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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / October 2003giving the cat baths...
Hiya... anyone knows of the most natural, non-chemical way that I can bathe my cat Fusspot? I live in the Northwest, where the flea season this time was really horrid and his skin was a bit scally. He doesn't care for a wet washcloth and even the most gentle brushing doesn't help. Thanks! >Hiya... >anyone knows of the most natural, non-chemical way that I can bathe my cat >Fusspot? You can try this: http://www.animalsites.com/cat.asp ________ 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 You can get moistened towlettes at petstores, and then just stroke him with the towlette. I do that with mine sometimes, and they think they're just getting some lovins. :) > Hiya... > anyone knows of the most natural, non-chemical way that I can bathe my cat [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks! Does Fusspot have fleas? If that's the case I doubt a bath will be enough. You need to speak to the vet about this. Generally cats do not need you to bathe them. They do that themselves. -- Barb I can only please one person a day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either. Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath and you'd be surprised how much lose hair ends up in the tub.  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 > Does Fusspot have fleas? If that's the case I doubt a bath will be enough. > You need to speak to the vet about this. Generally cats do not need you to [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Today is not your day. > Tomorrow doesn't look good either. > Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair > which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath > and you'd be surprised how much lose hair ends up in the tub. Baths are not good for all cats, it depends on the condition of the skin and fur, and other factors such as how upset the cat gets. Gentle and regular rushing alone can get all the loose hair etc. off of the cat. > -- > Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Today is not your day. > > Tomorrow doesn't look good either. I have to disagree here. If a cat starts rolling around in dirt, has access hair that is not gotten out or a person has allergies but still loves their cat, bathing is a nice way to go. I have brushed my cats nefore but still had to bathe them to get more hair out as well to help in their cleaning process. While most cats fear water baths are still needed on occasion. Also, let us not forget that show cats (cats which compete in cat shows) will often get baths before they compete in the show ring. 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 > Baths are not good for all cats, it depends on the condition of the > skin and fur, and other factors such as how upset the cat gets. Gentle [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > > Today is not your day. > > > Tomorrow doesn't look good either. >I have to disagree here. If a cat starts rolling around in dirt, has access >hair that is not gotten out or a person has allergies but still loves their [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >Also, let us not forget that show cats (cats which compete in cat shows) >will often get baths before they compete in the show ring. If your cat fears water, it's cruel to bathe it just because you want to. Unless she's rolled in something smelly, or has had diarrhea or something and gotten messy, don't bathe them. If the cat enjoys a bath, that's another thing alltogether. I don't think many do though. Cats do a very good job of cleaning themselves without any help from us save some brushing. Show cats put up with a lot. That's the owner's choice, not the cat's. Sherry As a parent of two felines I do not think it is cruel to give them a bath, especially when Isis rolls around in things like dirt and such. Also it helps get rid of lose hair which was not gotten out by simple brushing. Cats may do a good job cleaning themselves but they do need help once and a while. Also, when they get a little stinky it is good to have them cleaned up. 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 > If your cat fears water, it's cruel to bathe it just because you want to. > Unless she's rolled in something smelly, or has had diarrhea or something and [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sherry >From: "Cat Protector" catprotector@cox.net >As a parent of two felines I do not think it is cruel to give them a bath, >especially when Isis rolls around in things like dirt and such. I thought your cats were indoors only? ________ 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 > >I have to disagree here. If a cat starts rolling around in dirt, has access > >hair that is not gotten out or a person has allergies but still loves their [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Sherry My cat Ernie is white and will come inside from the yard absolutely *brown* from rolling around (we call him Dirty Bird..), and a few hours later he's pristine again. :) Cats don't need baths unless they *really* get into something. It strips oils from their fur and skin that they need. That is not true at all. I suppose if your cat accidently got into oil or some other substance you'd say it was ok not to bathe them? Bathing a cat does not harm the cat neither physically nor emotionally. Also, not all cats are afraid of water. 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 "Karen M." <misskittymcgill71@yahoo.com> wrote in message > My cat Ernie is white and will come inside from the yard absolutely > *brown* from rolling around (we call him Dirty Bird..), and a few > hours later he's pristine again. :) Cats don't need baths unless they > *really* get into something. It strips oils from their fur and skin > that they need. >That is not true at all. I suppose if your cat accidently got into oil or >some other substance you'd say it was ok not to bathe them? No one said that. Bathing a cat >does not harm the cat neither physically nor emotionally. Also, not all cats >are afraid of water. I hope most people here realize that as far as giving advice on feline behavior, CP is about the last person you should consider to have expertise in that area. Once again, let's see some evidence to support your contention. > That is not true at all. I suppose if your cat accidently got into oil or > some other substance you'd say it was ok not to bathe them? Bathing a cat > does not harm the cat neither physically nor emotionally. Also, not all cats > are afraid of water. Re-read my post. I said "Cats don't need baths unless they *really* get into something." I think this would include oil. Nor did I say all cats are afraid of water. Do try to read before sounding off. Also, here are some links: From http://www.thecatsite.com/cat_care/care.php?a=coat - "Most domestic shorthairs need relatively little grooming. Regular brushing, at least once a week helps to keep the coat looking good, by removing dead hair. Getting rid of dead hair also prevents it from scattering around your home. It is advised to often brush cats that shed a lot. Usually it is not necessary to bathe a shorthair cat, unless it gets its coat very dirty. You should also bathe the cat if it is covered with a substance that you don't want him to lick off." From http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/Care/Cats/000/CatGrooming.htm - "You should not bath your cat more often than necessary, since shampoos will remove the natural oils that protect your cats skin and hair." > > My cat Ernie is white and will come inside from the yard absolutely > > *brown* from rolling around (we call him Dirty Bird..), and a few > > hours later he's pristine again. :) Cats don't need baths unless they > > *really* get into something. It strips oils from their fur and skin > > that they need. I have read about bathing cats in the past and I continue to bathe them. Not only does it get out hair that I haven't brush out but also dirt as well. Both my cats are short haired and do get a bit rank after a while. Also for Isis' breed the natural oils that keep her coat do return and refresh. 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 > Re-read my post. I said "Cats don't need baths unless they *really* > get into something." I think this would include oil. Nor did I say all [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > > *really* get into something. It strips oils from their fur and skin > > > that they need. >I have read about bathing cats in the past and I continue to bathe them. Not >only does it get out hair that I haven't brush out but also dirt as well. >Both my cats are short haired and do get a bit rank after a while. If your indoor cats are getting "rank"...it's time to seriously take a look at your housekeeping skills. Indoor cats just don't get "rank" unless there's a health issue going on with elimination or they are unable to groom themselves. Sherry >>I have read about bathing cats in the past and I continue to bathe them. Not >>only does it get out hair that I haven't brush out but also dirt as well. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sherry Are you implying that CP is eliminating improperly, thereby creating a health issue? :) K > >I have read about bathing cats in the past and I continue to bathe them. Not > >only does it get out hair that I haven't brush out but also dirt as well. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sherry I agree. I didn't understant this statement about the cat getting "rank." I have never had a cat develop an odor unless there was a health issue (for example, diarrhea). MaryL (take out the litter to reply) >I agree. I didn't understant this statement about the cat getting "rank." >I have never had a cat develop an odor unless there was a health issue (for >example, diarrhea). > >MaryL Me too, Mary. I honestly don't understand it. Cherokee was old, too fat, arthritic and unable to groom himself. Longhaired on top of that. He got "rank" if left to his own devices. But a healthy, younger, indoor cat. I just can't see it. Sherry I think what Sherri is referring too is mouth odor. Which also results from poor dental hygiene. Heavy tartar under and along an animals gum line is a perfect place for bacteria to multiply producing obnoxious odors in the process. This same mouth odor may be spread to the entire body as the animal uses his or her tongue to wet the hair coat during the grooming process. Maybe she smells dirty or infected ears. They are another frequent source of body odor. Skin disease and a wet or soiled hair coat are amongst the most common sources of body odor. Stool, urine, and saliva can be spread on to the skin and hair producing objectionable odors. One skin disease known as "seborrhea" often results in the over production of skin oils which tend to trap obnoxious odors. Stool and urine collecting between the foot pads is another place to check when trying to discover the source of persistent "rank" odors on your cat. I try to wash all my animals at least once a month. >I think what Sherri is referring too is mouth odor. Which also results from >poor dental hygiene. Heavy tartar under and along an animals gum line is a [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >another place to check when trying to discover the source of persistent >"rank" odors on your cat. That's true, all of the above can cause odor. That's exactly what I was trying to say, not that cats never stink, but if one does, there's something wrong with it. They normally should not smell bad. I kept noticing a faint odor everytime Frank would get close once. It turned out to be an abscess. It was hidden under all that hair. Sherry >I agree. I didn't understant this statement about the cat getting "rank." >I have never had a cat develop an odor unless there was a health issue (for >example, diarrhea). Same here. Our cats never get baths and their fur smells good. But of course, we don't feed them Friskies either. >>I agree. I didn't understant this statement about the cat getting "rank." >>I have never had a cat develop an odor unless there was a health issue (for >>example, diarrhea). > >Same here. Our cats never get baths and their fur smells good. But of course, >we don't feed them Friskies either. All kidding aside, Friskies *does* make for the stinkiest litterboxes ever. We had some donated to shelter. P-U. Sherry >That is not true at all. I suppose if your cat accidently got into oil or >some other substance you'd say it was ok not to bathe them? Realizing that reading isn't your strong suit, please recall yesterday's post which stated the opposite. Face it. You bathe your cats because *you want to*. Sherry >From: "Cat Protector" catprotector@cox.net >Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair >which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath >and you'd be surprised how much lose hair ends up in the tub. Your cat is probably shedding more because she's afraid of the bath. Cats that are indoors shouldn't need a bath. ________ 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 > Your cat is probably shedding more because she's afraid of the bath. Cats that > are indoors shouldn't need a bath. My Cheeks (indoor, rescued as a two-year-old) is the gentlest little cat in the world, but at bath time seemed convinced that I had fed her, played with her, cuddled her, etc. just as some sort of ruse to trick her into the bathroom and kill her. It is the only time she will put out her claws, and she did so to get purchase in my back, at which point she dug in and used me as a bridge to get out of the tub. (You can picture this--she waited until I bent very close to her and reached over my shoulder. At which point, what do you do but let her have her way! LOL!) So I quit bathing her. It seemed to me that she was kind of stinky after a month, then became and pretty much stays sweet smelling. Part of it is keeping her box scooped daily. Another good reason not to bathe her is that she has a predilection to respiratory problems, and when she gets upset she has asthma attacks that are really scary. I'd like to keep her down to a minimum of allergy shots. Isis struggles a bit when it comes to baths but not as much as she used to. She will try to get out of the tub and meow a tiny bit but I just gently let her know she is not being tortured. Isis is much better now about them and I don't get too much fuss because she realizes that she will be set free after the cleaning. The last time I bathed Jade she didn't seem to mind it too much. She meowed but that was about it. 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 > > > Your cat is probably shedding more because she's afraid of the bath. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > asthma attacks that are really scary. I'd like to keep her down to a > minimum of allergy shots. >From: "Mary" rosefan@email.com >> Your cat is probably shedding more because she's afraid of the bath. >Cats that [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >her >into the bathroom and kill her. ROFL!!!!! >It is the only time she will put out >her claws, [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >point, >what do you do but let her have her way! LOL!) So I quit bathing her. Too bad you didn't get a video of this, lol. I can just imagine. >It seemed to me that she was kind of stinky after a month, then became >and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >asthma attacks that are really scary. I'd like to keep her down to a >minimum of allergy shots. I have never bathed my cats and they don't have an odor that I can detect. I think you're right, scooping the box must help. I also think you're right not to stress your cat by bathing her especially in light of the fact that she has asthma. 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 >Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair >which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath >and you'd be surprised how much lose hair ends up in the tub. If you knew anything about cats all all, you'd know they "throw" their hair when they are frightened. Your cats are terrified of the bath, and that's why there's hair all over the place. It isn't normal shedded hair. Sherry >From: sriddles@aol.comkitty (Sherry ) >>Actually, baths are good for cats because it helps get rid of excess hair >>which can reduce hairballs a little. Every few months I give my cats a bath [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Sherry Exactly. Also, you might want to feed a higher quality cat food and then maybe she won't shed as much. 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: sriddles@aol.comkitty (Sherry ) > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Exactly. Also, you might want to feed a higher quality cat food and then maybe > she won't shed as much. Oh, no no no no no no no no!! Do *not* bring up the food with CP, I repeat *do not* bring up the food!! LOL > 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: "Karen M." mskitty@NOSPAMeasystreet.com >>>From: sriddles@aol.comkitty (Sherry ) >> [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >Oh, no no no no no no no no!! Do *not* bring up the food with CP, I >repeat *do not* bring up the food!! LOL Hey, maybe he would change his cats from Friskies. Nah, guess not....LOL 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: "Karen M." mskitty@NOSPAMeasystreet.com > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html > Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm Lauren, don't you remember the last time someone got into the Friskies thing with CP? His panties got in such a twist he's probably *still* prying them out of his crack... > Lauren, > don't you remember the last time someone got into the Friskies thing > with CP? His panties got in such a twist he's probably *still* prying > them out of his crack... Given how much of a tight-a** CP is, I doubt he could even get a thong string up his crack... anor (my meaner alter ego) Signature***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** >>Lauren, >>don't you remember the last time someone got into the Friskies thing [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > anor (my meaner alter ego) I'm going to tell you the same thing I've told Cheryl - stop that!! I'm going to need a new monitor for all the spitting up I do while reading posts!! lol!! :) I don't see how picking on me is going to really accomplish your goals here. All it shows is that you are acting like children. 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 > > Lauren, > > don't you remember the last time someone got into the Friskies thing [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > anor (my meaner alter ego) > I don't see how picking on me is going to really accomplish your goals here. > All it shows is that you are acting like children. You're right. Lauren, Rona - stop sucking your thumbs!! > > I don't see how picking on me is going to really accomplish your goals here. > > All it shows is that you are acting like children. > > You're right. Lauren, Rona - stop sucking your thumbs!! But it's *fun*!!! :-) And I wasn't picking on CP. Stating a fact isn't picking on someone; it's simply stating a fact :-p! rona Signature***For e-mail, replace .com with .ca Sorry for the inconvenience!*** >From: "Karen M." mskitty@NOSPAMeasystreet.com >>>From: "Karen M." mskitty@NOSPAMeasystreet.com >> [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] >with CP? His panties got in such a twist he's probably *still* prying >them out of his crack... I vaguely remember his stance that no matter what food a person feeds their cat, it doesn't matter and he's going to feed Friskies and he doesn't care what anyone says. Am I remembering correctly, or was it worse? LOL ________ 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 >I vaguely remember his stance that no matter what food a person feeds their >cat, it doesn't matter and he's going to feed Friskies and he doesn't care >what >anyone says. Am I remembering correctly, or was it worse? LOL Yeah, that's pretty much it. On second thought, that might be why the poor cats stink after all. Sherry > >I vaguely remember his stance that no matter what food a person feeds their > >cat, it doesn't matter and he's going to feed Friskies and he doesn't care [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sherry I don't know. I'm still intrigued by your "inappropriate elimination" guess... > >I vaguely remember his stance that no matter what food a person feeds their > >cat, it doesn't matter and he's going to feed Friskies and he doesn't care [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Sherry I don't know. I'm still intrigued by your "inappropriate elimination" guess... >> Yeah, that's pretty much it. On second thought, that might be why the poor >cats [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >I don't know. I'm still intrigued by your "inappropriate elimination" >guess... ROFL. No, I wasn't talking about CP. Those damn cats that refuse to groom. Or are too fat to reach. Or won't use their little kitty bidets. Sherry > >>From: sriddles@aol.comkitty (Sherry ) > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Oh, no no no no no no no no!! Do *not* bring up the food with CP, I > repeat *do not* bring up the food!! LOL She's *not* kidding! <g> (We've BTDT.) Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon I see nothing wrong with the food I feed my cats. It seems that unless everyone feeds their cats the same food as your group they are nothing more than bad people. My cats are just fine with the store bought food and are well cared for. As for the shedding, the reason that my cats shed is because of their climate. We live in Arizona where it is a warm one. Of course that means nothing to your little group here. 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 > > Oh, no no no no no no no no!! Do *not* bring up the food with CP, I > > repeat *do not* bring up the food!! LOL [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > "Staccato signals of constant information..." > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > I see nothing wrong with the food I feed my cats. It seems that unless > everyone feeds their cats the same food as your group they are nothing more [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > "Staccato signals of constant information..." > > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon I personally don't care if you feed your cat Friskies or not, I just don't want to see you get another anuerysm.... I was never ill. I just think it is time for some of the uppercrust members to stop putting the people down simply because they don't feed their cats the more expensive brands. It seems some in this group have a big problem with others because they don't have shared views regarding food. 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 "Karen M." <misskittymcgill71@yahoo.com> wrote in message > I personally don't care if you feed your cat Friskies or not, I just > don't want to see you get another anuerysm.... > I was never ill. I just think it is time for some of the uppercrust members > to stop putting the people down simply because they don't feed their cats > the more expensive brands. It seems some in this group have a big problem > with others because they don't have shared views regarding food. Don't know about that, but my vet told me Friskies is just fine. (The context was, "She wants canned tuna, but I know that is bad for her. What should I give her in addition to her (Iams) dry food?" My cats take one look at Iams canned and look at me like I am out of my mind. Cheeks tried to cover it up like poo once.) I think maybe your past tone is coming back to haunt you here. But then again, this is Usenet. Quite the strange place. My cats get to have tuna once and a while but not as a regular food. As for my past tone, I guess I am just one of those people who don't follow the elitist but snobbish crowd which feels that if you don't feed your cats the same food that they do then you are a rotten person. I find Friskies to be just fine for cats. But for the snobs who thought about stomping on me because of it I tried feeding my cats one of the so-called expensive brands which they would not even touch. Right now they get fed Special Kitty and they like it. I also feed them canned Friskies once a day which they also enjoy. 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 > Don't know about that, but my vet told me Friskies is just fine. (The > context was, "She wants canned tuna, but I know that is bad for her. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > tone is coming back to haunt you here. But then again, this is Usenet. > Quite the strange place. >My cats get to have tuna once and a while but not as a regular food. As for >my past tone, I guess I am just one of those people who don't follow the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >they like it. I also feed them canned Friskies once a day which they also >enjoy. Geez, CP. I'm not picking on you personally, honest. But *please* consider feeding something better. You may *think* your cats are doing fine. You and I could live on Twinkies and Ding-dongs and we'd probably *seem* fine for a long time. Just like your cats do now. But it would catch up with us. You obviously care for your cats very, very much. You protect their health in other ways. Why not preserve their health by just spending a few cents more? Special Kitty is even worse than Friskies. When you only have two cats, it *really* doesn't add up to that much more money to feed them quality food. I am becoming more and more convinced that in people, as well as cats, nutrition is *extremely* important in maintaining good health as they/we get older. Sherry >From: "Cat Protector" catprotector@cox.net > I find Friskies to be >just fine for cats. But for the snobs who thought about stomping on me >because of it I tried feeding my cats one of the so-called expensive brands >which they would not even touch. Did you introduce the new food very slowly? You can't just put down a new food and expect them to eat it. Most cats are way too particular. ________ 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 cats get to have tuna once and a while but not as a regular food. As for > my past tone, I guess I am just one of those people who don't follow the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > they like it. I also feed them canned Friskies once a day which they also > enjoy. Mine are pretty picky too and like the junk food. I recently tried ProPlan canned and they seemed to like that a lot more than the premium stuff (that is, they actually ate it). Just a thought. ------------------------------------------------- ~kaeli~ Jesus saves, Allah protects, and Cthulhu thinks you'd make a nice sandwich. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace ------------------------------------------------- >Mine are pretty picky too and like the junk food. I recently tried >ProPlan canned and they seemed to like that a lot more than the premium [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >------------------------------------------------- >~kaeli~ Same here, Kaeli. Pro Plan is the closest thing I could convert my Fancy Feast junkies. As foods go, I do think it's one of the better ones although I'm sure not the best around. It's far better than Fancy Feast or Special Kitty and such for sure though. Sherry > Same here, Kaeli. Pro Plan is the closest thing I could convert my Fancy Feast > junkies. As foods go, I do think it's one of the better ones although I'm sure > not the best around. It's far better than Fancy Feast or Special Kitty and such > for sure though. > > Sherry That's funny, my cats also love the FF. I wonder if they taste similar to them? I wish they'd eat the better foods, but PP is far better than FF, I'm sure. They like the PP dry, too. ------------------------------------------------- ~kaeli~ Jesus saves, Allah protects, and Cthulhu thinks you'd make a nice sandwich. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace ------------------------------------------------- >That's funny, my cats also love the FF. I wonder if they taste similar >to them? [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >------------------------------------------------- >~kaeli~ Yoda's an old man, and he got started on the FF habit long before the advent of internet and good info. beinng available to me. I honestly didn't know. I thought I was feeding him the best. But I admit FF has its place--around here there's nothing better to coax a cat who's sick and off his food into eating. Yoda nearly died from Hepatic Lipidosos, and Fancy Feast roasted turkey probably saved his life. :) Sherry >>Mine are pretty picky too and like the junk food. I recently tried >>ProPlan canned and they seemed to like that a lot more than the premium [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Sherry My cats' favorite *by far* is by Trader Joe's (found here on the West Coast) - it's "Tuna Cat Food", so it smells just like tuna, but is formulated to be a nutritionally complete food. I get it for treats and when my Harry was sick a couple of years ago, it was part of his recovery diet, one of the few things he'd eat when he finally started eating again. Other than that they get Wellness, and a little Precise now and then. Never started any of them on FF or Friskies, thank god! I'd still have "kitty crack" addicted kitties!! :) How much is the food you are getting at Trader Joes and what is the brand name? 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 > My cats' favorite *by far* is by Trader Joe's (found here on the West > Coast) - it's "Tuna Cat Food", so it smells just like tuna, but is [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > now and then. Never started any of them on FF or Friskies, thank god! > I'd still have "kitty crack" addicted kitties!! :) > How much is the food you are getting at Trader Joes and what is the brand > name? [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > now and then. Never started any of them on FF or Friskies, thank god! > > I'd still have "kitty crack" addicted kitties!! :) It's the Trader Joe's brand, and it's actually called "Tuna For Cats" or something very similar. It smells just like tuna (ick for me, yum for them) and my cats think I'm a god when I feed it to them. :) TJ's has other brands, which my cats liked pretty well, so I would recommend a try of those too, who knows? If I remember correctly, the tuna food is $.39/can and the regular is a little more than that. K >From: misskittymcgill71@yahoo.com (Karen M.) >"Cat Protector" <catprotector@cox.net> wrote in message >> How much is the food you are getting at Trader Joes and what is the brand >> name? >It's the Trader Joe's brand, and it's actually called "Tuna For Cats" >or something very similar. It smells just like tuna (ick for me, yum >for them) and my cats think I'm a god when I feed it to them. :) TJ's >has other brands, which my cats liked pretty well, so I would >recommend a try of those too, who knows? If I remember correctly, the >tuna food is $.39/can and the regular is a little more than that. I love Trader Joe's for people food. They have the best sherbert, mango and tangerine flavor. I am totally addicted to it :) 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: misskittymcgill71@yahoo.com (Karen M.) > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html > Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm They have these cookies there, chocolate-mint with a chocolate coating. They come in a little cardboard tub, I wish I could remember the name. They are *heaven*!! Even better than the Girl Scout kind, if you can believe it. :) >From: misskittymcgill71@yahoo.com (Karen M.) >> >From: misskittymcgill71@yahoo.com (Karen M.) >> [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >the name. They are *heaven*!! Even better than the Girl Scout kind, if >you can believe it. :) Oh sure, give me something else to get addicted to there :) I'll have to check them out for sure. Maybe they'll put some in those sample bins at the check out. Lately, they've had these really good cinammon graham crackers. 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 Do you have the par-baked bread and rolls there? If you haven't noticed them, go to the bread section and check them out. You just bake for 5-7 minutes and you get the best Italian baked bread, perfect with soups or pastas. Mmmmmmm :) >>From: misskittymcgill71@yahoo.com (Karen M.) > [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html > Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm >From: "Karen M." mskitty@NOSPAMeasystreet.com >Do you have the par-baked bread and rolls there? If you haven't noticed >them, go to the bread section and check them out. You just bake for 5-7 >minutes and you get the best Italian baked bread, perfect with soups or >pastas. Mmmmmmm :) I don't know, I've never looked for them, but I sure will be now :) Thanks, Karen! ________ 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 I had no idea they were now selling cat food now. Maybe when I am there next I'll get a can. 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 "Karen M." <misskittymcgill71@yahoo.com> wrote in message > It's the Trader Joe's brand, and it's actually called "Tuna For Cats" > or something very similar. It smells just like tuna (ick for me, yum [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > K >From: "Cat Protector" catprotector@cox.net >I see nothing wrong with the food I feed my cats. It seems that unless >everyone feeds their cats the same food as your group they are nothing more >than bad people. I don't care what you feed your cats. My point was though that if your cats are shedding a lot and have a bad odor, a change of diet may very well benefit them. 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 >I don't care what you feed your cats. My point was though that if your cats >are shedding a lot and have a bad odor, a change of diet may very well >benefit >them. Exactly. It doesn't seem to occur to CP that the diet he feeds his cats may be the reason they shed a lot and have a bad odor. That is not normal if you are feeding a high quality diet. I know a lot about cats and bathing does not torture or harm them at all. 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 > If you knew anything about cats all all, you'd know they "throw" their hair > when they are frightened. Your cats are terrified of the bath, and that's why > there's hair all over the place. It isn't normal shedded hair. > > Sherry > I know a lot about cats and bathing does not torture or harm them at all. That would highly depend on the cat. Be careful when you over- generalize. I bathe my cats (2 of 3) monthly to reduce dander b/c of my allergies, but to one of my cats, it IS traumatic. She doesn't get baths any more. It stressed her too much. To her, everything is a big deal. She's a Princess, what can I say. She now gets only a damp rag rubbed over her every few days and she's okay with that. Cats are as individual as people. Some don't really mind baths that much. A few even like water. Some despise it with an almost phobic passion. The act of bathing a cat IS torture if the poor thing is terrified of water. Only you know your cat enough to know if that is the case. Do not presume to know every cat. No one knows everything about anything. ------------------------------------------------- ~kaeli~ Jesus saves, Allah protects, and Cthulhu thinks you'd make a nice sandwich. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace ------------------------------------------------- >I know a lot about cats and bathing does not torture or harm them at all. You've more than proven that you don't know a lot about cats, cat food, shedding, or whether or not bathing can harm a cat. For one thing, too frequent bathing strips the fur of natural oils, dries out the skin and can cause various skin problems. And yes, subjecting a cat to something unnecessary and unpleasant for the cat simply because you want to is a form of torment. >> I know a lot about cats and bathing does not torture or harm them >> at all. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > subjecting a cat to something unnecessary and unpleasant for the > cat simply because you want to is a form of torment. And control. > Hiya... > anyone knows of the most natural, non-chemical way that I can bathe my cat [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks! Is it possible he needs a nutritional supplement for dry skin? Also, I am assuming that the flea problem has been solved. If not, you should probably talk to your vet about Advantage or Frontline. (Do NOT use over-the-counter flea preparations.) MaryL (take out the litter to reply) Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'< http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly) http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in") > Hiya... > anyone knows of the most natural, non-chemical way that I can bathe my cat [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Thanks! You might try rubbing a natural, light, edible oil under his fur, then dusting him down with rice flour or cornstarch, then brushing it out...The oil would definitely help his skin, and soothe the places where there is discomfort. I would use something like hazelnut (very light) or avacado oil, although olive oil would work pretty well. The powder (definitely not talc) would absorb the excess oil (so he doesn't get too loose, if you know what I mean) and brushing it out would keep him from consuming too much of it, while removing the excess dirt, scalies and other yuckies. Good luck, I would be interested to hear how it goes! Syd I have to tell an old joke that this thread reminded me of--I apologize if you've heard it before: "You know, I had to stop giving my cat baths." "Why is that?" "It was too hard getting the fur off of my tongue." :-) Joe >From: minglewood@nls.net (Gid Tanner) >I have to tell an old joke that this thread reminded me of--I >apologize if you've heard it before: [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >:-) LOL!!!! Good one :) 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 |
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