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Weldangrind · 04-24-2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

When the time arrives to take Buford to the veterinarian, just tell him you are going to a barbeque restaurant.

Spud

Don't tease him! Actually get him some BBQ!

katoranger · 04-30-2012, 11:41 AM

Buford just fits into his new carrier. He had no objections to it. Actually went right in.

FastDoc · 04-30-2012, 11:47 AM

Good to know.

Your advanced planning witll make this easier on him and on you.

He may make it easy.

My cats and I have been with Linda and her DLO for 2 weeks now and everyone seems to be great and the cats adjusted in about a day. I was pleasantly surprised. Prayer helps...

Soon, this week I'm sure, they will move into the new house.

I hope that goes just as well.

katoranger · 04-30-2012, 11:54 AM

Buford will adjust quickly to a new location. He will have plently of space to watch birds.

I think he liked the carrier.

Weldangrind · 04-30-2012, 11:57 AM

Having been through an eight hour drive with two non car friendly felines, I can tell you that Buford will eventually calm down and enjoy the ride, even without meds.

FastDoc · 04-30-2012, 11:58 AM

Calm down?
Yes.

Enjoy the ride?
Not so sure. :roll:

katoranger · 04-30-2012, 12:00 PM

I was thinking the first hour would be the worst.

Weldangrind · 04-30-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Calm down?
Yes.

Enjoy the ride?
Not so sure. :roll:

Not kidding. My cats eventually started to purr, and they never stopped (unless they were asleep).

SpudRider · 04-30-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Calm down?
Yes.

Enjoy the ride?
Not so sure. :roll:

Not kidding. My cats eventually started to purr, and they never stopped (unless they were asleep).

That's amazing!

Incidentally, cats purr when they are in a social mood, not when they are happy. For example, a cat will purr while it is trying to escape a little girl who has dressed it up in a baby carriage.

Purring is a cat's way of saying it likes you, and it is amenable to social activity with humans, or other cats. However, the cat is not necessarily "happy" whenever it is purring.

I learned this tidbit of information while reading a book on animal behavior many years ago.

Spud

SpudRider · 04-30-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Buford will adjust quickly to a new location. He will have plently of space to watch birds.

I think he liked the carrier.

That's great.

Give Buford some BBQ and a few birds to watch, and he will think Kansas is feline heaven!

Spud

FastDoc · 04-30-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Calm down?
Yes.

Enjoy the ride?
Not so sure. :roll:

Not kidding. My cats eventually started to purr, and they never stopped (unless they were asleep).

That's amazing!

Incidentally, cats purr when they are in a social mood, not when they are happy. For example, a cat will purr while it is trying to escape a little girl who has dressed it up in a baby carriage.

Purring is a cat's way of saying it likes you, and it is amenable to social activity with humans, or other cats. However, the cat is not necessarily "happy" whenever it is purring.

I learned this tidbit of information while reading a book on animal behavior many years ago.

Spud

Yeppers.

A cat will also purr to calm itself.

SpudRider · 04-30-2012, 01:34 PM

Wiki is your friend.

I just googled the following information.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purr

"Cats often purr when being petted, becoming relaxed, or when eating. Female cats are known to sometimes purr while giving birth. Domestic cats have been reported to purr when injured, sick, in pain or dying. Purring may have developed as a signalling mechanism between mother cats and nursing kittens. One theory is that it is not a sign of showing relaxation or content, but an attempt at "friendship" or a signal of "specific intent". For example, when a cat is nervous and cannot escape the situation (at a veterinarian perhaps), its purr may serve as an attempt to avoid being hurt. German ethologist and cat behaviorist Paul Leyhausen interprets it as a signal that the animal is not posing a threat...

...Another theory states that purring triggers a cat's brain to release a hormone which helps it in relaxing and acts as a pain killer. This may be a reason why cats purr when distressed or in labour..."

One can learn a lot of different things at China Riders!

Spud

SpudRider · 04-30-2012, 02:00 PM

Here's an interesting link containing information on why cats purr.

http://www.petplace.com/cats/why-do-...urr/page1.aspx

Spud

SpudRider · 04-30-2012, 02:02 PM

Buford says my two previous posts are required reading for all cat owners.

Spud

FastDoc · 04-30-2012, 02:02 PM

I also read somewhere only kitty-cats purr. Lions, tigers, bobcats etc. do not.

04-30-2012, 11:41 AM	#62
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Buford just fits into his new carrier. He had no objections to it. Actually went right in. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-30-2012, 11:47 AM	#63
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Good to know. Your advanced planning witll make this easier on him and on you. He may make it easy. My cats and I have been with Linda and her DLO for 2 weeks now and everyone seems to be great and the cats adjusted in about a day. I was pleasantly surprised. Prayer helps... Soon, this week I'm sure, they will move into the new house. I hope that goes just as well. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-30-2012, 11:54 AM	#64
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Buford will adjust quickly to a new location. He will have plently of space to watch birds. I think he liked the carrier. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-30-2012, 11:57 AM	#65
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Having been through an eight hour drive with two non car friendly felines, I can tell you that Buford will eventually calm down and enjoy the ride, even without meds. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-30-2012, 11:58 AM	#66
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Calm down? Yes. Enjoy the ride? Not so sure. :roll: __________________ Happy to serve.
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I was thinking the first hour would be the worst. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-30-2012, 01:34 PM	#72
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Wiki is your friend. I just googled the following information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purr "Cats often purr when being petted, becoming relaxed, or when eating. Female cats are known to sometimes purr while giving birth. Domestic cats have been reported to purr when injured, sick, in pain or dying. Purring may have developed as a signalling mechanism between mother cats and nursing kittens. One theory is that it is not a sign of showing relaxation or content, but an attempt at "friendship" or a signal of "specific intent". For example, when a cat is nervous and cannot escape the situation (at a veterinarian perhaps), its purr may serve as an attempt to avoid being hurt. German ethologist and cat behaviorist Paul Leyhausen interprets it as a signal that the animal is not posing a threat... ...Another theory states that purring triggers a cat's brain to release a hormone which helps it in relaxing and acts as a pain killer. This may be a reason why cats purr when distressed or in labour..." One can learn a lot of different things at China Riders! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-30-2012, 02:00 PM	#73
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Here's an interesting link containing information on why cats purr. http://www.petplace.com/cats/why-do-...urr/page1.aspx Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-30-2012, 02:02 PM	#74
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Buford says my two previous posts are required reading for all cat owners. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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