Comments on: Murray Is At The ER Again. http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/ In Alpha Since 2001 Fri, 18 May 2012 19:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Milissa http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115077 Milissa Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>Oh, poor, sweet, lovable, fuzzy guy! I wish I had some suggestions or insight for you, but I don’t—all I have is an electronic chin scratch and nuzzle for Murray and a pat on the back for you!</p> Oh, poor, sweet, lovable, fuzzy guy! I wish I had some suggestions or insight for you, but I don’t—all I have is an electronic chin scratch and nuzzle for Murray and a pat on the back for you!

]]> By: Chibi Jeebs http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115078 Chibi Jeebs Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>No advice, but wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you and the fuzzball. <strong>hugs</strong></p> No advice, but wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you and the fuzzball. hugs

]]> By: diedre http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115079 diedre Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>Murray, Murray why oh why do you keep doing this? Pull through little Buddy. We need you.</p> Murray, Murray why oh why do you keep doing this? Pull through little Buddy. We need you.

]]> By: Paula http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115080 Paula Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>Oh man…i sure Murray pulls through! I think you might have suspected something a few days ago when you gave him the fiber pills… As to why he’s eating Em’s stuff…because he’s a curious kitten?? It’s hard to childproof <span class="caps">AND</span> catproof a home at the same time. If it something like pica, maybe your vet can suggest a nutritional supplement (if he is eating the same “bad” things all time…let’s see, pacifiers, rubber bands, plastic bags…). Many purrs and prayers for Murray’s complete recovery…and for finding a way to keep him from eating what he shouldn’t.</p> Oh man…i sure Murray pulls through! I think you might have suspected something a few days ago when you gave him the fiber pills… As to why he’s eating Em’s stuff…because he’s a curious kitten?? It’s hard to childproof AND catproof a home at the same time. If it something like pica, maybe your vet can suggest a nutritional supplement (if he is eating the same “bad” things all time…let’s see, pacifiers, rubber bands, plastic bags…). Many purrs and prayers for Murray’s complete recovery…and for finding a way to keep him from eating what he shouldn’t.

]]> By: girl27 http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115081 girl27 Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>Oh no! That’s awful.</p> <p>Do they have Kongs in the US? The kitty-sized Kong is rubbery, has chewy whiskers, and is infused with a scent that cats dig. I had a plastic addict kitty, and he moved to the Kong with ease.</p> <p>Or you could always just store Murray in the fridge. Next to Tucker?</p> <p>Sending out hopeful scritches to Murray, and love to you guys. xo</p> <p>ps… If they don’t have Kongs where you are, let me know, and I’ll send you one.</p> Oh no! That’s awful.

Do they have Kongs in the US? The kitty-sized Kong is rubbery, has chewy whiskers, and is infused with a scent that cats dig. I had a plastic addict kitty, and he moved to the Kong with ease.

Or you could always just store Murray in the fridge. Next to Tucker?

Sending out hopeful scritches to Murray, and love to you guys. xo

ps… If they don’t have Kongs where you are, let me know, and I’ll send you one.

]]> By: Cyn http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115082 Cyn Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>My crazy cat, Thurston, likes to lick plastic and his vet said it is common among cats with diabetes to like plastic. He licked for years before he was diagnosed…</p> My crazy cat, Thurston, likes to lick plastic and his vet said it is common among cats with diabetes to like plastic. He licked for years before he was diagnosed…

]]> By: mahlookma http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115083 mahlookma Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>I went through the same thing you’re going through right now two years ago. I’m sure Murray will pull through. He’s very lucky to have someone who loves him so much and who notices these problems so quickly.</p> I went through the same thing you’re going through right now two years ago. I’m sure Murray will pull through. He’s very lucky to have someone who loves him so much and who notices these problems so quickly.

]]> By: Kim aka Finiky http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115084 Kim aka Finiky Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>Cats lick plastic bags because some plastic bags have fish oil added to them when they are made. My cats used to lick them like there was no tomorrow.</p> <p>see: http://www.felinexpress.com/cat-behavior/plastic-bag.asp</p> <p>I don’t know for sure… and can only suspect that it is possible that fish oil is used in the making of other plastics? (small toys, nipples?) Again I am guessing. I will do more research and will mail you what I find.</p> <p>Only other suggestion is to buy bitter apple – apply it to small things that Murray might chew – I had to use it with wee Mary McDhui and it didn’t take but one or two times and she stopped her chewing on electric cords. The kitty kong was a great idea too.</p> <p>Hugs to you and Murray!</p> <p>Kim</p> Cats lick plastic bags because some plastic bags have fish oil added to them when they are made. My cats used to lick them like there was no tomorrow.

see:
http://www.felinexpress.com/cat-behavior/plastic-bag.asp

I don’t know for sure… and can only suspect that it is possible that fish oil is used in the making of other plastics? (small toys, nipples?) Again I am guessing. I will do more research and will mail you what I find.

Only other suggestion is to buy bitter apple – apply it to small things that Murray might chew – I had to use it with wee Mary McDhui and it didn’t take but one or two times and she stopped her chewing on electric cords. The kitty kong was a great idea too.

Hugs to you and Murray!

Kim

]]> By: Laura http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115085 Laura Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>Our cat Waffles isn’t deterred by the bitter apple stuff. In fact, she seems to think it’s a sauce.</p> <p>Most cats don’t like citrus scents/oils, so maybe that? If you want to be effective but slightly mean, you can try hot pepper sauce. But then, Em might not like that on his pacis either…</p> Our cat Waffles isn’t deterred by the bitter apple stuff. In fact, she seems to think it’s a sauce.

Most cats don’t like citrus scents/oils, so maybe that? If you want to be effective but slightly mean, you can try hot pepper sauce. But then, Em might not like that on his pacis either…

]]> By: randi http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115086 randi Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p><span class="caps">NO RAWHIDE</span>!! It’ll make him fat(ter)! Try a <span class="caps">KONG</span> or a Nylabone. If he eats the rawhide, it could really mess with his digestive system. It’s not even that good for dogs! Hope I don’t sound too bossy..I’m just very concerned..and I work in the pet supply industry!</p> <p>I hope you figure something out for him to snap him out of it.</p> <p>Good luck!</p> NO RAWHIDE!! It’ll make him fat(ter)! Try a KONG or a Nylabone. If he eats the rawhide, it could really mess with his digestive system. It’s not even that good for dogs! Hope I don’t sound too bossy..I’m just very concerned..and I work in the pet supply industry!

I hope you figure something out for him to snap him out of it.

Good luck!

]]> By: randi http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115087 randi Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p><span class="caps">NO RAWHIDE</span>!! It’ll make him fat(ter)! Try a <span class="caps">KONG</span> or a Nylabone. If he eats the rawhide, it could really mess with his digestive system. It’s not even that good for dogs! Hope I don’t sound too bossy..I’m just very concerned..and I work in the pet supply industry!</p> <p>I hope you figure something out for him to snap him out of it.</p> <p>Good luck!</p> NO RAWHIDE!! It’ll make him fat(ter)! Try a KONG or a Nylabone. If he eats the rawhide, it could really mess with his digestive system. It’s not even that good for dogs! Hope I don’t sound too bossy..I’m just very concerned..and I work in the pet supply industry!

I hope you figure something out for him to snap him out of it.

Good luck!

]]> By: randi http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115088 randi Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p><span class="caps">NO RAWHIDE</span>!! It’ll make him fat(ter)! Try a <span class="caps">KONG</span> or a Nylabone. If he eats the rawhide, it could really mess with his digestive system. It’s not even that good for dogs! Hope I don’t sound too bossy..I’m just very concerned..and I work in the pet supply industry!</p> <p>I hope you figure something out for him to snap him out of it.</p> <p>Good luck!</p> NO RAWHIDE!! It’ll make him fat(ter)! Try a KONG or a Nylabone. If he eats the rawhide, it could really mess with his digestive system. It’s not even that good for dogs! Hope I don’t sound too bossy..I’m just very concerned..and I work in the pet supply industry!

I hope you figure something out for him to snap him out of it.

Good luck!

]]> By: anca http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115089 anca Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>I am so glad he’s home and better, poor little guy!</p> I am so glad he’s home and better, poor little guy!

]]> By: jonathan http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115090 jonathan Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>if he keeps eating the plastic nipples, maybe there’s a digestible version?</p> if he keeps eating the plastic nipples, maybe there’s a digestible version?

]]> By: Lisa http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115091 Lisa Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>So glad he got to come home. Sounds like the travel and hospital are worse for him than the actual surgery! I like the Kong idea too. They’re purple in the shape of a mouse with little whiskers. Very similar to the pacifier texture, but won’t break up into pieces. I ordered Murray and the shelter cats some organic cat grass seed in case he might like to chew on some greens, but the hot sauce trick might do the trick. One or two times and that may teach him the lesson a few endoscopies haven’t!</p> So glad he got to come home. Sounds like the travel and hospital are worse for him than the actual surgery! I like the Kong idea too. They’re purple in the shape of a mouse with little whiskers. Very similar to the pacifier texture, but won’t break up into pieces. I ordered Murray and the shelter cats some organic cat grass seed in case he might like to chew on some greens, but the hot sauce trick might do the trick. One or two times and that may teach him the lesson a few endoscopies haven’t!

]]> By: mj http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115092 mj Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>My vet also recommended the Kong cause my little guys have their own problems with eating toys. They have little Kongs for chihuahuas, which might work well.</p> My vet also recommended the Kong cause my little guys have their own problems with eating toys. They have little Kongs for chihuahuas, which might work well.

]]> By: emma http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115093 emma Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but he may never stop chewing on plastic. My brother’s cats eat plastic. They simply can’t leave it lying out. Ever.</p> <p>My cat has no interest in plastic other than to sleep on it. Tin foil, however, is her favorite food. And almost killed her when she ingested some. I’ve now gotten covers for all my trash cans.</p> <p>Good luck. But don’t be surprised if you just have to start buying wooden toys.</p> I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but he may never stop chewing on plastic. My brother’s cats eat plastic. They simply can’t leave it lying out. Ever.

My cat has no interest in plastic other than to sleep on it. Tin foil, however, is her favorite food. And almost killed her when she ingested some. I’ve now gotten covers for all my trash cans.

Good luck. But don’t be surprised if you just have to start buying wooden toys.

]]> By: jen http://mihow.com/articles/2009/02/13/murray-is-at-the-er-again/comment-page-1/#comment-115094 jen Unknown, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 <p>Just a little reassurance – My cat has eaten the prongs off of about 3 of those red silicone brushes and all chunks seem to easily pass through without incident.</p> Just a little reassurance – My cat has eaten the prongs off of about 3 of those red silicone brushes and all chunks seem to easily pass through without incident.

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