Cat question this time

[dems4me (Premo)]

There's a gorgeous MainCoon Tom thats been hanging outside all winter (except for the few days it was way too cold to have him stay out). Anyways, I'm finally at that stage where he will let me pet him a little after I give him some food. (I've been workin on this accomplisment for about 6 months.) The problem is he is all matted and reeks. I was going to get him all cleaned up and remove the matts but I figured he probably needed all the hair on him to survive the winter. I have decided that I will adopt this cat as one of my own as he gets along with everyone and shares food with them. My question is -- where woudl the cheapest place be in southern maryland that will turn him from "Stray to Chic" where he could get groomed, up to date on shots, neutured, etc....???

[RoseRed (Premo)]

Appyday?

[Sharon (Premo)]

1. Thoroughly clean the toilet.

2. Add the required amount of shampoo to the toilet water, and have both lids lifted.

3. Obtain the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

4. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids (you may need to stand on the lid so that he cannot escape). CAUTION: Do not get any part of your body too close to the edge, as his paws will be reaching out for any thing they can find.

5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power wash and rinse" which I have found to be quite effective.

6. Have someone open the door to the outside and ensure that there are no people between the toilet and the outside door.

7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.

8. The now-clean cat will rocket out of the toilet, and run outside where he will dry himself.

Sincerely, A DOG OWNER

[Sharon (Premo)]

Originally posted by kwillia
DON'T use the blue toilet cleaning tablets...

Especially on a white cat.

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally posted by RoseRed
Appyday?

Are you saying that Appyday neuters males? Or just cleans them and gives them shots?

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally posted by appyday
I hear appyday is about the only one that grooms cats and is the cheapest I am sure...but I dont know where to find her

Yeahhh!!!! There you are!!!!! Could you groom him for me? Remember he's rather feral and would more than likely scratch -- but then again he is turning into a big wuss and momma's boy lately. Also, he could have kitty diseases and I'd hate to have him get any of your's sick with anything. How much would you charge to bath a tiger?

[James White (Premo)]

Need a bit a clarrification here,This is a "stray cat " ?

And you have been letting be around and eat with your cats you have inside ??

[Hello6]

You do know that FIV/Feline Leukemia is spread through the drool, thus having the cats eat out of the same bowls before the cat is tested isn't a good idea. Yikes for you, hope I'm just being an alarmist and nothing bad is spread.

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally posted by Hello6
You do know that FIV/Feline Leukemia is spread through the drool, thus having the cats eat out of the same bowls before the cat is tested isn't a good idea. Yikes for you, hope I'm just being an alarmist and nothing bad is spread.

thanks sorry I forgot to mention that all of my cats are all current with the rabies and feline luke shots!! nothing to worry about here. Also when I did let the two strays in (it was two during the winter) one is still staying in... anyways when I let them in the one had a runny nose and sneezes and I gave him antibiotics and he's better. Also, I have managed while he was in to test him for feline luk and give him a shot --so he is free of it as well. I was referring to needing shots as in rabies shot, etc...