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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / June 2004Purrs for Meanie, please
One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me worried (in addition to a bald spot on her shoulder that was created by an overzealous sister in one of their tussles). She goes to TED this afternoon. DH says"'all the money we're spending on them we otta keep 'em" He's a big softie when it comes to pretty little kitties. However, we can not really afford to keep them (the factory where he works, the union members have gone on strike, all salaried empl. are working the production, AND disassembling equipment and shipping it out as they will be shutting down the plant if contract is not reached). He had an interview on Friday at a Toyota plant downstate, but it's a 2-hour drive, so we'd have to relocate. However, while falling asleep, DH did mumble that if plant DID stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my approval.  SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on > the bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my > approval. Purrs for Meanie! She's such a sweet little gal. Mega PURRS for DH's job situation to reach an amicable settlement. Jill On Tue, 01 Jun 2004 15:32:15 GMT, "Magic Mood Jeep©" <nobody@nowhere.net> yodeled: >One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the >bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my >approval. Purrs for Meanie and your DH's labor woes. Stink and I are putting on our banjos and guitars and singing Woody Guthrie songs Solidarité mes frères et mes soeurs! Theresa My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/ On Tue, 01 Jun 2004 15:32:15 GMT, "Magic Mood Jeep©" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote: >One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the >bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my >approval. We are sending heartfelt purrs that the plant will stay open and that the four will remain where they are happy. >One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the >bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me >worried (in addition to a bald spot on her shoulder that was created by an >overzealous sister in one of their tussles). She goes to TED this >afternoon. Let me know what TED says. Yoda has had a sore on the bottom of his paw for months now and the vet is rather blowing it off, I think. He says it's just the cat-equvalent of a wart, but I don't like the looks of it. DH says"'all the money we're spending on them we otta keep 'em" This is a major statement, if it were coming from my DH. I'd say "OK, let's do!!" Sherry >He's a big softie when it comes to pretty little kitties. However, we can >not really afford to keep them (the factory where he works, the union [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my >approval. >>One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the >>bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Let me know what TED says. Yoda Do you ever sing Weird Al Yankovic's "Yoda" song to him? Theresa My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/ >o you ever sing Weird Al Yankovic's "Yoda" song to him? > >Theresa Are you kidding? I was singing Yo-Yo-Yo-Yo Yooooda long before Weird Al. Kind of chaps me I didn't get a copyright. :-) Sherry >> o you ever sing Weird Al Yankovic's "Yoda" song to him? >> [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Sherry It's known as the Theory of Formative Causation. The theory goes that once someone comes up with an idea, suddenly it's "out there" for anyone else in the world to think of, too. You just have to be the first person to copyright, patent, etc. I remember back around 1985 coming up with a mixture of pure fruit juice and club soda (or seltzer water) to make these non-fat freshing beverages with no added sugar. I was making them at home on a regular basis with pure apple juice, cranberry, like that. Next thing I know, they're on the market and selling like grits sell in a Southern diner. :) I blame the Theory of Formative Causation and my own stupidity for not patenting the idea. Whoda thunk it? :o) Jill Hope the plant stays open! Hey, the next time he mumbles in his sleep about keeping the kitties , get it on tape...that way...when it's decided to keep the plant open..he can't say he didn't say this! (WINK!) :-) Liz > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the > bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my > approval. Believe me, he REALLY wants to keep them. He plays with them as much as he can - but I'm the one that feeds them, changes their litter, and has to discipline them when they all want to be up on the bed, but also want to wrestle. Ever try to sleep with 4 wrestling kittens in your bed? I kept putting them on the floor until they finally calmed down and slept on the kitty window sear. SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Hope the plant stays open! Hey, the next time he mumbles in his sleep about > keeping the kitties , get it on tape...that way...when it's decided to keep [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com > > http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep Lots of purrs and best wishes for Meanie's sore to heal quickly and for your husband's job to stay open, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the > bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my > approval. oh dear, purrs and prayers for the little one. We hope it's nothing serious. And purrs and prayers the strike doesn't last long and everybody makes out ok Jazz & his mama Irulan from the stars we came, to the stars we return from now until the end of time > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the > bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my > approval. Bad news: Dr. thinks it's the dreaded "R": Ringworm! both the bald spot on her shoulder & her paw (and it's the bottom of her right front paw, right behind the main pawpad). We're having a culture done & have gotten a fungicide to use just in case (no sense waiting to find out that, and then it's REALLY bad) Good news: She's the only one that seems to have it. Although Lizzie does have a spot on her lower jawline, I though was a scratch from Weeble, but now I'm not so sure... giving her a dab of fungicide too just in case. No to go stock up on hand sanitizer - do they sell that in 50 gallon drums??? SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the > bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my > approval. "Magic Mood Jeep©" <nobody@nowhere.net> had some very interesting things to say about UPDATE Re: Purrs for Meanie, please: >Bad news: Dr. thinks it's the dreaded "R": Ringworm! both the bald spot on >her shoulder & her paw (and it's the bottom of her right front paw, right [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >No to go stock up on hand sanitizer - do they sell that in 50 gallon >drums??? Not that I'm aware of. One tip I picked up from a vet: human athlete's foot medicines [Tinactin and such] work just fine on ringworm. I actually had a vet suggest we go that route when we had an outbreak among about four cats at once. Signature"Don't mess with major appliances unless you know what you are doing (or unless your life insurance policy is up-to-date)." - John, RCFL > Bad news: Dr. thinks it's the dreaded "R": Ringworm! both the bald spot on > her shoulder & her paw (and it's the bottom of her right front paw, right > behind the main pawpad). We're having a culture done & have gotten a > fungicide to use just in case (no sense waiting to find out that, and then > it's REALLY bad) Oh, my... I've just been through this. I adopted a kitty from the shelter that had a bad case of ringworm. Ming had it all over his face (right down into the nostrils) and several large (quarter-sized) lesions on his legs, chest and neck. He had it bad enough that TED didn't think the topical fungicide would be effective (especially since it was all around his eyes), so he was on an oral medication for 6 weeks. There's a compounding pharmacy that did a tuna flavored liquid for him. Ming didn't exactly LIKE it, but he tolerated it. I had to bathe him 3 times a week for 2 weeks (he didn't like that, either...), and keep him out of the bedrooms. I put towels and sheets over the floor and furniture in all the areas of the house that he liked to hang out and washed them in bleach every 2-3 days. > Good news: She's the only one that seems to have it. Although Lizzie does > have a spot on her lower jawline, I though was a scratch from Weeble, but > now I'm not so sure... giving her a dab of fungicide too just in case. Keep an eye on the rest (and on yourself...). About 2 weeks after we got Ming, I developed 4 small spots the size of a pencil eraser, and the dog had a spot on his nose and one near his eye. The dog and I got by with a topical creme. Luckily no one else in the house showed any sign of it. The main thing is DON'T STOP TREATMENT TOO SOON!!. Apparently the fungus spoors can be active for a couple of months once they've gotten into the environment, so it can come back. It's easily treated, but you've got to be persistent. > Now to go stock up on hand sanitizer - do they sell that in 50 gallon > drums??? Katrina -- Ugh, ring worm :-( I had that when I was 16. Don't know how I picked it up. We had an outdoor cat but he never had it. Very weird. But it all started with a 1 inch diameter perfect circle above my ankle. There were 4 small circles inside of it. It was really itchy and I put Tinactin on it (that athlete's foot cream). But putting it on made it spread and soon I had circles all over my legs! It was horrible, I had to keep my legs covered and couldn't go swimming, etc. It took a couple of months to get rid of it all. I would definitely recommend isolating Meanie from the other cats and make sure you use tons and tons of that hand sanitizer! Purrs, -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Bad news: Dr. thinks it's the dreaded "R": Ringworm! both the bald spot on > her shoulder & her paw (and it's the bottom of her right front paw, right [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com > http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Bad news: Dr. thinks it's the dreaded "R": Ringworm! both the bald spot on > her shoulder & her paw (and it's the bottom of her right front paw, right [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > No to go stock up on hand sanitizer - do they sell that in 50 gallon > drums??? I just washed my hands a lot and vaccumed alot. Grant and Sugar had a BUNCH when they were little. I think you've caught it early which should really help. Karen On Tue, 01 Jun 2004 21:48:35 GMT, "Magic Mood Jeep©" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote: >Bad news: Dr. thinks it's the dreaded "R": Ringworm! both the bald spot on >her shoulder & her paw (and it's the bottom of her right front paw, right [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >No to go stock up on hand sanitizer - do they sell that in 50 gallon >drums??? Oh, I hope you get that awful fungus cleared up soon. Do you have to keep Meanie isolated thru recovery? Purrs. -- CATherine "Magic Mood Jeep" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote: > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the > bottom of one of her paws... I hope Meanie's OK! It doesn't sound serious, but it's worth checking out. And I hope the union gets a good contract so everyone can go back to work!! This kind of thing can take a long time, though - it's really tough. If you have to move, will you take the FF with you? And if you keep them, how many cats will you have? 6? 7? I'm losing track... Joyce 8 total cats: FF; Weeble, Tennessee, Smokey, Lizzie. Ivy went to RB Dec 2002 SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > "Magic Mood Jeep" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Joyce Purrs for Meanie. She was my favorite in the pics. Please keep us posted! Awww... purrs for the wee one and purrs for the plant to stay open! SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com Here's what DH has had to go through since Sunday - he is one of the 'management' (non-union salaried people that will get fired if they don't show up for work) http://www.theindychannel.com/news/3369898/detail.html?treets=ind&tid=2654501061 813&tml=ind_8pm&tmi=ind_8pm_1_08000006012004&ts=H there's a video link on the left of the screen or http://tinyurl.com/2pjy4 SignatureThe ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)? email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep > Awww... purrs for the wee one and purrs for the plant to stay open! "Magic Mood Jeep" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote: > Here's what DH has had to go through since Sunday - he is one of the > 'management' (non-union salaried people that will get fired if they don't > show up for work) > > http://www.theindychannel.com/news/3369898/detail.html?treets=ind&tid= > 2654501061813&tml=ind_8pm&tmi=ind_8pm_1_08000006012004&ts=H "'We certainly recognize the union's right to strike, but we too have rights, one of which is to continue production in order to protect our customers,' Hallums said." Uh-huh. I think he meant *stockholders* there, not customers. I sure hope they can resolve it soon... Joyce Well, then, the plant simply *must* stay open!!! Purrs for the plant and also for poor little Meanie. -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the > bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com > http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep "Magic Mood Jeep©" <nobody@nowhere.net> wrote > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the > bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me > worried (in addition to a bald spot on her shoulder that was created by an > overzealous sister in one of their tussles). She goes to TED this > afternoon. Many purrs coming over for Meanie, and for DH to keep his job so you can keep the babies! SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki > One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on > the bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my > approval. Purrs for Meanie and purrs that the plant stays open. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy, Milo & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. Purrs for Meanie on the way. And job purrs, too! Ginger-lyn >One of the 4 kittens I'm fostering, Meanie, has developed a sore on the >bottom of one of her paws - it doesn't seem to bother her, but it has me [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >stay open, we were keeping the Fearsome Foursome, and I mumbled back my >approval. |
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