2/19 Trixie AMPS 178 +2 189 +4 140 PMPS 160 +2 141

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Amy&TrixieCat

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I can't tell if she's still bouncing off that lovely cycle she had in the 50s the other day or what...that's really not her style - but neither are the numbers she's been giving us the last few days. Even though she's hit a few greens in the past few days, I suspect we're looking at a dosecrease. I may un-skinny this does tomorrow evening since Tuesday is my day off, depending on where things go in the next few cycles.

Apparently she was feeling really feisty when DH tried to give her her shot last night (I was off food shoppin' for the beans). She can be a bit jumpy at times, but last night she had him thinking he wasn't going to be able to do it! Every time he pulled the tent and went in with the needle, she'd really jump. One time, he pulled the tent, and rather than go in with the needle, he just touched is finger there to see what her reaction would be...she flung her head around as if she was going to bite him :shock: ! He gave her a few treats, walked away for a few minutes, and then was finally able to get it done. Whew!! I hope THAT'S not a new trend!

I have to work this afternoon, but plan on spending a bit of leisurely time catching up on condos once I'm settled in there. BTB for now. Have a great Sunday everyone!

Amy
 
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TrixieCat said:
Apparently she was feeling really feisty when DH tried to give her her shot last night (I was off food shoppin' for the beans). She can be a bit jumpy at times, but last night she had him thinking he wasn't going to be able to do it! Every time he pulled the tent and went in with the needle, she'd really jump. One time, he pulled the tent, and rather than go in with the needle, he just touched is finger there to see what her reaction would be...she flung her head around as if she was going to bite him :shock: ! He gave her a few treats, walked away for a few minutes, and then was finally able to get it done. Whew!! I hope THAT'S not a new trend!
I like the way your DH handled the shot problems last night. I mean to walk away for a few minutes, let everything settle down a bit, and then try again.
Does she always get treats at shot time?
I'm just asking because my cat J.D. seems to be a fast learner and would remember those treats, and act that way again next time so he could get some treats again.
 
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Blech!

Yes, Trix does get treats with every shot and every ear poke...although when it comes to AMPS/PMPS ear pokies, she's sometimes to restless for her real food that she "saves" her treat for dessert :lol: ! There are times when she's a bit restless at shot time, but from what DH said, it sounds like she was objecting exceptionally strongly last night. I didn't have an issue at all this morning. I guess she's just bein' a cat :lol: !
 
Re: 2/19 Trixie AMPS 178 +2 189 +4 140

Hi Amy, that's a nice drop there at the +4. Sometimes the +2 still a fuds spike, so still room for her to come down. I agree, too, that was a cool thing for DH to get up and walk away and then come back and try again. I sometimes have trouble with Mags and the ear poke. She jerks away just as I have it in a perfect spot. Hope work goes smooth and you can get home soon to relax.
 
Re: 2/19 Trixie AMPS 178 +2 189 +4 140

Nice +4 today & may come down more!--Moonie does these things too, but when I test & shoot I make sure Her Back is To Me, so she cant see it coming!!--When she was so fractious when we first came, if she even saw the syringe she went haywire!!! OMG!
Then when I got more experience I realized that NOT Seeing her test stuff & needle was Much better!!!
Now I put the treats in front of her, & Yes she still jerks & pulls away at times--I think they feel the syringe go in, and the squeeks come right after!
Hey, this has been a big improvement since the beginning when we all started, right??
Now they know they are as smart as we are & a little sympathy goes a long way :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: party_cat Maybe they think they will get additional treats :lol:
Hey They're cats!!!
Have a good day & good luck with the DH shooting--Hugs & Lubs from us!
 
Re: 2/19 Trixie AMPS 178 +2 189 +4 140

Just stopping by to thank you for the book you linked me to re LB issues. It is excellent!
 
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