Well I did it...I took Minion!

[Pam]

Oh Lesie I am enjoying this thread so much! I will never tire of reading about Minion! You are braver than I. I have never bathed either Trevor or Andy although I keep saying I will one of these days. Congratulations on a successful bath and no blood spilled! HA! I love the last picture especially. I have seen that look on Andy's face countless times when he is enjoying his catnip. Does Minion act like a crazy kitty on catnip or does he get mellow? Each of mine is different. "Nip" makes Andy go into a frenzy and Trevor gets all lazy and lovey and rubs on everything in sight and then they both wind up curling up and sleeping it off. LOL! Can't wait for more stories and pictures!

[Rachel]

Originally posted by Pam
Oh Lesie I am enjoying this thread so much! I will never tire of reading about Minion!

Me neither! The pictures are terrific and it looks like Minion did a good job at taking some of the bulges out of Mom's wallet. Heehee.

[Miss Meow]

He's beatiful. I'm so glad you ended up taking him. Keep posting pictures - I'm sure none of us will get sick of them!

[Fuzzy317]

Minion is very nice looking, and you did a good thing by giving him a home.

[Vermontcat]

You know you can live with a cat even if you have allergies and asthma. I developed asthma after I had my cat for 2 years while I was pregnant with my first child. You can make certain adjustments like not having the cat sleep in the bedroom with you and have your husband help with things like brushing or bathing the cat. You can pm me if you have more questions or check with your doctor.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by Vermontcat
You know you can live with a cat even if you have allergies and asthma. I developed asthma after I had my cat for 2 years while I was pregnant with my first child. You can make certain adjustments like not having the cat sleep in the bedroom with you and have your husband help with things like brushing or bathing the cat. You can pm me if you have more questions or check with your doctor.

Great news! I am already noticing a huge decrease in my allergies. I usually build up a resistance pretty quick, and this was the case with Minion. I have only taken my inhaler twice today, and that's pretty good, considering I took my inhaler twice in just the first 2 hours of his first morning with us. I think the bath helped, too, although Minion's going to hate me if I do it on a regular basis How often should I bathe him? I usually bathe my dogs every 3 weeks, but they are both well behaved and they both expect baths. They don't love them, but they really don't hate them. It is attention, after all

One of my good friends who is really allergic to cats will be coming over every so often and she's pregnant and I don't want her pumping herself with her inhaler when ever she comes over for a visit. Is every 3 weeks too often to bathe a cat? I have started him on really good food so that should also help with his dander production, too.

Anyway, I just wanted to share the good news on my health improvements. I knew it was ment to be with him. He's truly too wonderful to lose. It would crush me. I knew the first time he waltzed into my near-empty apartment as I was cleaning it out, carefree and just as causual as anything, that he was special and we connected right away.

I need a new banner on my signature which includes my new feline friend

Hugs, barks and purrs from Leslie & the furkids

[krazyaboutkatz]

Leslie, I'm so glad to hear that everything is going so well. I don't know how often you should bathe him. Maybe your vet can tell you. He looks so content in his pictures. I'll never get tired of seeing his pics. Please post more.

[Kfamr]

**creeps into cat boards* Pssst Leslie!

Minion has to be the CUTEST most beautiful cat i've ever seen. Seems as if he fitting right in. Congrats!

[lynnestankard]

Leslie - so pleased the bath seems to be having the desired effect. I wouldn't bathe him on a regular basis - just when you notice your using your inhaler more often. Now he's got 'Your House' smells on him - I wouldn't be surprised if you go a long time without bathing him.

Lynne

[Pam]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
Hugs, barks and purrs from Leslie & the furkids

Leslie I just love your new closing line here! Who would have ever thought just a few days ago that you'd be signing off from a household that how has purring going on!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by Pam


Leslie I just love your new closing line here! Who would have ever thought just a few days ago that you'd be signing off from a household that how has purring going on!

It was a surprise, that's for sure Thanks, Pam

Originally posted by Kfamr
**creeps into cat boards* Pssst Leslie!

Minion has to be the CUTEST most beautiful cat i've ever seen. Seems as if he fitting right in. Congrats!

Thanks, KayAnn. I am pretty excited about him. I love him to pieces.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Leslie, I love your new signature pictures.

[Nomilynn]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs


How often should I bathe him?

Cat's normally shouldn't be bathed more than once a month.. they need the oils from their skin on their fur or something like that.

Congrats on the new addition, tho.. he's gorgeous!

[Vermontcat]

Now you have to change your name to AdoreMyDogsandCat!

I love your new signature banner with your 3 furbabies!

About your friend with allergies visiting, my dad is very allergic so when he visits he and our cat are not in the same room usually. My cat has one favorite chair she sits on and we put a towel on it so no guests will sit in cat hair if they don't want to. Also if its nice weather and your friend has her allergies bother her in the house spend more time outside with the dogs.

[AmberLee]

Just wanted to say 'Congratulations' once again and that your signature banner is delightful. Congrats!!!