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Cats and ribbon...healthy?
Hi all,
My kitty has found new life. I received a gift from somebody that had plain old 1/4" ribbon tied around it. While I was opening the gift, my cat responded to it as any other string, batting at it. But, then I started playing with him with it. He went absolutely crazy!! I really think he enjoys how it slowly, gracefully moves through the air. Ribbon being so light, it sort of hangs before it falls. This "feather-falling" action I think gives him a new challenge... It is also fun for me, because if I "snap" it with my fingers, it tickles his nose, he sometimes sneezes, and must let it go. I state this because once he gets ahold of any string-type toy --he doesn't like to let go. (He does, however, really enjoy the hunting aspect of getting it.) I have been playing with him with the ribbon more lately. He acts like it some addictive drug anymore. I come home from work and he comes racing to the backdoor meowing up a storm. He is also very active in the morning now, wanting to play with the ribbon (he was not to active in the morning before). He races after it like a crazy kitty! He even likes the ribbon more than my laser pointer (which is another story...). Now: the questions! How healthy is it for him to play with ribbon? I am worried whether or not he could get "papercut" type injuries. I have been checking his mouth after playing, and have never found any blood. I tie the ends off so that the ends do not fray, just to avoid any accidental swallowing. I also keep the ribbon out of his reach when I am not around to supervise.... I would really hate to take away his newfound JOY, but if I must, I would *much* rather have a healthy cat. Whew...sorry for the long-winded inquiry. Any response would be greatly appreciated! o! -- ~m. |
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Cats and ribbon...healthy?
You have to make sure he doesn't swallow it. That would be a disaster. Why
not try one of those feather on the wand toys? My cats adore them. Gail "Meranda Anne" wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, My kitty has found new life. I received a gift from somebody that had plain old 1/4" ribbon tied around it. While I was opening the gift, my cat responded to it as any other string, batting at it. But, then I started playing with him with it. He went absolutely crazy!! I really think he enjoys how it slowly, gracefully moves through the air. Ribbon being so light, it sort of hangs before it falls. This "feather-falling" action I think gives him a new challenge... It is also fun for me, because if I "snap" it with my fingers, it tickles his nose, he sometimes sneezes, and must let it go. I state this because once he gets ahold of any string-type toy --he doesn't like to let go. (He does, however, really enjoy the hunting aspect of getting it.) I have been playing with him with the ribbon more lately. He acts like it some addictive drug anymore. I come home from work and he comes racing to the backdoor meowing up a storm. He is also very active in the morning now, wanting to play with the ribbon (he was not to active in the morning before). He races after it like a crazy kitty! He even likes the ribbon more than my laser pointer (which is another story...). Now: the questions! How healthy is it for him to play with ribbon? I am worried whether or not he could get "papercut" type injuries. I have been checking his mouth after playing, and have never found any blood. I tie the ends off so that the ends do not fray, just to avoid any accidental swallowing. I also keep the ribbon out of his reach when I am not around to supervise.... I would really hate to take away his newfound JOY, but if I must, I would *much* rather have a healthy cat. Whew...sorry for the long-winded inquiry. Any response would be greatly appreciated! o! -- ~m. |
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Cats and ribbon...healthy?
what to worry about is make sure he does not eat the ribbon I mean eat
not chew ( no swallowing) or bite it when the ribbons becomes frayed time to replace. Don't worry about being worried all mothers have a right to be Matthew "Meranda Anne" wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, My kitty has found new life. I received a gift from somebody that had plain old 1/4" ribbon tied around it. While I was opening the gift, my cat responded to it as any other string, batting at it. But, then I started playing with him with it. He went absolutely crazy!! I really think he enjoys how it slowly, gracefully moves through the air. Ribbon being so light, it sort of hangs before it falls. This "feather-falling" action I think gives him a new challenge... It is also fun for me, because if I "snap" it with my fingers, it tickles his nose, he sometimes sneezes, and must let it go. I state this because once he gets ahold of any string-type toy --he doesn't like to let go. (He does, however, really enjoy the hunting aspect of getting it.) I have been playing with him with the ribbon more lately. He acts like it some addictive drug anymore. I come home from work and he comes racing to the backdoor meowing up a storm. He is also very active in the morning now, wanting to play with the ribbon (he was not to active in the morning before). He races after it like a crazy kitty! He even likes the ribbon more than my laser pointer (which is another story...). Now: the questions! How healthy is it for him to play with ribbon? I am worried whether or not he could get "papercut" type injuries. I have been checking his mouth after playing, and have never found any blood. I tie the ends off so that the ends do not fray, just to avoid any accidental swallowing. I also keep the ribbon out of his reach when I am not around to supervise.... I would really hate to take away his newfound JOY, but if I must, I would *much* rather have a healthy cat. Whew...sorry for the long-winded inquiry. Any response would be greatly appreciated! o! -- ~m. |
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Cats and ribbon...healthy?
"Meranda Anne" wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, My kitty has found new life. I received a gift from somebody that had plain old 1/4" ribbon tied around it. While I was opening the gift, my cat responded to it as any other string, batting at it. But, then I started playing with him with it. He went absolutely crazy!! I really think he enjoys how it slowly, gracefully moves through the air. Ribbon being so light, it sort of hangs before it falls. This "feather-falling" action I think gives him a new challenge... It is also fun for me, because if I "snap" it with my fingers, it tickles his nose, he sometimes sneezes, and must let it go. I state this because once he gets ahold of any string-type toy --he doesn't like to let go. (He does, however, really enjoy the hunting aspect of getting it.) I have been playing with him with the ribbon more lately. He acts like it some addictive drug anymore. I come home from work and he comes racing to the backdoor meowing up a storm. He is also very active in the morning now, wanting to play with the ribbon (he was not to active in the morning before). He races after it like a crazy kitty! He even likes the ribbon more than my laser pointer (which is another story...). Now: the questions! How healthy is it for him to play with ribbon? I am worried whether or not he could get "papercut" type injuries. I have been checking his mouth after playing, and have never found any blood. I tie the ends off so that the ends do not fray, just to avoid any accidental swallowing. I also keep the ribbon out of his reach when I am not around to supervise.... I would really hate to take away his newfound JOY, but if I must, I would *much* rather have a healthy cat. Whew...sorry for the long-winded inquiry. Any response would be greatly appreciated! My cats love ribbon. I dont see how it is different then any other string like toy. Of course, watch them when they play so they dont swallow it, but that is just common sense. My cats love it for the same reason you mentuioned, because it is thicker and flatter, it moves slower through the air. I have never seen a ribbon with sharp edges, so I dont imagine that could be a problem, unless what you mean as ribbon isnt what I mean. |
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Cats and ribbon...healthy?
Now: the questions! How healthy is it for him to play with ribbon?
I am worried whether or not he could get "papercut" type injuries. I have been checking his mouth after playing, and have never found any blood. I tie the ends off so that the ends do not fray, just to avoid any accidental swallowing. I also keep the ribbon out of his reach when I am not around to supervise.... Some ribbons edges are sharper than others. If it seems okay I don't see anything wrong with him playing with it with you there. Keeping it out of his reach when you're not around is a very good idea. Don't know how old your cat is but if it is young, some of them tend to swallow things. One of my cats swallowed a piece of string when she was a kitten but I don't think she would do it now although she still likes to chew the tails off of those furry toy mice. Anna -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...ealth/200602/1 |
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