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| 4962.1 | | JUPITR::KAGNO | To cats, all things belong to cats | Wed Sep 25 1991 12:24 | 6 |
| Has Sebastian seen a vet? It isn't normal for a cat to continually
fall down, especially at 7 months of age. He could have a neurological
problem, or an eye disorder.
Your first step should be the vet for a complete physical.
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| 4962.2 | falling down IS normal! | DEMING::BITTICKS | | Wed Sep 25 1991 14:35 | 13 |
| I should have explained. Sebastian is cerebral hypoplasic. It means he
has the feline equivalent of cerebral palsey. His mother had distemper
which often causes this. The falling down is "expected" of him. I'm
just trying to make life a little easier for everyone. To Sebastian,
falling down IS normal. He can't understand why the dogs don't do it
too! I was looking for a wobbly kitten as my house isn't suited to a
cat who can jump. Having had a handicapped cat for 6 years, I wanted
another. Sebastian is much worse than James T. was, so I thought I'd
seek a little advice. He did go visit the vet who pronounced him very
fit and completely adorable. She held him till he fell asleep and put
him down very gently so she could attend to other patients. Sebastian
woke up immediately and told her off loundly for putting him down.
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| 4962.3 | | AIMHI::OFFEN | | Wed Sep 25 1991 15:32 | 12 |
| I don't have any answers for you but just had to reply to this.
I think you are a superbly wonderful person. To have the patience to
take care of a brain-damaged kitty for 6 years and than to now have
Sebastian..... WOW !!!!! I don't know if I would have the patience
or courage to do what you are doing.
God bless you and Sebastian
Sandi, Mom to the Storm Troopers
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| 4962.4 | | TENAYA::KOLLING | Karen/Sweetie/Holly/Little Bit Ca. | Wed Sep 25 1991 16:39 | 3 |
| Lucky Sebastian and you. I don't know about the covered litter pan --
maybe he would have trouble getting out of it?
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| 4962.5 | | USDEV1::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Tue Oct 01 1991 13:10 | 5 |
| Perhaps his coordination will improve a bit with age. I have a
cousin with CP and I know her motor skills improved as she got
older.
You're wonderful!!!
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| 4962.6 | Update on wobbler | DEMING::BITTICKS | | Tue Oct 01 1991 14:07 | 18 |
| Just an update on how Sebastian is doing. I got a covered litter pan,
which is working out very well. He seems to be doing better on keeping
himself clean. He was chewing on an electric cord last night, so I
yelled "no" and bopped him on the nose. He raced off and tried to dig
his way under the St.Bernard, who gave me a very nasty look. When I eat
dinner I now have the Saint, the afghan-cross and Sebastian all staring
at me and demanding their share. We had nacho chips last night, which
the dogs love. Sebastian demanded his fair share. I gave him a corner
of one and he sniffed it for a while and then yowled "No, really, what
are you eating?" He decided the corn was a ping-pong ball substitute.
The hamburger he knew what to do with. The only problem is that it
takes him longer to eat as he has to balance himself and concentrate on
getting the food. I have to be sure the dogs don't swipe his treat. He
does get his "revenge" tho, last night he tried to make of with the
Saint's cookie - a large size dog biscuit. Didn't get very far with it
before he decided it wasn't worth the effort. Hammy was much relieved.
Thanks for all your support, on line and off!
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| 4962.7 | | CAPITN::CORDES_JA | Set Apt./Cat_Max=3..uh,I mean 4 | Tue Oct 01 1991 15:26 | 6 |
| If Sebastian makes a habit out of chewing on electrical cords, you
may want to try a product like Bitter Apple. Spray it on the cord
and it is supposed to smell or taste bad enough to keep them from
chewing whatever you spray it on.
Jan
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| 4962.8 | | CRUISE::NDC | Putiput Scottish Folds DTN:297-2313 | Fri Oct 04 1991 10:12 | 3 |
| I've also heard that tobasco sauce works to discourage chewing.
I've never tried it myself tho.
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