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dabuddha

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Originally posted by: Cattlegod
Just kill it and get a new one. Eat it if it if the animal lovers get all pissy so you don't waste anything.

She's a lil chubby so she might not taste that good.
 

dabuddha

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Originally posted by: MrMatt
have you tried just talking to the cat?

I did have a long meaningful conversation with her in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine. All I got from her was a meow though :/
 

Scouzer

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When my cat was young, he'd occasionally scratch or bite. What I'd do EVERY TIME is I'd grab the spray bottle and chase him around the house for over 30 minutes spraying him everywhere he went.

After a couple months of this he never scratched or bit me again and he's 10 years old now
 

alkemyst

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Originally posted by: Scouzer
When my cat was young, he'd occasionally scratch or bite. What I'd do EVERY TIME is I'd grab the spray bottle and chase him around the house for over 30 minutes spraying him everywhere he went.

After a couple months of this he never scratched or bit me again and he's 10 years old now

has he come out since?
 

Scouzer

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Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: Scouzer
When my cat was young, he'd occasionally scratch or bite. What I'd do EVERY TIME is I'd grab the spray bottle and chase him around the house for over 30 minutes spraying him everywhere he went.

After a couple months of this he never scratched or bit me again and he's 10 years old now

has he come out since?

He's the nicest cat you'd ever meet. Very social, super friendly.
 

amicold

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Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: Scouzer
When my cat was young, he'd occasionally scratch or bite. What I'd do EVERY TIME is I'd grab the spray bottle and chase him around the house for over 30 minutes spraying him everywhere he went.

After a couple months of this he never scratched or bit me again and he's 10 years old now

has he come out since?

Spray bottle always works, and it solves the issue of ripping it's claws off or smacking it on the head.
 

Littlefoot99

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Originally posted by: dabuddha
Originally posted by: DrawninwarD
Hit your cat with a Falcon Punch. It will never bother you or your wife again.

lol had to google that.


I didnt google or giggle I just Laffed very loud (LOL) Only on Anandtech will you find such wording >>
 

dabuddha

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Originally posted by: amicold
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: Scouzer
When my cat was young, he'd occasionally scratch or bite. What I'd do EVERY TIME is I'd grab the spray bottle and chase him around the house for over 30 minutes spraying him everywhere he went.

After a couple months of this he never scratched or bit me again and he's 10 years old now

has he come out since?

Spray bottle always works, and it solves the issue of ripping it's claws off or smacking it on the head.

Not with my cats :/ They're immune to it. They run away frantically but they still continue whatever they were doing before later on.
 

TruePaige

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I hope they make declawing illegal in the United States.

To those of you saying how comfy a life your cat lives, would you trade the first digits of your fingers for an easier life?

I find it disgusting that some of you care about your furniture more than the physical capabilities, psychological well being, and quality of life that your cats live.

It's just furniture for goodness sake!

Not to mention that if you spend the time to train your cat they won't claw it anyway.

Now I know why they have contracts to help prevent declawing of cats.
 

alkemyst

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Originally posted by: TruePaige
I hope they make declawing illegal in the United States.

To those of you saying how comfy a life your cat lives, would you trade the first digits of your fingers for an easier life?

I find it disgusting that some of you care about your furniture more than the physical capabilities, psychological well being, and quality of life that your cats live.

It's just furniture for goodness sake!

Not to mention that if you spend the time to train your cat they won't claw it anyway.

Now I know why they have contracts to help prevent declawing of cats.

You obviously suffer from sensationalism....Anatomy may be equal but the functions are not.

You should be focused more on a cat's life than worrying if people care too much about possessions.

I will say that most people that think nothing of trashing furniture think City Furniture and Rooms to Go sell high end gear.

In the end if declawing was outlawed, many would simply choose not to own a cat and then it would be euthanized.
 

shortylickens

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Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: TruePaige
I hope they make declawing illegal in the United States.

To those of you saying how comfy a life your cat lives, would you trade the first digits of your fingers for an easier life?

I find it disgusting that some of you care about your furniture more than the physical capabilities, psychological well being, and quality of life that your cats live.

It's just furniture for goodness sake!

Not to mention that if you spend the time to train your cat they won't claw it anyway.

Now I know why they have contracts to help prevent declawing of cats.

You obviously suffer from sensationalism....Anatomy may be equal but the functions are not.

You should be focused more on a cat's life than worrying if people care too much about possessions.

I will say that most people that think nothing of trashing furniture think City Furniture and Rooms to Go sell high end gear.

In the end if declawing was outlawed, many would simply choose not to own a cat and then it would be euthanized.
Yup. I love cats, but they are pets, not US citizens. If we dont buy or adopt them they get put down, its that simple.
Would you trade your life just to keep the upper half of your finger?
 

geno

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Originally posted by: TruePaige
I hope they make declawing illegal in the United States.

To those of you saying how comfy a life your cat lives, would you trade the first digits of your fingers for an easier life?

I find it disgusting that some of you care about your furniture more than the physical capabilities, psychological well being, and quality of life that your cats live.

It's just furniture for goodness sake!

Not to mention that if you spend the time to train your cat they won't claw it anyway.

Now I know why they have contracts to help prevent declawing of cats.

CATS ARE PEOPLE TOO!!!!!!
 

ivan2

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Originally posted by: AntiFreze
Originally posted by: dabuddha
Originally posted by: adairusmc
Sounds like it needs the wall bounce treatment.

I bet she will quit that crap real quick if she starts to associate her attitude with high velocity contact with drywall from the same foot she stalked and clawed.

lol

I have smacked her on the top of her head and yelled at her. She's already a timid cat to begin with so it's just weird that she's become aggressive out of the blue.

/sigh

seriously? you hit a cat? cats arent dogs. You can't beat a cat when its bad. It will not associate the two together. Maybe you should just give your cat up for adoption.

yes it will, my grandpa used to hit the cat when it goes onto the sofa and it's never got on there again.
 

TruePaige

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Originally posted by: shortylickens
Originally posted by: alkemyst
Originally posted by: TruePaige
I hope they make declawing illegal in the United States.

To those of you saying how comfy a life your cat lives, would you trade the first digits of your fingers for an easier life?

I find it disgusting that some of you care about your furniture more than the physical capabilities, psychological well being, and quality of life that your cats live.

It's just furniture for goodness sake!

Not to mention that if you spend the time to train your cat they won't claw it anyway.

Now I know why they have contracts to help prevent declawing of cats.

You obviously suffer from sensationalism....Anatomy may be equal but the functions are not.

You should be focused more on a cat's life than worrying if people care too much about possessions.

I will say that most people that think nothing of trashing furniture think City Furniture and Rooms to Go sell high end gear.

In the end if declawing was outlawed, many would simply choose not to own a cat and then it would be euthanized.
Yup. I love cats, but they are pets, not US citizens. If we dont buy or adopt them they get put down, its that simple.
Would you trade your life just to keep the upper half of your finger?

Yes. Life would be horrid without my upper digits, not to mention the incredible pain.

Ask that question to anyone who has been through horrible torture.

Ask any reputable cat expert, I've known a few.

What we need are more no kill shelters and responsible owners, not trying to placate the masses with vets that are willing to become the kitty torture camps of the world.
 

hanoverphist

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Originally posted by: Linflas
Originally posted by: AntiFreze
Originally posted by: dabuddha
Originally posted by: adairusmc
Sounds like it needs the wall bounce treatment.

I bet she will quit that crap real quick if she starts to associate her attitude with high velocity contact with drywall from the same foot she stalked and clawed.

lol

I have smacked her on the top of her head and yelled at her. She's already a timid cat to begin with so it's just weird that she's become aggressive out of the blue.

/sigh

seriously? you hit a cat? cats arent dogs. You can't beat a cat when its bad. It will not associate the two together. Maybe you should just give your cat up for adoption.

Actually beating any animal isn't going to lead to positive behavior. Cats will respond to a simple tap on the nose much better than hitting them on the head.

a flick to the ear is effective as well. not a hard flick, just enough to make them think "what the hell was that?!?"
 

racolvin

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Originally posted by: TruePaige

Yes. Life would be horrid without my upper digits, not to mention the incredible pain.

Ask that question to anyone who has been through horrible torture.

Ask any reputable cat expert, I've known a few.

What we need are more no kill shelters and responsible owners, not trying to placate the masses with vets that are willing to become the kitty torture camps of the world.

What incredible pain are you referring to? The cats don't get them removed while they're conscious for heavens sake. I know several people who have lost digits and portions thereof in violent accidents but now that they've healed it doesn't hurt anymore. You really need to get over yourself on that one ..

As for cat experts, they don't know crap when it comes to whether or not it affects ALL cats in the same way. As I stated in my first message, unless said cat expert actually has the ability to speak to cats, they're just guessing and putting their spin on it.

What you and the other screaming anti-declaw people need to realize is that there will NEVER be enough "no kill" animal shelters to hold the number of cats that would be there if declawing were outlawed. The cats would either be feral, getting killed in the wild or by other people/animals or they'll get euthanized because they won't be adopted, its that simple.


 

TruePaige

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Oct 22, 2006
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Originally posted by: racolvin
Originally posted by: TruePaige

Yes. Life would be horrid without my upper digits, not to mention the incredible pain.

Ask that question to anyone who has been through horrible torture.

Ask any reputable cat expert, I've known a few.

What we need are more no kill shelters and responsible owners, not trying to placate the masses with vets that are willing to become the kitty torture camps of the world.

What incredible pain are you referring to? The cats don't get them removed while they're conscious for heavens sake. I know several people who have lost digits and portions thereof in violent accidents but now that they've healed it doesn't hurt anymore. You really need to get over yourself on that one ..

As for cat experts, they don't know crap when it comes to whether or not it affects ALL cats in the same way. As I stated in my first message, unless said cat expert actually has the ability to speak to cats, they're just guessing and putting their spin on it.

What you and the other screaming anti-declaw people need to realize is that there will NEVER be enough "no kill" animal shelters to hold the number of cats that would be there if declawing were outlawed. The cats would either be feral, getting killed in the wild or by other people/animals or they'll get euthanized because they won't be adopted, its that simple.


Riiight...and some people lose them and have phantom digits and psychological pain. Read up on it. Will do ya good.

You don't need to talk to a cat in the same language to see the pain, both physical and mental, some of these procedures inflict every. single. day. Some cats may not have as strong a reaction but they ALL are damaged by it in some ways. Most have it done so young that you have no idea how much more free and lively your cat could be if left whole.

You mine as well be saying "Let female circumcision continue! Otherwise these women would have no homes and be left our on the street!"

Just because it makes them more acceptable to "some people" does NOT mean it is right.
 

JMapleton

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This is why I dislike cats. They're unpredictable and I honestly believe they're not interesting in being your friend most of the time, just getting something out of the deal. Cat should be illegal.

Now dogs, especially mid sized dogs are the best. They respond and will follow you just because they like you, not because they're trying to "feel out their surroundings." Dogs are very humanly, while cats still think they're in the wild, too many instincts involved.
 

racolvin

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Originally posted by: TruePaige

Riiight...and some people lose them and have phantom digits and psychological pain. Read up on it. Will do ya good.

You don't need to talk to a cat in the same language to see the pain, both physical and mental, some of these procedures inflict every. single. day. Some cats may not have as strong a reaction but they ALL are damaged by it in some ways. Most have it done so young that you have no idea how much more free and lively your cat could be if left whole.

You mine as well be saying "Let female circumcision continue! Otherwise these women would have no homes and be left our on the street!"

Just because it makes them more acceptable to "some people" does NOT mean it is right.

I know about the phantom digits and referential pain but it doesn't happen in a majority of cases. It does happen of course but it isn't as horrifically prevalent as you'd like it to sound.

I've had 5 declawed cats and not a single one of them is in pain or expressing physical or mental discomfort. Perfectly happy, playing, cuddling, purring little freaks of nature they are and yes, they had it done very young so they wouldn't grow up knowing any different. Declawing an older cat, now that's an entirely different thing...

As for the female circumcision thing .... wow, just wow ... how totally irrelevant can you get.

Believe what you like, rant and rave about how cruel and awful it is but ultimately the answer is the same: with no declawing option you'd have monstrous numbers of stray, feral, and dead cats and lots less of them as pampered, loved, house pets.