tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347253.post5481743982018849330..comments2024-03-28T14:52:03.013-05:00Comments on The Time for Change: Confession #3: Maybe Getting a Cat Wasn't a GREAT IdeaNGShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04056381269070465424noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347253.post-42118399310696688382012-12-02T20:00:45.995-06:002012-12-02T20:00:45.995-06:00This may sound crazy...but maybe a companion cat w...This may sound crazy...but maybe a companion cat would help? It would be more work for you, but might help her to expend some energy.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02056729713849761656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347253.post-87140835437814025572012-12-01T16:44:08.813-06:002012-12-01T16:44:08.813-06:00I have a friend whose cat is on Prozac. Similarly ...I have a friend whose cat is on Prozac. Similarly violent/chaotic in random bursts.<br /><br />Other thought, is there a kitty daycare you could do once a week? There was a Pet Camp in San Francisco that had a cat section. Now, I know that in the Bay Area pets were surrogate children, so that may not be typical in most cities, but it might help socialize her and tire her out.<br /><br />You all are doing so much to help her stay happy. I really commend you for that!OTRgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433339525588500502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347253.post-18110750225811458142012-11-30T12:15:26.186-06:002012-11-30T12:15:26.186-06:00Another idea is to purchase a horse and stable, an...Another idea is to purchase a horse and stable, and she can keep the mice away!Underbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16113780627600973906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347253.post-91106905875028008522012-11-30T10:41:09.880-06:002012-11-30T10:41:09.880-06:00Argh, I meant to say it's an appetite STIMULAN...Argh, I meant to say it's an appetite STIMULANT, not a SUPPRESSANT.Pickles and Dimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552386798256895855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8347253.post-56062611169146681542012-11-30T10:40:02.559-06:002012-11-30T10:40:02.559-06:00I know this sounds insane, but have you tried vali...I know this sounds insane, but have you tried valium?<br /><br />Our cat is on it now to treat anxiety and to get her back to using the litterbox after suffering a kidney infection. She's been on it for 9 days, and for the last 7, she's been using the litterbox every single time. It also calms her down, but she's not dopey or lethargic like I expected. She's a little loopy for the first half hour after I give it to her, but after that she's fine. Her dose is pretty low because she only weighs 5 lbs. (she gets .45 ml twice a day). <br /><br />What's even better is that she's more cuddly and playful and just generally back to being the cat she was 2-3 years ago. The change in her behavior is a MIRACLE. She's less angry at the dog (I caught them cuddling yesterday for the first time EVER) and she doesn't pace as much anymore. Another bonus is that it's an appetite suppressant, which is great for her, because she is way too skinny (she also has kidney trouble).<br /><br />When I was reading up on the pros and cons of valium, it was mentioned that it's also used as a treatment for aggressive (i.e., BITEY) cats. So it might be something worth looking into for Zelda. It's relatively cheap ($11 for a 2-week prescription) and can be given in pill or liquid form. It is very bitter, so you'll have to hide it in something tasty (for Abby, it's baby food).<br /><br />If you have any questions, shoot me an email. Believe me, I've read everything about valium + cats there is to be found. :)Pickles and Dimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552386798256895855noreply@blogger.com