JustErin said:

Shyra said:

That's another thing with cats; weekly puke. Most of the time it's hairballs, but sometimes I think it's because they've eaten too fast because what came back up was undigested kibble.

With my first cat, I was a little ignorant. When she started gagging, I swear I thought she was dying! That horrible sound she made just freaked me out. Now when I hear it, I try to get to the cat before it pukes on carpet or my bed, but trying to guide a puking cat to an appropriate puke spot is very hard to do without it spewing puke errywhere!

I have 3 cats and they don't go around puking.

Give them time. Give them time.

Not one has ever puked? Well, consider youself blessed.

Shyra said:

JustErin said:

I have 3 cats and they don't go around puking.

Give them time. Give them time.

Not one has ever puked? Well, consider youself blessed.

Two of my cats are 15+ years old, the other is 7.

Puked when sick, sure. But not for hairballs.

the dog just started retching and I managed to run with him outside before he puked

KatSkrizzle said:

Cerebus said:

Both of my cats have an awesome energy to them. Friendly and intuitive they are. Hmph.

Hey, I can't help that my face swells and I start scratching everywhere like a crackhead when one is around! The sneezing and the feeling of needles in my eyes! Those fucking things. And if you are nasty and never clean the house? Even worse! Fucking cats! I'm going to have an allergy fit thinking about it!

It's said that cat owners are more selfish and into themselves, while dog owners are more social. Just a generalization, though.

Well as far as I know the only thing I'm allergic to on Earth is bee stings. And although that's a VERY bad allergy (for me, at one point I was told I could die), it's pretty easily avoided. But in general I certainly can't say I relate well to people who suffer serious symptoms from them. I had an ex (now a close friend) who gets TERRIBLE seasonal allergies that often trigger her asthma. As bad off as she looked and sounded (to the point that there was several hospital visits), as much as I WANTED to relate, I just couldn't. I have no idea what that feels like. So I get why you wouldn't like them, but they have no affect on me other than making me want to pick them up and looooove them. Cats that people say aren't friendly usually run up and jump on my lap. I must have a cat vibe.

However! I've had dogs my entire life until the last ten years when I knew I wasn't going to be settled for a while. I'm not really partial to either, I just think indoor cats are easier to move with. But I had my previous dog and cat at the same time. The dog was six months old when we got the cat. The dog was with me for ten years, the cat for thirteen. Then I had a guinea pig that I rescued. That thing lived for FAR too long ( long story ). Only had the new cats for a little over a year and I still miss not having a dog.

Anyway, babble, babble. Cats can definitely have strange, even unfriendly personalities. I got really lucky with these two (brothers from the same litter). They're both very friendly and by far the most intelligent cats I've ever delt with.

My cats don't puke from hairballs, either. But I brush them almost daily, sometimes twice.

Cerebus said:

Well as far as I know the only thing I'm allergic to on Earth is bee stings. And although that's a VERY bad allergy (for me, at one point I was told I could die), it's pretty easily avoided. But in general I certainly can't say I relate well to people who suffer serious symptoms from them. I had an ex (now a close friend) who gets TERRIBLE seasonal allergies that often trigger her asthma. As bad off as she looked and sounded (to the point that there was several hospital visits), as much as I WANTED to relate, I just couldn't. I have no idea what that feels like. So I get why you wouldn't like them, but they have no affect on me other than making me want to pick them up and looooove them. Cats that people say aren't friendly usually run up and jump on my lap. I must have a cat vibe.

However! I've had dogs my entire life until the last ten years when I knew I wasn't going to be settled for a while. I'm not really partial to either, I just think indoor cats are easier to move with. But I had my previous dog and cat at the same time. The dog was six months old when we got the cat. The dog was with me for ten years, the cat for thirteen. Then I had a guinea pig that I rescued. That thing lived for FAR too long ( long story ). Only had the new cats for a little over a year and I still miss not having a dog.

Anyway, babble, babble. Cats can definitely have strange, even unfriendly personalities. I got really lucky with these two (brothers from the same litter). They're both very friendly and by far the most intelligent cats I've ever delt with.

Same thing happens to me! I remember years ago visiting a family my boyfriend knew. They said they had a cat, but we would never see it because it didn't even let the family members pet it. I went to the bathroom and when I came out, I saw the cat sitting on top of the piano looking at me. I winked at him and did the "silent meow" and walked back into the living room to join my BF and the man of the house. I saw the cat walking toward me and then he jumped up on my lap and sat down and made himself comfortable. The man of the house was talking at the time and just stopped in mid sentence and stared, eyes popping. He hollered to his family, "Y'ALL COME IN HERE A MINUTE! YOU AIN'T GONNA BELIEVE THIS!" The mama and two children appeared and stared, too. I couldn't understand what all the fuss was about. I was just stroking the cat and he was just purring away. The mama said, "I can't believe my eyes! I have never been able to do that! She won't let any of us touch her!" The poor kids looked absolutely crestfallen.

When the man asked how I did that, I just explained that I loved animals and I guess they could sense it. My BF piped in and said, "Yeah, man. She's a regular Jacque Cousteau and Wild Kingdom all wrapped into one broad!" (That was the guy who serenaded me out my draws.)

Shyra said:

Cerebus said:

Well as far as I know the only thing I'm allergic to on Earth is bee stings. And although that's a VERY bad allergy (for me, at one point I was told I could die), it's pretty easily avoided. But in general I certainly can't say I relate well to people who suffer serious symptoms from them. I had an ex (now a close friend) who gets TERRIBLE seasonal allergies that often trigger her asthma. As bad off as she looked and sounded (to the point that there was several hospital visits), as much as I WANTED to relate, I just couldn't. I have no idea what that feels like. So I get why you wouldn't like them, but they have no affect on me other than making me want to pick them up and looooove them. Cats that people say aren't friendly usually run up and jump on my lap. I must have a cat vibe.

However! I've had dogs my entire life until the last ten years when I knew I wasn't going to be settled for a while. I'm not really partial to either, I just think indoor cats are easier to move with. But I had my previous dog and cat at the same time. The dog was six months old when we got the cat. The dog was with me for ten years, the cat for thirteen. Then I had a guinea pig that I rescued. That thing lived for FAR too long ( long story ). Only had the new cats for a little over a year and I still miss not having a dog.

Anyway, babble, babble. Cats can definitely have strange, even unfriendly personalities. I got really lucky with these two (brothers from the same litter). They're both very friendly and by far the most intelligent cats I've ever delt with.

Same thing happens to me! I remember years ago visiting a family my boyfriend knew. They said they had a cat, but we would never see it because it didn't even let the family members pet it. I went to the bathroom and when I came out, I saw the cat sitting on top of the piano looking at me. I winked at him and did the "silent meow" and walked back into the living room to join my BF and the man of the house. I saw the cat walking toward me and then he jumped up on my lap and sat down and made himself comfortable. The man of the house was talking at the time and just stopped in mid sentence and stared, eyes popping. He hollered to his family, "Y'ALL COME IN HERE A MINUTE! YOU AIN'T GONNA BELIEVE THIS!" The mama and two children appeared and stared, too. I couldn't understand what all the fuss was about. I was just stroking the cat and he was just purring away. The mama said, "I can't believe my eyes! I have never been able to do that! She won't let any of us touch her!" The poor kids looked absolutely crestfallen.

When the man asked how I did that, I just explained that I loved animals and I guess they could sense it. My BF piped in and said, "Yeah, man. She's a regular Jacque Cousteau and Wild Kingdom all wrapped into one broad!" (That was the guy who serenaded me out my draws.)

I agree; cats (and any animal, for that matter) can sense when a person likes them. I have dogs and cats coming up to me all the time, seemingly no matter where I go. I'm kind of like the Pied Piper or Noah to the animals.

Cerebus said:

My cats don't puke from hairballs, either. But I brush them almost daily, sometimes twice.

My cat ( she is 9 now ) has never puked either

I think quality foods/veggies n stuff make a big difference in their tummys

ZombieKitten said:

JustErin said:

Maybe she's sick, a UTI perhaps. I would have her checked out by a vet first.

the vet said that about my male cat.

Turns out SHE was in HEAT

Don't let the cat get on your bed. Go to the vet to see if the cat has an illness.

get even. pee in the cat box.

BlackAdder7 said:

get even. pee in the cat box.

Take him/her to the vet to see whats wrong. Sometimes, when they do their business outside of the litterbox it could mean there is something wrong with them, or even pain involved. Which they will associate with using the box and therfore go elsewhere.

Oops, just saw that you figured out the problem.

[Edited 12/16/10 1:07am]

No normal house cat is going to relieve itself outside of the litter box. Either your cat has a behavioral or medical problem. Take him to the vet and find out what's going on.

Shyra said:

KatSkrizzle said:

I know, right! Allergies! Allergies! My full name is Katharine, so I shortened it! You don't walk them, yes. But they shit in your house, regularly.

I've always been told be wary of a man that is a cat owner. He's more selfish and self centered.

Seven cats??? I would say you walked into the joke, but nah!

I always thought that single male cat owners were gay. How many single men to you know who have a cat and are not at least a little effeminate? I've known one man who had a cat, and yes, he was gay (but in the closet). Of course, I don't see a damned thing wrong with being gay and having a cat!

About cats shitting in the house regularly. Well, I shit in my house regularly, too! But I know what you're saying. Depending on a cat's diet, his shit can funk up a house big time. I'm very diligent about keeping the box clean because I can't stand the smell of cat piss or shit.

I know more effiminate men who are dog owners.

KatSkrizzle said:

TheDigitalGardener said:

^^^^ fuck all that shit. Dogs are where its at.

I don't care for cats either. Besides having an awful allergy of them too.

I've had both a cat and a dog. Although I love dogs, I prefer cats way more. Mostly because they aren't ass kissers like dogs. But, also because they are cleaner, quieter and don't require as much upkeep as a dog. Plus, I found out last year that I'm very allergic to dogs. A friend of mine brought her dog over to my home and I thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room afterwards, I had such an awful attack.

Get rid of it. Once a cat has established this defiant behavior, they will ruin your life because they will probably never change. If you can get it trained on the kitty box, great, but it will smell its scent and do it over and over.

Cats are bitches.