We've got a family! Also Vet experience with cats

Nick-H · Feb 6th, 2008, 11:09

Thanks all.

Had a good night of comfortable sleep (although with many vivid and surreal dreams

) and feel much better today.

capt_mahajan · Feb 6th, 2008, 11:20

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although with many vivid and surreal dreams

hope not at the same time.

Get well soon

Aishah · Feb 6th, 2008, 14:48

Medication can give you those sort of dreams, especially lariam! You're sounding a bit more on the mend, look after yourself and good wishes for quick recovery.

Nick-H · Feb 6th, 2008, 18:11

No, I wasn't, and wouldn't, take Larium. It's expensive anyway.

Feeling much better today. Went for a lovely walk in the Theosophical Society Gardens to replenish with sunshine, fresh air and lots of nature. It is full of Spring there! Everything is green, and there are many fresh butterflies; we saw one group who I am sure were 'new-born'.

Aishah · Feb 6th, 2008, 18:42

Good news, Nick - you're definitely on the mend! And how is the rest of the family?? (Great you have sunshine - you can't believe how cold it is here and cloudy! I have never had weather like this before..)

Nick-H · Feb 6th, 2008, 21:06

Yes, I'm fit again now. It's amazing how small the change is between fine and feeling lousy!

We saw a mongoose. It crossed the path near where we were sitting, stopped to look at us, and carried on.

Wonderful, magical place; Chennai's oasis of natural peace

brownboy66 · Feb 6th, 2008, 23:48

Be vigilant with the health there Mr Nick (which I'm sure you are), but sounds like your on the mend anyway. Take it easy.

Nick-H · Feb 13th, 2008, 21:46

I am not the kitten's friend any longer: I gave them all de-worming syrup yesterday. Strong little things, with sharp claws, too!

Oh well, that's a week of slowly gaining their trust down the drain. Start all over again.

Hoping to take mum to the vet this week. Don't suppose she'll be my friend after that.

Anyway, she's certainly decided that there's more to life than looking after children, and is quite often out and about now, so I hope we can get her to the vet.

Dad's around too. In fact, although he's a big wild bruiser of a tom, not tame at all, he's moved in with the family.

Damn. That's five cats.

Expecting the grandparents next week.

machadinha · Feb 13th, 2008, 22:10

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Dad's around too. In fact, although he's a big wild bruiser of a tom, not tame at all, he's moved in with the family.

Waiting for his next chance at a litter I reckon. Better hit that vet soon!

Nick-H · Feb 13th, 2008, 23:18

Oh, I think they're already at it.

Poor old thing, the old tom (although obviously not having such a bad life, I suppose) --- he's really envious of the others being fed, definitely wants in on the relative safety and security of our side passage, but is also quite scared. I've been chasing him away, but gave him a wee snack today. I've no doubt I'll soften.

I'm quite circumspect, too: a cat like that can do a lot of damage with tooth and claw. The vet told me they have to be inoculated against Rabies too, and I didn't know cats could carry it.

Sama · Feb 13th, 2008, 23:29

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

Oh, I think they're already at it..

a male cat will also go after his own female kittens...inbreeding!

you should grab the tom and get him snipped too!

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The vet told me they have to be inoculated against Rabies too, and I didn't know cats could carry it.

OMG, nick! any warm-blooded animal can carry rabies! I knew a woman her horse got rabies from a rabid bat.

when I was at KYM 3 years ago, there were 2 or 3 feral kittens running around. they told us to stay away, don't feed them, but of course people did not listen. one woman got scratched -- they took her (the woman) immediately to the dr. to get rabies shots, they did not want to take any chances.

Nick-H · Feb 13th, 2008, 23:55

Bats, I knew about; dogs everybody knows about. I thought it was more species-specific than any warm-blooded animal.

Obviously something I should research more. Thanks for the prod

Scratched? I've already been scratched by the kittens...

Sama · Feb 13th, 2008, 23:59

not so much the scratches, but rabies is carried in saliva. so if a stray dog or cat licks you, say on your foot where you have a cut, the saliva can then get inside you.

but they still did not want to take any chances with the scratches.

Nick-H · Feb 14th, 2008, 00:05

Ah yes, ok.

Aishah · Feb 14th, 2008, 08:21

Hope your tetanus injection is still valid too, Nick. Scratches and garden soil are lethal - tetanus is quite a thing here. (I think the injections last for around 10 years)

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Feb 6th, 2008, 18:11	#154
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,868	No, I wasn't, and wouldn't, take Larium. It's expensive anyway. Feeling much better today. Went for a lovely walk in the Theosophical Society Gardens to replenish with sunshine, fresh air and lots of nature. It is full of Spring there! Everything is green, and there are many fresh butterflies; we saw one group who I am sure were 'new-born'.

Feb 6th, 2008, 18:42	#155
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,462	Good news, Nick - you're definitely on the mend! And how is the rest of the family?? (Great you have sunshine - you can't believe how cold it is here and cloudy! I have never had weather like this before..)

Feb 6th, 2008, 21:06	#156
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,868	Yes, I'm fit again now. It's amazing how small the change is between fine and feeling lousy! We saw a mongoose. It crossed the path near where we were sitting, stopped to look at us, and carried on. Wonderful, magical place; Chennai's oasis of natural peace

Feb 6th, 2008, 23:48	#157
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,150	Be vigilant with the health there Mr Nick (which I'm sure you are), but sounds like your on the mend anyway. Take it easy.

Feb 13th, 2008, 21:46	#158
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,868	I am not the kitten's friend any longer: I gave them all de-worming syrup yesterday. Strong little things, with sharp claws, too! Oh well, that's a week of slowly gaining their trust down the drain. Start all over again. Hoping to take mum to the vet this week. Don't suppose she'll be my friend after that. Anyway, she's certainly decided that there's more to life than looking after children, and is quite often out and about now, so I hope we can get her to the vet. Dad's around too. In fact, although he's a big wild bruiser of a tom, not tame at all, he's moved in with the family. Damn. That's five cats. Expecting the grandparents next week.

Feb 13th, 2008, 23:18	#160
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,868	Oh, I think they're already at it. Poor old thing, the old tom (although obviously not having such a bad life, I suppose) --- he's really envious of the others being fed, definitely wants in on the relative safety and security of our side passage, but is also quite scared. I've been chasing him away, but gave him a wee snack today. I've no doubt I'll soften. I'm quite circumspect, too: a cat like that can do a lot of damage with tooth and claw. The vet told me they have to be inoculated against Rabies too, and I didn't know cats could carry it.

Feb 13th, 2008, 23:55	#162
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,868	Bats, I knew about; dogs everybody knows about. I thought it was more species-specific than any warm-blooded animal. Obviously something I should research more. Thanks for the prod Scratched? I've already been scratched by the kittens...

Feb 13th, 2008, 23:59	#163
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,204	not so much the scratches, but rabies is carried in saliva. so if a stray dog or cat licks you, say on your foot where you have a cut, the saliva can then get inside you. but they still did not want to take any chances with the scratches.

Feb 14th, 2008, 00:05	#164
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,868	Ah yes, ok.

Feb 14th, 2008, 08:21	#165
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,462	Hope your tetanus injection is still valid too, Nick. Scratches and garden soil are lethal - tetanus is quite a thing here. (I think the injections last for around 10 years)

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