Some amazing news regarding my cat

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

ms. nich -your cat has very fancy whiskers! : )

Well thank you for noticing. He will be pleased with the compliment. When I adopted him, his whiskers looked like somebody had cut them all off with scissors and inch and a half long. Then I figured out they were just snapping off, I guess from malnourishment, since he was picked up as a stray adult. He had all kinds of parasites and yukky things. But eventually he grew fresh new *fancy* whiskers.

[mr and mrs 187]

Well thank you for noticing. He will be pleased with the compliment. When I adopted him, his whiskers looked like somebody had cut them all off with scissors and inch and a half long. Then I figured out they were just snapping off, I guess from malnourishment, since he was picked up as a stray adult. He had all kinds of parasites and yukky things. But eventually he grew fresh new *fancy* whiskers.

oh no. this reminds me of a friend whose child had... oh jeez.. cut off the family cat's whiskers. oh no. from what i hear, this is no good because cats need them for balance and sensing danger or something. (im not a cat expert.)

im glad they grow back, though.

ps/fyi - this may be my fourth consecutive cat-related post. im not even going to check, because i hope it's not true.

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edit: awful grammar. it's late.

Edited March 22, 2009 by mr and mrs

[KnightAndMagpie 7]

Well thank you for noticing. He will be pleased with the compliment. When I adopted him, his whiskers looked like somebody had cut them all off with scissors and inch and a half long. Then I figured out they were just snapping off, I guess from malnourishment, since he was picked up as a stray adult. He had all kinds of parasites and yukky things. But eventually he grew fresh new *fancy* whiskers.

oh no. this reminds me of a friend whose child had... oh jeez.. cut off the family cat's whiskers. oh no. from what i hear, this is no good because cats need them for balance and sensing danger or something. (im not a cat expert.)

im glad they grow back, though.

ps/fyi - this may be my fourth consecutive cat-related post. im not even going to check, because i hope it's not true.

</visa cat chat>

edit: awful grammar. it's late.

He's got lovely whiskers. And yes, Lisabette -- whiskers are essential for kitties. It's like having nerves that extend out of the skin. I've heard that there's some horrible people who pluck their cats' whiskers for cosmetic reasons...brrr. Why would you do such an awful thing? Poor kitties! And your poor kitty, Nich. I'm so glad they grew back.

Magpie.

[Mags 112]

hi and congrats about your ordeal. just had a Q though: are you bringing him to the US with you? hope it wont be a hassle, i checked into bringing my cats traveling with me a year back and apparently there are some rather tight standards when it comes to pets, so i hope that youll have what you need in order to do that....he is adorable btw!

No, no no! Bringing a cat from the UK is a piece of piss.

hi and congrats about your ordeal. just had a Q though: are you bringing him to the US with you? hope it wont be a hassle, i checked into bringing my cats traveling with me a year back and apparently there are some rather tight standards when it comes to pets, so i hope that youll have what you need in order to do that....he is adorable btw!

He's certainly coming with me -- I wouldn't dream of leaving him here. I've already done some research (on here, mostly!) about taking cats within the cabin, and he's got his Sherpa bags and a few other things prepared already. I'm planning on having his medical checkup about three weeks before I fly out, hopefully.

Thank you guys. He is my adorable baby.

Magpie.

That sounds perfect, Magpie! You're doing everything right! Good luck and congrats!