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Posted by gabbix2 on August 8, 2003, at 14:05:17
My cat is acting like an Ass.
I'm not sure whats cruel and what is just stubborn cat behavior. Last month Tuna fish was on sale for 25c a tin, which was cheaper than cat food. So I bought quite a bit for my cat, but I knew that he'd get accustomed to it. And I slowly weaned him off it, back to his dry food, which he used to eat..
Now he adamantly refuses to eat his dry food.
He will literally go for days without eating it.
I've tried putting the juice from Tuna on Top of it, and that doesn't work. He stands at his dish
and howls like a siamese cat. Actually he does this pretty well all day, and he's an indoor cat
and its driving me bats!I tried different brands of dry food, I've added
enzymes to make it more digestible. I just can't afford the canned cat food I've tried putting a spoonful and mixing it in with his crunchy stuff and he just licks it off the top and starts howling when its gone. Is he just being a jerk. Should I wait this out? Or am I being cruel? He's not underweight by the way.
Posted by zenhussy on August 8, 2003, at 14:09:57
In reply to Does anyone here know a lot about Cat behavior?, posted by gabbix2 on August 8, 2003, at 14:05:17
Buy some earplugs and wait em out. Really. Sounds harsh but 20+ years of living with cats has taught me a thing or two about finicky felines.
Good luck.
That cat is lucky to have you...might not realize it now but will again once he gets over his hurt feelings.
zh
Posted by Ted on August 8, 2003, at 14:15:22
In reply to Re: Does anyone here know a lot about Cat behavior? » gabbix2, posted by zenhussy on August 8, 2003, at 14:09:57
Gabbi,
I just want to add one thing to zh's excellent advice:
Tuna is addictive for cats. There is something in it that causes an addiction, and for that reason veternarians recommend against it on anything more than a (small) special treat basis. So your kitty is also going through withdrawl. Think of as coming off effexor. :-)
Ted
Posted by gabbix2 on August 8, 2003, at 14:16:13
In reply to Re: Does anyone here know a lot about Cat behavior? » gabbix2, posted by zenhussy on August 8, 2003, at 14:09:57
And I think we're lucky to have you here.
Posted by zenhussy on August 8, 2003, at 14:34:07
In reply to Thank you! Very Much appreciated » zenhussy, posted by gabbix2 on August 8, 2003, at 14:16:13
Aw thanks Gabbi.
I was just thinking of your cat's hurt feelings--and he will have them.
Make sure to put out small amounts of dry food fresh once or twice daily whatever is the norm. Make sure there is ample fresh water always. If you are inclined grow some indoor kitty greens (usually wheatgrass or catnip) for him to munch on.
Animals, like children, like boundaries and discipline. Animals, like children, will test and challenge those boundaries. Animals, like some children, (or I should say most animals) are food oriented/food motivated and will cave eventually when it comes to eating.
If you are concerned that he isn't eating after a while and does appear to be losing weight consult with the vet but do not give in to the vet's expensive food!!
Your cat will survive this. He'll be a real *joy* to be around for a while. Hah. But he will resume eating and life shall go on.
Meow.
zh
Posted by gabbix2 on August 8, 2003, at 15:22:57
In reply to Re: Does anyone here know a lot about Cat behavior?, posted by Ted on August 8, 2003, at 14:15:22
Oh wow, thats so interesting, thanks Ted. I had no idea, the poor guy,
Maybe I'll add some Catnip to the greens and
things ZenHussy recommended just to ease the transition.
Posted by zenhussy on August 8, 2003, at 16:37:40
In reply to Re: Does anyone here know a lot about Cat behavior? » Ted, posted by gabbix2 on August 8, 2003, at 15:22:57
Posted by yesac on August 8, 2003, at 16:53:34
In reply to Re: Does anyone here know a lot about Cat behavior?, posted by Ted on August 8, 2003, at 14:15:22
Posted by zenhussy on August 8, 2003, at 17:00:15
In reply to What is IsoM? Not up on the lingo... (nm), posted by yesac on August 8, 2003, at 16:53:34
yesac,
Who not what is IsoM? Hee hee.
IsoM is a very dear poster who is cat savvy and much missed around these here parts.
I was just putting a holler out should IsoM be lurking. My hope is that the summer has been a busy one for IsoM.
zenhussy
Posted by yesac on August 8, 2003, at 17:20:45
In reply to Re: What is IsoM? Not up on the lingo... » yesac, posted by zenhussy on August 8, 2003, at 17:00:15
Oh... lol... I just thought it was another of those IMHO (which took me a while to figure out) sort of things! Now that I think about it, I do recall seeing the name here and there.
Posted by slinky on August 9, 2003, at 1:04:23
In reply to Re: What is IsoM? Not up on the lingo... » yesac, posted by zenhussy on August 8, 2003, at 17:00:15
My pussy is a very fussy eater.Doesn't even like expensive food.
Only eats a little--isn't skinny-but close to it.
Don't give in to the cute meows--mine likes tuna also but stopped it and resorted back to catfood.
Last night she caught a bird..they tease and play for ages--cruel nature.
She now lives outside which is good cause she's got fleas
MeOw.
Posted by BekkaH on August 9, 2003, at 1:15:40
In reply to Re: Miss IsoM , posted by slinky on August 9, 2003, at 1:04:23
I miss IsoM, too. I hope she returns soon.
Posted by kara lynne on August 9, 2003, at 2:01:33
In reply to Re: Miss IsoM - slinky, posted by BekkaH on August 9, 2003, at 1:15:40
Posted by kara lynne on August 9, 2003, at 2:02:26
In reply to Re: Miss IsoM - slinky, posted by BekkaH on August 9, 2003, at 1:15:40
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 9, 2003, at 4:26:34
In reply to Does anyone here know a lot about Cat behavior?, posted by gabbix2 on August 8, 2003, at 14:05:17
> My cat is acting like an *ss.
Sorry to be such a prude, but please don't use language that could be considered vulgar or obscene, thanks.
Bob
Posted by gabbix2 on August 9, 2003, at 10:56:37
In reply to Re: please be civil » gabbix2, posted by Dr. Bob on August 9, 2003, at 4:26:34
like a mule.. or should I have said donkey??
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 10, 2003, at 10:13:39
In reply to Dr. Bob.. My cat was being stubborn.. » Dr. Bob, posted by gabbix2 on August 9, 2003, at 10:56:37
> like a mule.. or should I have said donkey??
Either "mule" or "donkey" would've been fine...
Bob
Posted by gabbix2 on August 10, 2003, at 13:49:43
In reply to Re: My cat was being stubborn.. » gabbix2, posted by Dr. Bob on August 10, 2003, at 10:13:39
Posted by Ted on August 10, 2003, at 15:53:28
In reply to Re: My cat was being stubborn.. » gabbix2, posted by Dr. Bob on August 10, 2003, at 10:13:39
Dr. Bob,
> > like a mule.. or should I have said donkey??
>
> Either "mule" or "donkey" would've been fine...Fine, but incorrect. Please see:
http://www.greenapple.com/~jorp/amzanim/donkterm.htm
You will find that *** (the 3-letter word you find offensive) is THE CORRECT term for donkey, burro, etc. So for Gabbi to use Donkey as a substitute would force her to use an incorrect term for what she meant.
'nuff said.
Ted
Posted by gabbix2 on August 10, 2003, at 16:09:10
In reply to On mules, donkeys, ***es, etc. » Dr. Bob, posted by Ted on August 10, 2003, at 15:53:28
I mean far be it for me to turn this into a game of verbal gymna*tics.
Posted by Susan J on August 11, 2003, at 15:17:00
In reply to Thx Ted I never would have thought to a*k about it, posted by gabbix2 on August 10, 2003, at 16:09:10
Hi, guys.
I was reading through this thread and saw the "semantic" turn it took.
Yeah, a** is probably a correct term to describe stubborness. I don't think anyone would dispute you on this. I just think that the use of the word a** has become more like vulgar slang and really could offend someone.
Please don't take offense at Dr. Bob's post. You probably didn't -- but the tone of your e-mail suggests you might have. I'm sure it was just a gentle reminder.
We can be technically correct and polite at the same time.
Posted by gabbix2 on August 11, 2003, at 15:34:16
In reply to Re: Thx Ted I never would have thought to a*k about it » gabbix2, posted by Susan J on August 11, 2003, at 15:17:00
I don't really think its semantics though
the correct term for donkey is an**
using a correct term is hardly uncivil.It seems silly to have to use an incorrect term
because the sound of an a** may offend someone.
especially when its been used before on the board
to describe a donkey.
actually this month and not been given a P.B.C.And I was actually not trying to be nasty toward
Dr. Bob, it was meant as a gentle Ribbing..
Posted by gabbix2 on August 11, 2003, at 16:08:35
In reply to Re: Thx Ted I never would have thought to a*k about it » Susan J, posted by gabbix2 on August 11, 2003, at 15:34:16
I like to pick my battles, I'll just use stubborn :)
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 12, 2003, at 1:33:40
In reply to Re: Thx Ted I never would have thought to a*k about it » Susan J, posted by gabbix2 on August 11, 2003, at 15:34:16
> It seems silly to have to use an incorrect term
> because the sound of an a** may offend someone.Me, I don't think someone being offended is silly.
Bob
Posted by Susan J on August 12, 2003, at 8:32:28
In reply to Its not *that* important to me though, posted by gabbix2 on August 11, 2003, at 16:08:35
No, I'm sorry. If it was gentle ribbing I had no right to even comment.
Hope you didn't take offense.
Susan
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