Our pair of brother & sister main coon`s have always lived inside our
apartment with us, 8 years with no illness at all. However we now have
moved into a house with a small garden, and they both like to roam the
garden.
One is eager to explore further, but we are unsure if he could find us
again, as he is not worldly wise, and all this is such an adventure.
We had the cats inoculated after birth, but felt no need for any further
treatment as they never left our apartment. What can we do, if anything to
dissuade the cats from exploring further, and would we be wise in seeking a
vet for further treatment??????
Any advice would be appreciated
JoJo - 03 Apr 2004 00:04 GMT
I would recommend getting your cats vaccinated if you are going to let them
outside. While no other cats may be around while you are out, they may
visit when you aren't, and your cats may pick something up. Rabies vacc (if
you are in U.S.) is mandatory, FVRCP for feline distemper is recommended and
I would suggest FeLeuk for feline luekemia (your vet may want to test to
make sure they aren't positive now.
JoJo
> Our pair of brother & sister main coon`s have always lived inside our
> apartment with us, 8 years with no illness at all. However we now have
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> vet for further treatment??????
> Any advice would be appreciated
'cedes - 03 Apr 2004 04:32 GMT
How about building them a safe big enclosure?
http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-worldenclosures.htm
> I would recommend getting your cats vaccinated if you are going to let them
> outside. While no other cats may be around while you are out, they may
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> > vet for further treatment??????
> > Any advice would be appreciated
Kalyahna - 03 Apr 2004 05:00 GMT
> I would recommend getting your cats vaccinated if you are going to let them
> outside. While no other cats may be around while you are out, they may
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> JoJo
I think there are varying opinions on how worthwhile the Feleuk vaccine is.
Your best bet is to research it first yourself and then discuss it with your
vet. Don't get talked into extra shots if your research suggests it provides
no benefit to the cat.
And ultimately, an enclosure is best. Some things are airborne, but the
chances of your kitties getting a bloodborne disease (FIV or FeLV) are
hugely minimized if they're not having direct contact with other cats...
plus all the other dangers (poisons, traffic, random stupid people, and
random roaming dogs) are kept at a distance.
M.C. Mullen - 03 Apr 2004 07:48 GMT
| Our pair of brother & sister main coon`s have always lived inside our
| apartment with us, 8 years with no illness at all. However we now have
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| vet for further treatment??????
| Any advice would be appreciated
If they have lived for at least tree weeks in the new place they will find
the way home, don't worry. You can't really stop a cat from roaming. But you
could give him a real fright when he goes past the border: Hide and throw a
water balloon or similar at him. A light hollow chain is a good thing too,
bangers near him, whatever. There is no limit for creativity...
(When I do this with the martens I have to use heavier arms though. My
friend laughs at me and says it's like a comic to watch :-). I have got rid
of them for the time being using an ultra sound device which humans cannot
hear but it disturbs the martens and keeps them from destroying my roof and
s****ing everywhere, but that's all besides the original question.)
Carola