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[Motown_ben]

Floyd .
Nice use of an old helmet there .i was going to try and fashion a hanging basket with mine.

[emoji16] Seemed a shame to throw it so it's now a mini planter with some succulents in it.

Hanging basket is a great idea too.

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[stavros]

There was a very brief hissing match between Missy and one of next door's cats this morning. I think they tolerate one another when Missy goes into their garden (neither party has any desire for them to come into ours), but this was out the back gates, so the dynamics may have changed.

Anyway, she's now getting over the stress by, erm, sleeping.

 

[Me76]

We had to give them flea drops today. I'm so glad there are two of us as it would be impossible on my own. They hate it so much. Its just some drops on their neck but it must have something in it that is horrible for them.

 

[stavros]

We had to give them flea drops today. I'm so glad there are two of us as it would be impossible on my own. They hate it so much. Its just some drops on their neck but it must have something in it that is horrible for them.

I know the feeling. I almost always have to fly solo with the monthly drops. After three years of experimentation, I've realised the most effective (and almost certainly cruelest) way to do it is sneak up on her whilst she's in a very deep sleep.

For a few seconds during and after, I redefine what a cunt is.

 

[UnderOpenSky]

We had to give them flea drops today. I'm so glad there are two of us as it would be impossible on my own. They hate it so much. Its just some drops on their neck but it must have something in it that is horrible for them.

I'm a bit mean. I suck it up into a syringe, then remove the needle for quick dispensing. I find them when they are sleeping, give them a bit of a fuss and slowly move the syringe into place, line up and blast it down. The cat then flees and glares daggers at me for a fair while.

This only works on one cat. The other cat seems to get wise and I have to wait a fair while before I can repeat the process.

 

[Me76]

We normally have about a 6 hour gap between dosings as they talk to each other I reckon. We did the one who isn't normally in the house this morning cos he was there. Then didn't see the other one who doesn't normally go out for long until late this afternoon.

 

[fishfinger]

Rik is flumped on the table:

 

[Epona]

My cat Sonic is such a bully, I just realised today that when I decide to have a nap on the sofa, even if Sonic doesn't come over for a cuddle right away, the other cats leave his spot next to me empty so that he can come and have a cuddle without feeling that he has to swat any of the other cats to get them out of his spot...

There is absolutely no doubt which of my cats rules the roost

 

[Epona]

When you get up at ridiculous o'clock for a Morrisons delivery and you sleepily think "ok well at least we have some food now" then you look at it and remember it's mostly cat food - so basically you got up at ridiculous o'clock on a Sunday morning to take in a delivery of your feline overlord's groceries while he is stretched out snoring on your pillow like he owns the fucking place

EDIT - Actually I wouldn't be too surprised if the day I finally pay off the mortgage the deeds turn up in the cat's name or something. That would just be typical tbh.

 

[colacubes]

Long cat is long.

 

[May Kasahara]

Prepping to get our kittens in a couple of weeks...what does everyone feed their kits/cats? My old lady was on renal food for so long I have no idea which normal foods are decent.

 

[purenarcotic]

Our one has co-op own brand in gravy because that’s what she likes and she has a tendency to go off most other things very quickly. I’m sure this is the equivalent to feeding her total crap but she seems happy and healthy so whatever.

Applaws is meant to be very good as it’s pretty much all meat with no rubbish in it.

 

[High Voltage]

I have waited over four years for this moment

 

[stavros]

I think it was a bit hot for lap occupation this afternoon, so Missy has taken to sitting on the arm of the sofa right next to me. This means half of me is watching whatever's on the telly, and the other half is putting my forefinger up to be thoroughly nosed.

 

[donkyboy]

Rogue the rebel

 

[Epona]

Rogue the rebel

OMG he is amazing - he is cat personified

 

[Baronage-Phase]

Rogue the rebel

Gorgeous

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Rogue the rebel

"i has a pedestal"

 

[donkyboy]

OMG he is amazing - he is cat personified

Rogue is a she

 

[Epona]

Prepping to get our kittens in a couple of weeks...what does everyone feed their kits/cats? My old lady was on renal food for so long I have no idea which normal foods are decent.

Wet is better than dry if you can afford it and your schedule allows it, I like Bozita, Gourmet Perle, Gourmet Gold - watch out for really shitty stuff that is mostly grains or soya than meat. Some supermarket own brand wet cat foods are decent these days.

Someone suggested Applaws, I personally wouldn't go there without checking - it used to be a complementary food, not a complete food - so lacks supplements like taurine and a correct balance of vitamins and minerals to be the main part of a cats diet - it is also eye-wateringly expensive. Unless they changed it (and they may have done, just check) so it is now a balanced diet, it is a treat, not a basic food.

 

[Gaia]

Thanks you two, I'll give Purina and Iams a go.

Purina makes Felix, Gourmet, Go-Cat, Kit-e-Kat, and ONE. Whiskas and Sheba are made by Mars Petcare

They are ALL absolutely identical - all 'minimum 4% meat' bollocks. Feeding your cat that is akin to you living on junk food. These foods are NOT complete, meaning they have a very poor nutritional profile. If you're able, I'd recommend making your cat's food yourself, that way you have full control of what goes into it, and you can tailor it to your cat(s) Individual needs.

If doing that isn't possible, then something like this Raw Dog Food | Raw Cat Food | Country Hunter | Natures Menu really is the next best thing (although I would avoid the dry, it's got too much in it that isn't meat, and cats really DO NOT require herbs, veggies and fruit). Yes, obviously, it's far more expensive than something like Whiskas or Felix, but you get what you pay for (in a 48-pouch multipack, each pouch works out at around 80p - yes that's slightly over twice the price of a Felix pouch, but they'll be healthier on better quality food).

 

[Gaia]

Our one has co-op own brand in gravy because that’s what she likes and she has a tendency to go off most other things very quickly. I’m sure this is the equivalent to feeding her total crap but she seems happy and healthy so whatever.

Applaws is meant to be very good as it’s pretty much all meat with no rubbish in it.

Applaws is a complementary food, meaning it's not complete. If you look at the label you won't find a nutritional breakdown, and it says "for a balanced diet, feed with other Applaws products". I would always avoid foods which aren't upfront about what their nutrition profile is, doesn't matter how much meat they purportedly contain.

The best diet for your cat is the one you create yourself, that way you can tailor it to their individual needs. Failing that, a good commercial raw food diet is probably the next best thing. If I had a cat, and wasn't able to prepare meals for it myself, I'd probably opt for summat like this: Natures Menu Original Cat Pouch Multipack 48 Pack - Buy Online at Natures Menu. It's complete, it's made with proper meat, and it doesn't contain any junk (I'd avoid the dry food as that does contain rather too much of the things a cat would never eat in the wild - fruit, veg and herbs.

No, it's not the cheapest (80p per 100g pouch), but if you feed a better quality food, then you're likely to save on trips to the vet.

 

[fishfinger]

And now Leyla has decided to pose on the table:

 

[purenarcotic]

Applaws dry food is complete; their wet is complementary. Agree it’s hideously expensive.

Back in the day when for a brief period our cat was on Applaws dry we did notice that it lasted ages as she didn’t seem to need to eat as much in order to feel full (presumably because of the high protein content).

 

[Baronage-Phase]

And now Leyla has decided to pose on the table:

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Beautiful...like a painting.

 

[smmudge]

Having never lived in a place with stairs before, Dylan has quickly learned the best place to sit for maximum risk of injury to your hoomans.



Disclaimer: we haven't redecorated yet and didn't buy the place for its bright green hallway!

 

[High Voltage]

Black'ish cat
Evening time
Unlit stairway
7 maybe 8 stairs down

Jobsa good 'un

 

[Calamity1971]

Few months back, on way to bed,water in one hand mobile in the other, got to fifth stair. Nearly stood on the cat, moved my foot back and fell right to the bottom* and twatted my cocyx on the wooden floor. Saved my phone and water though .
*Mrs Doyle style .

 

[spitfire]

Cat people! I request assistance.

We would like to get a cat for various reasons.

1) Mouser/rat deterrent.
2) Pet for 6 year old girl, (we'll be expecting to carry the majority of the work, no illusions there).
3) Do you know what? On balance I am a dog person but it would be nice to have another sentient being around the house. We have fish but fish are rubbish unless you sit there staring at the tank and there needs to be loads of the fuckers.

We live in a 2 bedroom flat, decent sized, space for a litter tray. Basement and ground floor, the cat will be allowed outside.

So would a rescue cat about a year old be a good shout?

What sort of breeds should we look for? Male/female?

I'm starting from scratch (lol!) here so any advice would be appreciated and if you think I should start a seperate thread then please tell me to FTFO and do so. I did do a quick search but didn't see anything useful.

Is there any way of stopping them scratching the furniture?

 

[Calamity1971]

Cat people! I request assistance.

We would like to get a cat for various reasons.

1) Mouser/rat deterrent.
2) Pet for 6 year old girl, (we'll be expecting to carry the majority of the work, no illusions there).
3) Do you know what? On balance I am a dog person but it would be nice to have another sentient being around the house. We have fish but fish are rubbish unless you sit there staring at the tank and there needs to be loads of the fuckers.

We live in a 2 bedroom flat, decent sized, space for a litter tray. Basement and ground floor, the cat will be allowed outside.

So would a rescue cat about a year old be a good shout?

What sort of breeds should we look for? Male/female?

I'm starting from scratch (lol!) here so any advice would be appreciated and if you think I should start a seperate thread then please tell me to FTFO and do so. I did do a quick search but didn't see anything useful.

Is there any way of stopping them scratching the furniture?

Decent scratchy posts to save the furniture (not fool proof) and you can get a spray that deters them. I've been fairly lucky really, only one scratches the carpet bit
but it's past its sell by date anyway.
Definitely a rescued cat, places normally have a description of temperament , whether they are house cats etc. Try looking on your local blue cross website they give really good info.
I've only ever had queen's, not by choice it's just happened that way so can't comment.
Finally, you have to get 3, you really do