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Kitten foots
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eddie4
Genuinely Generous
Peggies
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After almost 15 years with no pets, with a little luck, I'll be picking up two 3-month old silver tabbies tomorrow.
Very much excited at the prospect of little kitten foots scampering about the place.
Am excite.
Catphish
Member
I'll be stocking up today. Cat trees, toys, the whole 9.
GymWolf
Member
Don't forget a couple of skin transplants to save in the freezer, those little cunts are like furry velociraptors.
Catphish
Member
That never bothered me, really. Goes with the territory.
Mistake
Member
No offense, but this says more about you as an owner than the pets. With cats, bathroom issues can range from declaw complications, type of litter, bad location of the box, when they were neutered, etc. Dogs scratching up things is harder to avoid if you have them inside. Sure you can clip their nails, but eh.
Kittens take time OP, and might be frustrating for a bit, but they mature quick. Remember to get some scratching mats when they get old enough, like ones youād put on your doorstep. It could take a few weeks to know whether or not they will use them, and you might have try a different type if they donāt like it. Will save your house some damage though. Same with scratching posts. Jackson Galaxy on YouTube has a lot of good information on cats, even if he creeps me out
Liljagare
Member
Don't be upset if you like so many other cat owners find out that their favourite toy will be a cardboard box and your toes under a blanket..
RoboFu
One of the green rats
Iām a great cat owner! You donāt know me!
They get two full bowls of diarrhea a day and I let them out of their 20 x 8 box at least twice a week.
Catphish
Member
Just to be clear, these wouldn't be my first cats. I had them in my life for the first 35 years of it. But my ex-wife was allergic, hence the lapse.
I know all about them, how to raise them, how to train them. This will hopefully be a blissful reunion.
I know all about the positives and negatives. I'm good to go. Though I will miss not having hair on everything...
I know all about them, how to raise them, how to train them. This will hopefully be a blissful reunion.
I know all about the positives and negatives. I'm good to go. Though I will miss not having hair on everything...
Mistake
Member
This is why I get longhair cats. It balls up and it's easier to clean.
Classicrockfan
Banned
For some reason I thought this was another version of
///PATRIOT
Banned
Why don't you feed them?
PaddyOCanager
Member
Putonahappyface
Member
Just cut 2mm off of the tips of there claws fortnightly. Harmless to them and saves your future and limbs.
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strange headache
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Just cut 2mm off of the tips of there claws fortnightly. Harmless to them and saves your future and limbs.
Don't do this please.
Cats are reliant on their claws, even indoors. If you have an outdoor cat it is even worse, they need their claws to defend themselves, hunt, climb up trees and exercise.
Claws are an important part of their identity. Don't get an animal if your precious furniture is more important or you're too much of a pussy (pun intended) and afraid of a few cat scratches.
Putonahappyface
Member
Multiple litter boxes generally fixes soiling outside of the litter tray. I've four open top litter boxes cleaned daily scattered around my house, so my two don't go territorial.
Putonahappyface
Member
Mine are indoor cats and they're perfectly fine with 2mm taken fortnightly, even my vet says it's safe to do so. It's not like declawing, now that's cruel and unnecessary something that is banned in the UK thankfully.
I literally cut this amount off, it's harmless and they have no problem scrambling up there cat trees.
GymWolf
Member
What about no?Just cut 2mm off of the tips of there claws fortnightly. Harmless to them and saves your future and limbs.
Putonahappyface
Member
strange headache
Banned
Mine are indoor cats and they're perfectly fine with 2mm taken fortnightly, even my vet says it's safe to do so. It's not like declawing, now that's cruel and unnecessary something that is banned in the UK thankfully.
I literally cut this amount off, it's harmless and they have no problem scrambling up there cat trees.
Not letting your cat outside, is also not cool. I've owned cats (and dogs) my whole life, never had a problem with their claws.
Putonahappyface
Member
Agree to disagree. I've a large house and they go out in the garden with me and my partner. I've lost count of horror stories about cats being hit by cars and going missing from friends and relatives etc. If they were rescued or previously went outside I would agree but I've had them since kittens. Statistically house cats live longer to.
Dr Bass
Member
Sorry no, letting your cats out is dangerous to them. Predators, vehicles, idiot people, not to mention things like getting fleas etc. Most places you adopt from that actually care will tell you the cats should be kept indoors at all times for their own health and safety. You just need to play with them, take care of them properly etc. They will be happy and frisky.
Nothing wrong at all with trimming your cats nails. Do you cut your nails? This is not declawing which is cruel and should be outlawed, frankly.
Badlucktroll
Member
i love kittehs
strange headache
Banned
That is completely untrue.
Cats are animals, they need to be outside and do cat things, like hunting, socializing with other cats, be in nature, and have new stimulus etc...
Indoor cats are known to display severe behavioral disturbances. Yeah they might be "safer", but they are usually bored to death and far from happy.
AJUMP23
Member
The people that own them feed them. They are not my cats, I don't want them around.
GymWolf
Member
It still sound unnecessary.
I eat my fingernails btw, but not in a compulsive kinda of way, they look trimmed, i'm very skilled with my biting technique
Dr Bass
Member
Dude you have no idea what you're talking about.
Cats are NOT "social creatures" unless they are already friendly with certain cats. They are highly territorial and will OFTEN get in fights (which they can be severely injured from or even fatally wounded!) if left to roam outside. I have had several cats throughout my life and not a single one exhibited "severe behavioral disturbances." Not a single one. And they were/are absolutely happy.
Why it's Important to Keep Cats Indoors - Humane Society Of Macomb
After many conversations, weāve come to realize that people are unaware of the dangers of having āoutdoorā cats. Here's why to keep cats indoors.
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10 Reasons Why Your Cat Should Be an Indoor-Only Cat
Cats live longer and are happier and healthier when allowed to be indoor-only cats. Here are 10 reasons why cats belong inside.
pethelpful.com
Pet cats: should they be kept indoors?
Climate change, habitat loss and car accidents are among the human-made threats to wildlife populations. But research suggests that pet cats could also be contributing millions to the small animal death toll.
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Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part II
Many people feel cats should be allowed to go outdoors because of their wild origins. Even though cats have been domesticated for nearly 6000 years, they have maintained an obvious connection with their wild ancestors. Scientists believe that cats first became domesticated around 4000 BC in...
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This info goes on and on. Vets, places like The Humane Society, cat rescue groups, ALL say keep your cats inside for their health and safety. Again, all you have to do is play with them daily. My cats get simulated hunting on a daily basis. They are the happiest, most spoiled pets I've ever seen. You have no idea what you're talking about when it comes to this.
Dr Bass
Member
It's maybe not "necessary" but it depends on how much your cats are destroying things and if you are ok with that. Again trimming is totally, totally fine, and often recommended. It's not declawing like I said, which is a barbaric practice. For the record, I don't trim my cats nails. And even though they have multiple trees, scratchers, etc. the corners of my couches are still shredded.It still sound unnecessary.
I eat my fingernails btw, but not in a compulsive kinda of way, they look trimmed, i'm very skilled with my biting technique
But that's just part of owning a cat IMO. It's their house too after all, I can't expect to bring them in and not act on their instincts.
Badlucktroll
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GymWolf
Member
That's the reason why i'm never gonna have a cat.
I would be scared shitless of him being run over by a car or attacked by some other animals when he is outside and i can't control it, but i can't close his balls inside 4 walls neither.
My male cat goes crackers if you keep him in. He gets aggressive and takes it out on my other cat and me. He's the sort of cat that needs to go outside to get rid of his energy and frustrations. He's been neutered.
Catphish
Member
These guys will be indoor cats, and I will not touch their claws. That's what cat trees and scratch posts are for.
However, I do have a 30' clothesline between two poles in the yard. When they're older I'll prolly collar 'em up and let them leash along the clothesline now and then.
But, no, they will not ever be let loose outside. I got dogs on both sides of me, and a school across the street.
The clothesline is as good as it'll get.
However, I do have a 30' clothesline between two poles in the yard. When they're older I'll prolly collar 'em up and let them leash along the clothesline now and then.
But, no, they will not ever be let loose outside. I got dogs on both sides of me, and a school across the street.
The clothesline is as good as it'll get.
Codes 208
Member
I refuse to let my cat out. We live in a somewhat rural area with wild coyotes, foxes, and a super busy road with cars frequently going 60mph.
Ive seen enough dead cats growing up thank you.
Putonahappyface
Member
I've had my cats for fourteen years now and I love them dearly,.
90% of the time they'll go to there scratching posts, but other times they'll pull the carpet up on the stairs or claw the sofas. I've hardwood flooring throughout my home so that is one problem solved.
My veterinarian showed me how to safely take off 2mm off of there claws, which eradicates any damage to the home and causes them no pain or discomfort and yet there claws are still sharp enough for them to climb up there cat trees.
Catphish
Member
I do have some new furniture I'm concerned about, but that's what spray bottles of water are for.
edit: i don't mind the claws. But we'll see. Ultimately, as long as they're not eating or clawing the house, I think I'm good. To me, if you're gonna own cats, ultimately, furniture has to be expendable.
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Putonahappyface
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My guys aren't bothered by spray bottles they like water lol. Between them and I'm not exaggerating they've probably done 7k worth of damage in my previous home. I mounted a Pioneer KRP600M KURO Plasma on the wall and they would leap up onto the top of the tv and there was nothing I could do about it, the screen looked like someone dragged a screw driver over the surface.I do have some new furniture I'm concerned about, but that's what spray bottles of water are for.
I had a four seater leather sofa and two leather two seater sofas. They pissed all over them. Have you seen the film alien? The face huggers blood would melt through surfaces! Well my cats urine eat away through the leather and it was fucking horrendous.
I've learnt alot over the years, like no leather furniture, no mounting tvs on walls and absolutely no carpet except for stairs. Bengals are lunatics!
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The Pleasure
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Alex Anderson
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Catphish
Member
Huh. I was thinking of mounting a tv, too...My guys aren't bothered by spray bottles they like water lol. Between them and I'm not exaggerating they've probably done 7k worth of damage in my previous home. I mounted a Pioneer KRP600M KURO Plasma on the wall and they would leap up onto the top of the tv and there was nothing I could do about it, the screen looked like someone dragged a screw driver over the surface.
I had a four seater leather sofa and two leather two seater sofas. They pissed all over them. Have you seen the film alien? The face huggers blood would melt through surfaces! Well my cats urine eat away through the leather and it was fucking horrendous.
I've learnt alot over the years, like no leather furniture, no mounting tvs on walls and absolutely no carpet except for stairs. Bengals are lunatics!
Hmm...
strange headache
Banned
Everybody can quickly google a few articles of questionable quality to suit his opinion.
Keeping cats indoors prevents them from hunting, roaming, marking and patrolling their territory, exploring and climbing. Indoor cats often suffer from extreme boredom, hence why they keep attacking your indoor furniture. Indoor cats are also more likely to suffer form abnormal behavior:
Indoor cats are also more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes.
Indoor cats also suffer from a wide range of disease that war much less prevalent in outdoor cats:
Here is another study coming to the same conclusions:
Here's another:
Anxiety and scratching of furniture are also way more common for cats who are being kept indoors.
Cats scratching your furniture is most likely a sing of bad feline care, too many cats in a single household or insufficient environmental stimuli. I never had a problem with cats scratching and destroying my furniture or my TV.
Lastly, indoor cats seems to be an American thing, because here in Europe it is very frowned upon. For example, You will not get a cat from an animal shelter if you're unwilling to let them outside (except in the rare cases that the cat has been raised as an indoor cat by their previous owner).
In essence, you want to save your precious furniture? Let your cats go outside!
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