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| 3768.1 | | CIRCUS::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Wed Jul 04 1990 02:56 | 5 |
| Have you and your wife consulted an allergist recently? There is at
least one new medication (Seldane?) that seems to do a good job
without side effects, as I understand it.
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| 3768.2 | You could try it!? | CSSE::CST | isn't that a moon cat? | Thu Jul 05 1990 13:37 | 18 |
| I too am allergic to cats. I own three and am hoping for a litter this
fall. My cats sleep with me, the closer the better! The way I deal
with this is 1. I have adjusted to my cats so I am not bothered except
on few occasions. 2. When they do get to me I take either Benedryl or
Chlortrimetron. 3. I used to have a script for Seldane and The stuff
is the greatest!!
Perhaps if you set up a nice little nest area on the porch for him that
would be protected in the winter and you became desensitized to him, it
could work out. If you really like him, I think it could be worth a
try. Besides, the kids are going to get older and maybe they can help
too!
Sorry, I can't help with the racoon thing.
Good Luck,
Karen, Ruby, Stinky, Wing and visiting Nicholas
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| 3768.3 | | CRUISE::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313 | Fri Jul 06 1990 11:45 | 4 |
| Seldane will be going non-prescription fairly soon. As I understand
it, some drugs are kept prescription long enough to make back the
R&D costs then made non-prescription..
Nancy
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| 3768.4 | | JJLIET::JUDY | No room for the innocent | Fri Jul 06 1990 13:05 | 5 |
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Now *that's* good news....
JJ (who is having a great time with her allergies...)
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| 3768.5 | Thanks for ideas, let's get back to problems. | CIGVAX::SCHWEITZER | | Fri Jul 06 1990 14:56 | 10 |
| I appreciate the comments regarding the use of antihistamines.
My wife is already using them. We really can not keep the cat.
As I said in the original note, he deserves a home where he can
receive the affection he desires.
What I was hoping for was some ideas for organizations, individuals
or senior citizen residents in Massachusetts that might be interested
in this wonderful cat. I am also still having problems with raccoons
and other neighborhood cats helping themselves to the cat food.
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| 3768.6 | | CRUISE::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds - DTN: 297-2313 | Fri Jul 06 1990 19:00 | 18 |
| I don't know how far you want to go, but it would be helpful
if the cat has its shots and was checked out by a vet. Anyone
who already has cats and is thinking about adding this one will
want to know that information.
Right now is kitten season and I fear you'll find that all the
shelters are full. The no-kill shelters don't usually have room
now and the others end up euthanizing the animals. But keep trying.
Be careful about offering a financial incentive to anyone to take the
cat. This is not a good idea for several reasons. People will take
the cat just to get the money and then abandon it, or worse, sell it
to a research lab. Believe me, the cat is better off on your porch.
Perhaps if you contact some local churches. They might know of some
nice elderly person who could use the companionship.
Good luck. I know its hard.
Nancy DC
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| 3768.7 | No raccoons to supper! | PFSVAX::PETH | Critter kids | Wed Jul 11 1990 20:37 | 10 |
| I too have been fighting a raccoon problem, I have 3 cats and found
myself feeding 7 cats and at least one raccoon. I have been trying to
get my cats on regular meal times, early morning and early evening to
keep out the raccoon and freeloaders. The food is stored in the house
so nothing can get it. So far food consumption is down to one third
what is was, and the cats are now waiting for their meals. This has
also made it easier to check that everybody is ok twice a day, no
fleas, ticks, cuts, etc.
Sandy
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| 3768.8 | A suggestion or two... | BOOVX2::MANDILE | | Mon Jul 16 1990 17:41 | 14 |
| A quote from my vet:
"It's amazing what cats can stand and still continue to survive"
(This was said after he saw the two kittens I brought in - worms,
earmites, fleas, ticks, underfed, living in a barn)
A cat can do fine as a totally outdoor animal, as long as it is
WELL FED, up-to-date on shots, kept maintained (fleas, mites, worms,
etc.) and has a warm place to sleep.
Try .7 - sounds good\
L-
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