Did you know that jackets get worms? I didn’t either, but mine must have been infested, because when I went to put profender on Fawn- she ducked and the liquid dripped on my jacket. I swear she turned and grinned at me as if to say “Better luck next time- sucker!” LOL I did manage to deworm three out of four- so I will take those odds.
It’s frustrating because they are so gorgeous and I know I could find good homes for them, but they are still skittish as the devil. It just takes time, so I take a deep breath and back away and mutter “next time, you are mine!”
I am relieved to report that Cyclone’s eye shows no cloudiness so far which is a good thing. I tried to improvise another patch for his eye, but this cat was not impressed and resisted all my attempts. His eye still looks like he went three rounds with Mike Tyson, but his appetite is back and that is a good thing.
Skittish is a ‘hard sell’ to the un-trained human. I love my scaredy cat but no one thinks she even exists. Silly girl hides under the bed for days after anyone drives up the driveway. Go, Cyclone, go. I bet he’d be horny cuss, one eye or two. Thanks for helping him. I’ve enjoyed hearing about his brattyness.
They will probably get more comfortable around friends, but may always be skittish around strangers.
Ozzie was always that way. A cuddler and lap cat until someone came to visit, then just a rumor.
yep – we have had jumpy kittens here too….it takes a little longer but it is worth it. had to laugh at the dewormer comment – I actually almost vaccinated myself with FVRCP once. 🙂