tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post2695958798121263249..comments2024-02-29T00:35:23.026-08:00Comments on It's Always Something...: Fat Cats, Skinny Cats and the Cat Servants who Pander to ThemLohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398370059689865989noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-69171524609875394702012-02-03T00:13:06.953-08:002012-02-03T00:13:06.953-08:00Your post made me laugh. I remember my dad picking...Your post made me laugh. I remember my dad picking up our golden retrievors to weigh them. They didn't squirm or anything just had a dumbfounded look on their faces like "what the hell is going on? Why aren't at least two of my paws on the ground?"<br /><br />Maybe get one of those baby scales. At least then you can put it up on a counter and don't have to weigh yourself. :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991742540996769458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-75524110128765993042012-01-11T06:38:00.661-08:002012-01-11T06:38:00.661-08:00I like Alan's idea... lost my scales in my las...I like Alan's idea... lost my scales in my last move and just haven't gotten around to replacing... basically, don't trust skinny cooks and have to maintain an image for the eight people who read my blog... but, I wouldn't worry too much about your cat's weight if he/she's eating and moving around. The older ones do get thinner (I know. We do, too; but, it's generally post-life.)and pickier about eating. But, keep the posts coming.SharleneThttp://www.mainstreamsolarcooking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-41631503856692463972012-01-11T06:15:22.947-08:002012-01-11T06:15:22.947-08:00Try "flows" out rather than "fows&q...Try "flows" out rather than "fows" outAlan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-868080722867935592012-01-11T06:14:50.668-08:002012-01-11T06:14:50.668-08:00Could you not fill your bath-tub to the rim, climb...Could you not fill your bath-tub to the rim, climb in holding your cat, catch the water that fows out, and then weight that? Just an idea.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-37374509366265249392012-01-11T01:01:06.596-08:002012-01-11T01:01:06.596-08:00Maybe just a tape measure around the middle?Maybe just a tape measure around the middle?Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-73561139794444855892012-01-10T09:31:01.240-08:002012-01-10T09:31:01.240-08:00Good for AngelMay. I was going to suggest an elec...Good for AngelMay. I was going to suggest an electronic kitchen scale. That's what we use, with cat trap!Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-92218196483214852772012-01-10T08:40:07.081-08:002012-01-10T08:40:07.081-08:00By the way - THIS is the scale that I bought:
htt...By the way - THIS is the scale that I bought:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WJMTNA/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_detailsRLM Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218851852114927602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-21655225952413047652012-01-10T08:35:55.867-08:002012-01-10T08:35:55.867-08:00LO! I have the perfect way to weigh a cat. You kn...LO! I have the perfect way to weigh a cat. You know those "cat traps" I talked about on my blog? (boxes?)<br /><br />Well, I recently bought myself a new DIGITAL kitchen scale - one that will allow the read-out panel on it to be pulled forward so it's easily read when something large is on the scale.<br /><br />I turned on the scale and placed a cat trap on it. (A box.) Then I zeroed out the weight of the box with the little button on the scale that allows me to do this. <br /><br />Then I put my darling cat into the cat trap - and behold! She sat there while I read off her weight.<br /><br />She weighs exactly 7 lbs, 15 and 7/8 ounces! :)RLM Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15218851852114927602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-50231907111395363912012-01-10T05:46:19.183-08:002012-01-10T05:46:19.183-08:00I love your description, so spot on! We panicked o...I love your description, so spot on! We panicked over every ounce on our 6lb siamese (she was 19 and in kidney failure) it can be so dramatic on a cat that small.<br />If your little one is cuddly I'd suggest holding her, the ups and downs will be really apparent on a 7lb cat.<br />Great thoughts for a great day to you and all your furry friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-63825114919818661912012-01-10T05:40:24.845-08:002012-01-10T05:40:24.845-08:00Oh Lo, fabulous post as usual.
I got rid of my sca...Oh Lo, fabulous post as usual.<br />I got rid of my scales years ago, consequently I am now the size of a house, but although I state that I don't care I would of course rather be a little thinner. I know that there is nothing to be done bar starving myself and I don't intent to do that so have to content myself with it.<br />You mention about when the cat forgets about the weigh in.....I don't think they ever forget anything these cats. Ours only have to hear the squeak of the wicker basket and they are hiding in the most inconvenient places for retrieving them. lol<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-11209152103375073082012-01-10T04:46:58.987-08:002012-01-10T04:46:58.987-08:00Well, I got the news ....my cat is Diabetic. I am...Well, I got the news ....my cat is Diabetic. I am picking up her insulin today....will be blogging about it. <br /><br />What are the odds of having 2 diabetic cats in a lifetime? Its the diet for sure....my vet says they should sell canned mice for cats, not the stuff we feed them...that's the probable cause...her diet. <br /><br />I wish I had known.<br /><br />Cats need high protein, all meat diet.... :(Cartoon Charactershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871661908222892370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-79554855402372394622012-01-09T20:07:35.493-08:002012-01-09T20:07:35.493-08:00I am so happy Gussie's hanging in there...and ...I am so happy Gussie's hanging in there...and thrilled to know that Lo is too!! Sometimes Penny acts funny, won't eat, just lays around and I kind of panic. I heard that cats sometimes act like that,,Not with me for the "Mother Of The House" title! I do everything I can think of to make her respond...I think she has the temperament of a cat,,,Independant!! But I love her, as I know you do you're little fuzzy friends. I am SO glad that you are feeling better!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-51463876065544174872012-01-09T18:42:19.953-08:002012-01-09T18:42:19.953-08:00Exactly how to weigh an animal! Funny or frustrat...Exactly how to weigh an animal! Funny or frustrating, depending on whether you are the doer or the spectator.<br /><br />At least i can go to the cat shelter and use their scale they keep for that purpose (and for weighing out foster bags of food).<br /><br />Feed her well and take her to the vet for a weigh in once or twice a year as usual would be my advice.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-57545024720942781082012-01-09T17:18:00.710-08:002012-01-09T17:18:00.710-08:00Here's my advice, Lo: Pay no more attention to...Here's my advice, Lo: Pay no more attention to Gussie's weight than to your own. You are already doing everything you can therefore...so what? <br />Just one woman's opinion. <br />Love...Mary (who has not stepped voluntarily on a scale in years.)Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265757842252897204.post-15228008757743737702012-01-09T16:30:50.811-08:002012-01-09T16:30:50.811-08:00When I want to weigh my Chihuahua, I take her to t...When I want to weigh my Chihuahua, I take her to the post office with me. Fortunately, I live in a small, rural town where they think that's cute. Maybe next time you go to the doctor, they'll let you stand on the scale buck naked and then holding your cat. If so, I advice that you put your clothes back on before doing so. Nipple scratches are a bitch.<br /><br />And yes, it's very hard when they old and thing. Give her a hug from me.injaynesworldhttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com