Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

Anybody have a good recipe for cat?

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge Donate to DU
 
TXlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:14 AM
Original message
Anybody have a good recipe for cat?
One of our cats puked on our new, $950 couch today. I discovered it at 9pm when I got home, and it was hard and crusty. I don't even want to deal with it today.

I usually like the cats just fine, when the whole family's home.

But KCDem and kids went to visit her parents for two weeks, so the cats are alone all day and get up to no good. I think they're pissed at me for being alone all day.

Last year, when she was away, the cats shit AND pissed on our bed!

And they KNEW they did wrong; when I came home, instead of greeting me, they cowered and hissed at me. And that was BEFORE I found the shit on our bed, so I hadn't shown them any anger.

Fuckers.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
VelmaD Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:16 AM
Response to Original message
1. Cats are EVIL
If they weren't so cute and furry we'd realize what sadistic mean-spirited little fuckers they are. :-)
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
jimbo fett Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:42 PM
Response to Reply #1
32. Cats should be sent to Gitmo. Kinniving selfish backstabbers.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:16 AM
Response to Original message
2. Three steps:
1. Rename cat "Snack".
2. Drop off at Robb's house to play with the sled dogs.
3. Enjoy!

FWIW, give them a pet and try to avoid over-anthropomorhpizing them. With a brain the size of a walnut, hey, they're just cats!

(ducks)
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
davidinalameda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:17 AM
Response to Original message
3. they're not stupid
Edited on Wed Jan-21-04 01:19 AM by dwickham
they know you're not the primary care giver and they're punishing KCDem for going away and leaving them with you

my ex's cat used to crap on his bed when he went away for more than a day or so.


JUST CATS????? WHAT THE F**K? hehe

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TXlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:22 AM
Response to Original message
4. Would they go well with a nice Chianti and fava beans?
*slupslupslupslupslupslup*
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Systematic Chaos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:24 AM
Response to Original message
5. One of my cats gets a bug up her butt about once a year
and pees on the bed... or more accurately some article of clothing that's balled up or laid out on the bed that either didn't make it to the hamper or was intended to be worn later.

But that's it. And I don't know for the life of me why because otherwise she's a perfect angel, as are our other two kitties. In fact, our newest addition, Shakey (named due to the fact that he was originally a stray - and totally emaciated - and when we first began feeding him he'd be so delighted that the tip of his tail would shake like a rattlesnake's) is so into trying to emulate human bahavior that he literally sweeps around the food dish and the litter box every time he eats or goes potty, trying to pull any stray crumbs / bits of litter towards the dish / litterbox so we won't step on them in our bare feet.

Your guess is very likely correct, in that your cats experience separation anxiety or even depression when KCDem is gone. They are probably just trying to lure her back with their scent. This works wonderfully for felines but obviously not so well for humans (unless they're from Alabama and married to their cousins). So, while it may be highly annoying it isn't meant to be. As long as it's not a constant problem then try not to stress about it too much. What else can you do?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Cleita Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:26 AM
Response to Original message
6. Even feral cats aren't anti-social to the hand that feeds
them unless you do some serious limiting of their space. Also puking is common to cats and means they have some problems like hair balls or even more serious problems. I have found that anti-social behavior in kitty is usually more often physical rather than psychological problem. So do try to be kind.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TXlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:28 AM
Response to Reply #6
7. I'm not mean to them...
i tossed them into the garage with their litter box for the night, but that's mainly to make sure the puking is done, rather than for revenge.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Lostmessage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:31 AM
Response to Original message
8. I have a Chinese one
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TXlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:34 AM
Response to Reply #8
9. I *should* find that somewhat offensive, at least, right?
But I'm laughing way too hard to be offended!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Lostmessage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:35 AM
Response to Reply #9
10. Sorry about that
Someone posted the link that other day and I still can't stop laughing.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TXlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:51 AM
Response to Reply #10
13. 'Sokay
It was funny!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Valerie5555 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:39 AM
Response to Reply #8
20. LOL
Got a :kick: out of that one. :)
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Lostmessage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:41 AM
Response to Reply #20
21. I am a big Garfield fan
:kick:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Valerie5555 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:44 AM
Response to Reply #21
22. Me too
eom
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Lostmessage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:47 AM
Response to Reply #22
23. I like the two in the belly fighting
One is a black and white tuxedo cat and the other is a red tabby.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:36 AM
Response to Original message
11. Chat Tartare
Ingredients:

1/2 pound filet du feline, ground for chat tartare (ask your kennel)
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped capers
2 or 3 drops of Tabasco
salt
freshly ground black pepper


Directions:

Mix feline with shallots, parsley, and capers. Place mixture in chilled bowl. Add Tabasco and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with thin slices of dark bread.

Saison d'Epeautre will compliment perfectly http://www.sheltonbrothers.com/beerProfile.asp?BeerID=62

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
bahrbearian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:43 AM
Response to Original message
12. Cats can stay in a large Kennel crate
for a whole day and not cause mischief, before you go to work Kennel them and when you get home Play with them ,don't ignor em'''' they get pissed.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TXlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:52 AM
Response to Reply #12
14. Can they stay in an itty bitty kennel crate?
How bout a shoebox?

matchbox?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
bubblesby2002 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:52 AM
Response to Original message
15. What the hell do we keep them for?
When I got home from work tonight, one of my cats had pooped on the floor, AND there were two spots of puke/hairballs one upstairs and one downstairs. Of course all three spots were on CARPET!!!!

They redeem themselves though when they come and cuddle. Even if they only do that once in a blue moon.:shrug:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Lostmessage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 01:55 AM
Response to Reply #15
16. It wouldn't be natural if they didn't mark rugs and furniture
Edited on Wed Jan-21-04 02:24 AM by Lostmessage
Every time one of my cats :puke: he makes sure that he has eaten something with a red dye in it so that it will stain whatever he is puking on.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
bubblesby2002 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:23 AM
Response to Reply #16
18. Naurally
LOL
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Mikimouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:03 AM
Response to Original message
17. Mine do things like that too, and it usually
indicates that they are pissed about something. In my case, it happens with some frequency when mommy comes for a visit. They have become accustomed to being with dad and are used to my schedule, which usually includes a nap in the afternoon (between classes, I have to catch up with myself). When the schedule is disrupted, they respond by leaving tootsie rolls in the dining room, or the throw rug in the utility room. After she leaves they go right back to their litter boxes, as if nothing had happened (I sometimes hear them whistling while they do it too!) I most definitely anthropomorphize the cats, and they try to felinomorphize me (why can't you understand what I'm saying dad? you're just being vengeful by giving me the yucky tuna stuff 'cause you wouldn't eat it yourself!):evilgrin:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
BigDaddyLove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:34 AM
Response to Original message
19. Pizza.............
but it's best if you add onions too.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TXlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 08:15 AM
Response to Original message
24. Kick for morning crowd
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
RebelOne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 08:18 AM
Response to Original message
25. That's why I like dogs better.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Whitacre D_WI Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 09:47 AM
Response to Original message
26. There's a book called "Unmentionable Cuisine,"
By Calvin Schwab -- buy it here.

Lots of interesting recipes for interesting comestibles.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TXlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 09:53 AM
Response to Reply #26
28. The Fear Factor cookbook?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Shrek Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 09:53 AM
Response to Original message
27. Here's a helpful link
Scroll down a bit once the page loads.

Kitten Livers with Onion Marmalade
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
blindpig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 10:08 AM
Response to Original message
29. I'll ask my dogs when I get home
They won't answer the phone. When in doubt, garlic.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Terwilliger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 10:40 AM
Response to Original message
30. better sick Ashcroft on that pussy
send it to Catmo where it can be called an "enemy hairballer"
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Lostmessage Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 02:36 PM
Response to Reply #30
31. Your bad
Real bad!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
paulk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 03:25 PM
Response to Original message
33. any recipe for rabbit should work just fine...
After ww2 in Italy, skinned cats were often sold at market as rabbit.
To this day there is still a law that a skinned rabbit must be sold with it's paws attached for identification. *


*story from my mom in law, who experienced it firsthand.

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Wonco_the_Sane Donating Member (381 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-04 03:36 PM
Response to Original message
34. mmmmm Cat
Insert 5 live kittens into pan
Cover with pie crust
Bake at 375 for 2hrs

Anyone see that Buffy episode with the loan shark and the kittens? Man I'm a geek.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Sat May 04th 2024, 04:43 PM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC