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Posted by ChicagoKat on November 12, 2012, at 19:30:30
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » ChicagoKat, posted by Phillipa on November 12, 2012, at 17:31:21
> Kat glad you are finding comfort. My tiny pups do the same for me. Phillipa
awwww...I love dogs too, it was just easier to have cats when I lived in an apartment and I haven't changed since for some reason. I hope your pups give you lots of comfort. :)
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 12, 2012, at 19:33:26
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » ChicagoKat, posted by Phil on November 12, 2012, at 19:03:46
> This was one of many little 6 hour naps I used to take. If it's sleeping Jules is right there.
>
> [IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm216/pearljo/mejules.jpg[/IMG]awwww, what a wonderful pic Phil, thanks for sharing it. Jules looks like a great cat. Reminds me of when I'm sleeping with one of my cats :)
Kat
Posted by Phil on November 12, 2012, at 19:39:44
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » Phil, posted by ChicagoKat on November 12, 2012, at 19:33:26
Jules is a cat you can't dislike. He's been on a diet for two weeks and it ain't getting any easier.
Posted by vbs on November 12, 2012, at 19:43:30
In reply to Feline therapy, posted by ChicagoKat on November 12, 2012, at 16:29:45
I second that...cats are great...I took in a stray cat a while ago, and I don't know what I would do w/o him. :-)
Posted by jane d on November 12, 2012, at 21:00:40
In reply to Re: Feline therapy, posted by rjlockhart37 on November 12, 2012, at 16:55:22
> i thought i was the only one...my cat snowy kitty will rub on me and get on lap and purr and act like she never wants to get up.
>
> sometimes ill talk to her in like baby talk, of course it all sounds like mumble jumble to her...but after a while she understands what "outside" means because I say that and she runs to the door and beggs to outside and play. I love her seriusly. I'll post a pic of her...
>
> its that love feeling you feel with them
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> rYou definitely aren't the only one! My cat isn't quite as cuddly now that she's gotten older - she cuddles only when she feels like it now. But when she does want to she'll stay forever. And I'll sit or lie there immobilized unwilling to move an inch while she's there. I think the cold weather is making her cuddlier. She also still loves to play - and can chase a toy mouse or a piece of string for as long as I'm willing. That almost always can make me laugh.
And she also knows the word "out". I don't think she can pick it out of a sentence but if I say the word alone she'll head for the door. I also talk to her all the time. If she minds she's never said so. :)
Posted by brynb on November 12, 2012, at 21:00:53
In reply to Feline therapy, posted by ChicagoKat on November 12, 2012, at 16:29:45
I love all animals and find them so therapeutic! Here's my pup below--at 5 lbs, she's much smaller than most cats! I'd love to do some healing/therapy work with animals...
Posted by jane d on November 12, 2012, at 21:04:47
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » ChicagoKat, posted by Phil on November 12, 2012, at 19:03:46
> This was one of many little 6 hour naps I used to take. If it's sleeping Jules is right there.
>
> [IMG]http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm216/pearljo/mejules.jpg[/IMG]That is an absolutely wonderful picture, Phil! Thank you for posting it.
Posted by Phillipa on November 12, 2012, at 21:13:58
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » ChicagoKat, posted by Phil on November 12, 2012, at 19:39:44
Phil seriously I think you have my cat as yours is the spitting image of Sunny and Sunny is way overweight. Can't jump up anymore. Lays on his back and he's stable as so overweight. 14 years old. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on November 12, 2012, at 21:15:22
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on November 12, 2012, at 17:36:41
Gadchik it's the prozac I tried it when knew and on day three was in pure panic and wasn't even consistently taking benzos at the time. P
Posted by Phillipa on November 12, 2012, at 21:16:12
In reply to Re: Feline therapy, posted by brynb on November 12, 2012, at 21:00:53
Little Yorkies so cute!!! Phillipa
Posted by brynb on November 12, 2012, at 22:11:24
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » brynb, posted by Phillipa on November 12, 2012, at 21:16:12
> Little Yorkies so cute!!! Phillipa
Thanks, Phillipa! That's Lola. She's the best. She "gets" when I'm going through something and sits and comforts me. I had a seizure a few years ago while I was alone in my apartment, and Lola sat in the crook of my neck until help arrived. I really don't know what I'd do without her!
Posted by 10derheart on November 12, 2012, at 23:59:30
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » ChicagoKat, posted by Phil on November 12, 2012, at 19:03:46
OMGosh, Phil, I love, love, love this picture!! ~~ Buddies at rest ~~
I can't even put into words what my cat means to me. She is the simple sanity in an often insane world.
People could take a lesson...eat, sleep, play, snuggle, get belly rubbed, yawn, potty break......eat, sleep, play, snuggle......
repeat, repeat, repeat.
Cats really know how to get through life.
Posted by gadchik on November 13, 2012, at 6:58:28
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » gadchik, posted by Phillipa on November 12, 2012, at 21:15:22
I have decided not to take the prozac next cycle,and it takes forever to leave your system. I am seeing my reg doc in december and will ask about very low dose birth control pills. Kat, I did take .75mg last night of k,its hard for me to take more.It helped though,Ive always been so concerned about taking a benzo daily.
Posted by gadchik on November 13, 2012, at 7:01:54
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on November 13, 2012, at 6:58:28
I initially bought our cat for my son. I got her from a rescue group that was at Petsmart. Well she and I became pals,and when he left for college,she stayed home. I love to watch her clean her face,and her toes! And kneading when she gets ready to take a nap!
Posted by gadchik on November 13, 2012, at 7:04:06
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » ChicagoKat, posted by Phil on November 12, 2012, at 19:03:46
Loved the picture! My hubby sometimes falls asleep on the couch with the dog behind his knees and the cat under his neck!
Posted by gadchik on November 13, 2012, at 7:06:41
In reply to Re: Feline therapy, posted by brynb on November 12, 2012, at 21:00:53
That is the cutest puppy! My dog reminds me of a cat,he's a toy manchester terrier. He takes naps with our cat and they play. She has never scratched him,but does hiss if he gets too rambunctious!
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:06:32
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » ChicagoKat, posted by Phil on November 12, 2012, at 19:39:44
> Jules is a cat you can't dislike. He's been on a diet for two weeks and it ain't getting any easier.
I think it's harder to put a cat on a diet than to put yourself on one. they wear you down with soulful eyes and with incredible miaowing fits til you're like OK, OK!!! and you give in
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:08:04
In reply to Re: Feline therapy, posted by vbs on November 12, 2012, at 19:43:30
> I second that...cats are great...I took in a stray cat a while ago, and I don't know what I would do w/o him. :-)
That's so nice :)) But go ahead, save a life, adopt another one! Your kitty needs some feline company too!! :)
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:11:29
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » rjlockhart37, posted by jane d on November 12, 2012, at 21:00:40
> You definitely aren't the only one! My cat isn't quite as cuddly now that she's gotten older - she cuddles only when she feels like it now. But when she does want to she'll stay forever. And I'll sit or lie there immobilized unwilling to move an inch while she's there. I think the cold weather is making her cuddlier. She also still loves to play - and can chase a toy mouse or a piece of string for as long as I'm willing. That almost always can make me laugh.
>
> And she also knows the word "out". I don't think she can pick it out of a sentence but if I say the word alone she'll head for the door. I also talk to her all the time. If she minds she's never said so. :)
>That is so sweet Jane. I'm like you, I hate to budge an inch when I've got a cat comfy on my lap. Plus, it's a great excuse to get hubby to get things for me ;)
I've got one cat who not only loves to play with toys and strings, but she's started chasing shadows...it is THE CUTEST thing...among her many nicknames, she is lately known as Shadow Hunter
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:13:40
In reply to Re: Feline therapy, posted by brynb on November 12, 2012, at 21:00:53
> I love all animals and find them so therapeutic! Here's my pup below--at 5 lbs, she's much smaller than most cats! I'd love to do some healing/therapy work with animals...
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> http://s1299.beta.photobucket.com/user/nomdeplume29/media/LO1st.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0&_suid=1352775170960042514148307964206
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> http://s1299.beta.photobucket.com/user/nomdeplume29/media/LO1st.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0&_suid=1352775170960042514148307964206
>awwwww...what an absolute cutie!!!!
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:16:11
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » Phillipa, posted by brynb on November 12, 2012, at 22:11:24
> > Little Yorkies so cute!!! Phillipa
>
> Thanks, Phillipa! That's Lola. She's the best. She "gets" when I'm going through something and sits and comforts me. I had a seizure a few years ago while I was alone in my apartment, and Lola sat in the crook of my neck until help arrived. I really don't know what I'd do without her!animals are amazing. you know bryn, you had mentioned wanting to do healing work with animals...alot of hospitals have programs for therapy pets, dogs who get trained and then go around cheering patients up...bet Lola would be great at that!
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:17:37
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » Phil, posted by 10derheart on November 12, 2012, at 23:59:30
> People could take a lesson...eat, sleep, play, snuggle, get belly rubbed, yawn, potty break......eat, sleep, play, snuggle......
>
> repeat, repeat, repeat.Sounds like bliss to me...when can I start?
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:21:28
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » Phillipa, posted by gadchik on November 13, 2012, at 6:58:28
> I have decided not to take the prozac next cycle,and it takes forever to leave your system. I am seeing my reg doc in december and will ask about very low dose birth control pills. Kat, I did take .75mg last night of k,its hard for me to take more.It helped though,Ive always been so concerned about taking a benzo daily.
I certainly understand your concern gadchik...but if you went *4 years* at 0.5mg you are probably one of the lucky ones who does not build up tolerance quickly. In fact, it's obvious you are, you lucky dog! I am glad that the 0.75 helped though. And giving up an ssri can be hell, but luckily prozac kinda auto-tapers itself. Good luck to you!
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:22:36
In reply to Re: Feline therapy, posted by gadchik on November 13, 2012, at 7:01:54
> I initially bought our cat for my son. I got her from a rescue group that was at Petsmart. Well she and I became pals,and when he left for college,she stayed home. I love to watch her clean her face,and her toes! And kneading when she gets ready to take a nap!
Don't you just love the kneading??? :)
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 13, 2012, at 16:23:40
In reply to Re: Feline therapy » Phil, posted by gadchik on November 13, 2012, at 7:04:06
> Loved the picture! My hubby sometimes falls asleep on the couch with the dog behind his knees and the cat under his neck!
lol, sounds like the poor guy is pinned in!
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