Re: Off topic... cat introduction

I've never tried that.  Interesting.

On 11/22/07, Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I was joking!
> Yes, I've noticed blowing in a cat's face is not appreciated.
>
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone 5
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Theresa W" <tchessie1@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 1:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Off topic... cat introduction
>
>
> > Nope, nothing that fancy- just air from your lungs, like you would to
> blow
> > out birthday candles!
> >
> > Theresa
> >
> > Kitty wrote:
> >> canned air blast?
> >>
> >> Kitty
> >> neIN, Zone 5
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Theresa W" <tchessie1@sbcglobal.net
> >
> >> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 6:40 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Off topic... cat introduction
> >>
> >>
> >>> My kitten is oblivious to spray bottles.  But, what has worked with
> all
> >>> of my cats (including the new kitten) is to blow on them (as hard as
> you
> >>> can). Sounds weird, but it does work. So, I say "no" and them blow on
> >>> them.  She's getting the idea now, and sometime I only need to say no.
> >>> I came upon this idea by accident, as I was cooking and didn't want to
> >>> touch the cat, so this was my "hands free" solution to a cat where it
> >>> didn't belong.
> >>>
> >>> Theresa
> >>>
> >>> Johnson Cyndi D Civ 95 CG/SCSRT wrote:
> >>>> Our cats are coming to terms with our two kittens finally. There is
> >>>> still some hissing and spitting going on but the oldest one doesn't
> >>>> have
> >>>> too many problems with them - I suspect it's because she likes food
> so
> >>>> much she won't avoid them at chow time. The orange kitty still isn't
> >>>> terribly happy about the whole thing but she's calmed down some. I
> >>>> think
> >>>> the kitty pheromone stuff has helped a little but it wasn't a miracle
> >>>> cure. Adding a third litter box and making sure they're clean has
> >>>> really
> >>>> helped (but not 100% cured) our problem with that. If it weren't for
> >>>> orange kitty I think it would be much easier.
> >>>> The kittens have their appointment for spaying next week, hope that
> >>>> goes
> >>>> well. Almost 5 months old and they are still insane. Any door opened,
> >>>> even the dishwasher, has a kitten trying to get to the other side.
> They
> >>>> insist on trying to sit on our shoulders, they are certain every
> paper
> >>>> product is meant to be shredded, and despite continual attacks with
> the
> >>>> spray bottle they just KNOW that one day we're going to let them eat
> >>>> off
> >>>> our dinner plates. And of course, they're very cute.
> >>>>
> >>>> Cyndi
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> >>>> Behalf Of Theresa W
> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 9:56 AM
> >>>> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> >>>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Off topic... cat introduction
> >>>>
> >>>> Well, my newest edition is really settled in.  She does sleep in the
> >>>> bathroom though- so that the other cats and I all get some
> sleep.  I've
> >>>> done the thing where you put the new cat in a separate room from the
> >>>> others, and then change that room everyday.  This way the whole house
> >>>> smells like the new cat, before any of the existing cats ever see the
> >>>> new one.  Supposed to make the new comer less threatening since they
> >>>> don't smell new anymore by the time they are face-to-face.  I do
> think
> >>>> this works the best from my experience.  With my kitten I just didn't
> >>>> have time or will-power to do this, so we just let everyone have to
> >>>> deal
> >>>>
> >>>> with this.  Which after a week or so, worked out too.  Helps that
> this
> >>>> was a kitten though.
> >>>>
> >>>> Theresa
> >>>>
> >>>> Cathy Carpenter wrote:
> >>>>> I hope that that "number" is three!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Cathy, west central IL, z5b
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Nov 20, 2007, at 7:19 PM, Zemuly Sanders wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> I have consistently found that, after a certain number, it doesn't
> >>>>>> really matter who or what gets introduced.  Mine have ceased to
> >>>>>> notice. :o)  When I snatched up little Angus McTabby this fall and
> >>>>>> brought him into the house. He just walked around introducing
> >>>>>> himself to everybody before settling down with Otis.
> >>>>>> zem
> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cathy Carpenter"
> >>>>>> <cathy.c@insightbb.com>
> >>>>>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 5:07 PM
> >>>>>> Subject: [CHAT] Off topic... cat introduction
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> My niece and her husband are moving back east, and asked if we
> >>>> wanted
> >>>>>>> to adopt their cat. Moe is an adult, and very friendly. DH would
> >>>>>>> really like to, but we already have three, ages 10 to 2. All
> >>>> previous
> >>>>>>> introductions were kittens. Any hints on integrating adult cats in
> a
> >>>>>>> household? We will also be gone each month (for varying time
> frames)
> >>>>>>> Jan - Mar, so there will be times we will not be there to mediate.
> >>>>>>> Now, off to Colorado Springs to share the holiday with two or our
> >>>>>>> daughters. Happy Thanksgiving all!
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Cathy, west central IL, z5b
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
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