MY GARDEN IS PROTECTED !

[susieqz]

boy, you gotta be careful what you teach kits.
i taught them SUPPERTIME, n, OUTSIDE, which is all i need to get them in n out.
but, then i got fancy.
i started calling them to me when i get into bed.
this was nice at first. i could get a kit on my hurting knee. a warm kit on an ache just feels great.
but, i forgot they were being trained by drifter.
i don't allow her on the bed because she loves rolling in the dirt.
not once or twice, she rolls til the black n white coat turns red.
might be her idea of camo.
so, i strolled out today n saw a red drifter. she rolled n rolled.
it must feel nice.
but then, i saw the kits. every one was red.
drifter has taught them to roll in the dirt.
now, either i vacuum them when they come in, or i fight to keep them away from my bed.

 

[susieqz]

HERE'S SOMETHING NEAT.
as my kits turn into cats, their personalities change.
a few weeks ago, they could take or leave cuddling.
now, they seek it out.
if they are sleepy, they crawl on me n purr.
they don't like being picked up, but tolerate it when i bring them to me to cuddle.
the older they get, the friendlier they are.
this is nice.
drifter remains drifter. she comes over to be brushed, but generally
stays to herself.

 

[susieqz]

at 17 weeks, kits are all different persons.
one loves me lots. one ignores me.
the others are in between.

they are all headstrong.
i tried getting them in n out as a bunch, but that isn't working.
when i open the door, some rush in, some rush out.
drifter is spending most nights outdoors as soom kits will stay out every night.
hunting must be good, because she seldom comes in for dinner.
the kits do, but they sure aren't eating much kibble.
i suspect everyone is dining on game, tho i haven't seen it.

they don't make me crazy. they have all left the garden, but these guys mostly stay in the garden.
only drifter is mostly out hunting.

i'm having a very bad behavior problem with natayo.
i stepped on him n he bit me bad.blood was running from the fang marks. never been bit by a dog like that.
i didn't retaliate as it was sorta self defense.

last night i was in bed n she bit me bad on the heel, thru the blankets.
i got up n hit her with a shoe, but probably not hard enow.

i'm gonna kick her thru the wall if she does it again.

but if this is a habit, i'm gonna have to shoot her.
then, last night

 

[Redbert31]

I'm afraid to read your next post (lol)

at 17 weeks, kits are all different persons.
one loves me lots. one ignores me.
the others are in between.

they are all headstrong.
i tried getting them in n out as a bunch, but that isn't working.
when i open the door, some rush in, some rush out.
drifter is spending most nights outdoors as soom kits will stay out every night.
hunting must be good, because she seldom comes in for dinner.
the kits do, but they sure aren't eating much kibble.
i suspect everyone is dining on game, tho i haven't seen it.

they don't make me crazy. they have all left the garden, but these guys mostly stay in the garden.
only drifter is mostly out hunting.

i'm having a very bad behavior problem with natayo.
i stepped on him n he bit me bad.blood was running from the fang marks. never been bit by a dog like that.
i didn't retaliate as it was sorta self defense.

last night i was in bed n she bit me bad on the heel, thru the blankets.
i got up n hit her with a shoe, but probably not hard enow.

i'm gonna kick her thru the wall if she does it again.

but if this is a habit, i'm gonna have to shoot her.
then, last night

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[Redbert31]

How's Natayo? Is he being good? I hope so...

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[susieqz]

natayo is the biter.
if that guy ever comes for his cats,
natayo will be a fine barn cat.
they all bite, but nobody but her breaks skin.
this is a big deal.

 

[vonn]

Be very careful of any cat bite that draws blood,they can be very nasty! I know of two cat bites that required major medical care to heal.

 

[susieqz]

i won't tolerate this behavior any longer.
pets don't bite.
the other kits don't like her much.
everyone else knows that play fighting means play biting.
she bites them hard too.
i don't wanna shoot her but i will if i must. 568.00000000000000000000000000000000mm
568 that was just typed by bear

 

[susieqz]

i'll call the guy that wants the cats. he's in texas, too far for me to drive.
5 cats is too many for me, ven tho inside, i have a floating population of 2-3 cats.
every time i open the door, some go out n some come in.
i won't shoot natayo unless he bites again, but i can't tolerate that behavior.
lots of them bite n i give them a thump on the nose. mild bite, mild thump.
the bite site is not infected but i'm battling a nasty infection.
one side of my face is swollen n painful at the jawhinge.
fever too.
shivering uncontrollably.
dont know if the two are related, but i do know i was only able to clean the outside of the bite.
those fangs went in deep, carrying who knows what into my body.

 

[susieqz]

i won't invest in this animal.
however, i'd love to hear any training ideas.
all i've come up with is a serious beating. i can't do that without another bite.
i don't want another bite.
this kit is very loving when calm.

 

[susieqz]

the second time was play, but she doesn't understand play biting.
drifter n sibs were suppose to teach this.
she doesn't seem mentally defective, but in this respect is acting like one.

 

[Redbert31]

i'll call the guy that wants the cats. he's in texas, too far for me to drive.
5 cats is too many for me, ven tho inside, i have a floating population of 2-3 cats.
every time i open the door, some go out n some come in.
i won't shoot natayo unless he bites again, but i can't tolerate that behavior.
lots of them bite n i give them a thump on the nose. mild bite, mild thump.
the bite site is not infected but i'm battling a nasty infection.
one side of my face is swollen n painful at the jawhinge.
fever too.
shivering uncontrollably.
dont know if the two are related, but i do know i was only able to clean the outside of the bite.
those fangs went in deep, carrying who knows what into my body.

I agree with jenerationx... Call your doctor asap. Let us know what's happening... When you're better, the kitties need to get rabies shots...I hope you're ok.

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[susieqz]

the only help i need from you guys is the encouragement i get from this thread.
every time someone posts a story about their cats, i learn something [hint].
the cool thing is i now know a bunch of people who like both guns n critters.
good company.

 

[Redbert31]

the only help i need from you guys is the encouragement i get from this thread.
every time someone posts a story about their cats, i learn something [hint].
the cool thing is i now know a bunch of people who like both guns n critters.
good company.

That is cool knowing the folks on this forum.... Hoping you've seen the doctor and are feeling better. We all do care about you and the cats and also about one another. We love you and if the time comes that you need any help other than the encouragement, I, for one, would be glad to help any way I can. We're there for you, susieqz[emoji307][emoji307][emoji120][emoji120]

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PS do you still have the jaw pain? Tetanus can come from puncture wounds and the common name for tetanus is "lockjaw". Tetanus shots need a booster every 10 years or so, and also if you get a severe puncture wound. Let the doctor know about the jaw pain and any other symptoms you have had. May not have anything to do with Natayo's bite but it's a significant symptom to get an explanation for. Thinking of you.. Linda

 

[susieqz]

the jaw is slowly getting better, plus, i ordered fishmox that should be here tomorrow. that should handle any infection.
my next do visit is end of the month.
if i had to make an extra trip, which hurts, i'd probably shot the cat out of hand.
i can work hard, digging deep holes to plant trees n such, but i can't sit.
anyway, natayo is cuddled up to me right now.
he still gets love n food.
i only punish to correct n the animal has to understand why.
other than that, they literally walk all over me.
it's funny that the feral drifter never does anything wrong but the house cats tend to get into trouble.
drifter is a perfect lady all the time.
i guess they all think i'm family, but there is a great deal of respect between drifter n i.
no purring, but lots of respect.

 

[Roadtrash]

Well, keep us posted on your condition cause we do worry about you. I don;t post a lot but I do read and keep up.

 

[BigBill]

My male cats will nip when they don't want to be petted or bothered. That's how they say leave me alone.
Now my three tamed feral one bites me and claws me when we're going to sleep. I pet his tummy and he latches on. The other two his brothers love there tummy petted. I can't tell who is who in the dark.

The three outside cats have been in all day and maybe come in at night. They know the yote is around. One cat stays out for two days sometimes that scares me. The other four cats are house cats they stay in the play with my yellow lab.

The turkeys are at the bird feeders everyday. Time for the babies soon haven't seen the deer.

 

[BigBill]

Have you tried squinting your eyes and nod your head up or down slowly.?
The cats should squint back and accept you into their family. It may take a while. Some cats respond to them and they may respond back. Keep on trying to comunicate to them. Now females are different some will respond while others won't.

 

[Grip_Maker's_Wife]

I hope you are feeling better Susie. I have had my fair share of cat bites and scratches from ferals. My crabby kitty housecat sometimes bites but doesn't draw blood. My tame feral bit hard his first year when he wanted to play. Luckily he has grown out of that. I recommend saturating bites with hydrogen peroxide and applying a prescription antibiotic ointment called Mupirocin. It is amazing stuff and will help it heal faster. It can be used on cats too so you can ask your vet to prescribe it. My vet is the one who told me to use it on myself too and I am glad I got her advice! It is good to prevent or treat any skin infection, even scratches you might get out in your garden.

BigBill, similarly, I open and close my eyes slowly with the ferals and they do it back. It is pretty neat. I have seen Jackson Galaxy do that to the troubled cats he meets on his show too so this is a proven communication technique to say "hello" "thank you" and "I'm cool with you".

 

[susieqz]

squinting seems kinda dumb, but if you guys use it, i can try.
thing is, natayo already thinks of me as family.
he just doesn't treat family very well.
perhaps screaming at him n hitting him with a shoe has helped.
he is lucky i didn't have anything heavier that a shoe to whack him with.
i worry he will attack drifter.
if that happens it's over.