tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post116165149487336427..comments2024-02-22T06:29:48.150-06:00Comments on Victor Tabbycat and Nina Torbie: Cattitudelambjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08472184878495590275noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1162086252030440652006-10-28T20:44:00.000-05:002006-10-28T20:44:00.000-05:00Sending you Good vibes from me and all the Good Ca...Sending you Good vibes from me and all the Good Cats that Bonnie and Victor get along better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1162065694089290102006-10-28T15:01:00.000-05:002006-10-28T15:01:00.000-05:00Angel still overgrooms to the point of being bald ...Angel still overgrooms to the point of being bald on her legs and belly and rump. But she wanted a playmate desperately and though she pretends at times to not like Taz, I know she loves her to bits. I think she knew I was sad and I got sadder when I saw Angel go downhill and I know they sense that. I was upset that she didn't play anymore or sleep in our bed. But its over 3 years now and Angel sleeps right where she used to when she was the only child. Right by Daddy's head! Taz has taken up Daddy's feet. They "fight" now and then and only rarely does it seem like a "real" fight. <BR/><BR/>I've been so tickled to catch Angel playing by herself lately too. Things are finally back to "normal" except for the overgrooming. Angel is still whiney, tempermental and neurotic, but she was like that before Taz too. Having her play again and sleep with us again tells me she's allright. I'd say it took at least 2 years. But, I know they LOVE each other. Taz tried to nurse from Angel when we brought her home! And Angel let her! I know they bonded. <BR/><BR/>I wish I could find a cat communicator here too. One vet prescribed clomicalm (kitty prozac) but Angel just kept throwing it up. I didn't want to do pills. If we have to resort to them, we'll try again, but I couldn't stand putting her through that. <BR/><BR/>I hope Bonnie will grow out of it and they'll somehow become best buds. <BR/><BR/>the Mamaprairiesunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15661606008823791670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161872364284492272006-10-26T09:19:00.000-05:002006-10-26T09:19:00.000-05:00It is the same here with Mittens and Patches. Pat...It is the same here with Mittens and Patches. Patches thinks she rules the house and is always, still, after 6 years, chasing and picking on Mittens. The Little Runt, however, doesn't back down, and she (Patches) has no idea what to think. From reading other comments, you aren't alone.<BR/><BR/>CalicoMom ToniBig Piney Woods Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926398775755639250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161871097787416272006-10-26T08:58:00.000-05:002006-10-26T08:58:00.000-05:00My agent says I've changed quite a bit as I've got...My agent says I've changed quite a bit as I've gotten older. Things I used to like, I hate now.<BR/><BR/>Other than the growling, I think Bonnie is just getting older.<BR/><BR/>And crazier!Kukka-Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183455435295563991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161808430433127062006-10-25T15:33:00.000-05:002006-10-25T15:33:00.000-05:00oh, poor bonnie! we din't know it was that bad, de...oh, poor bonnie! we din't know it was that bad, dear girl!<BR/><BR/>that's us meowers, only kinda in reverse. xing came <I>into</I> the house, an' <I>she's</I> the one with the problem. <BR/><BR/>insteada bein' all, "hey, WE live here an' you gotta bow to US!", we played by the kitty rule book (for a while) and when she came outta solitary, we kinda looked at her outta the corners of our eyes, gave her a wide berth, an' just sniffed in her direction. well, efurry time she caught us even <I>thinkin'</I> at her, she screamed bloody murder, so mom or dad came runnin'. so we just commenced whalin' on her whenever we got the chance--why not? we got squirted even if we <I>weren't</I> doin' nuthin' but lookin'!<BR/><BR/>she doesn't know how to play, either--she takes anything moving around as a threat. <BR/><BR/>it's a year and a half since she came, & she's finally making some progress. she still squalls a lot and won't fight back (she'll take a swat at us, but then runs away). <BR/><BR/>but she does at least come out into the living room when the rest of us are there. she will even jump up to get on mom's lap when one or more of us are already in the chair, but mom hasta keep a hand on her and keep reassuring her, and even then xing mumbles & growls if one of us looks at her. feliway didn't help any, but we are gonna try those drops.<BR/><BR/>it's hard to say whether bonnie's reluctance to be picked up by beans is just feelings of betrayal, or whether she is on her way to geezerhood. did they x-ray to check for arthritis or other internal problems? it can hurt quite badly before they begin limping--ask nels. (also might explain not jumping up on the bed or to the window.) nels has begun taking glucosamine & chondroitin, and has not made any great leaps, but seems to move a bit better. we hope so.<BR/><BR/>dear bonnie! we hope life gets better for you soon--mom & dad bean love you furry much, and want you to be your ol' happy self! victor's not a mean cat by nature, he's just too darn peppy for ya, and our mom can relate to that!! it's how she feels about the d*g, cocoa!Meowers from Missourihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550124603274350444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161790504439087022006-10-25T10:35:00.000-05:002006-10-25T10:35:00.000-05:00When I brought Firenze home, Knightly was pissed. ...When I brought Firenze home, Knightly was <I>pissed</I>. He was mad at me for about a year. Firenze has been with us for almost 6 years now and Knightly mostly tolerates her, sometimes likes her, and many times still pounces the crap out her (she almost always instigates it). <BR/><BR/>For Lizzie, her trauma occured when I moved in with friends that had a golden retriever puppy that tried to play with the cats. Once I got my own place, I thought she would get back to normal. She has but it has taken over a year and a half.<BR/><BR/>I guess what I am saying is give Bonnie plenty of time as it may take another year or more. I too tried the Feliway but it made no difference to the Monsters. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>The Monsters' MomAmy in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12884330215894757321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161752360589294162006-10-24T23:59:00.000-05:002006-10-24T23:59:00.000-05:00Mom giggled and squealed. With delight, as far as ...Mom giggled and squealed. With delight, as far as I can tell, although it's tough to know with beans sometimes. She said something that sounded kind of like this: "OhILoveThatPictureOfVictorInHisSnowpantsCostumeThat'sSoAdorableOhIJustLoveItHe'sSoCute." She hasn't stopped yet. That's my Mom for you. She likes cats who look like snowpants, apparently. Do you wanna come visit and show Mom your snowpants suit in purrson, Victor? Anyway, you two sound like me and Sanjee. Maybe we should trade? You think it would be an improvement? I'll ask Mom if she has any advice. <BR/>~~ MiniHot(M)BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067482064396105425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161731374165736802006-10-24T18:09:00.000-05:002006-10-24T18:09:00.000-05:00My mama's first cat here got along with her then r...My mama's first cat here got along with her then roommate's cat, although they fought for a couple of weeks. Then they were best buddies. The roommate and the cat left, and she brought home another cat. They hated eachother. The first cat permanently licked her belly fur off being nervous. After she passed on over the bridge, I came along and became the alpha cat. Number 2 and I were never in the same room together, we ate in separate rooms, and only used one litterbox, and we were okay. But we just tolerated each other, and I let her be the lap cat. I don't know. I like being the only cat... I guess maybe spend some more alone time with Bonnie would help.Quinn and Angel brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117466353653545481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161730816233217622006-10-24T18:00:00.000-05:002006-10-24T18:00:00.000-05:00From Beau's mom: Beau had to be put on prozac beca...From Beau's mom: Beau had to be put on prozac because he was never the same after my place was broken into during the day while I was at work, and his hate for strangers just got worse. I would strongly suggest having a behaviorial consult with a vet who specifically deals with pet behavior. Also, the animal comminicator coming to the home is a good idea. A third suggestion would be going to the Purina Cat Chow website to the "ask a mentor" section and sending one to the behaviorist for their suggestions. But I would definitely have a behavioral consult and see if medication would help. Email me if you need to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161729277564072592006-10-24T17:34:00.000-05:002006-10-24T17:34:00.000-05:00Well, we talked at the party so you know I don't g...Well, we talked at the party so you know I don't get along with Scout and it's been a year & a half. He was 6 weeks old when he came here. I also don't like to be picked up by humans. I yowl & growl when they do. They know I don't like it so they resist doing it even though they really want to. -Scooby<BR/>Hi Bonnie's Mom ! Some cats take Prozac- Beau does and his mom says it has made a world of difference. I'd love to get a person who communicates with cats! There is so much I'd like to ask them.<BR/>Interesting comment above about the dominant cat not burying his poop. Shaggy is top cat here and he does not bury it. I thought he was just being lazy!!! How interesting.-SSS's MomShaggy and Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16472258881852660775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161725620965913682006-10-24T16:33:00.000-05:002006-10-24T16:33:00.000-05:00Momma was thinking of something like an animal com...Momma was thinking of something like an animal communicator or even find a cat behaviorist who could look at the body language of the two cats. It does sound like she's very depressed because she isn't doing the things that she used to love to do. That can be furry frustrating. Momma says it's take time for cats to get back to a routine but a year seems plenty long enough. Good luck. Purrs Bonnie.Geminihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16169799724125748325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161723434652344122006-10-24T15:57:00.000-05:002006-10-24T15:57:00.000-05:00Oh poor Bonnie. It must be hard on bof of you. Som...Oh poor Bonnie. It must be hard on bof of you. Some pursons and kitties may thinks this is an odd suggestion (but remember when "massage" was considered "out there"), but has your mommy ever tried an "animal communicator." <BR/><BR/>My family used one for the first time when Sebastian (my woofie cousin) went over the rainbow bridge and his brofer Comet wouldn't eat or play or anyfing. She really helped Comet and he lived 2 1/2 years longer (when Sebastian was alive, he couldn't be without him for 5 minutes).<BR/><BR/>Mommy called her a few weeks after she founded me and I wouldn't settle down. She helpeded mommy understand how to "talk" to me. Fur example, animals understand "dark" and "light" not "night" and "day." Also when mommy and daddy leave, they tell me they are going to "hunt and gather" since I don't understand "work." It really helped.<BR/><BR/>We don't use her often, but mommy called the lady over the weekend to help wif my ear thingys (I wish mommy had called her sooner) and I'm feeling much calmer now. I'm playing and letting my beans pet me (I would hide before because I thought they were coming to mess with my ears or give me a pill.)<BR/><BR/>The lady we use is a Tibetan Reiki Master and does it on animals and beans. Comet & Sebastian's groomer recommended her when she heard how bad Comet was doing.<BR/><BR/>Just a suggestion, but the few times we've used these methods, they've worked. I'm crossing my paws for you.Mr. Hendrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07363458645411103051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161723295850334672006-10-24T15:54:00.000-05:002006-10-24T15:54:00.000-05:00We hope that with time Bonnie will be herself agai...We hope that with time Bonnie will be herself again. Luckily I have never encountered such a problem when adding a cat to my household. Bubbles and Mrs. B are not exactly best buddies, but they get long fine. Good luck and sorry that we coud not be of more help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161718279630968822006-10-24T14:31:00.000-05:002006-10-24T14:31:00.000-05:00Bonnie, er, Not-Bonnie, you're right, Bonnie is fu...Bonnie, er, Not-Bonnie, you're right, Bonnie is furry beautiful!<BR/><BR/>I got no kinda advice or anythin', cause I'm an only kitty. But I hope that Bonnie will get back to bein' herself again.Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05970457532005085242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161711406322787222006-10-24T12:36:00.000-05:002006-10-24T12:36:00.000-05:00Oh my! Poor Bonnie. You'd think after a year she...Oh my! Poor Bonnie. You'd think after a year she'd have adjusted a little better. Can you spend time with her alone in the "neutral" room? Put Victor somewhere where she can't see or hear him and see if she'll let you near her without growling. Poor baby. Have you asked your vet for any suggestions?The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10777994303135246282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161706567051613442006-10-24T11:16:00.000-05:002006-10-24T11:16:00.000-05:00Hi, this is NOT Bonnie. Nope.The obvious solution ...Hi, this is NOT Bonnie. Nope.<BR/>The obvious solution is to send the annoying cowcat away. Bonnie is the most beautiful cat in the world an I can say that cuz I'm NOT Bonnie.Victor Tabbycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550868924719353914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161706480652327332006-10-24T11:14:00.000-05:002006-10-24T11:14:00.000-05:00I'd lurve to haf anofur cat round who I could play...I'd lurve to haf anofur cat round who I could play wif an snuggle wif, but Dad says "No more. One was enuf." Mom & Dad tried not to make a fuss ofur me an tried to let Bonnie know she's still #1, but she wouldn't listen.<BR/><BR/>Mom put Bonnie on the bed last night! She growled an hissed, then stayed on the bed a few minits growlin at nothin (maybe at me; I was outside the door). Then she ran off an I got the bed as yousuall.Victor Tabbycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550868924719353914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161696614884802712006-10-24T08:30:00.000-05:002006-10-24T08:30:00.000-05:00I am glad to hear that physically Bonnie is okay. ...I am glad to hear that physically Bonnie is okay. She may never get used to having Victor around. We brought Charlotte to live with us October of 2001 and Indigo still attacks her, and doesn't want her to be in the same room with her. It has gotton a little better, and the attacks are less frequent, but I don't think it will ever come to a complete end.<BR/>Now on to one of my favorite web cats...Victor, you are the cutest thing ever, you look like you are just 24 hours of fun.Rickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490159297331755319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161669711374222442006-10-24T01:01:00.000-05:002006-10-24T01:01:00.000-05:00Girl cats are just as territorial as boy cats even...Girl cats are just as territorial as boy cats even if they have been spayed. In our house Diamond is top cat and she will beat the living daylights out of any one if they put a paw wrong. Having said that we all kind of know our place and get on fine. Elvira can have little hissy fits but Diamond usually smacks her for that.<BR/><BR/>I think you have a simple case of "solo cat syndrome" with Bonnie. Often this is the result of fussing over the new kitten and the old cat's nose gets put out of joint ... some times permanantly.<BR/><BR/>Victor ... your hidey pictures are very cute!O30Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14435707530647913441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161665243062316672006-10-23T23:47:00.000-05:002006-10-23T23:47:00.000-05:00I hope Bonnie returns to her own self. Hopefully ...I hope Bonnie returns to her own self. Hopefully she just needs some time. Maybe you could encourage her to get on the bed with some treats? BTW, I was told by a "pet expert" that one cat is always dominant, and the dominant one usually does not cover his/her poop in the litter box. Is that TMI?? <BR/>Good LuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161662572104798132006-10-23T23:02:00.000-05:002006-10-23T23:02:00.000-05:00That's pretty much the situation here. Punkin was ...That's pretty much the situation here. Punkin was an only kitty for 6 years then Zippy came along. Took 3year for them to stop "fightning" (eg:Zippy wanted to snuggle and Punkin would have nothing to do with her). Then almost overnight they became friends, I think it was the calming of age with Zippy. When Punkin went to the bridge Zippy seemed to actually mourn her loss. When we brought home Sadie a few months later Zippy hated her, after about 6 months they tolerated each other. Then came Speedy and now Sadie and Speedy are friends, have been from day one and Zippy, after 6 months is starting to tolerate them. Oh, and every new kitty that has come into the house has claimed the bed. Now none of them will sleep there-lol. They all prefer to sleep in there own beds.Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278705867488184953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161662469056859792006-10-23T23:01:00.000-05:002006-10-23T23:01:00.000-05:00my boyfriend karl's old cat, "red dog" was a one c...my boyfriend karl's old cat, "red dog" was a one cat show too. red dog had the run of their place until one of his roommates got a new kitty. red dog never got along with this high-energy kitty. red dog was only happy outside or upstairs, which was strictly her turf. her anxieties manifested in generally being grouchy and periodically licking all her belly fur off. when karl and i moved in together several years ago, red dog became a solo show again (and she had to become an indoor kitty) and she finally got back to her old self. red dog actually became a warmer, more purry happy cat than she had ever been before. i am glad that she was able to really relax and enjoy the last couple years of her life as an only cat. i don't think she would have ever enjoyed the company of another cat--it just wasn't in her personality (during the 4 years she lived with another cat she got used to it, but never over it). i hope, for your sake, that bonnie and victor grow to enjoy each other's company, but i don't know if i'd expect it to get better after the year that they have spent "warming up" to the idea. good luck!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161659336018775692006-10-23T22:08:00.000-05:002006-10-23T22:08:00.000-05:00Sounds quite a bit like Catzee and Me. When she f...Sounds quite a bit like Catzee and Me. When she first got here I was very indignant and though I perked up some to play chase with her, my behavior changed in other ways. Problem now is, whenever I want to be friendly she thinks I'm going to hiss at her so she's immediately on the defensive. Sometimes I <I>do</I> hiss, or growl. But then she is a 100 mile an hour Cat unless she's sound asleep.Rascalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438615206997507741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161658948452708842006-10-23T22:02:00.000-05:002006-10-23T22:02:00.000-05:00Oh Bonnie. My cattitude changed when we got rosie....Oh Bonnie. My cattitude changed when we got rosie. It was quite a diffurent situation. I was the dominant cat and Rosie was the quiet one. Sometimes I still get vary ruff with her but my lady gives me a time out and it's ok. -Cheeto<BR/><BR/>Owr lady wishes she culd give gud advice to yer lady about how to make yoo feel more comfortable arownd Victor and most importunatly arownd yer peeple. I'm most worried about the fact that yoo are not letting yer peeple pet yoo or pick yoo up. Goodness, I wish I culd give gud advice to help out yer peeple. -RosieRosie & Cheetohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359971024346384434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19983464.post-1161658386862079892006-10-23T21:53:00.000-05:002006-10-23T21:53:00.000-05:00Being an only cat I can't help. But I agree with t...Being an only cat I can't help. But I agree with the keeping warm part.Just Duckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428843507549128138noreply@blogger.com