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Cat Protector - 21 Aug 2004 04:06 GMT

For those that are curious, Icarus got his FELV/FIV test done today and it
was negative. He also got his shots as well but I was told that he was a
real firecracker with the doctor and the vet techs. He is 8 months old
(although they also told me a second time he was 7 months old). They had
trouble weighing him because of his stressed out nature but they guessed he
was 7lbs. He is going to the vet next week to get neutered.

Today has been an interesting day. When I brought him home Jade at first
went up to the carrier to check him out and didn't hiss. Then a second time
she hissed. Isis didn't want to bother as she was too busy hiding. Of course
later when he was let out of the bathroom for introductions Isis was hissing
and stalking him. He coward a little bit but wanted nothing more to play.
The hissing has lessened a bit since Isis has been chasing him down with a
combo play and then establishing the rules. He went to eat where the food
dishes are but Isis was there hissing. Apparently the youngster needs to
learn that despite the food dishes, it is one cat at a time. This night
should be interesting.

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Karen Chuplis - 21 Aug 2004 04:51 GMT

> For those that are curious, Icarus got his FELV/FIV test done today and it
> was negative. He also got his shots as well but I was told that he was a
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> learn that despite the food dishes, it is one cat at a time. This night
> should be interesting.

I will be interested in hearing his progress. I'm very glad he was healthy.

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Cat Protector - 22 Aug 2004 20:17 GMT

The last couple of days have been interesting. Now Icarus has taken to
chasing after Isis and Jade and they are hissing at him. Jade and Isis now
try to stay clear of him. He is being neutered this week so I am wondering
if his not being neutered yet is a big part of the problem. I have broken up
a few skirmishes between the cats. So, far there has been no bloodshed and I
have sent Icarus to the other room quite a few times. He needs to learn his
behavior is not acceptable and is driving everyone nuts. Hopefully his being
neutered will reduce the fights.

> I will be interested in hearing his progress. I'm very glad he was healthy.

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Karen Chuplis - 22 Aug 2004 23:22 GMT

> The last couple of days have been interesting. Now Icarus has taken to
> chasing after Isis and Jade and they are hissing at him. Jade and Isis now
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> behavior is not acceptable and is driving everyone nuts. Hopefully his being
> neutered will reduce the fights.

It will help and "time out" really works well if you do it consistantly.

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Cat Protector - 23 Aug 2004 00:11 GMT

He's had a couple of time outs today. Right now he is sleeping peacefully
next to Isis.

> It will help and "time out" really works well if you do it consistantly.

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Cat Protector - 25 Aug 2004 03:34 GMT

For those wondering, Icarus goes in to get neutered tomorrow.

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Karen Chuplis - 25 Aug 2004 04:17 GMT

> For those wondering, Icarus goes in to get neutered tomorrow.

Good luck!

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Cat Protector - 25 Aug 2004 04:43 GMT

Thanks. He'll be ok and probably more peaceful.

> Good luck!

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MacCandace - 25 Aug 2004 04:33 GMT

Cool. Sending good thoughts his way...

Candace
(take the litter out before replying by e-mail)

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"One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other
than human." (Loren Eisely)

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Cat Protector - 25 Aug 2004 04:45 GMT

Thanks. I am sure he'll be ok.

> Cool. Sending good thoughts his way...
>
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> "One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from an eye other
> than human." (Loren Eisely)

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Cat Protector - 25 Aug 2004 21:42 GMT

I just brought Icarus back home and his neutering surgery went just fine.
The vet said he did very well and he was anxious to get home. He was a bit
upset and of course hissed as he was being put into the carrier. I did have
them check for a microchip just in case and as suspected he doesn't have one
so it looks like he was indeed an abandonment case. He also had diarrhea
before the operation which the vet said was from a bit of stress. He
certainly was glad to see me after his operation.

He was quiet the whole ride home (probably because he was still groggy from
the anesthetic) but now that he is home he is still somewhat of a handful. I
am trying to prevent his jumping up on things but he isn't making it easy.
He also chased after Isis and he is in timeout right now because I don't
need to have him opening his sutures. I also want him to rest and stay calm
but it isn't easy. All he wants to do is get into trouble. I have read that
it will take him a while to come down from the testosterone after neutering
so the affects of him being calmer will not take place immediately.
Hopefully his attacking and chasing after Isis and Jade will cease.

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