Well I did it...I took Minion!

[NoahsMommy]

I haven't been back to this thread (Where have I been?) since Minion first came to live with you. He is so adorable! What a little sweetie, I bet you are having so much fun!!

About the allergies....I took Claritan (which is now Clarinex) for years because I too, have allergy induced asthma. It wouldn't cut it with the cats, Noah, tabby/mainecoone, sleeps on my pillow with me at night. So, my allergist put me on Alegra and it works wonderfully! I only have to take it when I need it and it works really quick. The only thing I've noticed if I don't take it daily and one of the cats scratch me while playing, it breakes out in a rash. But I can still breathe! You may want to try that, I thin it's stonger than Clarinex and Zyrtec.

We also have to bathe Noah becuase his hair is so long and he isn't too great at grooming himself. We usually do it in the bath tub every two months, or have it done when he gets his haircut.

I LOVE the new bowls and mat!! Where did you find that?? It's so cute!!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by NoahsMommy
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I LOVE the new bowls and mat!! Where did you find that?? It's so cute!!

Thanks. They were from a local pet supply store called Pet Supplies Plus. I have also seen them at Petco and Petsmart, but they are more expensive at those places. Being that I have two big dogs, I am amazed at how much cheeper kitty stuff is then dog stuff! I can buy a twin pack of mousies for $.99! That's SO cool! One dog stuffy toy costs me $20, and Kersey has it ripped to shreads and completely de-stuffed in less then 1/2 hour! I do like that kitties are less expensive to buy for. The food and water dishes, dish holder and mat were surprisingly inexpensive. I thought they were cute, too, and the theme is "flying blue cat" and that kind of fit my little blue boy.

Anyway, thought you all would like a new Minion pic.

[NoahsMommy]

Such a cutie!! Thanks for the info on the dishes! I'll go check them out!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs




Anyway, thought you all would like a new Minion pic.

Wow! He looks just like my Storm in that picture. Here's a pic of Storm.

[anna_66]

I was wondering what ever happened to Minion. Sorry I'm so late at posting, at least I wasn't the only one who was late

Those pics are just great, he is sooooo beautiful! I'm so glad he finally got a forever home for himself Now you have a new companion and so do the dogs!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Wow! Minion DOES look like Storm!

[NoahsMommy]

He DOES! How neat!!!

[ramanth]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs

Really, really funny pic of Minion as he was licking his catnip up:

LMAO!!!! It looks like he's about to devour that poor toy mousie. Run toy mousie! Run!

Thanks for pointing me towards this thread Leslie. How wonderful that you were able to keep Minion. My mom is allergic to animals and I guess she just built up an iminuity to the now 5 cats sharing her home.

I can't wait to come over sometime and see the new house and meet Minion.

They opened up a new Pet Supplies Plus up here in Washington (corner of 30 mile and Van Dyke) They were giving away lots of free goodies this weekend. Kia got spoiled to say the least. Though not as much as she would like.

Take care!

[shais_mom]

OK I am even later than the others!! I was gone all last week, no connection for 7 days!!!

Leslie, I am so excited for you!! I couldn't believe how much cheaper cat stuff was either!! I had a fleeting thought I should have gotten a cat first, but I wouldn't trade what I have had for the world. Only for longer time.

You certainly did the right thing and I am glad your allergies are better!!!
Congratulations!!

[emily_the_spoiled]

Good morning,

I just wanted to say how beautiful Minion is and she is very fortunate.


This is also a comment for all of those allergy suffers out there. Clariten/Clarines/Allegra/Zyrtec are all very similar products. But Zyrtec is one of the few that has actually been tested for pet allergies. Everyone's reactions to medications are individualistic, so what ever works for you is a good thing. If you ever get the products with a "D" (e.g. Clariten D), these contain an extra ingredient that is a decongesant and can result other problems (e.g. insomnia, etc.)

The one thing I have seen a PetSmart that you might be able to use (instead of a monthly bath) are wipes to clean cats. I have never tried them, but I suspect it is easier than giving Minion a bath