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If he chewed on cords it could be a disaster - he could get electrocuted. One of my kitties likes to chew on cords, but since he doesn't have any teeth he can't do too much damage. He does eat dry food though so his gums are pretty strong. |
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Yes, kittens go through "phases" of annoying or life threatening behaviors, but fortunately discover new venues to vent their curiosity ... and drive us crazy!
Our kitten Pixie chews on cardboard boxes ... including her scratching boxes ... there are bits of cardboard everywhere ... |
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One of my previous cats, a Siamese who lived to age 22, was addicted to chew on any woolen fabric. I told a snobby acquaintance that was why I only wore polyester any more!
Morticia (the cat) also was insane for asparagus, and would steal it off the table even if steak-bones were on the same plate. And the camphor in lip-balm -- if I put on chapstick at bedtime, I would awaken to my lips being thoroughly licked. |
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One of my three kitties, Ruufi, died from heart failure a year ago (he was probably quite old, though his true age was unknown). After Ruufi's death I adopted Muhv, a long-haired 14-year-old lady who had been abandoned by her family and lived as a stray for several years. An awful fate, especially for an elderly pet. Muhv is very affectionate and loves to have her tummy stroked. She doesn't particularly like other cats, but we manage to get by without any real quarrels.
My two other cats, Helle and blind Vallu, are doing well. Last edited by Sirtel; 03-08-2022 at 07:14 PM. |
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What a beautiful furry family! Thanks for sharing.
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Muhv is a stunner. And all three are clearly personality plus.
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Hehe true, that. Helle (who often looks at you menacingly like saying "Beware!") is actually one of the mildest, nicest cats I've had. She never bites or scratches, not even when I'm giving her a pill. She is very good at expressing her displeasure vocally, though.
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My two older kitties, Muhv and Helle, left us this spring (their deaths were only two weeks apart). Muhv, who was 17, had pancreatitis, while Helle had kidney failure.
Until this week there have been only two of us - me and my youngest, the blind Vallu. On Tuesday a new kitty arrived - 5-year-old Gretta, also blind (she has progressive retinal atrophy, a genetic disease). As a former stray, she is still afraid of people, but I'm sure she will get used to me in time. |
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Two weeks ago a third kitty joined our family. Säde (meaning "spark") is a young (4 years old), friendly, vivacious girl who likes other cats and gets along well with them. Unfortunately her pancreas is defective and doesn't produce all the enzymes needed for digestion; Säde must eat special food with low fat content and get a supplement pill daily. When she eats the right food, she seems completely healthy. Still, we're going to visit the clinic regularly for check-ups (the shelter I adopted her from can help me with vet bills if needed).
Gretta is still timid, but likes petting and is slowly getting more used to me and her new home. Vallu has already gotten used to the new girls and isn't unduly bothered by them. |
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