I think Gabe needed a change

[sasvermont]

He seems to be responding to the change in a positive way. He may revert to his old cranky self sooner or later. We shall see. So far so good.

He is more like a dog to me. He is so much bigger than G & M, and weighs so much more too. I am thinking of changing his name to Rover the furry Retriever.

[Rachel]

SAS please keep up these updates. I enjoy them so much. Seems like it is all good news so far.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Sas, I see you like the emoticon I used in my post. It sure looks a lot like Gabe. I'm glad he's doing so well.

[sasvermont]

KAK, yes, I do like the little gif. It reminds me of GABE! I hope you don't mind. I was surprised to be able to cut and paste it so easily. Thank you!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by sasvermont
KAK, yes, I do like the little gif. It reminds me of GABE! I hope you don't mind. I was surprised to be able to cut and paste it so easily. Thank you!

Your welcome. I'm glad you like it.

[sasvermont]

So far, things keep getting easier with Gabe. We did have one confrontation on the steps to the outside door when he would not move to go back in to the first hallway. I could see what behavior was not fun for Robyn. Tthere was a broom nearby and I scooted him in with that, but I just know he would have nipped me if I had touched him. He does have a temper. I can see why Robyn worried about her baby with Gabe. I don't have any babies around, so the issue just isn't that big.

The only odd thing that has happened, and it could just be coincidence, but Gabe and Miley are getting along, although just this morning, I noticed a "hot spot" on her side, where she was licking the fur OFF. I didn't call the Vet because I wanted to see if it was going to continue or get worse. I can't decide if 1.) she has had a nervous breakdown and is consuming herself 2.) has fleas or an alergic reaction to flea dirt 3.) has something else going on with her fur 4.) has a bite....yikes.... I xcan't see any flea dirt and they don't go outside, but cats can still get fleas this time of year. I put Frontline on all three cats, just incase it is fleas. Gabe didn't mind the application, but Graemer and Miley are still trying to figure out how to reach between their shoulder blades with the tongues. Ewwwwww.

Anyway, I surely hope Miley is not going to pieces over the additional cat being here. I will and have been, trying to spend more time with her. I had been yelling at her for hissing at Gabe....maybe that was what took her over the edge, and created a stress related licking session. I will keep a close eye on her for awhile.

So I think everything is fine with Gabe.....now to tend to Miley girl!

[Christiansmommy]

Time to pamper your little girl Keep us updated on the "furless spot" on her...hope its not a bite. Did you see any broken skin?


Miley says" Mommy, can we have girls night out?...these boys are driving me crazy!"

Robyn

[Pam]

Oh poor little Miley. I do hope with all of my might that her hot spot is not directly or indirectly caused by Gabe. Poor sweetie. She may be really missing the good ole days when she had Graemer all to herself. It sounds like a vet visit might be in her future to see what's going on there.

I think the real test for Gabe will be when your house guest arrives. I don't worry so much about Gabe wanting his "old room" back so much as just daily interaction with someone who Gabe will now view as an outsider to his happy little domain. At Robyn's house he most certainly never rolled out the welcome mat for strangers. I do hope he proves me wrong here, but I will anxiously wait for updates on that visit. Fingers are all crossed for Miley girl!!

[sasvermont]

Pam, you are a riot!

I am going to pick up some shin guards at the local athletic store today, and issue them to my house guest.

Miley is sleeping right now and is very quiet. Once my house guest arrives, I will assign him to entertain Graemer and Gabe and I will spend time grooming and kissing Ms. Miley. The hot spot is ok this AM and she doesn't seem to be licking it. I did give them all a dose of Frontline last night just in case it is fleas. I can't see how that could happen, the flea thing, but you never know what comes in on your feet etc. I know the girl next door has a flea problem from time to time and her cat does not go out either.

I will certainly keep an eye on Ms. M as she is one of my loves and I worry about them all the time. I will be off from work for the next 10 days (yipee) and will be able to drag her furry body to the Vet as soon as necessary.

Gabe is a funny guy. He and Graemer just love each other so. Gabe looks as though he is thinner. I don't give the treats out so often and G & M never get treats. They don't like them. Gabe is eating the house food, which is Science Diet prescription WD - high fiber for G & M. It won't hurt Gabe but the next time I visit the Vet, I will ask about it. I also give them a tiny bit of IAMS canned food at night. Gabe can take it or leave it. He does like his treats. He drinks lots of water! Guess with all that fur, the body needs the extra intake. He still loves his bottle tops. He has one in his mouth right now...oooppppsss. He just dropped it on my foot, and now he is rubbing my leg, to get my attention. Time to throw it. Bye!

Hope everyone has a good long weekend!

[Pam]

Originally posted by sasvermont
I am going to pick up some shin guards at the local athletic store today, and issue them to my house guest.

Once my house guest arrives, I will assign him to entertain Graemer and Gabe

Shin guards are good, and maybe a suit of armor! LOL! Have a great vacation!

[Rachel]

I am really hooked on the Gabe updates. Don't want to miss a one. Another thing is I think I have fallen in love with the Abssyninian breed, even starting to surf breed rescue sites. Somebody stop me~

[Edwina's Secretary]

Rachel -- I've been having the same reaction. Looked long, hard and repeatedly at the Abyssinians at the cat show I went to with Efrat in Milwaukee!

You're not far away. Maybe we could get one and share it!

Sara

[sasvermont]

The breeder I use is just wonderful. Her name in Mindy Condon, and she knows many of the other good breeders and they share (out breed) with other good breeders. Here is her/their Web Site

http://unkamen.com

You won't see a photo of my cats, but some of their relatives.

I just love my Abys to pieces and I must confess that getting them at a young age is good. And getting them from a good breeder is very, very good. Mindy has clipped their nails, trained them to posts, socialized them, they slept with her, they played with her dog (Graemer used to put his HEAD in her dog's mouth)....I should have known then that he was going to a hand full!

Anyway, Gabe is fine and I will keep you guys updated.

I hope Miley pulls out of this. I won't let her sink too far down! I am really going to try to pull the three of them together by playing with all three at the same time, and then Miley by herself.

Yikes. They are like kids!

Off to lunch, then to the airport to pick up Gabe's dinner (the guest)......hehehehehehehe!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

It's so good to hear that Gabe is doing good. He must really be adjusting well if he's rubbing on your leg for attention and getting along so well with Graemer. I just hope that poor little Miley isn't all upset over sharing her brother. If it is Gabe that's causing her to lick that one spot, hopefully it's just a temporary thing until she gets used to him and having to share.

FWIW, Peanut was developing unusual "hot spots" recently too, and the vet said it was probably allergies - which she had never had before. He put her on some medication (don't remember what right now) but it seems to be working because all her "hot spots" are growing back very nicely. So maybe, just maybe poor little Miley has allergies and it has nothing to do with Gabe. I know it's a long shot since this didn't show up until he did, but it's something to consider.

Keep the updates coming, and give Miley a hug and smooch from me so she doesn't feel left out.

[sasvermont]

So far so good. Gabe is supervising Markus' unpacking job. Gabe is VERY nosey. He was a bit scared when he first eyed Markus, but within 5 minutes he was fine and rubbing on his pant leg. Tomorrow is another story.

My take on this is that Gabe isn't really sure what's going on since he has been here a little over two weeks. Maybe not that long, I have forgotten.

Keep your fingers crossed!

Let me check my homeowner's insurance policy now that I am on that liability thought process.

All is fine, just kidding!

Later - got to get to bed. Markus arrived 5 hours later than planned and we just got in an hour ago! We are all tired.