They are battery operated, right? Is there a switch on the head? So the only way to get to it to turn it off would be to turn the water off first. I was just looking at them again yesterday and noticed the battery part.

Just my experience, but... 1. Yes, it will grow back if you simply overseed 2. Depending on the type of grass it is, rototilling and picking will likely not be sufficient. Ive spent the last year trying to eliminate the stuff, and am only now feeling like Ive gotten ahead of the problem. One polite suggestion: dont plant grass. Find some other groundcover type of plant to put there. Grass just isnt a good idea here in AZ, uses too much water and needs fertilizing, pesticiding, etc. Try sweet potatos. The kitty will appreciate the hiding spots, and it can be manicured and kept looking good without so much additional chemicals.

Sheri I live in Elkhart, KS and this cat was shot around 22 miles by highway from town. Closer as the crow flies. He was verified a cougar/cat and picked up by the wildlife dept. Said they plan to mount him in their office after all the necessary checks are performed. I do want to clarify a few things. The person who shot him tried to scare him away. He had killed at least one chicken I'm told and he wouldn't leave even when shot close to. He would just stare at him. The only thing that could make him move were the dogs. He didn't seem that scared of the people trying to scare him. I understand he would just growl. When they pulled the dogs back he would head to the chicken pen. So finally after all else failed they shot him. There have been reports of a few others around this spring. But this is the first confirmed. Which is a lot less than the two previous years. It seems once they get a taste of domestic animals it is hard to get them to stay away. The female that visited the Campo area two years ago with the cubs was the same way. I visited the NE NM area during the Memorial day weekend. My 88 y/o uncle talked about them. Understand they have saw an increase in that area also. A female and at least one baby was trapped in that area and relocated I believe two years ago. The one in the picture was a young male. Another problem now that maybe forcing some to look elsewhere along with an increase in numbers is outsiders are buying some of the ranches where populations have existed for years. The remote, rugged canyons on those big ranches were a perfect home for them. Now the new owners are concerned about trophy deer hunting so many are making efforts to eliminate the cats. They are either trapped or scared to the point where they start looking elsewhere. Whatever the reason there is an increase in confirmed sightings. The wildlife dept officials doubted this was a cat till they got there and seen them. What they forget is that many of the older men west of here and in NE NM like my uncle have seen more in their lives than they have. I understand it has basically removed the sense of security the lady had. Dawn knows all too well about that. I also know there have been some sightings that haven't been reported. And I don't blame them for not reporting. In NM and even CO to some extent if they relocate a cougar many times there isn't much ever said. Once the word gets out then the roads are filled with those hoping to see another. And those who criticize livestock owners for protecting their livestock. Jay

1) No, it doesn't matter at all. In fact, I typically aim the needle tip so that the fluids run down over one shoulder or the other. They seem to flow more readily when aimed downward. The only consideration here is that you don't want to admin more than 100 ml in one spot during one admin (it's a rare circumstance that would necessitate more than 100ml to be administered during a single session, anyway). If the fluid pocket becomes too large, the cat will become uncomfortable and likely uncooperative. I have also, on occasion, placed a needle in a spot that is clearly uncomfortable for the cat. When that happens, I just remove the needle, reposition it slightly, and try again. It's important to note that a needle will dull significantly after the first stick, so it's generally better to use a fresh needle if you have to re-stick. 2) The rule of thumb is to use a spot within the "saddle" area (meaning the area where a saddle would be placed if the animal was a horse). That said, most cats become a LOT more sensitive and tender the further behind the shoulders you stick them, so it's best to stay at or slightly behind the shoulder area. 3) B12 supplementation is often helpful for cats receiving fluids, because B vits are excreted in urine. HOWEVER, it is NOT a good idea to mix B12 into the fluid bag itself. B12 degrades quickly when exposed to light and/or heat. Also, anything mixed into the fluids holds the potential to contaminate the fluids with impurities that may conceivably cause abscesses or other problems at the injection sites. Instead of mixing B12 into the fluid bag, you should request a prescription for injectible B12 to keep at home in your own refrigerator. Then once a week, you can admin B12 with subQ fluids by injecting the dose directly into the injection port in the LINE (not the bag). That way, you don't have to stick your cat with another needle, AND the B12 won't enter the fluid bag itself. Of course, you'll need to buy lines with an injection port (in case the lines you're using now don't have an injection port). This is how I give my kidney cats their weekly B12 with subQ's. After the first 25-50ml of fluids have gone in, I inject the B12 into the line. That way, there is enough of a fluid pocket already present to help warm and dilute the B12 as it enters the body, making it virtually undetectable to the cat. AND there is enough fluid continuing through the line to push the B12 through and clear the line. The most popular needle for use in administering subQ fluids to cats by caretakers is the Terumo 20 ga x 1" Ultra Thin Wall needle available here: Terumo needles Here's a link to the IV sets (with injection port) I buy from the same source: IV lines I have never found a local source for buying a single bag or two of fluids at a time (other than my vet). I always buy by the case and get substantial savings that way. It is important, however, to call around to ALL local pharmacies and obtain prices on cases (and make sure you are pricing the name number of bags per case, since that varies by manufacturer and fluid type). Prices can vary WIDELY from pharmacy to pharmacy. Laurie