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trashpony
Hag
He looks like he needs a pipe 
I was just sorting out the dirty plates and Loki jumped up on the counter, jumped into the sink and pissed into the plughole
Is this normal??? I've never had a cat do it before. I turned the tap on his arse but he just looked mildly surprised (I think his fur is so thick it barely registers).
I feel a bit discombobulated
I was just sorting out the dirty plates and Loki jumped up on the counter, jumped into the sink and pissed into the plughole
Is this normal??? I've never had a cat do it before. I turned the tap on his arse but he just looked mildly surprised (I think his fur is so thick it barely registers).
I feel a bit discombobulated
Mogden
I like tea
No???He looks like he needs a pipe
I was just sorting out the dirty plates and Loki jumped up on the counter, jumped into the sink and pissed into the plughole
Is this normal??? I've never had a cat do it before. I turned the tap on his arse but he just looked mildly surprised (I think his fur is so thick it barely registers).
I feel a bit discombobulated
Meg pissed on me when she was ill and mine have peed on various items of my clothing at one time or another but not in the sink??
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
He looks like he needs a pipe
I was just sorting out the dirty plates and Loki jumped up on the counter, jumped into the sink and pissed into the plughole
Is this normal??? I've never had a cat do it before. I turned the tap on his arse but he just looked mildly surprised (I think his fur is so thick it barely registers).
I feel a bit discombobulated
one of the mogs I used to live with piddled in the bath once.
I'm not sure whether feline logic made him think maybe this was my litter tray...
some cats have managed to learn how to use a conventional toilet
Looks interesting:
Cat Watch 2014: What’s it like being a cat?
Cats are at a crucial point in their evolutionary journey as they transform from solitary hunters to domestic pets, a study by the BBC and the Royal Veterinary College has revealed.
Our felines are adapting quickly to life in densely-packed cities, changing their behaviour to fit in with our 21st Century lives. They are time-sharing territory with other cats, killing less prey and learning to communicate with each other and people, research for BBC Two's Cat Watch 2014 found.
In the first of a three-part series on the lives of modern domestic cats, we look at how our pets experience the world.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28795300
Cat Watch 2014: What’s it like being a cat?
Cats are at a crucial point in their evolutionary journey as they transform from solitary hunters to domestic pets, a study by the BBC and the Royal Veterinary College has revealed.
Our felines are adapting quickly to life in densely-packed cities, changing their behaviour to fit in with our 21st Century lives. They are time-sharing territory with other cats, killing less prey and learning to communicate with each other and people, research for BBC Two's Cat Watch 2014 found.
In the first of a three-part series on the lives of modern domestic cats, we look at how our pets experience the world.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28795300
secretsquirrel
Respectable married lady
CRI I saw this and I thought of you
http://www.boredpanda.com/thula-therapy-cat-autistic-artist-iris-grace/
http://www.boredpanda.com/thula-therapy-cat-autistic-artist-iris-grace/
Mogden
I like tea
Oh that's such a lovely story to read. Iris is an amazing artist. I often wonder if my love of cats is precisely because they are so wonderfully aloof but so comforting.CRI I saw this and I thought of you
http://www.boredpanda.com/thula-therapy-cat-autistic-artist-iris-grace/
QueenOfGoths
Fuck you Dave!
I can't like that photo enough!!A side effect of Charlie's dental surgery is he now has a cartoon cat smile.
secretsquirrel
Respectable married lady
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
He looks like he needs a pipe
I was just sorting out the dirty plates and Loki jumped up on the counter, jumped into the sink and pissed into the plughole
Is this normal??? I've never had a cat do it before. I turned the tap on his arse but he just looked mildly surprised (I think his fur is so thick it barely registers).
I feel a bit discombobulated
My old cat, Smokey, took to peeing in my mum's mini hi-fi. She would stand on the lid so the CD cover popped up, then pee in it. She also used to poo on the draining board next to the sink on occasion. She was really getting on in years at the time, and I think her kidneys weren't the best.
As far as I'm aware, unusual toilet habits can be a symptom of stress and/or illness.
First off, I'd take note to see if he does it again, and pay a bit more attention to his other behaviour over the next couple of days. If he does do it again (or somewhere else equally as strange) but he seems perfectly healthy and happy otherwise, perhaps try a feliway diffuser in the room he's doing it in, and/or some of the feliway spray around where he's doing it.
If that doesn't deter him, it could be a sign of something else. At what point you'd head to a vet for advice I can't say, you have to go with you gut and you know his behaviour better than us. Cat's aren't generally very good at telling us when they're feeling grotty, until it gets to the point where it's really quite bad, so we have to try to pick up on seemingly innocuous behaviours to spot things early. If he's eating and drinking okay and not showing any kind of other weird behaviour he's probably fine, but I'd be on the look out for anything strange just in case.
Could it be he's had a run in with a neighbour cat and he's feeling a bit territorial/insecure?
trashpony
Hag
Hmm - that's very interesting VP. Everything seems completely normal but he is really quite bullied by his (runt) bro. There's a reason why Bubbles has gone from being on the failure to thrive list to fat bastard. He's massively, totally in charge. He takes Loki's food and pushes him off the bed. They do cuddle one another but he's definitely top cat.
Not sure about other cats. I will give him loads of tlc and see how he gets on. For all I know, he's an inveterate sink pisser and I've just never realised before
Not sure about other cats. I will give him loads of tlc and see how he gets on. For all I know, he's an inveterate sink pisser and I've just never realised before
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
Hmm - that's very interesting VP. Everything seems completely normal but he is really quite bullied by his (runt) bro. There's a reason why Bubbles has gone from being on the failure to thrive list to fat bastard. He's massively, totally in charge. He takes Loki's food and pushes him off the bed. They do cuddle one another but he's definitely top cat.
Not sure about other cats. I will give him loads of tlc and see how he gets on. For all I know, he's an inveterate sink pisser and I've just never realised before
have you got more than one litter tray? can be a problem with multi cat households, if a single litter tray ends up in one cat's territory
trashpony
Hag
I used to but they don't use litter trays at all. I've made it sound quite bad but they're really very affectionate with one another - they groom each other and often sleep together. Loki quite often starts the attack - he's not massively bullied. But there's a definite hierarchy
have you got more than one litter tray? can be a problem with multi cat households, if a single litter tray ends up in one cat's territory
CRI
Registered Chooser
That's really so, so lovely. Maine Coons are probably ideal for something like this because they like to get involved in stuff, rather than sitting back and doing their own thing. The photos are just amazing.CRI I saw this and I thought of you
http://www.boredpanda.com/thula-therapy-cat-autistic-artist-iris-grace/
CRI
Registered Chooser
Breeze had her annual jabs today. When we got her, the previous owners said she had a wee lump inside her mouth. I feel a bit bad that I never noticed it, but the vet said it's now inflamed - as are the gums around it. So Monday I go to the dentist and the Monday after Breeze goes to the (different) dentist.
Few snaps from today with the new pocket camera that has a bounce flash. Kind of fun.
Indoor bowls:
No, I didn't do it.
Few snaps from today with the new pocket camera that has a bounce flash. Kind of fun.
Indoor bowls:
No, I didn't do it.
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Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
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wobbly
cats will often find somewhere that seems sensible to them if they can't or don't want to get to their normal place. kids do have a bad habit f shutting the downstairs loo door, which is where the litter tray is. and we've had catcrap on the doormat a few times, and one occasion where she wandered round the bedroom pawing at thngs, then piddled over Bakunin 's dir5ty socks.
colacubes
Mr Hot Cookie
So Max our cat (see avatar from when he was a younger kitty) is knocking on in years. We're not entirely sure how old he is as he was a rescue cat, but given what the vet reckons he's probably about 20 now, and he looks it tbf. He's skinny even though he eats plenty, he sleeps a lot and is a bit blind, deaf and forgetful. But he's happy and in good health.
However, we have a mice problem. Always have and always will because of where we live. One of those things and we make sure there's no food around they can get at. Max has caught plenty in the past, but not for a couple of years, we assume due to deafness. This year, the mice have been cheeky cunts and have been properly mugging him off as the only food in the flat they can get at is in his bowl
I've walked into the kitchen a couple of times to spot one legging it away from there
Anyway, their over confidence has been their downfall as Max has caught 2 of the little fuckers this week
And he's so ridiculously proud of himself He immediately brought one in to me on the sofa on Monday (I did nearly have a half attack when he dumped it next to me ) and then dropped another at the OH's feet when he went in the kitchen this morning So yay Max
However, we have a mice problem. Always have and always will because of where we live. One of those things and we make sure there's no food around they can get at. Max has caught plenty in the past, but not for a couple of years, we assume due to deafness. This year, the mice have been cheeky cunts and have been properly mugging him off as the only food in the flat they can get at is in his bowl
I've walked into the kitchen a couple of times to spot one legging it away from there Anyway, their over confidence has been their downfall as Max has caught 2 of the little fuckers this week
And he's so ridiculously proud of himself He immediately brought one in to me on the sofa on Monday (I did nearly have a half attack when he dumped it next to me ) and then dropped another at the OH's feet when he went in the kitchen this morning So yay Max 
oryx
Sitting on the bok of the day
izz
Increased Leisure Citizen
tidy though
He looks like he needs a pipe
I was just sorting out the dirty plates and Loki jumped up on the counter, jumped into the sink and pissed into the plughole
Is this normal??? I've never had a cat do it before. I turned the tap on his arse but he just looked mildly surprised (I think his fur is so thick it barely registers).
I feel a bit discombobulated
One of our three cats started peeing in the neighbours drain in their back garden when we first started letting him outside (~4 months old) ...I couldn't believe it when I first saw it...and I kept praying the neighbours didn't see him and grumble.
He's now 18 months old. I caught him hovering over our bathroom sink a couple of months ago and promptly diverted his attention before he did his business.....
Anyway, a few days later I was cleaning my teeth when he waltzed into the bathroom, hopped onto the loo and had an enormous wee...perfect aim and no splashing..... He doesn't use the loo every day, and we tend to keep the door closed, but he uses it whenever he has the chance/it's raining outside!
Personally I wouldn't worry too much about it (unless he starts having accidents elsewhere/other symptoms)...and you never know he may start using the loo too!! It's a shame mine hasn't learned to flush!
Does anyone think this is worth taking up? The vet offered the following:
Direct Debit £11.50 per month for 12 months = £138.
This includes 12 months of worming and defleaing treatment.
Spaying -get 25% off
micropchipping - though they are indoor cats, so not really worth it.
Plus get 2 kg worth of pet food if take up the offer.
Direct Debit £11.50 per month for 12 months = £138.
This includes 12 months of worming and defleaing treatment.
Spaying -get 25% off
micropchipping - though they are indoor cats, so not really worth it.
Plus get 2 kg worth of pet food if take up the offer.
Vintage Paw
dead stare and computer glare
Worming and de-fleaing doesn't cost very much. Not sure how much spaying costs. It might nudge it up towards the £100+ mark. It's worth getting them microchipped regardless, doors can be left open by accident by guests/workmen/drunk owners who don't know any better.
I take it that figure doesn't cover annual boosters nor the cost of any consultations?
I take it that figure doesn't cover annual boosters nor the cost of any consultations?
CRI
Registered Chooser
I'd look around on line and see what other vets are offering. Most of them do some kind of package like this for routine treatments as opposed to insurance for bigger things (although vets often offer or recommend certain policies for that.) I really, really don't like vets pushing stuff like this though. I know they get major perks for selling specific types of food that are actually as rubbish as the cheapest store brand pet food in terms of nutrition. I think it's the same for these "care plans." I can deal with a fairly subtle sign on the desk or wall advertising it, but I'd be well pissed off if I felt the vet were trying to push it as a special offer (like shoe shops that pester you to buy extra laces or waterproofing when you buy shoes . If I want it, I'll bloody buy it.)
. If I want it, I'll bloody buy it.)
Ms T
Honey-coloured ramparts
Bless you, Max! This post has really made my day.So Max our cat (see avatar from when he was a younger kitty) is knocking on in years. We're not entirely sure how old he is as he was a rescue cat, but given what the vet reckons he's probably about 20 now, and he looks it tbf. He's skinny even though he eats plenty, he sleeps a lot and is a bit blind, deaf and forgetful. But he's happy and in good health.
However, we have a mice problem. Always have and always will because of where we live. One of those things and we make sure there's no food around they can get at. Max has caught plenty in the past, but not for a couple of years, we assume due to deafness. This year, the mice have been cheeky cunts and have been properly mugging him off as the only food in the flat they can get at is in his bowl
Anyway, their over confidence has been their downfall as Max has caught 2 of the little fuckers this week
I feel proud and he's not even my cat...
I've looked at the booklet. It includes flea treatment-suffient for 12 months
worming treatment-sufficient for 12 months
microchip implant
nurse examination 6 months after vaccination
spaying costs around £80-get 25% discount
general health check up.
free bag of premium diet
I might go for it when I take her for her second injection in 3 weeks time. £11.50 pm is not too much. Plus the vet is just 15 minutes walk from my flat-which is bonus.
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wobbly
do the cats know they are indoor cats? - can you absolutely guarantee they will never get out? cause if they do and they aren't used to outside, then they are more likely to get disorientated and lost than cats who wander in and out daily.
Miss-Shelf
I'll meet you further on up the road
My animal loving land lady rescued a down on its luck per sign this week. As part of her living comes from doggy daycare she asked to put in my room. It's very sweet but can't aim for the litter tray.....my wake up call this morning was a foot in cat shit 
