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« Reply #150 on: 21:35:41, 19-07-2008 » |
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More advice required from you cat enthusiasts. I found something unpleasant on the living room carpet earlier and Pixie was looking out of the back door as if she wanted to go out. It wasn't poo, so I'm assuming it was hairballs - I've looked at Wiki and found some pix which look vaguely similar, though I've got rid of the evidence. Any advice? I opened the backdoor to let her out - she's been here for more than the recommended 2 weeks and hasn't been out yet, so I've got to try letting her out - but she didn't seem interested. She looked out of the door, probably because I was standing outside, but didn't venture out. I must get her to go outside tomorrow - it should mean less cleaning of the litter tray. It's odd that having spent the majority of her time outdoors when she was with my mother, she doesn't seem much interested in the outdoors now. Perhaps she just wants to be with me?  Update 2200: I've just taken her outside. She had a bit of a sniff around and followed me half way down the garden but then she went back indoors. Not very interested? |
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« Reply #151 on: 22:36:23, 19-07-2008 » |
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Hairball is very likely, especially since Pix has been through some changes: the 'when in doubt, wash' syndrome is astute observation, and it's probably made worse by the fact that she may still have been in moult. Since she's not a young cat, and has a comfortable place inside, then perhaps she's happy to stay in unless she has company - most of ours were unfussed whether they were in or out, but if a human was in the garden, then they had to see what was going on.
Cats use grass as an emetic, BTW, so she may be aware that there's more fur in there, and would like to find a few long spikes of grass to chew in order to help remove it.
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« Reply #152 on: 00:48:50, 20-07-2008 » |
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I had to clear away a rather unpleasant "hairball" deposit today - not from one of my cats but one of those I'm feeding for 2 weeks whilst the owners are on holiday (2 rabbits too). Ahh! Too much time outdoors, unloved, now she's enjoying being indoors, loved.  Anyway, this weather is hardly going to tempt her out, is it! |
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Merely corroborative detail, intended to give artistic verisimilitude to an otherwise bald and unconvincing narrative.
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Andy D
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« Reply #153 on: 10:01:43, 20-07-2008 » |
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Took Pix outside this morning, she had a little wander around, "met" a young black cat, one of the many visitors to my garden - then came back indoors and went into her tray. That wasn't the plan!  Here's the latest one from the Simon's Cat creator. This chap ought to get some kind of award. His animations are hysterically funny and so true. As those who have cats will ruefully testify ...
Very funny Mort, especially the bit where the man has to sit on the arm of the sofa, I know that feeling already! |
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Mary Chambers
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« Reply #154 on: 10:09:22, 20-07-2008 » |
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I feel sympathy for Pixie. I much prefer an indoor loo myself.
I could swear I've met Simon's Cat, many, many times. Wonderful stuff.
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« Reply #155 on: 10:18:23, 20-07-2008 » |
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Cats use grass as an emetic, BTW, so she may be aware that there's more fur in there, and would like to find a few long spikes of grass to chew in order to help remove it.
Failing that, the nearest available houseplant will do! Spider plants seem to be a particular favourite  Which reminds me, snowdrops are poisonous for cats and, can't remember the name, those pot plants that start to appear round about Christmas and have orange 'fruits' on them. Can't think of any others off the top of my head. I'm sure others will chip in. Re. litter tray versus garden, my cats prefer the luxury of both. Typical! And if it's raining don't even think about persuading her to go outside. You'll get that Cat Look which combines scorn and pity whilst conveying serious doubts about your mental stability  |
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Andy D
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« Reply #156 on: 11:26:00, 20-07-2008 » |
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These pix I've just taken show why my favourite armchair, which is behind me as I sit at the computer desk, is often unavailable for me to sit on these days.   [cotitsalv] |
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« Reply #157 on: 11:31:59, 20-07-2008 » |
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That is one happy moggy, Andy. I can fully understand why she prefers to stay indoors She has discovered the Joy of Chairs! She wasn't allowed on them before was she? |
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« Reply #159 on: 16:36:55, 20-07-2008 » |
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Christmas poinsettia - do NOT mix with cats. Although beloved tells me she has had a cat completely destroy one with no ill effects.
Very funny Mort, especially the bit where the man has to sit on the arm of the sofa, I know that feeling already!
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« Reply #160 on: 09:42:19, 21-07-2008 » |
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These pix I've just taken show why my favourite armchair, which is behind me as I sit at the computer desk, is often unavailable for me to sit on these days. [cotitsalv] Wait till she discovers that the keyboard is a dastardly rival for your undivided attention Says she attempting to type with a cat determined to knead the available lap, while depositing his derriere on the keeeyboarddddddddddddddd@# |
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« Reply #161 on: 16:00:56, 25-07-2008 » |
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Woo hoo! I did A GOOD CAT-RELATED THING this morning which I've always wanted to do.
There was one of those notices tied to a lamp-post, you see, with a picture and description of a cat that had gone missing. 'Aslan' by name (well, it's not his fault). Could we please check our sheds and outhouses. So I checked my suite of outhouses and, as ever, I was crestfallen to find no cat. However, on my way up to the market later to get my weekend cauliflower, a cat came up to me in the north churchyard at the Abbey and it was him, or looked very like him. No name on the collar or anything so I wasn't quite sure. Very hairy ears though, the key feature mentioned on the notice. Dilemma. Was it wise to bundle an unknown cat into my shopping bag in a public place? The people of Snorbans can turn vigilante very quickly when it comes to animal kidnapping. As it happened Aslan wasn't too keen on the idea either. Anyway, several phone calls and expeditions later, Aslan and owners were eventually reunited. I'm absurdly chuffed about it.
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« Reply #162 on: 16:12:36, 25-07-2008 » |
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How wonderful, George! I've always wanted to do that. I imagine Aslan and owners are absurdly chuffed as well.
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« Reply #163 on: 16:21:32, 25-07-2008 » |
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That's a happy story, GG, excellent. One of the local kids knocked at our door yesterday to ask if we could check the sheds and lock-up for his mum's cat: I collected the keys and took him with me: sadly the answer was 'no'. She's still missing today. In an area where most of the cats are anti-social thugs, she is one of the few friendly ones who'll always come for a talk and a stroke if I'm walking by. I really hope they find her: the lad said that his mum was 'gae feart and wouldna stap greetin'.' (Very apprehensive and weeping ceaselessly.)
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« Reply #164 on: 17:10:00, 25-07-2008 » |
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teehee, I read the name of George's cat as "Asian" - which seemed a very strange name for a cat, unless it's Siamese  |
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