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Hmmm .... I'm really not sure, Steve. Sometimes a weepy eye can be a symptom of a more serious infection like colds, the "snuffles", hay fever-type allergies, etc, etc. It does sound like he's got a clogged up nose, but how serious this could be, I wouldn't know without seeing/hearing him myself. Sorry, I can't suggest a simple remedy. Perhaps others here might suggest something?

So he's a regular visitor to your place, is he? Do you know who the owner is?

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margo wrote:

Olga
Of course we're all waiting to hear!

And you've (almost) named her after me! kinda!

Oh, I definitely had you in mind at the times, margsie! :wink:

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Steve (as 41oo) wrote:

actually I have a question about cats, or rather one particular cat.

He's not ours, just a regular visitor, checking up on our welfare...not.

But he's developing the weepy eye syndrome. I'm not going to pay for a vet to look at him but if there is a simple remedy I can apply without getting slashed to ribbons, would be interested to know. thanks.

Cold tea may help if it is a simple irritation.

I can't guarantee you won't be slashed, though, since you need to grasp said cat, and bathe eye with the cold, black, tea.

I get a cup of it, with some cotton wool, and wipe the eye area with a wet cotton wool ball, making sure to get tea in the eye.

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msolga wrote:

margo wrote:
Olga
Of course we're all waiting to hear!

And you've (almost) named her after me! kinda!

Oh, I definitely had you in mind at the times, margsie! :wink:

I meant: I had you in mind at the time. (What the hell's the matter with me? Confused

)

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msolga wrote:

... And of course cat poo is a fascinating topic! Well, for folk who have to use litter trays, it is! I hate the stuff! Sifting & sorting to remove the "clumped" bits!...

When I was a child, while all my friends wanted to be nurses and teachers, I wanted to be an archaeologist. I often think of this when I'm cleaning the litter box. Beware of what you wish for, it might be half-assed granted. :wink:

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Steve, Oh, that flying cat! I saw that too. Amazing fall, lucky branch that softened the fall. The cat got up and walked away.

Tico, I've never had such a problem and don't have much in the way of solution. I've seen domed litter boxes. Not sure that such a thing would solve the problem.

Olga, Toys for Mags? It's been my experience that cats are very indivual when it comes to toys (and to everything else). Mikey likes little aluminum foil balls. They're scattered all over the house. I toss them; he bats them back. For toys that don't require a human, you might want to look for something that makes a crinkly noise. I got a few for Mikey. He seemed to like them.

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Mine like screwed up bits of paper, pipe cleaners kinda squished up, small cellophane wrapped cough drops, small toy mice, bits of cut up old ugg boot ( a friend supplies his!).....

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Favourite toys seem to change on whim -- what was a hit last week is ho-hum today. But for my cats the all time favourite is a tampon. Embarrassed

They roll really well, they're light enough to carry or bat around, and they have that fun little string. Cheap but rather embarrassing for me. And how do they sneak them out of the cabinet?

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dlowan wrote:

Steve (as 41oo) wrote:
actually I have a question about cats, or rather one particular cat.

He's not ours, just a regular visitor, checking up on our welfare...not.

But he's developing the weepy eye syndrome. I'm not going to pay for a vet to look at him but if there is a simple remedy I can apply without getting slashed to ribbons, would be interested to know. thanks.

Cold tea may help if it is a simple irritation.

I can't guarantee you won't be slashed, though, since you need to grasp said cat, and bathe eye with the cold, black, tea.

I get a cup of it, with some cotton wool, and wipe the eye area with a wet cotton wool ball, making sure to get tea in the eye.

thanks deb

will try. Let you know how I and said cat (name Barney) get on. He usually wins though.

MsOlga, yes he is a regular visitor, too bloody regular imo. I suspect who the owner is, but the cats not saying. I've tried gentle and not so gentle persuation but all I get is name and number. And in any case I usually come of worse...see above. So we have come to a sort of modus vivendi felixus.

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Possum's long standing preference is corks!

If we open a bottle he takes the cork, and hides the bloody thing. I gather them up and put them in his toy basket - but - on a particularly energetic day there may be 20 or so corks around the living area - looks like his mother is a right lush! (...and who's to say otherwise...)

I cleaned out his basket a few weeks ago, and got rid of about 30 of the 38 corks there - but there always seems to be some being thrown around and killed. I think he collects them from the neighbours, as well!

He's also keen on little furry micy things, and occasionally, just about anything. Jellybeans are good! So is dry cat food - one pellet at a time! He has about a million toys, bought for him by assorted relatives and friends, but don't get the idea that he's spoilt! Certainly not!

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one of Rosies favourites was a hessian ball with catnip in the stuffing, decorated with a small tuft of feathers - she spent hours tossing it about and killing it. I'd forgotten it until someone mentioned feathers.

She also brings feathers in from the garden - the flight feathers from pigeons usually and they keep her excited for hours!

Timmy used to bring in Worms Evil or Very Mad

(this is not a suggestion Razz

)

And a carrier bag of newspapers is another Rosie favourite to dive into

Mags may have more sense .... and dignity!

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Once in a while Kiki likes to "work" for food. My son puts bits of dry cat food in little boxes, hides them and Kiki looks for them, opens them- and that play keeps him busy for a while.
And he loves to play catch with balloons- but I leave no balloon arround when I am out. I am afraid he could swollow the bits when the balloon goes pop.

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Msolga, I am soooooooooooo EXCITED[/i] for you to have found a new queen for your roost! She sounds just like Lacey, tuxedo, under 7 lbs., pure lady, petite, with a very soft meow!

I have been so worried about you grieving for poor Flatty ... now I'm very encouraged you're going to be well taken care of.

To get back to your earlier post ... yes, Paddy was totally shocked when I came home after 3 weeks in Ireland, he just kept looking at me as if he didn't believe it! He then proceeded to get very NEEDY[/i] for a few weeks, now he's just back to his old self, wanting my help to eat which means I must sit down and pet him as he eats! No .... he's not spoiled at all ... !!!

It's good to be back home though, it's taken quite some time to catch up on this thread, I think I'm almost there!

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Vivien wrote:

Mags may have more sense .... and dignity!

Not with that name! She'll probably be almost as dignified as I am! Sad

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Speaking of that name, it just won't stick!!! Instead of Mags, silly names like Popsie, Poppy, Possum (sorry, margo!) just pop out! Sometimes I even call her Flatty! (Habit!) She must be one very confused cat, poor thing!

Ever had to change a cat's name because it just didn't seem right?

Thank you for all the suggestions of toys & games, everyone. I gather from your posts that there are a lot of very indulged in A2K cats out there! Tonight my friend, A, arrived with a gift of 3 stuffed mice - coloured white, black & grey. Right this minutes Popsie/Possum/Poppy is tearing up & down the length of the passage, doing summersaults & giving hell to the white one! I hope she doesn't wake the neighbours!

Thanks for your lovely message, Misti. Yes, she's a petite, rather delicate looking girrl! This is interesting! I've had cheeky boy cats for years. Girl cats are different! Very Happy

OK, since I last posted, she's discovered my bed & now sleeps at the end of it each night. Also she's become extremely adept at scaling both front & back fly-wire (door) screens! Shocked

An extremely successful ploy to gain my full, undivided attention! .... and has become very skilled at zig-zag walking in front of me (as I move around the house) in the hope of gaining yet another feed. I think she must be feeling more at home here, yes?

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A bit of sage advice that I came across years ago regarding the naming of a pet: Never name it something you'd be embarrassed to shout out.

(If I remember correctly this came from a little story of a neurotic adopted stray cat who was first called "Misfit" by the family. Somehow Misfit transformed into Miss Tits and variations. One night the cat went missing and the family combed the neighbourhood, calling the name that the cat had become accustomed to, of course. She did come home, however the family had to live with the consequences of some shocked sensibilities among their neighbours.)

Because Gracie was originally a foundling that I had no intention of keeping, I called her Perdu (French for "lost"). Her original veterinarian records are in this name. As clever as that was, my tongue kept tripping up with it. I seemed to develop a stutter, and started ending the evenings with her with "say goodnight, Gracie", a la George Burns & Gracie Allen. When it became evident that no one was going to claim her as their lost pet, or adopt her, I changed her name to Gracie. I wonder now if others also had difficulty with "Perdu". I wonder if, subconsciously, I deliberately sabotaged her potential adoption by others.

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Well....if you ask me - Possum is an excellent name for a cat!

Possum things so, as well Smile

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msolga she's settling in beautifully

- she'll be fine when she's allowed out (under close supervision) when you are ready - she's clearly bonded and sounds very very happy

I like the new name versions and agree with Tico about considering what you have to shout when you are calling them! Yes, Perdu is an awkward sort of name - I like Gracie better.

What nice friends you have, bringing mice

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For a long time now I have been very suspicious of one of my cats. I tried to give him the benefit of a doubt, but I'm afraid it was misplaced. Please tell me what you think? I know it's not a good thing to spy on your children (or cats I suppose) but, I just couldn't help it.

EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DAILY DIARY:

Day 683 of My Captivity:

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomited on the floor.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a ''good little hunter'' I am. The audacity!!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to my power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow-- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released--and he seems more than willing to return! He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant-- I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. The captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe-- for now. But I can wait.

It is only a matter of time... Shocked

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Tico wrote:

A bit of sage advice that I came across years ago regarding the naming of a pet: Never name it something you'd be embarrassed to shout out.

Oh, I completely agree, Tico. Imagine standing on the back verandah, loudly calling: "Attila! Attila! Dinnnnnner!"
No, I don't think so! Razz

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