Anyone else find cats super annoying?

[Rod Caster]

LOL....i'm a big animal person, cats, dogs, snakes, turtles, horses...cats are highly selective of their "masters"...a dog will love anybody that looks at it usually, but a cat's affection is earned...ha

 

I"m personally against declawing a cat and if you've adopted it then pretty sure there's a clause in the adoption agreement that you agree not to declaw it, slowly being considered cruel and unethical these days

 

for claws, google a product called soft claws...the first application will be the toughest and then they get used to having their claws messed around with...effective product that last a few months

 

if it's meowing excessively i'd say it's either bored or in heat(esp a female cat - a male cat would be pissin everywhere)

 

 

The declawing thing is out of necessity, because if it claws my new bed one more time it's capa will be detated. I'll look into that soft claws product, maybe it's easier than cutting the nails every few days??

As far as the owner thing...it's definitly more partial to my GF (duh) but it rather likes me and will glady cuddle with me. It just MEOWS whenever it slightly disagrees with something or wants something or someone farts in venezuela.

Maybe you are right and it is bored, it's been fixed or spayed (not sure which is which)... what's a good toy that doesn't involve human operation? Do cats like T.V.?

[Rod Caster]

I pretty much only read your first post on this thread, RC...but the fact that this cat has been "clinically" diagnosed as bi-polar was enough for me. Seriously?! A cat psychologist?!? I dunno....if the gf isn't willing to leave the cat...you may have to move on

 

 

Hahaha, that's my own diagnosis. I'm no scientician, but that would explain a lot.

[Headhunter]

The declawing thing is out of necessity, because if it claws my new bed one more time it's capa will be detated. I'll look into that soft claws product, maybe it's easier than cutting the nails every few days??

As far as the owner thing...it's definitly more partial to my GF (duh) but it rather likes me and will glady cuddle with me. It just MEOWS whenever it slightly disagrees with something or wants something or someone farts in venezuela.

Maybe you are right and it is bored, it's been fixed or spayed (not sure which is which)... what's a good toy that doesn't involve human operation? Do cats like T.V.?

I found that a reasonably price squirt gun can humiliate a cat faster than anything... and it only takes a few squirts for it to realize who's really the boss!

(Note - Don't let "the boss" see you doing it! )LOL

HH

[mercman]

Rabbits were the only pet we had as kids. I loved them! Most people don't know it, but they are very trainable too... Ours were outdoor rabbits and we'd let them run out of cage during the day and all we had to do was clap and they'd run back in the cage like well trained soldiers. It was great! I had an indoor one once, but that wasn't quite as smoothe.

 

WABBITS !!!!!! Hasenpfeffer!!!!!

[mercman]

I"m personally against declawing a cat and if you've adopted it then pretty sure there's a clause in the adoption agreement that you agree not to declaw it, slowly being considered cruel and unethical these days

 

 

Theres a book at Chapters i saw the other day called 'Should I declaw kitty?' by Claude Bawls.

ya might wanna get a copy.

Edited November 30, 2010 by mercman

[bare foot wader]

The declawing thing is out of necessity, because if it claws my new bed one more time it's capa will be detated. I'll look into that soft claws product, maybe it's easier than cutting the nails every few days?? As far as the owner thing...it's definitly more partial to my GF (duh) but it rather likes me and will glady cuddle with me. It just MEOWS whenever it slightly disagrees with something or wants something or someone farts in venezuela. Maybe you are right and it is bored, it's been fixed or spayed (not sure which is which)... what's a good toy that doesn't involve human operation? Do cats like T.V.?

 

soft claws is about 25 bucks, trim the claws and glue on these rubber caps...first time or two is the roughest, cat will try and bite them off but then just gets used to them and the glue will hold them on for a few months...then just trim and reapply

 

my cat loves birdwatching through the window...ha...but he still does his "night time olympic training"...a wee bit possessed at night but otherwise he's a chilled out cat.....if you splurge on one of those climbing stations that'll direct it's attention a bit...but they're crazy expensive and you could build yoru own....just a handful of toys around teh house will keep it busy

 

the ice fishing rod with a cat toy is kinda fun too

[bare foot wader]

Theres a book at Chapters i saw the other day called 'Should I declaw kitty?' by Claude Bawls.ya might wanna get a copy.

 

 

i already got his balls cut off so figured i'd let him keep his claws...lol....he doesn't really destroy anythign, far less than my childhood dog did anyways

[Smarty Pantz]

Is it some kind of large poodle mix? My GF's mother has a golden retreiver/large poodle mix and what a wonderful dog! Smart, quiet, obedient, hypoallergenic and soft as anything... perfect pet imo.

 

 

If he's talking about a Golden Doodle, they are indeed great dogs! Would love to get another one! Here's a pic of my dog Shady, fishing of course

 

 

But there is many different types of hypo allergenic dogs. Labradoodle, snoodle & many more

[Terry]

they make great muskie bait i hear. ....well ! thats what i heard

 

 

 

dang I hate it when people steal my line...LOL

 

 

but they really do make good bait

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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my livewell for bait

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Edited November 30, 2010 by Terry

[Rod Caster]

Hahaha.

 

Musky bait makers: take note of the big blue eyes and deep brown stripes.

That first one sure looks like it's got nice action!

[torco]

My cat likes the TV. All you need is a nature show or anything with birds. She sits there forever watching the TV. I actually think they sell a dvds for cats at the pet store.

 

Cats vs dogs. The cat is definitely a low maintenance option. If we want to leave for the weekend, the cat survives fine in the house with some food, water and litter box.

 

She also costs alot less than my German Shepherd, who needs special food, more expensive toys etc. But don't get me wrong I love her all the same, she is a wonderful dog, loves the family and keeps the house well guarded. Honestly if I had a bigger house, more time and a bit more money, I would get a 2nd shepherd.

[Headhunter]

This thread is just so full of WIN!!!!! Love that pic Terry!!!

HH

[GBW]

Terry, do you let the cat drift back on a board till it get's far enough out and then pull the board out from under it? I hear that add's to the action due to the shock of what just happened to me thoughts running through the cat's mind.

[Terry]

no

the one in the water is being pulled by it's collar

 

I sometimes put a spinner blade on the collar for more splash

and I just troll it at 4 MPH

 

the smaller ones I hook through the lip, for more action and they work best casting them and working them as a jerk bait

 

take very long pauses between jerks. they have there own natural action that drives muskie crazy

[MCTFisher9120]

Our cat does that sometimes, we just blow air from a deep breath at it and it stops doing it.....works for us.

[vance]

The closest I ever came to being killed was when I suggest the sister's rat on a rope(dog) was only good for Muskie Bait

 

 

vance

[Rod Caster]

Our cat does that sometimes, we just blow air from a deep breath at it and it stops doing it.....works for us.

 

Good one. I'll try that. Still that means I have to put my laptop down and miss a few seconds of OFC action.

 

Are cabbits real? Maybe they don't MEOW...that could be good overall fix.

[tb4me]

Dog person here..We are all allergic to cats and my husky hates them(took a claw in the eye as a puppy) Needless to say if you want to be rid of the cat just toss it in my yard..Problem solved!!!

[Rod Caster]

Dog person here..We are all allergic to cats and my husky hates them(took a claw in the eye as a puppy) Needless to say if you want to be rid of the cat just toss it in my yard..Problem solved!!!

 

 

hmmm... all I need is a good backstory such as: I was taking it over to the cat spa and I guess they let some dogs in....

[Daplumma]

If he's talking about a Golden Doodle, they are indeed great dogs! Would love to get another one! Here's a pic of my dog Shady, fishing of course

 

 

But there is many different types of hypo allergenic dogs. Labradoodle, snoodle & many more

 

Fine lookin pup you have there.Mine is the most intuitive trainable dog I have ever had.

[Daplumma]

Shes no lightweight.90 lbs of fuzzy dog here.

[mercman]

dang I hate it when people steal my line...LOL

 

 

but they really do make good bait

 

 

Terry !!!! You're one sick puppy !!!!!!! Thats probably why ilike you so much !!!!

Edited December 1, 2010 by mercman

[mercman]

Terry, do you let the cat drift back on a board till it get's far enough out and then pull the board out from under it? I hear that add's to the action due to the shock of what just happened to me thoughts running through the cat's mind.

 

 

ya know sumfin.You me and Terry would make serious headlines if we got together.They'd be talking about us for months!!!!

[Rod Caster]

Hahaha.

 

Musky bait makers: take note of the big blue eyes and deep brown stripes.

That first one sure looks like it's got nice action!

 

 

Mike P: Mercman will order a dozen of these if you make them.

[mercman]

Mike P: Mercman will order a dozen of these if you make them.

 

 

YA BABY !!i can see the ad now... CatNip lures....Drives huge preditory gamefish WILD.Also sold in conveniant 6 Packs for the avid sport fisher.Find them next to Badonk-a-Donks everywhere.