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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2005Cat Blindness
Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness in the male cat’s eye. Not sure if it was a scratch I watched it. I made an appointment to the vet. The next day both eyes were red. Went to the vet and he said he is blind. They ran in house test for blood pressure and to see if it was related from kidney diseases and they came out ok. They sent some blood to another place and will tell me something Friday. I am really worried about what they will say on Friday. I know that there are a few things that could be wrong with him. My question is has anyone had this happen to their cat? If it is something that can be cured through surgery (Hyperthyroidism) how did you deal with it? How can I make my cat more comfortable now he is blind? I love both of my cats and what them to be happy. I never thought this could happen, but now it has I want him to live the rest of his life as happy as possible. Any help from people with cats that have gone through the same thing please comment. Thanks for reading this post. > Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two > cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > comment. > Thanks for reading this post. I would sure get the BP tested again. It seems odd that it came on so suddenly at a relatively young age. I have not heard of blindess to thyroidism but have heard of kidney problems masked by thyroid issues which might include a BP problem. So sorry to hear about this. I hope there is more input soon. I thought the same. He tested the blood pressure a few times and the results were 138, 143 and 152. They said that was about normal. This was after the shaving and all the probing. I was there and he could hear my voice so I thought that could have calmed him some. I thought it would have been higher after the ordeal with the vet. I don’t want to loose him because a vet missed something. Please feel free to tell me anything so when I go back Friday I can say something they might have missed I am not lokking for answers just looking for help to make sure the vet checks everything Michael, Go to the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists' search page: http://www.acvo.org/public/Publicdatabase.asp Just type in your city and State to find a board certified veterinary opthalmologist in your area. Please hurry. Phil > Michael, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Phil Boy, I hope I never have the need. There isn't one within hours of here :( > Boy, I hope I never have the need. There isn't one within hours of here :( Seems you should move to the front range. I see 12 within about 2 hours of me.  Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* > Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two > cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > comment. > Thanks for reading this post. I have a blind cat (Duffy, blind since birth). If this turns out to be permanent, I would be happy to send you some information through email. *First,* though, it is vital for you to take immediate action to see if your cat's vision can be salvaged. I would recommend that you take your cat to a feline ophthalmologist to get expert advice, preferably at a college of veterinary medicine if one is located where you can make the trip. You may need to have your vet give you a referral, and it is important for him to stress the urgency of the situation. Otherwise, delay really could cost your cat his sight on a permanent basis. MaryL They said afert 24 hours his vision was lost for goood. If I knew that he would have been there when I saw the redness. Here are the four possible things he gave me. 1 Hyperthyroidism, 2 Glaucoma, 3 Renal Disease and 4 high blood preasure. If ther is somethig I sould ask him to check let me know. Thanks for the input > They said afert 24 hours his vision was lost for goood. If I knew that he > would have been there when I saw the redness. > Here are the four possible things he gave me. 1 Hyperthyroidism, 2 > Glaucoma, 3 Renal Disease and 4 high blood preasure. If ther is somethig I > sould ask him to check let me know. Thanks for the input I don't know of the redness creates a caveat to this, but... if the retinas detach, causing the blindness (say, due to high bp), the retinas *can* reattach if medication is given relatively soon - ASAP, re: diagnosis. Otoh, if left too long for them to reattach (given that this is the scenario), then the cat will be permanently blind. Cathy Oh and please send me any info my email is Hawkeye13131@yahoo.com thanks MaryL Michael, One of our cats went blind when she was about 17. Her condition was due to cataracts, and there was no redness -- only cloudiness. I hope you find out what is wrong with your guy. Jabba adapted well as a blind cat. You do have to be consistent with them, it's best if you do not change the furniture around, etc. Try to keep new things out of the middle of the floor -- things that they may bump in to. Also make sure he knows exactly where his food, water, and litter box are, and that he can reach them easily. Good luck with your guy, let us know what you find out. Rhonda > My question is has anyone had this happen to their cat? If it is something > that can be cured through surgery (Hyperthyroidism) how did you deal with [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > comment. > Thanks for reading this post. >Jabba adapted well as a blind cat. You do have to be consistent with >them, it's best if you do not change the furniture around, etc. Try to >keep new things out of the middle of the floor -- things that they may >bump in to. Also make sure he knows exactly where his food, water, and >litter box are, and that he can reach them easily. You can also use scent to mark certain things. Kind of like landmarks. Just different perfumes or extracts like vanilla and mint. If you use the same scent in certain locations, then it will be like a map. Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com Michael, Listen to Mary L's advice and get your cat seen by a veterinary opthamologist ASAP. When it comes to eye issues, your vet does not have the kind of diagnostic equipment an opthamologist does, and there may be something going on that is treatable and might result in your cat regaining some vision. Don't make the mistake many people do and trust your own vet to deal with this type of situation. Your cat needs to see a *specialist* so the cause of his blindness can more quickly be determined and he can be given appropriate treatment. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray >Listen to Mary L's advice and get your cat seen by a veterinary >opthamologist ASAP. When it comes to eye issues, your vet does not have [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >a *specialist* so the cause of his blindness can more quickly be >determined and he can be given appropriate treatment. I agree. When my dog was going blind, our vet couldn't give us any certain information. He did give us a referreal to a canine opthamologist. We went there, and the specialist was able to give us a diagnosis in under 3 minutes. That was how different the experience level was in this type of situation. It wasn't what we wanted to hear (permenent with no possible treatment), but it told us what we needed to know. Signature-- Meghan & the Zoo Crew Equine and Pet Photography http://www.zoocrewphoto.com > Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two > cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness > in the male cat?s eye. Not sure if it was a scratch I watched it. I made an > appointment to the vet. The next day both eyes were red. Went to the vet > and he said he is blind. They ran in house test for blood pressure and to [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > comment. > Thanks for reading this post. Michael, Time of the essence. Your cat needs to see a veterinary ophthalmologist *immediately*. In which State do you live? I'll help you find a ophthalmologist. You cannot delay for an instant. No offense to your vet, but most local vets are only general practitioners and only lightly trained in ophthalmology. Please follow the advice others have given you and see an ophthalmologist. Please let us know your State and we'll help you find a veterinary ophthalmologist. Please hurry. Phil > Hi, This is my first post please help or give any information. I have two > cats one male age 8 the other female age 3. Last Friday I noticed redness [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > comment. > Thanks for reading this post. Michael, *Please* follow the advice that several of us have given to consult a veterinary ophthalmologist. As Phil said, time is of the essence. He also offered to help you locate one in your area if you provide the state where you live. Certain medical problems (such as detached retinas) can be corrected, but *only* if immediate action is taken. A matter of days is sometimes too late! You need to consult a *specialist,* just as humans would go to a specialist for certain conditions and not to a general practitioner. Meghan noted that the ophthalmologist is her case found that the damage was permanent, but told them what they needed to know. I found the same with Duffy. It is possible that you could also receive the same information, but you risk causing permanent -- and unnecessary -- blindness if you delay. I can tell from the tone of your message that you love your cat and want the best for him, so *please, please* get immediate attention from a feline ophthalmologist. Valuable time has already been lost. MaryL The nearest one is almost 7 hours away.When I get home from work I will call and see if they can give me some information. I also plan to call around to the other vets and see what they say.Thanks for all of the help and advice. Friday whn the blood work comes back I will let you know the results. > The nearest one is almost 7 hours away.When I get home from work I will > call and see if they can give me some information. I also plan to call > around to the other vets and see what they say.Thanks for all of the help > and advice. Friday whn the blood work comes back I will let you know the > results. Michael, If the closest ACVO ophthalmologist is too far away, let me know which State you're in, I'll help you locate a feline specialist. You don't have any time to lose. Try going to http://www.acvim.org/Kittleson/search.htm and do a search for an internal medicine Diplomate/Specialist close to you. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diplomates are about the best there is. If you can't find an ACVIM specialist in your area, try searching for an ABVP Diplomate/Feline Specialist (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners). Go to http://www.abvp.com/diplosearch1.htm http://www.abvp.com/ If you rather not give your location out on a newsgroup, please feel free to email me privately. Please do not delay. Phil My location is in the lower part of Alabama > My location is in the lower part of Alabama Are you closer to Athens or Baton Rouge? Hi Micheal, I agree that you should get him to am feline opthamoligist But if his vision can not be corrected he should still get along just fine. I have a completly blind and Partially deaf Siamese at home. The main things I do is try and not move the furniture, her food, water bowls, litter box etc to very often, if I do I spend the next few hours making sure she can find it usually by talking to her and directing her to were things are. Pheniox lives a fairly normal life, yes she does run in to things but cats have a terrific sence of smell and she pretty much navigates by that. Of course a lot of kitty proffing has been done just to be on the safe side. But with a little patcience and understanding on your part He will do fine. > Hi Micheal, > I agree that you should get him to am feline opthamoligist But if his > vision can not be corrected he should still get along just fine. I have > a completly blind and Partially deaf Siamese at home. Hi Holly, I feel very badly about your cat even though I've known blind cats that navigate so well that its often hard to believe they're blind. I have a question I've been wondering about that I'd like to ask you and MaryL, if she's reading this. Do you have other cats? If so, do they all get along? The reason I'm asking is because a blind cat we placed awhile back was returned twice because the resident cats in both homes attacked her and no one could figure out what brought on the attacks. She's been doing fine in a single-cat home for quite awhile - however, I think she would be happier with a companion with whom she could bond. This cat definitely is not aggressive or dominating. So, the only possible reason I can come up for the attacks is that she unintentionally provoked the other cats by not responding friendly or submissively to their gestures (ears, tail, eyes, position) because she couldn't see them. The other cats might have taken her lack of response as a challenge. Make sense? I've been thinking about placing another blind cat with her, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. I don't want to put her through another introduction or possible attack or stressful situation - but I don't want her to be a single cat, either. Phil. > > Hi Micheal, > > I agree that you should get him to am feline opthamoligist But if his [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Phil. Do you suppose she needs to be placed with a younger cat? >She's been doing fine in a single-cat >home for quite awhile - however, I think >she would be happier with a companion >with whom she could bond. She's been doing well on her own and after not one but two failed attempts at introducing her to other cats at this point you should leave well enough alone. There is no guarantee that she would bond with whatever cat is brought into the picture, and if it doesn't work out then she'll have been stressed yet again, and the other cat will be stressed again as well as being taken out of another home and being placed in yet another foster home until something permanent is found. Right now she's happy and doing well. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Megan Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray > >She's been doing fine in a single-cat > >home for quite awhile - however, I think > >she would be happier with a companion > >with whom she could bond. > > She's been doing well on her own But I think she would be happier with a companion. She's not a loner or the single-cat type. and after not one but two failed > attempts at introducing her to other cats That's where the problems may have been. We're not absolutely sure the adoptives followed our introduction instructions to the letter. They may have allowed free reign and initial physical contact to soon because she's such a mellow and easygoing cat or, they may have felt the introduction process was too drawn out and/or too inconvenient. I can't always assume people relinquishing a cat are always telling the entire truth. A cat with special needs may have turned out to be more of a responsibility than they originally anticipated. Its easier to blame the cats than themselves. She wasn't harmed and there wasn't any evidence of an attack; she clearly didn't display any fear of others cats when she was returned. IOW, I have my doubts. at this point you should leave > well enough alone. There is no guarantee that she would bond with > whatever cat is brought into the picture, I understand your concerns, however, she was not the aggressor in either situation. The reason I'm even thinking about a companion for her is because she got along so well with the other cats in reception and clearly sought and enjoyed the company of other cats. She wasn't a hider or a loner, or defensive. She actively sought companionship in a nonaggressive and friendly manner. If she didn't, we wouldn't have even considered placing her in a multicat home in the first place. and if it doesn't work out > then she'll have been stressed yet again, and the other cat will be > stressed again as well as being taken out of another home and being > placed in yet another foster home until something permanent is found. > Right now she's happy and doing well. I said she was doing quite well meaning they weren't having any problems. I didn't say she was happy - and from the way she seemed to enjoy the company of the other cats in reception, I don't think she's really happy as a single cat. Her guardian would also like her to have a friend - which adds additional concerns. I would rather her guardian and us carefully choose a companion whom we know well, rather than her guardian adopt an unknown cat from an unknown source. Thanks for your input. You brought up some valid issues. Phil > Hi Holly, > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > Phil. Just FWIW, a couple years ago I placed a blind female, spayed, elderly cat in a 2-cat home - they all got along fine. The other cats were both neutered males - an older (12) and a young'n (2). They got along right from the start. I think they simply didn't see the old gal as a threat. She and the youngster sleep together and groom each other. It may just be a matter of finding the right cat. -L. > Just FWIW, a couple years ago I placed a blind female, spayed, elderly > cat in a 2-cat home - they all got along fine. The other cats were > both neutered males - an older (12) and a young'n (2). They got along > right from the start. I think they simply didn't see the old gal as a > threat. She and the youngster sleep together and groom each other. > It may just be a matter of finding the right cat. I think you're right. Also, after scrutinizing the sequence of events over and over, I think the problem may have also involved the choice of adoptives. >> Hi Micheal, >> I agree that you should get him to am feline opthamoligist But if his [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > Phil. Yes, my cats get along very well together. However, I spent a *great deal* of time over a period of several weeks helping them adjust. Holly had previously been very antagonistic to any cat in my vicinity, so I took a lot of precautions with the introduction. Duffy gets along so well on his own that I have had visitors who didn't realize for the first 15 minutes or so that he is blind. They have a hard time believing it when they seem him maneuver easily under and over obstacles, back and forth around the poles on his cat tree, etc. If Holly is is front, he will even run at full speed through the house behind her (but is more cautious when on his own). I sometimes refer to Holly as "Duffy's seeing-eye cat." Despite all those good results, I agree with what Megan has written. Duffy had been in a cage at a shelter for several months, and he was really in sad physical condition. He was cared-for, but was so miserable that he ate very little and was much too thin. He was starved for love and affection, and I think he would not have survived much longer because space would have been at a premium with kitten season arriving. By contrast, you described a cat that seems to do well in a single-cat household, but has already been through the unhappiness of unsuccessful adoptions. I had single cats for many years, and they were very happy -- and greatly loved. MaryL Duffy at the shelter (before adoption): http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1636692/19233823.jpg Duffy today: http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/41680392.jpg Holly and Duffy playing on the cat tree: http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/24118497.jpg Holly on the mantle: http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/34609798.jpg Duffy in the Christmas tree: http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/76258004.jpg Duffy "hanging out" over the edge of his scratching post: http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/22854822.jpg > > I've been thinking about placing another blind cat with her, but I'm not > > sure if that's a good idea. I don't want to put her through another [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > think he would not have survived much longer because space would have been > at a premium with kitten season arriving. By contrast, you described a cat > that seems to do well in a single-cat household, Doing well in the sense that there haven't been any problems. However, after having watched her interact with the other cats in reception, I think she would be much happier if she had a companion. This cat actively sought the company of other cats and certainly seemed to enjoy their company either for companionship or possibly security - as in the relationship between Holly and Duffy. That's why I'm having such a hard time trying to figure out what caused the problems. I know very well that a cat could become aggressive if the other cat doesn't respond appropriately to the first cat's posture and signals - which could have been the case because she could not see the other cat's signals. However, she did not have this problem with the other cats in reception - which of course could be because all the cats were in neutral territory. but has already been > through the unhappiness of unsuccessful adoptions. There is a possibility that the unsuccessful adoptions were due, at least in part, to choice of adoptives. I didn't handle either adoption and I met the second adoptive only briefly at the surrender -- after which is why I'm considering the possibility that the cats were may not have been the entire problem. At least if this last attempt fails, it wouldn't result in rehoming her again. She is clearly the permanent resident cat. I had single cats for > many years, and they were very happy -- and greatly loved. After closely observing ferals in colonies and the cats in the shelter -after- the need to compete for sex, food, and shelter have been removed, I'm thoroughly convinced cats are indeed naturally sociable and enjoy if not actually need the company of other cats. Otherwise, they wouldn't have developed such an array of signals, sounds, and body language to convey their attitudes and emotions to other cats. > MaryL > Duffy at the shelter (before adoption): > http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1636692/19233823.jpg > Duffy today: > http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/41680392.jpg Its so hard to believe these two pictures are the same cat!!! I get a surge of joy everytime I see them! Don't you think Holly greatly enriched his life and played a major roll in his phenomenal transformation? I do. > Holly and Duffy playing on the cat tree: > http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/24118497.jpg > Holly on the mantle: > http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/34609798.jpg > Duffy in the Christmas tree: > http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/76258004.jpg > Duffy "hanging out" over the edge of his scratching post: > http://pic10.picturetrail.com/VOL320/476350/1916528/22854822.jpg Now that's confidence! Thanks for your thoughts. Phil. >> > I've been thinking about placing another blind cat with her, but I'm >> > not [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Phil. Yes, I do agree that Holly greatly enriched Duffy's life -- and, after a period of adjustment, he also enriched Holly's life. She was happy before I adopted Duffy, but I really do think that his presence has added to her contentment. In addition, I take a vacation for 2 weeks every summer (but am seldom gone overnight other than that). In the past, Holly always traveled with me. Now that I have both Holly and Duffy, I have a petsitter who comes to my home twice each day. Holly was a good traveler, but it is really much better for her to be able to remain in her own environment. I did not want to leaver her alone for 2 weeks (other than the twice-daily visits by a petsitter), but the two cats do very well in this situation since they have each other for companionship. If you do decide to add a companion kitty in the case you described, please make sure that the adoptive "parent" will take a great deal of time and care with the introduction. I really do believe that was the key to success in my case. Too many people think you can just "throw cats together" and everything will be fine. Sometimes it works well, but that is a recipe for failure for many cases -- one that often cannot be overcome by a later (too late) change of plans. I have included 2 links to photo albums under my signature. These albums (especially the first one) were compiled to show the progression of introducing Holly and Duffy in a very slow, careful manner. I realize that you already know about slow introductions, but I think it is something that has to be impressed *very strongly* on those who are adopting. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'< http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly) http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in") > >> > I've been thinking about placing another blind cat with her, but I'm > >> > not [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > with the introduction. I really do believe that was the key to success in > my case. Absolutely! Her present -*permanent*- guardian is a *saint*! She even removed or modified her furniture that had low sharp corners and completely cat-proofed her home! Too many people think you can just "throw cats together" and > everything will be fine. Sometimes it works well, but that is a recipe for > failure for many cases -- one that often cannot be overcome by a later (too > late) change of plans. Absolutely. Sometimes the initial agression will cause the new cat to take a defensive posture every time the resident cat is near - which in turn provokes the resident cat. It becomes an irreparable self-perpetuating cycle. Sometimes it can be corrected but often it can't be. This can also lead to the resident cat becoming aggressive with any new cats. >I have included 2 links to photo albums under my > signature. These albums (especially the first one) were compiled to show > the progression of introducing Holly and Duffy in a very slow, careful > manner. I realize that you already know about slow introductions, but I > think it is something that has to be impressed *very strongly* on those who > are adopting. I'm very glad you re-emphasized the importance of slow, well-planned introductions. Because their cats may be mellow and easy-going, many people believe planned introductions aren't necessary. To my mind, the two or three week introduction is a small price to pay to ensure a life-long harmonious companionship. > MaryL > > Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'< > http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly) > http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in") Absolutely perfect! I think you should really consider building a website devoted strictly to introductions so it can be Googled. I think it would prevent a lot of disasters and returns. Btw, did you cut out the door specifically for the introduction? I think its a great idea! A sliding grate with adjustable hieghts might make a perfect idea even better. I think your site will also be an inspiration to others with blind cats and might even encourage some people to seek and adopt blind cats! Great job, Mary. Phil > I'm very glad you re-emphasized the importance of slow, well-planned > introductions. Because their cats may be mellow and easy-going, many [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Phil Thanks, Phil. Yes, I had the door made specifically for the introduction. Megan suggested using a screen door to replace the permanent door, and I have a person who does all sorts of "handyman" projects who was able to come up with that door. He located an unfinished interior door that was very inexpensive because it had some damage on one side, cut out a large square, then installed a type of heavy-duty screening (actually, the type of heavy metal mesh that is often placed at the bottom of doors to protect against damage if someone accidentally kicks it), and finally nailed a thin piece of wood on the inside of the door all around the edges of the screening so there would not be any sharp edges. I went with this smaller design because I could easily cover it with fabric (even had hooks placed on the inside for that purpose), in case Holly or Duffy became agitated. In actual fact, I never did need to cover the screen. He removed the hardware (handle and hinges) from my permanent door and used them for the temporary door, then reversed the process when I no longer needed the temporary door. Incidentally, the temporary door is now lying in my attic -- if I ever need it, I will have it readily available. MaryL <snip> > > I'm very glad you re-emphasized the importance of slow, well-planned > > introductions. Because their cats may be mellow and easy-going, many [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >> http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly) > >> http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in") <snip> > Thanks, Phil. Yes, I had the door made specifically for the introduction. > Megan suggested using a screen door to replace the permanent door, and I [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Incidentally, the temporary door is now lying in my attic -- if I ever need > it, I will have it readily available. That's actually a great idea. Inexpensive doors can be bought at Home Depot for a lot less than the 3 gates I use. In fact, a pre-hung door in a frame with hinges already installed would be cheaper than the gates. Just throw out the frame! Switching doors is just a matter of sliding out 2 pins in the hinges. Cutting the opening could be done with a jigsaw or even a keyhole saw for $5. Decorative aluminum radiator grates could be tacked over the opening for another $10. I really like that idea! Its the best one I've seen - its even more convenient than the gates. Thanks! Phil > <snip> > [quoted text clipped - 55 lines] > > Phil Yes, it really was convenient. I could easily slip in and out to bring food and "attention" to Duffy. While Duffy was in that room, I alternated times between the two cats -- that is usually my guest bedroom, so I spent every other night in my own room so Holly could be with me and every other night in the room with Duffy. I spent a lot of time with Duffy so he would not be lonely -- would often sit in that room reading or watching TV, and Duffy soon found that he wanted to either be in my lap or curl up on the top of the chair behind my head. It was very important for Holly to know that she wasn't somehow being relegated to second-place status, so I literally poured the affection on her every time I came out of Duffy's room, and I made sure that I gave her as much or more time than Duffy. MaryL Hi Phil, I have 2 other cats and a dog and they seem to me to know that Pheniox needs alittle extra at times. Sometimes my little one Sasha will sit and call her to her food bowl at meal times. Aww. Aww. Aww. What a sweetie! > Hi Phil, > I have 2 other cats and a dog and they seem to me to know that Pheniox > needs alittle extra at times. Sometimes my little one Sasha will sit and > call her to her food bowl at meal times. |
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