are created equally! Carpet covered ones send the wrong message to cats.vertical or horizontal. The best ones are real wood, next best are covered with sisal twine woven material, and then just plain sisal rope. In a multiple-cat household, the last is the least effective because those twines are scratched apart and have to be recovered (can be done!) Using catnip on scratch posts to retrain is a good idea - and pulling a toy up the scratch post works really well! Natalie -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org [mailto:felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org] On Behalf Of Melinda Kerr Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:38 PM To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws
But all that time to crochet those afgans ! I am glad I have never had a problem with the sofa or chairs. MaiMaiPG maima...@gmail.com wrote: Try lacy afghans/throws on the sofa. My boys get their nails hung and don't like them at all. On May 22, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Edna Taylor wrote: A frient of mine uses them and swears by them. At our house we have learned to never buy expensive rugs or leather furniture ;) Besides, when we kick it, our family is just going to sell our cr*p or put it to the curb. We have resigned ourselves to the fact that about every 2 years we have to go to Gallery Furniture and purchase a new sofa :) To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org From: msk...@me.com Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 03:38:09 + Subject: [Felvtalk] Soft Paws Has anyone tried Soft Paws for their cats? I have read a few unfavorable reviews on Amazon.com, but even more favorable ones. My cats are starting to damage the persian rugs and leather carpet. My husband is threatening bodily harm if they don't stop it! Melinda, Fuji and VooDoo ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/ felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
Re: [Felvtalk] FeLV Transmission - thanks for replies
What a wonderful thought. Dixie was very lucky to meet you. I blamed myself for the first one I lost. He was a beautiful, fluffy pale tiger who never liked to have his rear touched. We thought he had kidney stones and the last time he went to the vet, he kept hm over night and stayed up with him until midnight. He appeared to be okay , but the next morning he was dead. The vet did an autopsy because he couldn't understand what he had done wrong. He discovered adhesions everywhere. The kind that happen when a cat is kicked very hard. They had closed off the urethra. Atleast he had 1 year of love and good care. He always liked my father's sweet rolls and would pat his knee, asking for a bite. When that did not work, he would slap hard and meow very loud. Father thought that was funny and then would give him a bite. This from someone who did not like cats. For a long time, I blamed myself for not knowing wha was wrong, but I finaly realized that he had hidden his pain from me. We just have to do the best we can with what we know and what we can do. At least Fluffy had 1 year of sweet rolls and lots of love and that is the best we can do for anyone. Dixie was happy and healthy until a few days before she left this earth--on her own. I can't tell you about a lot of the questions you raise. I can just tell you that Dixie came in from a pine thicket behind my mother's. Apparently she had been dumped or got lost---she had been spayed and was not afraid of people. I got the sense that she had been an outside cat who was always looking in and wondering what life was like inside. I took her to Louisville to my very special vets at Middletown Animal Clinic to be spayed (not obvious that she had already had surgery). Dr. Bishop called with the results of a FELV+ test and well, death came off the table and Dixie spent the rest of her life with me. We slept in my mother's garage for a while (don't go there) then she became a trailer cat then a cat with two houses. She had EVERYTHING. Thanks to the vets at MAC and my holistic vet, Betty Boswell, Dixie was cared for and was able to leave this world on her own termscertainly not mine since my heart still breaks and it has been 3 years...but she left cared for. She had some gingivitis when she was first vetted but very little else. She went to Betty's and was on supplements, the best food I could get and she would eat, etc. Do not kick yourself. Sometimes I do when I wonder if I could have done something to have postponed Dixie's death (that is all we do for any being--we are all dying). I can tell you that, had anything been obvious, she would have been back in Louisville a lot earlier than she was. I am very consious of the expenses involved in any pet care (just got through paying 1 K thanks to a tick who infected a feral with a virus the last of Decemeber when ticks are supposed to be dead) and you should never kick yourself over this. That was not an issue with Dixie. It was just time for her to leave.and break my heart. FYI: A month after Dixie left she sent a tiny kitten from the same pine thicket to keep me busy. Two weeks later she decided I wasn't busy enough and that the 1st kitten needed a brother. The family of 5 hawks was deprived of tiny snacks. All of this is to say, you do the best you can with the nowledge and resouces you have and with an honest heart. Sometimes things work wonderfully (both kittens are FELV- and extremely healthy, most of the time happy 3 year old cats) and sometimes you have the honor of carrying for a little one for a short timeand having your heart break. It is worth it to you and to the wonderful cats you love. On May 20, 2011, at 12:49 PM, Debbie Bendell wrote: I am new to this listserv and couldn't figure out how to reply, so I'm posting a new message. Thanks for your responses. I feel a little less stupid and guilty for not having every cat tested before it joined my household. I have many cats and the fee for testing is $40, so I can't afford to do them all at once. Does a cat get noticeably sick when it's first infected? Three of my cats have been sick enough to need bloodwork since I adopted Tulo, and they all tested negative. If a cat is infected by an asymptomatic carrier, will the newly infected cat also be asymptomatic? My cats are indoor cats. There is no possible outside source of infection. I am just baffled at how Tulo could go from alive and healthy to very sick and dead in one week. I'm also baffled that no other cats have shown signs of illness. Debbie -- *You may not change the world by saving one animal, but to that animal it means the whole world and eventually, saving animals will change the world.*
Re: [Felvtalk] Just some happy stuff about cats!
I love the fibe artist, but Nora the pianist is really great! from tat site, you can see a vdeo of 2 cats wh use the toilet. One actually flushes , the other uses the paper. Got to teach my 7 to d tat. Would really save o litter andwouldn't need all those bxesaround the house. Natalie at...@optonline.net wrote: Henry, the feline fiber artist. He does good work - see http://henrythefelinefiberartist.wordpress.com/. Nora, the piano-playing cat, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0zgQAp7EYw. Now we know why Americans spend more money on cat food annually than on baby food. With babies stuff just goes in one end and out the other - but cats are artists! Natalie =^..^= ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org ___ Felvtalk mailing list Felvtalk@felineleukemia.org http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
