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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / March 2005Cat Napper?
Is the Cat Napper the window perch that can be velcroed onto the sill (in addition to having the legs against the wall)? If not, which perch is it that has the velcro strips? I want to get Mingy a birthday present, and I was thinking of giving him a perch in my bedroom. Thanks.  SignatureJean B. > Is the Cat Napper the window perch that can be velcroed onto the > sill (in addition to having the legs against the wall)? If not, > which perch is it that has the velcro strips? I want to get Mingy > a birthday present, and I was thinking of giving him a perch in my > bedroom. Thanks. Yes, that is the "Catnapper". >>Is the Cat Napper the window perch that can be velcroed onto the >>sill (in addition to having the legs against the wall)? If not, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Yes, that is the "Catnapper". Oh, good. I want to make sure it won't fall down, but I don't want to put nails in the sill. Thanks! SignatureJean B. > Is the Cat Napper the window perch that can be velcroed onto the > sill (in addition to having the legs against the wall)? If not, > which perch is it that has the velcro strips? I want to get Mingy > a birthday present, and I was thinking of giving him a perch in my > bedroom. Thanks. I just got one of these last week. I used the velcro to attach it because I'm not allowed to drill into the window sills/frames (and they're all metal anyway). After setting it up I tried to adjust it, and the bottom velcro strip came right off the sill. The velcro parts stick to each other so well that I can't actually separate them. Over the weekend I noticed the whole thing on the floor, the velcro strip came off the sill. I stuck it back on and pushed down as hard as I could and it hasn't fallen off again, but I'm not sure how long it will last. Otto has used it a few times. I'd really like to get a set of those carpeted steps, or a similar piece of carpeted furniture that will fit right under the window (about 19" high) so that they can still sit and look out. My sills are very narrow, and Otto has to sit sideways to look out without the perch. -- Liz >> Is the Cat Napper the window perch that can be velcroed onto the >> sill (in addition to having the legs against the wall)? If not, [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > -- > Liz Yeah, if it comes of the sill that tacky stuff may not be as tacky. I just went to the hobby store and got some extra to have around, although I only ever needed to use it 2 times; once when after moving it to a new window it didn't hold and once when we moved. If you get it right the first time, that stuff holds like the devil. (One more reason to be thankful for the Apollo program). > Yeah, if it comes of the sill that tacky stuff may not be as tacky. I just > went to the hobby store and got some extra to have around, although I only > ever needed to use it 2 times; once when after moving it to a new window it > didn't hold and once when we moved. If you get it right the first time, that > stuff holds like the devil. (One more reason to be thankful for the Apollo > program). How can one ensure that it holds? I assume you't want a clean sill--without oily residue from spray too. And how easy is it to remove it from the sill when one wants to? SignatureJean B. >> Yeah, if it comes of the sill that tacky stuff may not be as tacky. I just >> went to the hobby store and got some extra to have around, although I only [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > sill--without oily residue from spray too. And how easy is it to > remove it from the sill when one wants to? Well, it really sticks so it isn't that easy to remove. I just dusted it off really well first. > Well, it really sticks so it isn't that easy to remove. I just dusted it off > really well first. I think if I do this, I'll try it at a window where there would only be a very slight fall if it lets loose. I sure don't want anything to topple down with a cat on it! SignatureJean B. >> Is the Cat Napper the window perch that can be velcroed onto the >> sill (in addition to having the legs against the wall)? If not, [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >can still sit and look out. My sills are very narrow, and Otto has to sit >sideways to look out without the perch. Use epoxy to attach the bottom velcro strip. >>Is the Cat Napper the window perch that can be velcroed onto the >>sill (in addition to having the legs against the wall)? If not, [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > -- > Liz That is my other thought--I would get him a carpeted structure and put it on my dresser, so he could look out that way. Maybe that would be safer. I think if I do that, I would also put some carpeting or something under the structure to minimize scratching of that area. I don't mind scratches on the furniture, but I might as well not invite it to be scratched constantly! SignatureJean B. Hi Jean, Yes, Cat Napper is the one you described. I have two but I didn't trust the velcro so I screwed them to the window sill. It's also a good idea to attach the legs as far out as possible and find a way to make them reach the wall. I had one where the legs were not attached way out and the plastic broke from the force of Tiger jumping up to the seat. I used some pieces of plumbing tubing to extend the legs. How is Mingy doing? ---MIKE--- > Hi Jean, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > ---MIKE--- First, Mingy is doing well so far. Eating more wet food (and hence less kibbles), which is good. It seemed to take a long time for him to produce what I considered to be normal-looking pees (big ones, and more the shape that I was used to seeing solified in his litter). Also, he isn't licking as obviously as he was. I figured that was due to irritation from the catheter and from the blockage/plug in the first place. Back to the cat napper. I don't want to use screws, so it looks like the best thing would be to get a structure for that area. Maybe I will first try a cat napper where there would just be a 1-foor fall it is came loose. SignatureJean B. >> Hi Jean, >> [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > Maybe I will first try a cat napper where there would just be a > 1-foor fall it is came loose. Do you have a Petco nearby? They have a lot of nice green duck furniture which is what most of my cat furniture is. Some nice window level perches. > Do you have a Petco nearby? They have a lot of nice green duck furniture > which is what most of my cat furniture is. Some nice window level perches. Yes, I do. And a Pet Smart. I'll look around tomorrow. I need something that's 2-plus feet tall, and such things are easy enough to find. SignatureJean B. >> Do you have a Petco nearby? They have a lot of nice green duck furniture >> which is what most of my cat furniture is. Some nice window level perches. >> > Yes, I do. And a Pet Smart. I'll look around tomorrow. I need > something that's 2-plus feet tall, and such things are easy enough > to find. Oh yeah. I find the furniture at Petco far superior to Petsmart. Definitely take a look. > Is the Cat Napper the window perch that can be velcroed onto the > sill (in addition to having the legs against the wall)? If not, > which perch is it that has the velcro strips? I want to get Mingy > a birthday present, and I was thinking of giving him a perch in my > bedroom. Thanks. How's is Mingy doing? Any reoccurances? Is he more comfortable now, or still a little jumpy? BTW, I don't know if I told you, but I signed on for a third year, so I'll be here till 2007 if you're still thinking of bringing your daughter to Japan! Still have lots of room! rona Signature***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** "[America] is filled with people who decided not to live in Europe. We had people who really wanted to live in Europe, but didn't have the energy to go back. We call them Canadians." ---Grover Norquist in Newsweek, November 22, 2004 > How's is Mingy doing? He seems to be pretty much okay, physically. Any reoccurances? Not yet, but I am always thinking about the possibility. Praying every day I see him in the potty for a reasonable amount of time and what he produces seems normal (for him). Last night he scared me, because he was in the potty, left and then came back shortly thereafter. I think, though, that he peed and then came back to poop. Is he more comfortable now, or > still a little jumpy? He is better in that regard. One interesting thing happened though. My daughter's dad was here, and Mingy hissed at him FIFTEEN times but would not move! He doesn't hiss (except at the vet's), and he is usually more likely to run and hide. (It took him about three years to be out when her dad is here--and even then, it is only a sometimes thing.) > BTW, I don't know if I told you, but I signed on for a third year, so I'll > be here till 2007 if you're still thinking of bringing your daughter to > Japan! Still have lots of room! Thanks! That gives us some time. Leah is starting Mandarin next year. She wants to take Japanese, but the high school doesn't offer that. It should help with the kanji and the understanding, if not the pronunciation though. We shall see if we ever get anywhere. It is appropriate for me to turn this back to the topic of cats.... One of my biggest worries about traveling is Ming. Yes, I could get someone to change his food and water and clean his litter box, but Mingy would be cringing in fear. He would have no loving if I was not here. That really bothers me.................... I think he would be VERY unhappy. SignatureJean B. > We shall see if we ever get anywhere. It is appropriate for me to > turn this back to the topic of cats.... One of my biggest worries [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > That really bothers me.................... I think he would be > VERY unhappy. I must admit, were Kitty not so relaxed about going to the sitters, or living with my mother, I do not think I could have made the trip back to Japan. I had hoped to bring her with me, but my landlords do not allow pets at all (not even a hamster!). Do you remember Trillium? I remember one of the reasons she never made long overseas trips was because of her cat (elderly, diabetic). She made a trip to Thailand recently, though, and that had me a little worried about her cat. I haven't had the heart to ask about her, though... :-(. rona Signature***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** "[America] is filled with people who decided not to live in Europe. We had people who really wanted to live in Europe, but didn't have the energy to go back. We call them Canadians." ---Grover Norquist in Newsweek, November 22, 2004 >>We shall see if we ever get anywhere. It is appropriate for me to >>turn this back to the topic of cats.... One of my biggest worries [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > rona What is the story on bringing a cat to Japan, Rona. Would it have to be quarantined? (Mingy also could never go through that!) Yes, I do remember Trillium--or her name, anyway.... SignatureJean B. > What is the story on bringing a cat to Japan, Rona. Would it have > to be quarantined? (Mingy also could never go through that!) At the time I came, cats required a rabies vaccination (within a certain period of time before arrival) and a minimum two week quarantine. They also had to be shipped cargo--you could not bring them on the plane. The regulations are changing (have changed?), though, and if you have met certain conditions, then the quarantine can be completed in less than 12 hours. That would be so much better! I'm not sure if you can bring cats on a plane, though, or if they still have to be kept in cargo. If you're interested, I have still have the link to the Animal Quarantine Service website (in English!) so you can read all about it. It's pretty thorough and should answer any questions you might have (except maybe the bringing the cats on a plane, thing). rona Signature***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** "[America] is filled with people who decided not to live in Europe. We had people who really wanted to live in Europe, but didn't have the energy to go back. We call them Canadians." ---Grover Norquist in Newsweek, November 22, 2004 >>What is the story on bringing a cat to Japan, Rona. Would it have >>to be quarantined? (Mingy also could never go through that!) [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > rona This was more about your musings re bringing your cat. I wondered how possible that was--what it entailed. I am not in the process of moving anywhere (or going anywhere), alas. SignatureJean B. |
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