Miracles really do happen. This is a graphic story...

[Legomyeggo]

Next time try water. Cats hate being sprayed with water.

Any my sister's cat has these flexible plastic slip clovers for her claws. The cat can still protect herself but doesn't tear up the leather furniture. The only problem is that they're hot pink so it looks like she is wearing pink nailpolish

Pink nail polish? Me and your sister's cat have something in common.

 

[Uzor]

Next time try water. Cats hate being sprayed with water.

Any my sister's cat has these flexible plastic slip clovers for her claws. The cat can still protect herself but doesn't tear up the leather furniture. The only problem is that they're hot pink so it looks like she is wearing pink nailpolish

Actually, that's a rumour. While yes, a lot of cats hate being sprayed with water, quite a few actually enjoy it too. Including my cat. She usually showers with me.

 

[Isomiau]

Actually, that's a rumour. While yes, a lot of cats hate being sprayed with water, quite a few actually enjoy it too. Including my cat. She usually showers with me.

the plot thickens...

 

[Uzor]

the plot thickens...

Its so embarassing having a pussy see your privates!

Edit: hmm... would "Don't be affraind of the pussy!" be more fitting? I honestly don't know.

 

[Alyada]

Try to be more gentle next time, Chas. They can be very fragile and it is your responsibility, as owner, to take care of it as much as possible. I'm glad it's doing ok. You probably just knocked the wind out of it or gave it a slight concussion (if they can even get something like that?) Though, should we start making "Everytime You Masturbate Chasym /toss a Kitten" posters?

Declawing, though, is bad. We have three inside cats the size of small dogs who can do a lot of damage with their claws and we still won't declaw them. What happens if they get lost outside? How can they defend themselves without them? I just don't like it. I'll never cut my cats claws. Just buy less expensive furniture.

And Uzor, my cat gets in the shower with me too. It's weird. He licks the water off the walls when I'm done. >_>;; Though, he still hates getting sprayed by the water bottle (which I am SO fond of using).

 

[Kerowynn]

Next time try water. Cats hate being sprayed with water.

Any my sister's cat has these flexible plastic slip clovers for her claws. The cat can still protect herself but doesn't tear up the leather furniture. The only problem is that they're hot pink so it looks like she is wearing pink nailpolish

I tried the water, but it didn't work. I can't say I tried the hot pink polish though..

Pink nail polish? Me and your sister's cat have something in common.

I'm still snickering at work and my coworkers are starting to look concerned...

Actually, that's a rumour. While yes, a lot of cats hate being sprayed with water, quite a few actually enjoy it too. Including my cat. She usually showers with me.

the plot thickens...

Its so embarassing having a pussy see your privates!

Edit: hmm... would "Don't be affraind of the pussy!" be more fitting? I honestly don't know.

There's a whole lot of TMI right there...

Try to be more gentle next time, Chas. They can be very fragile and it is your responsibility, as owner, to take care of it as much as possible. I'm glad it's doing ok. You probably just knocked the wind out of it or gave it a slight concussion (if they can even get something like that?) Though, should we start making "Everytime You Masturbate Chasym /toss a Kitten" posters?

Declawing, though, is bad. We have three inside cats the size of small dogs who can do a lot of damage with their claws and we still won't declaw them. What happens if they get lost outside? How can they defend themselves without them? I just don't like it. I'll never cut my cats claws. Just buy less expensive furniture.

And Uzor, my cat gets in the shower with me too. It's weird. He licks the water off the walls when I'm done. >_>;; Though, he still hates getting sprayed by the water bottle (which I am SO fond of using).

I agree declawing sucks and wish that I hadn't had to, but at least she doesn't seem any worse for it. I also only did the front so she does have her main defense if she were to get outside (which I don't see happening because she prefers sleeping in my office chair to attempting an escape).

At one point in my rented apartment I had to have stuff stacked in every single corner because she LOVED to pull on the carpet there. I put a scratching post with catnip in one corner and sprayed the rest with stuff that's supposed to deter cats to no avail. I finally had to stack miscellaneous junk in every corner. I don't want her doing that when I move into a place that isn't rented. ><;

 

[matchuu]

I love seeing all these ppl pretending to be all animal rights activists who probaly eat bacon for breakfast, stop picking and chooseing in between cute animals and not so cute as to how to treat them.

 

[Uzor]

I love seeing all these ppl pretending to be all animal rights activists who probaly eat bacon for breakfast, stop picking and chooseing in between cute animals and not so cute as to how to treat them.

There is a huge difference between eating animals, and having animals as pets. You can still respect animals if you eat them. What you're saying is basically "If you have pets, you should be a vegan".

 

[Sabia]

I love seeing all these ppl pretending to be all animal rights activists who probaly eat bacon for breakfast, stop picking and chooseing in between cute animals and not so cute as to how to treat them.

What an ignorant comment. This comment is like saying you can't be advocate of children's rights if you're pro choice.

Anyway, Chas seriously - I"m really glad you're kitten pulled through the night but there may be something else going on inside if she was as bad as you say she was. Try giving a local cat rescue group a call (eg in calgary http://www.meowfoundation.com/ ) and tell them your situation and that you would like to take your little baby there to a vet but don't have the money right now. They usually know some great/humane vets that would be willing to either do a cheap check up or work out some sort of payment plan to fit your income, or lack of. I'd hate to see her drop dead after doing so well.

As for the declawing thing, I've always felt that furniture < My Pets. Cats can't properly stretch w/o their front claws and may develop back/muscle problems later in life, they can become insecure as they know that they have lost their main line of defense and the whole procedure is incredibly painful. I equate declawing to having your dog's voice box removed because he barks too much. Personally - I Just trim my cat's claws once a week with a human nail trimmer - he can scratch all he wants, can still stretch properly but does no damage to my furniture.

 

[Kerowynn]

What an ignorant comment. This comment is like saying you can't be advocate of children's rights if you're pro choice.

Anyway, Chas seriously - I"m really glad you're kitten pulled through the night but there may be something else going on inside if she was as bad as you say she was. Try giving a local cat rescue group a call (eg in calgary http://www.meowfoundation.com/ ) and tell them your situation and that you would like to take your little baby there to a vet but don't have the money right now. They usually know some great/humane vets that would be willing to either do a cheap check up or work out some sort of payment plan to fit your income, or lack of. I'd hate to see her drop dead after doing so well.

As for the declawing thing, I've always felt that furniture < My Pets. Cats can't properly stretch w/o their front claws and may develop back/muscle problems later in life, they can become insecure as they know that they have lost their main line of defense and the whole procedure is incredibly painful. I equate declawing to having your dog's voice box removed because he barks too much. Personally - I Just trim my cat's claws once a week with a human nail trimmer - he can scratch all he wants, can still stretch properly but does no damage to my furniture.

I agree with you for the most part. I did trim her claws weekly but she still managed to destroy carpet. Unfortunately, sometimes it comes down to whether or not you can live with an animal. I can't afford to replace furniture and carpet on a regular basis so it was a difficult decision I had to make. Trust me, I didn't make it lightly and if I could have figured out a different way I would have.

I'm not sure about the back and confidence issues although I'm sure it could happen to some cats. Growing up, all of my cats were declawed and none of them ever had issues. They lived to a ripe old age and seemed happy through their lives.

 

[matchuu]

There is a huge difference between eating animals, and having animals as pets. You can still respect animals if you eat them. What you're saying is basically "If you have pets, you should be a vegan".

Well if you did any kind of research of where your "food" comes from you would learn that animals raised for food/skin arnt respected, there treated like products not animals so if you care so much maybe being vegan is a good thing for you but if not stop talking like you actually care.

 

[matchuu]

What an ignorant comment. This comment is like saying you can't be advocate of children's rights if you're pro choice.

Good point, you shouldnt be concerned with children's rights if your irresponcible enough to "need" to have an abortion, first that person should worry about not being a total slut, then after they build up enough respect for themselves then they can try to respect and defend the rights of children.

 

[Sharpe]

You are a complete and utter idiot.

 

[Makelith]

So rape victims that "need" to get an abortion are irresponsible?

GG dude. lol.

 

[Bluefrost]

irresponcible enough to "need" to have an abortion, first that person should worry about not being a total slut, then after they build up enough respect for themselves then they can try to respect and defend the rights of children.

I'm sorry, what?

You think everyone who has an abortion is a slut? Sometimes, families can't afford to or are ready to have more children (although I don't know why they'd be having sex anyhow). How about those who were raped? Just because you're having an abortion, it doesn't mean you're a teenage girl having an affair with a married man and are afraid your parents will find out.

I agree with Sabia, although I wouldn't say it would be taking out a dog's voicebox. I would say it's the equivalent of removing a dog's teeth, since it's their first line of defense.

 

[Sabia]

I agree with Sabia, although I wouldn't say it would be taking out a dog's voicebox. I would say it's the equivalent of removing a dog's teeth, since it's their first line of defense.

I have a feeling talking with mo mo up there isn't going to do any good so he can live in his little black and white world for all I care.

As far as the comment above - I wasn't necessarily comparing them because they are similar surgeries or because of the psychological damage, but more more because they're both procedures that are unnecessary if people would just work through issues like these with their pets.

 

[alanon]

to having your dog's voice box removed because he barks too much.

Is this a real procedure? Any idea what it costs?

/em searches for the vet's Phone#.....

 

[Sabia]

Is this a real procedure? Any idea what it costs?

/em searches for the vet's Phone#.....

Lol Alanon...you're bad! /punt

 

[Tagrineth]

Matchuu sounds like one of those PETA psychopaths... lulz

 

[Alyada]

Good point, you shouldnt be concerned with children's rights if your irresponcible enough to "need" to have an abortion, first that person should worry about not being a total slut, then after they build up enough respect for themselves then they can try to respect and defend the rights of children.

& they call her a sinner
& they call her a killer
& they call her a whore.
God forbid you ever have to walk my linen shoes
then you really might now what it's like
to have to choose.

Mat, try to put yourself outside the box for a minute.