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To: Yardstick

Only by experience of over 35 cats in 33, almost 34 years married to an animal loving wife. Just been adopted by another with her two kittens. Mom is “Boots”, with kittens “Skooter”, and “Cooter”. Isolated for now as we are taming the lot for transport to Dr. for neuter/spey as soon as we can.

Been bitten seemingly a thousand times, usually in play, and no serious infections.

Just yesterday “Mr. Buddy” wanted in my lap, missed his mark, and ripped my arm open with his rear claws. Nothing serious there either from that end.

We keep a well stocked emergency First Aid chest with lots of Bactine, gauze bandages, band aids, Neosporin, etc.


81 posted on 10/24/2011 3:56:12 AM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists, call 'em what you will, they ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: MacMattico
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As I said, I don't think any cat, Maine Coon or not, neighbor's cat or whatever, would just lay around the area where it had a traumatic fight with a dog. Any cat would be frightened and want to leave the area as quickly as possible.

This type of behavior is just not normal.

I hope it doesn't have rabies- as some have suggested. I would confine it in case it needs to be checked out for this. I would also take the dog to the vet for a checkup.

I guess it is possible that the cat would act like this if it is pregnant- but only if birth is imminent. It looks like you could tell if the cat is pregnant. Does it have a large stomach? Can you feel any 'lumps'?

Please let us know how this turns out.

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83 posted on 10/24/2011 4:16:35 AM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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