Brought him home...more questions...

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Brought him home...more questions...
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Wed, 03-16-2005 - 11:16pm

My main question is about neutering. What should a neutered cat look like? I ask because I had a neutered cat as a child and never saw (forgive me, not trying to be gross) balls. But DH and I immediately noticed "Pepe's" when we were sitting with him at home. Is that normal?

Also, he seems to have some watery eyes, primarily his right, and is sneezing a lot. Is it because he has to adapt to the house and it's new smells? Could he just have a harmless virus? Could it be something more? The only appointment at our vet's I could get with my schedule is for Thursday of next week.

I'm supposed to go to a birthday party for a young cousin of mine on Saturday, but it's hours away, so it'll be an all day affair. Do you think the cat will be OK in the small area we have him now, or should we extend his area? For now, he's in our walk-in closet an bathroom (closet is between bedroom and bathroom), so if it's advisable, I could widen his area to the bedroom too and still be able to close a door to the rest of the house.

Does anyone use Revolution? That's what they recommend, but I don't know much about it. I do know that some people don't like combo meds like that, while others won't consider anything but. Thoughts?

I think that's it for now.

He's young, about nine months. Quickly got used to the closet and bathroom, and as long as we're sitting, so far he's comfortable with us. I haven't let the girls into the room because I want him to like us before he's exposed to the full effect of little girls. I know that kids, if not taught to treat a pet properly, can see him/her as a living toy. I intend to teach my girls, as I did with the dog, that the pet is a family member, not a four legged doll. I have already fallen in love with him. I'm excited about this!

Rebecca

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Thu, 03-17-2005 - 5:30am

Congratulations!

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Thu, 03-17-2005 - 8:13am
Cat answered well and i am so glad you have him!!


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Thu, 03-17-2005 - 11:31am

Congratulations on your adoption of Pepe!


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