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Our younger cats shit stinks because he eats human food. Our older cat doesn't and his shit is normal.
Basically get rid of the 3 young kids and all will be well in your house.
Cats. Feline funnies and other stuff.
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Basically get rid of the 3 young kids and all will be well in your house.
Unremarkable
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Our old runt, Houdini, often used to eat until he was sick.
During barbecue season he frequently brought home his own tea - a sausage or drumstick, and the one time what appeared to be someone's pet mouse. No shortage of food at any time, so maybe it is characteristic of runts.
During barbecue season he frequently brought home his own tea - a sausage or drumstick, and the one time what appeared to be someone's pet mouse. No shortage of food at any time, so maybe it is characteristic of runts.
Toastie
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Warning: Not an SME.
I’m told cats are grazing animals, they eat when the mood / need grabs them. We had a feral runt who was food obsessed and were advised to put dry food down and keep it topped up and keep fresh water on hand. For a few days he ate himself to a standstill and frequently honked it all up as a result. Gradually he realised that food was going to be available whenever and he slowed down, eventually to the point of it no longer being an issue.
We have 4, all rescues or feral and they get half a sachet of wet food each twice a day, basically as a roll call. It’s not unusual for them to not turn up if they’ve got better things to be doing and also not unusual for them to turn their nose up at it as the variety box we buy has some flavours that each of them don’t seem to like. They get food put down, eat it or leave it as the dogs are happy to oblige once they walk away. If they leave it it’s usual for them to go upstairs and get stuck into the dried food (upstairs away from the dogs).
About the only thing that doesn’t work is water. They much prefer drinking from buckets and odds and sods I’ve left scattered around the garden (or the bathroom sink tap whilst I’m sat on the loo).
As for going outside, just leave the door open and they’ll go when they’re ready. Even our feral who normally disappears for up to a week at a time in summer has been in a lot of late and with the weather lately, who’s the stupid one here?!
The thieving probably needs a bit of discipline. A stern “no” and a finger wagging (from a safe distance). Once they get used to food being available 24/7 they won’t see the need to be opportunistic.
Short version: Cats. They’ll do it when they’re ready.
I’m told cats are grazing animals, they eat when the mood / need grabs them. We had a feral runt who was food obsessed and were advised to put dry food down and keep it topped up and keep fresh water on hand. For a few days he ate himself to a standstill and frequently honked it all up as a result. Gradually he realised that food was going to be available whenever and he slowed down, eventually to the point of it no longer being an issue.
We have 4, all rescues or feral and they get half a sachet of wet food each twice a day, basically as a roll call. It’s not unusual for them to not turn up if they’ve got better things to be doing and also not unusual for them to turn their nose up at it as the variety box we buy has some flavours that each of them don’t seem to like. They get food put down, eat it or leave it as the dogs are happy to oblige once they walk away. If they leave it it’s usual for them to go upstairs and get stuck into the dried food (upstairs away from the dogs).
About the only thing that doesn’t work is water. They much prefer drinking from buckets and odds and sods I’ve left scattered around the garden (or the bathroom sink tap whilst I’m sat on the loo).
As for going outside, just leave the door open and they’ll go when they’re ready. Even our feral who normally disappears for up to a week at a time in summer has been in a lot of late and with the weather lately, who’s the stupid one here?!
The thieving probably needs a bit of discipline. A stern “no” and a finger wagging (from a safe distance). Once they get used to food being available 24/7 they won’t see the need to be opportunistic.
Short version: Cats. They’ll do it when they’re ready.
I said “No” and wagged my finger at Jarvis once. He just laughed.
You mean you haven't found what else he did yet? Poor you...
BossHogg
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I've got pictures of BWB in all of those positions on his sofa.
TamH70
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BossHogg
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“But when I do, it’s from your cereal bowl....and I don’t care if you’re looking”
Noting the acceptance that its ‘his’ sofa.
The springs have gone on one side so it's no good for humans to sit on, once lockdown is over, we're going sofa shopping, then he'll be back on the floor.
Yes. Of course he will. No, really, we believe you. [emoji4]
