Conference misery::feline_v1

Debbie,
    
Congratulations on your new cat - you probably don't know what
you're in for!

As a hint, there's lots and lots of info in this file already
covering what you're looking for.  Try the following NOTES
commands:

SHOW KEY/FU NEW_CAT
SHOW KEY/FU VETS

Both commands will give you a list of the notes that cover these
topics which you can then read for more information.

Good luck,
Pam

    Thanks for the information, Pam!
    
    I had previously tried dir/keyword= and got two "no notes" messages.
     Now I know.
    
    Best,
    Debbie
    

    Hi Debbie,
    
    If your in the Acton/Concord Area, the best place to buy your food and
    supplies will probably be Erickson's Grain Mill on Rt 27 in Maynard. 
    The prices are very reasonable, and they carry a wide variety of
    products and brands.  
    
    I can't really recommend a vet in the area, but maybe someone else can. 
    I'm from Fitchburg, but work in Concord.  I buy all my supplies (that I
    don't get at the cat shows) at Erickson's.
    
    They carry the Blue Seal foods and Bil-Jac if your looking for
    something without Ethoxyquin.
    
    cin
    

    Hi Cin,
    
    Thanks for reminding me about Erickson's -- I go there infrequently
    to buy huge sacks of birdseed (kitty will love to watch the birds, I'm
    sure), but never paid attention to the cat food section.
    
    But I need some schooling.  What's ethoxyquin?
    
    By the way, I got information on vets by doing a show key, but am
    still looking for books or cat magazines.  
    
    I gotta get off this notes file, this is addictive!       
    
    Best,
    Debbie
    
    
    

    Yup, your'e right.  Definitely addictive.  And you only have one kitty.
    
    
    
    
    So far..........................
    
    Sandi mom to THUNDER, LIGHTNING, STORM and DEJAVU too
    
    

See note 4 for books on cats.  As for magazines, I don't remember
any notes on those.  However,  if you read this file regularly
you'll learn *alot* about cats.

Pam

    
    
    Welcome to the wonderful world of Felines and Feliners!!
    
    Of course you know that now we will want a full discription of your
    new pet and his/her name and stories we all love stories!!!
    
    Let us know how the first night goes, and what type or pursonality
    you little furface has!!
    
    Feline Curious,
    
    Sue & Panther & Spot
    

    Welcome to Feline, is right!  More stories!!  Congratulations on
    your new baby - ask lots of questions - you will probably receive
    more info than you ever thought existed in this lifetime !!!!
    
    E.T.

    Welcome Welcome!!  I liked Apple Country Animal Hosp in Stow.
    Not terribly convenient to Concord, but the only one I
    know anything about in that area.
    
    You might want to get subscriptions to Cats & Cat Fancy.
    Send me your mailstop and I'll send you the "blow ins"
    for subscriptions.
    
    re: ethoxyquin - is a preservative used in some dry cat
    and dog foods that has been the subject of a great deal
    of controversy lately.  Some of us have opted to feed
    foods that are ethoxyquin-free, myself included.  There
    is a note with many many replies dedicated to the subject.
    I don't recall which one, but a dir/title="ethoxquin" will
    find it for you.
    
      Nancy DC and the furry foursome

    I agree with Nancy, Apple Country Animal Hospital is great.. 
     
    They are very caring and responsive people, do good work, and are 
    resonable..
    
    
    Good Luck,
    
    Don, who pops in and out of the file!

Great Road Veterinary clinic
Acton 

...it's right by the Triple A supermarket.  Josh & Becky used to go there when
I lived in Acton. I liked Dr. Smith a lot.