Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-29 Thread Belinda
Nope, just furkids and hubby :) gee, belinda, do you sleep with yours on the bed next to you, too? probably not, you have a human companion! -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitti

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-28 Thread TenHouseCats
gee, belinda, do you sleep with yours on the bed next to you, too? probably not, you have a human companion! On 8/28/06, Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yep, i have one of those, too--i have one that's cordless OR corded,> and that makes chasing them down really easy.. Sounds like the same one

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-28 Thread Belinda
yep, i have one of those, too--i have one that's cordless OR corded, and that makes chasing them down really easy.. Sounds like the same one, keeps the charge for a long time too. -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-28 Thread TenHouseCats
yep, i have one of those, too--i have one that's cordless OR corded, and that makes chasing them down really easy.   they really do NOT mind the clippers once they get used to the sound of it. i must admit, tho, that my first trial last summer, on a shaded-silver persian was far more traumatic

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-28 Thread Belinda
I have a Wahl grooming set I bought at Walmart for about $30.00 and cut off any mats, my long hairs DO NOT like brushing, but in a few minutes I can clip off the mats or areas that they don't clean good. Cody's my over weight guy and it's not going to be long before I have to clip the fur on

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-27 Thread felv
I trim the spots that Miranda wont let me brush (the private parts). Most vet offices can do a "sanitary clip" which removes the hair from the butt, inside the rear legs, and up under the tail. A good conditioner may help in your case, though I don't use them myself on my cats, I know many pu

RE: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-27 Thread Chris
: Question #2: Grooming   I use a grooming glove on all the shorthairs, once a week or so: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=8251 (the one I own) http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=110135701 (a different brand)   Miranda

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-27 Thread felv
I use a grooming glove on all the shorthairs, once a week or so: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=8251 (the one I own) http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=110135701 (a different brand)   Miranda, my only longhair (a slightly double coated

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-21 Thread Precious Pets, Almost Home
h :0) > *Save the earth. It's the only planet with > chocolate.* > -Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org > Sent: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 2:16 PM > Subject: Re: Question #2: Grooming > > combing/brushing has a lot

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-21 Thread Precious Pets, Almost Home
I agreed with MC observations and suggestions regarding grooming! You have to go on what each individual cat likes when it comes to different grooming tasks! I find that most cats in general like to be brushed. Brushing can be a positive bonding experience for you and the cat. MC's suggestion

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-21 Thread Gina WN
I'm no expert, but here's my input:Everyone gets their nails trimmed when they jump on me and it hurts! lol  Actually, Taylor gets hers done regularly as she tends to grow a thick covering around some of her nails and they will grow into themselves if not trimmed enough.  She also had a growth in b

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-21 Thread etrent
th. It's the only planet with chocolate.*     -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org Sent: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 2:16 PM Subject: Re: Question #2: Grooming combing/brushing has a lot to do with the particular cat--i have persians and dlhs, so we

Re: Question #2: Grooming/bones for dental

2006-08-21 Thread wendy
I have heard that giving bones is the natural way to allow cats and dogs their dental treatment, but haven't seen enough info. on it. Anyone out there have info. on this? Would love to know more too. I can handle this kind of dental. Brushing...no way!!! I'd like to live to see 40! LOLOLOLOL!

Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-21 Thread TenHouseCats
combing/brushing has a lot to do with the particular cat--i have persians and dlhs, so we sit around and knit ourselves together. i am incapable of holding a cat without checking for mats, and starting out detangling with fingers i have brushes and combs all over the house (those that the c

OT: Re: Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-21 Thread wendy
Hey Marissa, Good questions. I think I've read to brush kitties everyday if they are long haired and less often if short haired. It's really up to what your schedule will allow. But they ususally LOVE it, so everyday would be great for bonding for you two. I do not do dental on any of my cat

Question #2: Grooming

2006-08-21 Thread Marissa Johnson
How and how often do you all groom your cats (including combing/brushing coat, bathing, trimming nails, brushing teeth, cleaning ears, etc.).  I never really even considered doing all these things because the cats we had when I was in high school were kind of left to themselves.  We fed them and to