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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / October 2003new cats; tip of tongue sticking out
Well, the new cats have arrived. Only time will tell whether they will be foster cats or will remain here for life. They will be here at least until December, when they can go to a no-kill shelter, but that seems like a bad place for shy cats. Of course, since they only arrived on Tuesday, Mingy has not met them--and that is the wild card in all of this. He must have heard something the first night though, because he was acting very strange, hunkered down near the door to where they are sequestered or very attuned to it when not actually there. He was so distracted that he would not come eat his wet food. Anyway, the two cats are settling in well, especially given that they are shy. I am seeing more and more of them. I go down to read, and they come out and stay out. I have gotten to pat them a bit, and even got a few swipes of a brush in on one cat (they are Himmies--shorn a few months ago). They are skittish though, so I have to be very careful not to startle them. I did notice that the girl occasionally has the tip of her tongue sticking out. I noticed that when their mommy brought them and also have seen it a few times since. She does not do it all the time. I am wondering, though, whether that might mean anything in particular.  SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA > I did notice that the girl occasionally has the tip of her tongue > sticking out. I noticed that when their mommy brought them and > also have seen it a few times since. She does not do it all the > time. I am wondering, though, whether that might mean anything in > particular. Lots of cats do this. What it means, I have no clue. ;-) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > -- > Jean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA > > I did notice that the girl occasionally has the tip of her tongue > > sticking out. I noticed that when their mommy brought them and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Cathy Thanks, Cathy. I just wanted to be sure it wasn't the hallmark of some awful disease, which would cost tons of money the second I have the cats! SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA > > > I did notice that the girl occasionally has the tip of her tongue > > > sticking out. I noticed that when their mommy brought them and [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > some awful disease, which would cost tons of money the second I > have the cats! Jumping in late here... I think they just forget to pull it all the way back into their mouths sometimes. My Caley does it when she's been grooming me and is distracted by something. Harmless. Priscilla SignatureThe Episcopal Church welcomes you... and you... and you.... > Jumping in late here... > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Harmless. I'm glad to hear it is harmless, Priscilla. I'm going to have to take note of when she does it.... Happily, she doesn't do it ALL the time. She is a lot cuter when her tongue is in her mouth! SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA >From: "Jean B." jbxyz@rcn.com >> "Jean B." <jbxyz@rcn.com> wrote in message >news:3F6C8ED9.DCF3235C@rcn.com... [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >some awful disease, which would cost tons of money the second I >have the cats! My last cat used to do that too. We thought it was cute and it never had an effect healthwise. Congrats on your new cats, Jean :) Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm > My last cat used to do that too. We thought it was cute and it never had an > effect healthwise. Congrats on your new cats, Jean :) Thanks, Lauren, both for the congrats and the reassurance. I think the babies are doing pretty well, given the fact that they are shy and have been totally disrupted. SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA > Thanks, Lauren, both for the congrats and the reassurance. I > think the babies are doing pretty well, given the fact that they > are shy and have been totally disrupted. How's Mingy doing with the transition? Has s/he noticed anything different in the household? Does your daughter like the new cats, too? So many questions, so little time :-). rona Signature***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** > > Thanks, Lauren, both for the congrats and the reassurance. I > > think the babies are doing pretty well, given the fact that they [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > rona Hi Rona! You can see how frequently I go through all the NGs.... Ming still has not met the newcomers, who are down in my daughter's large playroom, which also includes a hall and bathroom. The main reason they have not been introduced is that the new babies are still very shy. The male, Johnny (they have not been renamed yet), is doing better--allows some patting and some brushing, and my daughter has managed to pick him up a couple of time. The female, Frankie, is extremely skittish. I have only been able to give her one pat perhaps five times. I go down and spend time with them, reading, so they get used to seeing, hearing, and smelling me, but this is obviously going to take time. Anyway, we think we have to be able to retrieve them is they come out up here. Maybe we could let Mingy visit them down there, but it is not clear they are ready. Leah, who was dead set against getting these cats, has been quite good with them. I was mainly worried that she would not even go down and see them or give them a chance. Luckily she did, and she loves cats, soooo... SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA >From: "Jean B." jbxyz@rcn.com >> My last cat used to do that too. We thought it was cute and it never had >an [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >think the babies are doing pretty well, given the fact that they >are shy and have been totally disrupted. You're very welcome, Jean, and I'm glad to hear the babies are doing well :) Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm > >From: "Jean B." jbxyz@rcn.com > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Lauren It's hard to say what "well" is! They are so shy, and one of them is so afraid. But I can be infinitely patient. We wanted shy companions for Mingy, and they sure are shy. It'll just take time.... SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA >From: "Jean B." jbxyz@rcn.com >> >From: "Jean B." jbxyz@rcn.com >> [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >companions for Mingy, and they sure are shy. It'll just take >time.... Yeah, I bet as they get older, they'll be more outgoing :) ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm > Yeah, I bet as they get older, they'll be more outgoing. I'm not too worried. The male is more outgoing with me, although he is still pretty skittish. Any approaches have to be on HIS terms. The female just looks at me. She occasionally will take a sniff, and I might get a pat in if I am lucky, but usually she bolts if I am anywhere near her. I feel really sorry for her. She used to sleep with her meowmie every night, and now she not only is in strange surroundings with strange people, but she has been robbed of her ritual. I also wish I could brush her. They are both Himmies and need brushing. I can get him brushed a little but have not been able to brush her at all. Luckily she was clipped down for the summer, so she is not quite as furry as she might have been. SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA >>> I did notice that the girl occasionally has the tip of her tongue >>> sticking out. I noticed that when their mommy brought them and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > some awful disease, which would cost tons of money the second I > have the cats! Two of mine do it all the time. It's so funny. Karen > Two of mine do it all the time. It's so funny. Okay! I'm feeling better and better about this. Thanks. SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA > > > I did notice that the girl occasionally has the tip of her tongue > > > sticking out. I noticed that when their mommy brought them and [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > some awful disease, which would cost tons of money the second I > have the cats! It means "lookit me, Momma, ain't I CUUUTE!" ;) -L. > > It means "lookit me, Momma, ain't I CUUUTE!" ;) LOL! I first noticed it when her old meowmie brought the cats, and the cat was luxuriating on her lap. SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA >Well, the new cats have arrived. Only time will tell whether they >will be foster cats or will remain here for life. They will be [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >time. I am wondering, though, whether that might mean anything in >particular. I've seen this in the Himmies -- probably in connection with the flat nose. But aren't they cute? > I've seen this in the Himmies -- probably in connection with the flat > nose. But aren't they cute? Yes, they are very cute--and don't seem to have any problems associated with their facial structure. SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA My cat Jade does this on occasion. It seems pretty normal. As to what it means, probably nothing in particular. The cat is the only one who really knows but my speculation would be like a switchblade knife. Once the blade is out, the cat can retract it when they are good and ready. SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com > I did notice that the girl occasionally has the tip of her tongue > sticking out. I noticed that when their mommy brought them and > also have seen it a few times since. She does not do it all the > time. I am wondering, though, whether that might mean anything in > particular. > My cat Jade does this on occasion. It seems pretty normal. As to what it > means, probably nothing in particular. The cat is the only one who really > knows but my speculation would be like a switchblade knife. Once the blade > is out, the cat can retract it when they are good and ready. Yes, she certainly can retract it. It doesn't spend a huge percentage of time out of her mouth.... SignatureJean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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