How many is Too many???

[Donna]

How many pets does everyone have?? I have two cats but want more!! Is this a good idea?

[CathyW]

ive got 3 cats and 1 dog,all in a 2 bd flat :D and yes it seems over crowed some days especially when they are all in the kitchen waiting to bed fed :lol:

[EmmaG]

I have two cats, I would love more animals but the other half says no!!! lol

[Moli]

I have...
3 dogs.
4 cats..
2 budgies.
parrot fish...Oh! and 1 hubby and 1 part time son!!!
If I could add another dog I would have the whole set...

[Donna]

I have...
3 dogs.
4 cats..
2 budgies.
parrot fish...Oh! and 1 hubby and 1 part time son!!!
If I could add another dog I would have the whole set...

Isnt that called a zoo Moli??!!!

[Moli]

Sometimes feels like a zoo:roll:
Would you believe my hubby is not an animal person!!!:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Donna]

Can tell you wear the trousers in your house then!!

[Mags]

I have 1 cat..........and a hubby!

[Donna]

I have 1 cat..........and a hubby!

Ever wanted more Mags?

Cats I mean.... not hubbys!!

[Moli]

I wish!!!
Can tell you wear the trousers in your house then!!


We have always had 2 dogs, and 2 cats....
My hubby is away all week, just comes home at weekends, and my son comes home now and then, so he let me have another dog to keep me out of mischief...
As we live right out in the country, there are wide open spaces for the dogs to runaround....The cats are another story!!!

[Fran]

I have ..

6 cats
2 Labrador Retrievers
2 English Rabbits
1 Tortoise
1 Horse

:-D

[Moli]

I have ..

6 cats
2 Labrador Retrievers
2 English Rabbits
1 Tortoise
1 Horse

:-DYou are as bad as me Fran, and I bet there is something you would like to add!!!:roll:

[Donna]

I have ..

6 cats
2 Labrador Retrievers
2 English Rabbits
1 Tortoise
1 Horse

:-D

Wow!!:-D :-D :-D :-D

[Fran]

You are as bad as me Fran, and I bet there is something you would like to add!!!:roll:

One or two things Moli ;)

[bobbie3917]

:lol: at Fran ;) :lol:

i have 2 dogs
1 cat soon to be 2
1 bird
and 3 kids

[dinahsmum]

Does anyone know the real facts about multiple cat households and the risk of feline leukaemia and feline AIDS? I thought there was a significantly higher risk in multi-cat households but prehaps that's just an old wives' tale?

[Fran]

Does anyone know the real facts about multiple cat households and the risk of feline leukaemia and feline AIDS? I thought there was a significantly higher risk in multi-cat households but prehaps that's just an old wives' tale?


I don't have facts and figures DM but yes there is supposidly a higher risk with all the diseases in this respect within a multi-cat household, suppose it is obvious really. I have had a multi-cat household for approx 20 years and have never ever had a problem. All my cats are vaccinated including the Leukaemia vaccine for the first few years of their lives and I suppose this helps. I think problems may occur when no cats are vaccinated in the household and one of them comes into contact with something nasty, it could soon spread throught the household??

Maybe Smudgley might have some facts and figures??

[Kazz]

I have

2 Cats
2 Staffies

Wouldn't add much to that apart from a little Yorkie.;)

[dinahsmum]

Mmm, thanks.
I ask because my sister lost her entire 'flock' of five to leukaemia but that was a good many years ago. Your vaccination policy sounds sensible.

[Fran]

Mmm, thanks.
I ask because my sister lost her entire 'flock' of five to leukaemia but that was a good many years ago. Your vaccination policy sounds sensible.

That is really sad DM :( I once adopted a cat that within a few days became ill. He was diagnosed as suffering with Feline Infectious Peritonitis :( I had to have the little fellow put to sleep :( and then panicked that my other 5 cats were going to get ill too. All of them were perfectly fine thank goodness but like I say they all have several years of vaccinations and I didn't have any particularly old or young ones at the time who would obviously have been more vunerable...

[Tom]

I have ..

6 cats
2 Labrador Retrievers
2 English Rabbits
1 Tortoise
1 Horse

:-D


WoW :shock: really ?? !

[Fran]

WoW :shock: really ?? !


:roll: Very funny Tom :-D

[Moli]

WoW :shock: really ?? !:lol: :lol: :lol: :-D

[Moli]

My cats had their leukaemia jabs as well, the vet recommended it when you have a mutlti cat household...............

[Donna]

I have decided to get the kitties their booster jabs probably in January. Chloe's is due now, but Misty in January I think so will take them both together when Misty's is due!! Squeeze them both into the box!!!:)

[Mags]

Ever wanted more Mags?

Cats I mean.... not hubbys!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: I've been tempted many times Donna!!

[Jeanette]

I have 1 dog and 1 cat.

Would LOVE another dog.. and another cat...:D

But no more cats, while I have Oliver.. Cos he's a whimp and doesnt defend himself or put his foot down, when the kitten get too rough:-(

But another labbydor wouldnt be bad:-D

[Emm]

I have 4 cats and 2 dogs :D


originally posted by dinahsmum
Does anyone know the real facts about multiple cat households and the risk of feline leukaemia and feline AIDS? I thought there was a significantly higher risk in multi-cat households but prehaps that's just an old wives' tale?




I don't know the real facts but it happened to me this year - Tippy Toes was diagnosed with feline leukaemia and died of it I had to have all my cats tested - I was really lucky and she hadn't passed it on to the others - but I think its a high possibility because with the feline leukaemia it is passed on through saliva (bites etc) and sharing litter trays (this is what I was told ) and sharing food bowls which in a multi cat household they all do that.

[smudgley]

I have
1 dog
2 cats (& lots of fosters)
2 bunnies
8 chickens
fish

As for cat diseases - I know several people who have got more than 8 cats & none have had any probs with diseases.

With the rescue cats we routinely B/T them all & it is very, very rare that any are positive to FL or aids. Some of the cats tested are from colonies of ferals living outside.
I think if sensible hygiene is adhered to - & regular imunisation is given, the risk is minimal regardless of how many cats are in the house.:)

[ann]

i have 2 ragdoll kittens and a moggie i also have 2 dogs and i would love to have another ragdoll kitten but they all say we do not want any more but one day i will have my wish

[Mags]

Keep wishing Ann.......you never know!:-P

[auburn]

Wow! I'm feeling like a small household at three cats!

[suep]

I've got 5 cats and I think the risk depends on whether you let them out or not.
We had a cat run constructed last year which gives them secure outside space but no chance of mixing with the neighbours.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/wellbeing2020/43d0f1ff.jpg

[Luke]

We've got:
2 dogs
2 cats
2 rabbits
and until recentlly a G-Pig
the most pets weve ever had was....4 dogs, 3 cats, 4 ferrets, 2 gpigs, 3 indian runner ducks, a rooster and an african grey parrot.
I think it becomes to many when you feel you cant cope/looka fter the pets :)

[MBll]

I think having to many animals is when you spend to much time cleaning out, feeding etc & not spending any lengthof time with them ....not sure Iv put this over right? :?

[smudgley]

MBII - I think you have made a very good point, that when you spend more time looking after them, than spending quality time with them - it's time to stand back & look at how many animals you have:)

[dinahsmum]

I agree!....

[Dangermouse]

I have 2 cats and 2 big dogs. Next year my boyfriend moves over... with him he brings, another big dog! :shock: all of them bitches too eeeeeek !!!

[whiskey]

i have 8 cats and 2 dogs and would`nt be without any of them meals times can be tricky but we manage lol:D :D :D

[whiskey]

We've got:
2 dogs
2 cats
2 rabbits
and until recentlly a G-Pig
the most pets weve ever had was....4 dogs, 3 cats, 4 ferrets, 2 gpigs, 3 indian runner ducks, a rooster and an african grey parrot.
I think it becomes to many when you feel you cant cope/looka fter the pets :)



i thought we had a mad house the most weve ever had was 9 dogs and 3 cats.this was when my dog skip had her pups so it was mum,dad & pups and then r old dog toby and then the three cats.

[LaKitten]

Well now at this time we have......

(7 cats)

4 adult cats
1 adult foster cat
2 kitten foster cats

I found the owner of the adult foster cat (Oliver) but she said she didnt want him back and to just have him put to sleep...sigh. So I am looking for a home for him as he hates the other cats!

The 2 foster kittys are doing fine and get along with the older cats. We will probably end up keeping them. They were found in New Orleans after the hurricane and nobody has a clue who they belonged to. And nobody has claimed them. One is a 2 mth old male yellow tabby and the other is a 3 mth old black/white male. They had been living together in a shelter cage so are best buddies.

[Fran]

Poor Oliver - how very sad that his owners would just want him put to sleep :( Hope you find him a loving forever home ...

[ann]

i have 2 ragdoll kittens and 1 moggie i also have 2 labradors and we all live happy with my husband and 3 chidren

[suep]

there's no such thing as too many;)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/wellbeing2020/catlady.jpg

[Fran]

there's no such thing as too many;)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/wellbeing2020/catlady.jpg

Think that describes me perfectly :roll:

[Moli]

there's no such thing as too many;)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/wellbeing2020/catlady.jpgBrilliant!!!that will be you PK!!!

[smudgley]

That is so funny - I need to try & print that & put it in my office. :roll:

[Kay]

Hi
I have 8 cats, all indoor Persians, 3 dogs (1 x Bull Mastiff, 1 x Border Collie and a Jack Russell), 2 rabbits, a hamster and about 50 Tropical fish, can't count them properly as they won't keep still long enough!!!
I am intending getting another Persian next year and hopefully keeping one from one of my litters. As you may have gathered I breed the Persians and yes I AM MAD!!!!.

[Moli]

Blimey thats a lot of pets!!!What colour is our Bull mastiff? would love a bm..........

[Fran]

Hi Kay and warm welcome to CP :D Would love to see piccies of your beautiful pets!!

I was reading your post out load to hubby and he said "Oh, someone with more pets than you..don't even try to think about keeping up with her" :roll: :-D

;)

[Mags]

You've certainly got a house full Kay!
You have something in common with Shonedek on here, she always seems to have Persians under her feet and has bred some beauties.....

[Kay]

Hi Moli

Holly my Bull Mastiff is red with a black mask. Hopefully I will have a litter of pups from her next year. Now I really have gone MAD!!!! Average litter is 8!!!

Fran if you can give me an idea how to put some pics I will. Can't figure it out and at the moment Leila and Jilly are busy trying to help me!!! Bless them.

:cat17 :cat17 :cat17 :cat17 :cat17

[Fran]

Kay..have a look at this link. It gives instructions on how to post piccies. If you get stuck just shout!! :-D

http://www.catpages.co.uk/talkcats/showthread.php?t=6

[Kay]

Thanks Fran. Here are my pics. Hope you like them.

1) Kisses

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Kisses.jpg

2) Tate

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Tate.jpg

3) Leila

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/lEILA2.jpg

4) Tilly

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Tilly4.jpg

5) Jilly ( Tate & Tilly's daughter )

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Jilly1.jpg

This one is for Moli.

The Dogs

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Dogs.jpg

Unfortunately I haven't got any good photo's of Angel, Eddie or Phoebe but I will try and get some.

[Fran]

Your pets are just beautiful Kay....I love Kisses!!!

[Kay]

Thanks Fran. Kisses is a Premier ( that is a Champion Neuter ), Leila and Tate are Champions. I thought you might like to see some pics of this years babies.

Ronan (Tate and Tilly's son)

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Ronan.jpg

Princess ( Phoebe's daughter by my friends cat )

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Princess.jpg

Luke ( Princess's brother )

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Levi2.jpg

Gucci ( The other brother )

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Gucci.jpg

Flame ( Tate and Leila's daughter )

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Flame.jpg

Luna ( One of Flame's brothers )

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/Luna.jpg

and last but certainly not least the other brother
EMLYN THE GREMLIN

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d71/Tilsie/emlyn.jpg

Hope you like them.

[Mags]

So beautiful Kay!

[Naomi]

Oh my word they are just gorgeous pets you have.

I'm boring I've only got the one cat :D

[dinahsmum]

Ooooooooh, what a lovely family :)
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_2_59.gif

[Fran]

Gorgeous kittens Kay!!! have you been breeding long?

[Kay]

I am glad everyone likes my babies unfortunately, for me, they have all gone to their new homes now, the kittens that is not the adults!! I have been breeding and showing for only four years so still fairly new to it. I hate having to let them go but I have made so great friends through the new owners and I am still in touch with everyone of them.