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Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry?
Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry?
Let me first say, yes, I feel animals have feelings. Most people like to run their mouth about me worrying too much about my critters and I have decided I can look way beyond that, considering YOU cat people are nicer although much more ruthless and blunt. Phat Kat is the newest addition to the household and is an altered front-declawed male (around 22 lbs.), whereas Gabby is the altered non-declawed ******* demon whip that licks at the back of angels*. * Yep, still drinking Sky vodka and Pure cranberry juice. Whatever. The dog "group" shredded me to pieces over various reasons, but I have to ask... Is it fair to have Gabby, the ferocious 8 or so pounder with claws, run loose whilst Phat Kat, the mega-kitty (22 lbs or so) is an absolute "awwwwwwww" waiting to happen -- minus the claws? In case it was not clear**, Gabby (the meanie) likes to attack Phat Kat (the softie with no claws in the front) -- should I continue to swat Gabby away when it is EVIDENT Phat Kat wants no part of Gabby's "ferocity?" ** I'm drunk. The primary reason I'm brave enough to even post here after the madness that ensued last time (due mostly in part to my disability and inability to effectively communicate at times). I'll say this... despite what you "die hard cat fans" think you know -- Phat Kat is NOT digging, I repeat, NOT digging Gabby's onslaught. One last time in case I've royally screwed this post -- which I think I have -- should I protect my declawed cat from my clawed aggressive cat? P.S. Maybe this goes out to those who remember me talking about Gabby. Gabby is frickin' bad. -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. |
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Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry?
"-Lost" wrote in message ... Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry? Let me first say, yes, I feel animals have feelings. Most people like to run their mouth about me worrying too much about my critters and I have decided I can look way beyond that, considering YOU cat people are nicer although much more ruthless and blunt. Phat Kat is the newest addition to the household and is an altered front-declawed male (around 22 lbs.), whereas Gabby is the altered non-declawed ******* demon whip that licks at the back of angels*. * Yep, still drinking Sky vodka and Pure cranberry juice. Whatever. The dog "group" shredded me to pieces over various reasons, but I have to ask... Is it fair to have Gabby, the ferocious 8 or so pounder with claws, run loose whilst Phat Kat, the mega-kitty (22 lbs or so) is an absolute "awwwwwwww" waiting to happen -- minus the claws? In case it was not clear**, Gabby (the meanie) likes to attack Phat Kat (the softie with no claws in the front) -- should I continue to swat Gabby away when it is EVIDENT Phat Kat wants no part of Gabby's "ferocity?" ** I'm drunk. The primary reason I'm brave enough to even post here after the madness that ensued last time (due mostly in part to my disability and inability to effectively communicate at times). I'll say this... despite what you "die hard cat fans" think you know -- Phat Kat is NOT digging, I repeat, NOT digging Gabby's onslaught. Phat Cat has teeth and back claws, right? If Gabby goes too far, I imagine he will let her know. In the mean time, you should discourage her with loud NOs and claps when she ****s with him. And stop being so proud of what a badass she is. Pick her up (with gloves if you must) and look her dead in the eye and tell her to stop ****ing with Phat Cat. In a stern, non-pussy voice. |
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Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry?
"-Lost" wrote in message
... Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry? Let me first say, yes, I feel animals have feelings. Most people like to run their mouth about me worrying too much about my critters and I have decided I can look way beyond that, considering YOU cat people are nicer although much more ruthless and blunt. Phat Kat is the newest addition to the household and is an altered front-declawed male (around 22 lbs.), whereas Gabby is the altered non-declawed ******* demon whip that licks at the back of angels*. * Yep, still drinking Sky vodka and Pure cranberry juice. Whatever. The dog "group" shredded me to pieces over various reasons, but I have to ask... Is it fair to have Gabby, the ferocious 8 or so pounder with claws, run loose whilst Phat Kat, the mega-kitty (22 lbs or so) is an absolute "awwwwwwww" waiting to happen -- minus the claws? In case it was not clear**, Gabby (the meanie) likes to attack Phat Kat (the softie with no claws in the front) -- should I continue to swat Gabby away when it is EVIDENT Phat Kat wants no part of Gabby's "ferocity?" Your swatting Gabby will only make the situation worse - he'll take the resentment out on Phat Kat and come to fear you... a lose-lose situation. I doubt that Gabby is hurting Phat Kat, cats' thick hair usually prevent injuries unless it's a *serious* fight (in which case you should keep them completely separate and re-start a slow introduction). If it is just agressive play going on, or even a pecking order being established, your best course of action is to just stay out of it and let them settle it on their own (as long as nobody is getting hurt, of course). Hugs, CatNipped ** I'm drunk. The primary reason I'm brave enough to even post here after the madness that ensued last time (due mostly in part to my disability and inability to effectively communicate at times). I'll say this... despite what you "die hard cat fans" think you know -- Phat Kat is NOT digging, I repeat, NOT digging Gabby's onslaught. One last time in case I've royally screwed this post -- which I think I have -- should I protect my declawed cat from my clawed aggressive cat? P.S. Maybe this goes out to those who remember me talking about Gabby. Gabby is frickin' bad. -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. |
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Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry?
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CatNipped wrote: "-Lost" wrote in message .. . Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry? Let me first say, yes, I feel animals have feelings. Most people like to run their mouth about me worrying too much about my critters and I have decided I can look way beyond that, considering YOU cat people are nicer although much more ruthless and blunt. Phat Kat is the newest addition to the household and is an altered front-declawed male (around 22 lbs.), whereas Gabby is the altered non-declawed ******* demon whip that licks at the back of angels*. * Yep, still drinking Sky vodka and Pure cranberry juice. Whatever. The dog "group" shredded me to pieces over various reasons, but I have to ask... Is it fair to have Gabby, the ferocious 8 or so pounder with claws, run loose whilst Phat Kat, the mega-kitty (22 lbs or so) is an absolute "awwwwwwww" waiting to happen -- minus the claws? In case it was not clear**, Gabby (the meanie) likes to attack Phat Kat (the softie with no claws in the front) -- should I continue to swat Gabby away when it is EVIDENT Phat Kat wants no part of Gabby's "ferocity?" Your swatting Gabby will only make the situation worse - he'll take the resentment out on Phat Kat and come to fear you... a lose-lose situation. I doubt that Gabby is hurting Phat Kat, cats' thick hair usually prevent injuries unless it's a *serious* fight (in which case you should keep them completely separate and re-start a slow introduction). If it is just agressive play going on, or even a pecking order being established, your best course of action is to just stay out of it and let them settle it on their own (as long as nobody is getting hurt, of course). Hugs, CatNipped ** I'm drunk. The primary reason I'm brave enough to even post here after the madness that ensued last time (due mostly in part to my disability and inability to effectively communicate at times). I'll say this... despite what you "die hard cat fans" think you know -- Phat Kat is NOT digging, I repeat, NOT digging Gabby's onslaught. One last time in case I've royally screwed this post -- which I think I have -- should I protect my declawed cat from my clawed aggressive cat? P.S. Maybe this goes out to those who remember me talking about Gabby. Gabby is frickin' bad. -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. Trim Gabby's claws. Blunts won't do much if any damage. |
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Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry?
Response to "cybercat" :
snip Phat Cat has teeth and back claws, right? Yep. If Gabby goes too far, I imagine he will let her know. Gabby's a lad. : ) Remember... we were new to cat genitalia so named him thinking he was a lass. In the mean time, you should discourage her with loud NOs and claps when she ****s with him. Gotcha. I have been "ssss!"-ing him or shaking a pill bottle at him, but he is back at it in moments. I feel I should be playing maracas. And stop being so proud of what a badass she is. Pick her up (with gloves if you must) and look her dead in the eye and tell her to stop ****ing with Phat Cat. In a stern, non-pussy voice. Noted. However... I didn't mean to give the impression I was proud. I am quite the opposite. Well, maybe I am a tad pleased that he's tough, but not so proud that it is at the expense of Phat Kat's possible displeasure. When Gabby barrels down the hallway for no reason, flies across the room, lands on the SIDE of the love seat's armrest, and ninja-baboon jumps another ten feet to land in front of the food bowl in the kitchen -- I am proud. When he does the same thing but the landing involves Phat Kat -- I am not so proud. Thanks for the advice. -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. |
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Declawed cat vs. Non-declawed cat. Should I worry?
Response to "CatNipped" :
snip In case it was not clear**, Gabby (the meanie) likes to attack Phat Kat (the softie with no claws in the front) -- should I continue to swat Gabby away when it is EVIDENT Phat Kat wants no part of Gabby's "ferocity?" Your swatting Gabby will only make the situation worse - he'll take the resentment out on Phat Kat and come to fear you... a lose-lose situation. I doubt that Gabby is hurting Phat Kat, cats' thick hair usually prevent injuries unless it's a *serious* fight (in which case you should keep them completely separate and re-start a slow introduction). If it is just agressive play going on, or even a pecking order being established, your best course of action is to just stay out of it and let them settle it on their own (as long as nobody is getting hurt, of course). See? Mark me down for another miscommunication. : P Instead of swatting I should have said waving my arms or whatnot in his general region or in his face if I am that close. Like shooing maybe? And I do a lot of "ssss!"-ing or pill shaking, but I am going to try clapping and a loud "non-pussy" yell. ;P Well, considering you are a mega-ailurophile you probably know better. What I consider a bit too far is maybe just the pecking order like you say. I just know for the time being Phat Kat hides in every little nook and cranny he can to avoid Gabby and Gabby takes the fight straight to him. Inevitably Phat Kat leaps up to sit behind me and Gabby paces the floor in front of me. (I guess knowing that I will not let him keep up his ****e.) I am probably over-reacting but it does not seem like a normal tussle to me. Thanks for the advice. -- -Lost Remove the extra words to reply by e-mail. Don't e-mail me. I am kidding. No I am not. |
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-Lost wrote: Response to (Claude V. Lucas): snip Trim Gabby's claws. Blunts won't do much if any damage. Yep, they are! Gabby still manages to hold on to Phat Kat. Quite literally the first time Gabby and Phat Kat met, Gabby leaped on Phat Kat's back (having been trimmed before we introduced) -- Phat Kat tore through the kitchen with Gabby attached. Good luck. I hope the drama amicably resolves itself. I'd hate to have to go through that with Bubba. He absolutely detests all other cats. At least he just hisses and then runs and hides instead of being aggressive. |
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