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To Marge, May 6, 2007 newsletter. So sorry to hear about your cat Patches. We were in the same boat with our two cats, Muffin & Buffy. They were indoor cats for 6 years, but Muffin wanted to get out so bad, and started spraying and peeing on the floor. I finally read up on-line about it and decided to ask the vet for Buspar, which worked for quite a while, but at the same time, we put him out on a leash and have to watch him carefully, so he doesn't get hung up on it.

Buffy seems content to stay inside, although she really would like to go out with him. For some reason he started the spraying again last week, so I have him on Buspar again, and am going to try it for 1 to 2 weeks. It does seem to work, but he gets very restless as a side effect of the med. He also got loose one day, and went right to the road. My husband got him in time, but seeing as he has not been out on his own, he doesn't know anything about the road, so I am thankful we have decided to keep him on a lease. I would prefer he remain an indoor cat, but he was so unhappy, and doesn't mind the leash at all. We love them both so much, and put up with the frequent in and out requests. Mostly, though he prefers to stay out. I'm not sure what we will do now with the black flies and mosquitoes though. He does have long
thick hair, but they can still get at his face. Fleas are another consideration. There are so many things that an outdoor cat has to cope with, along with the possibility of getting a disease. Buspar, would not be good for long term use I don't think, as there might be liver damage, but you could get your cat tested if anyone wants to try that. I think you can get a 30 day supply at Wal-Mart Pharmacy for the $4.00 generic drug price now, which isn't to bad. They recommend two tablets a day, but I give him 1 in the am, and 1/2 one at night, because it makes him so restless. Then he will sleep for hours at a time, because he gets so exhausted. Thank you Marge for telling us about Patches, because lately I have been thinking I should just let Muffin loose, but now I know I shouldn't, thanks to you.
Laurine in NNY on the border

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