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Susan Wagner

It’s The Crazy Cats or Me!

posted by Susan Wagner Jul 7, 2009 12:02 pm
filed under: Alternative Therapies, Animal Communication, Behavior, Cats, Dr. Susan Wagner, Health & Wellness, Humor & Inspiration, Pets, Spirituality, , , ,

By Susan Wagner, DVM, MS, DACVIM

There I was at my friend Jim’s 60th birthday party, enjoying the many stories he was being roasted with. Someone yelled to his wife, Patty, “Tell the cat story”. We had all heard it a thousand times, but never the less, we asked for it again.

Jim had two cats, Frankie and Alexandra, who were pretty spoiled. He loved them very much, and they knew they were the apples of his eye. Once Patty came into the mix, the dynamic changed. Jim was smitten with the human love of his life. He and Patty married.

It appeared that neither cat was thrilled with their new mom. (At least that’s the common interpretation of this story–the one everyone at the party had come to believe.) Frankie and Alexandra showed their displeasure by urinating in the most inappropriate ways.

For example, Patty spent hours of hard work refinishing an old dresser for their new home. When it was finally done, she unveiled it to Jim. What a beautiful job she had done. Layers of old paint gave way to beautiful wood. Frankie walked up to it and sniffed around. “Hmm, I remember this. Must have taken mom a long time to get it looking so good” He then turned his back to the dresser, and let it fly, or should I say squirt. Urine came dripping down the side of the beautiful wood. And shrieks of horror came from Patty’s mouth.

But it didn’t stop there. No matter how nice Patty was to them, Frankie and Alexandra weren’t buying it, or so it seemed. Then the moment came, the one we listeners loved to hear over and over. Patty and Jim were sitting on the couch, and Alexandra jumped on Patty’s lap. How nice–was she finally giving in? Was she finally showing her new mom affection? We held our breaths–it was not so much affection as a strong message. Alexandra let loose a huge expulsion of urine, right on Patty’s lap.

“You have a choice”, she screamed to Jim. “It’s these crazy cats or me!” “I wouldn’t put it that way”, came Jim’s reply. Spoken like a true cat person.

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Maureen Farmer

To who ever suggested Feliway many thanks.
I was at the vets about 10 days ago with one cat but asked again about our cat that sprays and pees usually several times a day. The vet said they had been trying Feliway and I said I had heard of it. He said it worked like a miracle with his son's cats.
I said anything is worth trying even thought it is expensive. The atomizer we used for two days but still had pee so we also bought the spray. We went away for 4 days and left our daughter to look after the animals in between going to work.
We have been home nearly 3 days and so far maybe saw one spot. Today nothing. This is a miracle for our house so we will see how it goes over the next month.
While we were away our daughter sprayed a little of the spray in each room and the atomizer is in the living room. I have done the same since we got back.
Whoever invented Feliway I would think will be come a millionaire, if it works they should.
The vet suggested an elderly lady whose cat keeps scatching her should try it. He was worried about the lady getting an infection so I hope it works for her.
I keep wanting to fall to sleep, not sure whether it is the heat or the Feliway. LOL

Vegan Betty

@ Sheila N Try pulling ALL dry food for your kitty. Dry food has the tendency to irritate the esophageal lining and urinary tract which then can cause inflammation so kitty gets UTI. Try only feeding wet food 2 or 3 times a day. Also, I recommend getting probiotics to sprinkle in the food so that his flora and fauna are replaced with healthy biotics. Good luck.

Pamela C.

Did the woman in the story not possess a spray bottle with water? Actually, the cat's "owner" should have diciplined them. Would you let your child piss all over the furniture?

I'm pretty philisophical, but letting the house burn down while you meditate on the nature of the flame is just rediculous.

Jewels S.

I wrote an earlier post asking if anyone knew about the energy relationship and through the help of another Care2 member (thanks JennyLynn!) I feel I understand better. It is not that your animal is like you but it reacts in reaction to your mood more. When I am upset or angry my new kitten goes crazy and starts attacking my older cat. Sort of what I would like to do to the person who made me made in the first place but I feel too civilized to do. The kitten doesn't know those things yet and just reacts. Well now I can control the situation a bit. I should have know because I figured out that is what the Supernanny teaches on her show but with children.

Margaret Crowe

I think one of my cats is quite like me, but the other was abused before we rescued him and he is real scaried-cat, SUPER shy, nothing like me.

Maureen Farmer

I have tried the cologne, I used I used Gapscent So Pink which I love. I think it stopped them peeing in that spot but found another one. Cats are not supposed to like citrus, so I use a cleaning spray with lemon in it. This doesn't always work.
I am so glad to have found this thread, at least our cats are not the only ones that do it. We always though it was just male cats but we have all female. Long to hear of something that stops them doing it. Urin Off is a very good product that takes the smell away. It can be bought on line and just by chance is shipped from a carpet shop 10 mins from where I live. At about $20 it is worth it.

Kristina H.

This doesn't work for me. I have 2 cats and they are very different with their own personalities. So they obviously don't reflect me.

Shelli N.

I tried the Jean Natee body cologn that was suggested to me to stop my kitty from urinating on the carpeting--a new habit after we put an addition on our home. Another one that didn't work. Any more? Yes, we've replaced the carpeting, cleaned it with enzyme cleaner with abundant furvor. And still no luck since we put on this addition. Sorry, didn't work.

Marie K.

I agree with the poster who said that cats (and dogs) reflect their owner's personalities. Often when non-cat people pipe up claiming that cats are standoffish or cold or other derrogatory terms, I tell them, "Not my cats." They are sociable, sweet, loving and absolutely adore me. They'd rather curl up WITH me than all alone. However they are cautious when they first meet new people - just like me.

Richard W.

Past Member and Melissa: When your names are mentioned in the same breath as Einstein or Tesla, then you can claim to understand what is "science" and what is not. However,you are entitled to your opinions. No disrespect intended.

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