From the article: How to Care for Your Humans
Martine Carlsen, Guest Author, helped her two cats key out an article on How to Care for Your Human. It contains interesting suggestions for eliminating feline boredom while keeping your human physically and mentally fit. Try out litter box art, for example. Or creative barfing. At the end of the article, there's a tool where you can share your own creative advice. If you're clever enough, you'll be the cat's meow of the Kittynet. Share Your Advice
Bathroom Training
- Raven & Cabo here, we just have to share our tips on proper human bathroom usage. 1) Keep a roll of unprepared kitty confetti available at all times, it is our duty to make confetti, especially when you are down to the last roll. Our humommy thanks us for keeping her abs toned while playing/cleaning up confetti and we know that those words she utters while hopping through the house with her pants down looking for Kleenex, paper towel or fast food napkins are nothing but the highest of praise for our thoughtfulness. 2) Toilet time is purrfect for brushing our fur. It did take awhile for her to get point, she finally figured out it was best to keep the brushes in there, it makes no difference to us that it's 4 AM in the morning...like she has something better to do! Next we have to train her to stop flicking water at us when we want to play peek a boo when she is in the shower, we don't feel a draft and we are not lil peeping Toms, ooo wait maybe we are LOL Kitty Kisses to you!
- —Smoquii
Human experience from the expert
- I am The Empress Raleigh - I have been ruling over humans for 17 1/2 years. I have learned that a loud, piercing, and unrelenting voice is very effective at getting humans to pay attention to you - they will do almost anything to shut you up. I have also learned the power of a very intense, direct STARE. My human says I mesmerize her. Both Coco Bear and I have learned that a little flirtation, a little showing of tummy goes a long way. Actually, Coco Bear goes way overboard with that, but the human loves it. Also, closed doors are not to be tolerated, and I have learned to whap them with my forelegs very hard, combined with aforementioned piercing voice. Humans are also suckers for purring, kneading and affection from their cats. Refusing to eat can get you attention, but it may backfire on you if you end up going to that Bad Place and being poked and prodded. Oh, Coco reminds me that sadly pawing at the food cupboard makes mom want to feed us, but she usually resists.
- —HOSTPat
Mail runs and internet shopping
- Hi all -- Purrcy (I'm polydactyl :-) ) here! My person gets lots of junk mail and catalogs because she loves to shop on the internet! She asks me when we hear the mail lady at the mailboxes, "Purrcy, do you want to get the mail?" Sometimes, of course, I would rather stay curled up on the couch but most times, those words are music to my ears! I run to the door, as dramatically and excitedly as possible, give my best "Err-raaaw" and off we go! First, I greet Barb, our mail person. I rub up against her and become my most charming self. After she talks to me a bit, Mom and she begin talking. I sniff inside the mailbag -- wow it is a conundrum of smell, folks -- and Barb starts handing Mom the mail. There are catalogs galore, almost every day! I shudder to think what the next few months will bring, with Christmas coming! My other "job" is snuggling up to Mom on a pillow next to her when she's on her laptop -- shopping, emailing, whatever. I get LOTS of snuggle time!
- —Guest Connie303
Responsible Ownership - Sickness
- Dear Fellow Felines, Even the best-cared for human pet will occasionally get sick. This is due to human's weak bodies and clumsiness and in no way reflects poorly on your caretaking. However, when your human gets sick, it's your responsibility to nurse it back to health. A time-honored method of doing so is sitting or lying on your human to keep it warm. Headbutts to the face are also encouraged, especially if its nose seems red and sore. Loud purring is, of course, the ultimate cure, and should be applied generously. It is extra-important during these times to keep your human away from useless time-wasters like TV, books, or the computer: in bed, underneath you, is the only suitable position for a sick human that's not actively engaged in opening cat food cans.
- —hgibb
Kisses
- My name is Philly and I live with my Mommy and Daddy in New Jersey. I must daily indulge my Mommy by presenting my forehead to her for kisses. This is usually done in MY favorite spot, the bathroom window sill. I do think my Mommy would shrivel up and die if I did not present my forehead to her on a daily basis for those kisses.
- —PhillysMom
So This is what life is about!!!
- Meow,meow, I am Button, 7 months old,and I was tossed in the trash. Mom rescued me, took me home to meet my 3 sisters.They had food,beds,toys,and lots of love, so I figured i' stick around to check it out. Golly!! Dad is my waiter so all I need do is jump on the window seat and cry.While I eat he is busy petting me and telling me I'm so beautiful.Then playtime.Look out below is the hourly call of warning when the 4 of us decide to have a race; first one to the playroom gets top seat on the climber tree.Big thing called a door is neat because if you sneak in when no one sees, it shuts and there are shoe strings or socks, toys that the other sisters hid,but if you make too much noise,someone comes running and plucks you out of the fun. Fingers hanging over the bed when its dark and great fun if I get on Dads recliner back, I get to play with his bald head.I sit on the sink and watch Mom play in the water.She says its work . Mom says I am special. Won't argue about that.
- —Guest DeeDee5
migraines
- Hi, I'm Snowbear. My owner gets migraines that start in the middle of the night and get worse as time goes on. I make a royal pain of myself til she gets up and goes and takes a pain pill. Then I become a purr-pillow till she goes back to sleep.
- —Guest manxlover
How we show love and care to human
- While our human is asleep we (my brother Tatli and I Matok) are checking that our human is alive, I stick my nose on hers and my brother jumps on her in order to check her reactions. When she bathes, it is our to check that the water is at the right temperature by pawing the water We are also very helpfull ironing clothes. We also enjoy kissing and petting to make her happy.
- —Guest daniellangelina
Help, Farm Tiger style
- Guten Tag, I'm Klein Max the German Farm Tiger. We come from farms in Germany and are not an endangered species. I help my Mama in so many special ways. I always let her know it's time to get up by getting on the bed and coming over for petting. Sometimes this has to be repeated several times in order to be effective. Then, after she pours the water in her glass to take her medicine, I drink some to make sure it's pure and good enough for her; then I let her have the rest. I'm a big help in the kitchen when my Mama is cooking or putting up the dishes. I lay in the floor, roll over on my back with my front paws tucked in and give her my most appealing look. Unfortunately, she doesn't seem to appreciate this help since she often picks me up and puts me in kitty jail, i.e. locks me in the bedroom. I love Mama and greet her every time she comes home. She calls me her favorite little red boy even though I weigh 9 kg (about 20 lbs). I was Klein (small) when I was 3 mos old!
- —RevImmigrant
Human's need a purpose!
- If a human doesn't feel needed, she's unhappy. When I first got here, I refused to eat. As planned, Mama panicked and started feeding me baby food. When I want a different flavor, I just act as though it's poison, and she rushes to open a new jar. I also got her into the habit of feeding me fresh roasted turkey. I demand things throughout the day, but the night time calls for feline finesse. I noticed that she doesn't really like getting up to feed me at 4 or 5 A.M. Not to worry; humans can be handled! I lie by her side and purr as loudly as her old boyfriend used to snore. When she hides her head under the pillow, I jump to the nearby dresser and make a dive for her stomach (I'm an 18-pound Maine Coon). If she's still not awake, I bite her ears, but, by that time, she's usually reaching for the baby food . Despite her grumbling, I know how glad she is to have to care for me 'round the clock. She's convinced that without her I would perish. She's fulfilled; I'm treated royally.
- —Guest Biscuit
Learning momma's moods by Buddybudkins
- Hi everyone. I am a 3-yr old Tuxedo, badly abused as an infant and adopted my mom from the vet. I have an older brother, Rudy. Two of mom's family people were in a terrible car accident and Rudy is teaching me to calm mom down by giving her his medicine: kittykisses on her toes, snuggles on her cheeks with mine, petting with my tail and purring in her ear. I love this stuff. She just sits there and giggles. I did two things mom says is silly. I have a piece of a rug, called Rugy-Rugy that is just big enough for me to cover myself with and and I love to play with ice when I am not licking it. Because she laughs at this, I do it again and again and now I pick up my Rugy-Rugy with the bowl of ice on it dump the ice ond the floor and go lay down near the balconey door. Rudy is now starting to do this, but he says the ice is too cold to lick. He just knocks the bowl over and goes away. We both love ya mom, and we do rule the roost, we are co-alpha in our home. My ice, please.
- —Guest Marionetta Johns
When Momma is Sad
- Hi Franny. My Name is Rudy. My momma wrote to you about me a few days ago. Well, I had to tell the world how I take care of my momma, especially now. On Aug 3, 2010 we watching the news and saw a car accident on t.v. The next night there was an update that mentioned the names of the people who were walking and got hit by a chicken driver that drove away from the accident. They were my momma's granddaughter and her momma. I remember them. They stayed at our house when I was two years old. Momma screamed and cried "not them, no not them." I had to comfort Momma and make her stop crying and screaming. So I gave her kittykisses, rubbed my checks against her cheek and snuggled up to her real hard and did not leave her alone. I even started to do my most annoying thing to stop her crying, I talked and talked in the way Momma does not like. It worked, she told me to shut up like she does when I annoy her. I love my momma and don't what her to be sad any more.
- —Guest Marionetta
For cats eyes only: how do you care for
- I love my momma. Right now she is sad because my friend's mother is in the hospital very sick. They were hit by a chicken car driver that did not stop. My friend gave me my nickname, Roo-Roo because at 2yrs old she couldn't say my name. Momma said she is in critical condition, whatever that is, but I love my Momma too much to see her so sad, so I stay with her all the time, giving her kitty rubs, kisses and even pet her with my tail. I talk all the time to Momma and she goes crazy, but that is what I want her to do so she doesn't cry very hard. I hope everyone is okay soon.
- —Guest Marionetta Johns
Keep Them on Their Toes
- I'm Lady Grey, and I help remind Mom of things. When she takes the milk out of the fridge, I remind her that she shouldn't let it go to waste by meowing for some. I also remind her to admire my tail from time to time by putting it in her face when she is sitting or napping. Also, don't let your humans sit alone for too long, as their laps will get cold. It is your job to keep their legs warm. I also remind Mom that a litter-scooping is overdue by pooping and then not burying it. Hi, I'm Creamsicle, and I like to make sure my Mom remembers which cat she got first by hissing or growling at the younger cats when they come too close. I also informed Mom that I needed a litterbox for myself by peeing and pooping all over one of her chairs for a week or so. Other than that, I like to make sure Mom doesn't waste her money on junk by chewing and tearing at her catalogues when she's reading them. Hi, I'm Pixie, and I take care of Mom by being myself. I really love Dad. I cuddle in his arms.
- —ohevshalomel
kathy with 4 rescues
- when i am blue or sad my cats stay near me and comfort me.even my oldest, deaf cat knows i need comfort
- —Guest kathy in s.c.
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