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One toy mouse found for PB........

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cozietoesie · 01/02/2018 01:24

.....so temper tantrum forestalled for 10 minutes. Edited by MNHQ at OP's request

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Ollivander84 · 22/02/2018 21:42

It dulled down shortly, was more whinging than anything
He doesn't associate shouting as... sinful

LanaorAna2 · 22/02/2018 21:42

Maybe he likes eggs? Mr C is mad for scrambled, and he's not alone by any means, most cats wouldn't say no.

See if he licks the plate?

Ollivander84 · 22/02/2018 21:43

I suspect some of it was "me, me, why can't I eat the omelette, ham, cheese, me, ham..."

Ollivander84 · 22/02/2018 21:45

Cross posted Grin yes he tries to eat my scrambled eggs and likes to lick the plate!

LanaorAna2 · 22/02/2018 21:46

Eat it in peace, really relishing every deliciously omelett-y bite, then let him have a go on the plate to test your theory.

Don't get inveigled into letting him have a go before or during, that way madness lies.

Weezol · 23/02/2018 01:31

Thank you Lana.

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cozietoesie · 23/02/2018 01:39

I'm sorry, Lana. You sound as if you know that madness well. Grin

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LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 10:51

Mr C deliberately looks sweet when my supper hoves into view.

All wide-eyed and kitteny, he suggests he might be at risk of feeling nervous, so I give him a pat and sit down next to him.

Only then do the eyes narrow to slits.

I won't let him steal from the plate, We Have Standards In this House. Licking the plate and being fed the good bits is different :)

I'm cancelling V-e-t tomorrow because the washing machine has finally blown up and meds will have to wait a bit, infuriatingly. Since Xmas the kettle, oven, washing machine, pc, internet, telly, hoover, and 3 lights have all died violently. Oh, and the coffee machine which is my sophisticated electronic life-support system :) Now I think about it this explains penury.

Do you think I might ask the landlord to check the electrics, it's a staggering amount in 8 weeks isn't it.

Can't face the Heated Throw going, there will be a revolution. Grin

Ollivander84 · 23/02/2018 10:54

O slept through I think. I had the bedroom door shut and opened it to find him in his usual position. Sat v neatly outside the door waiting for me to wake up Smile
VET on Tuesday, and he has to spend the night Sad I don't want him without me

LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 11:35

O I feel for you, we are all with you. You might get a pang but he is in the best place for his health long term and also he will be out for the count for most of it so he won't know he's not with you.

If you send him in with a jersey that smells of you he will be able to curl up and dream of home :) Maybe his black cushion as well?

What time is he going in? Maybe ask them to ring after the op to let you know it went well, that would be a good call to get.

LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 11:39

The other thing I did was feed Mr C senseless before the nil-by-mouth kicked in so at least he didn't wake up hungry. And lay in his faves when he was well enough to eat (which was, er, remarkably soon).

When he got back I lay down with him so he could have a good kip in peace with his faithful servant next to him awaiting instruction.

Ollivander84 · 23/02/2018 11:59

Luckily I don't have to do the nil by mouth as he's going in the day before Grin so they will have the howling
Going to send him with his blankie and some soft applaws food. They have been instructed no beef/beef flavour stuff as he will be sick Envy
So yeah he's going in Tuesday lunch for a sleepover then teeth Wednesday and I will collect him around 5pm

LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 13:33

That sounds like the best way to do it :)

Ollivander84 · 23/02/2018 19:27

I have a Paul Dinning mouse YouTube video on. Ollie is fascinated. And quiet Grin

The vet receptionist said "ooh cats are fine without their owners, they don't even notice"
My face was Hmm yeah, you really haven't met my cat

LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 21:01

I see your mouse tape and raise you a Chinese Dinner for 1 for 95p. I've never seen such focus in an animal Grin

Have you warned the vet about Olli's lung power? It might be a kindness Grin

Is PB talkative today?

Fluffycloudland77 · 23/02/2018 21:13

I used cat videos on nye for asbo.

All my cats have loved takeaways.

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cozietoesie · 23/02/2018 21:30

He came downstairs and demanded extra rations at 20.00. Loudly. Grin

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LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 21:31

That's a really good idea F. My cousin now has two bengals and is in an ugly row about 'ransom money' with next of kin for the shameless cat thievery.

He made a VT of one eating a box... and added a jaunty piano soundtrack :) Love's a funny thing.

Oh God, Mr C's been at the chili sauce. How is tiny asbo?

LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 22:11

Extra rations? LW?

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cozietoesie · 23/02/2018 22:13

No. He received a pouch of soup. I'm not as green as I'm cabbage-looking. Grin

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LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 22:19

You're the only other person I know who uses that expression! Mr C is familiar with it too, although not as familiar as he should be.

I've cut down on the 24-7 waitressing a bit; the other day I looked down and he was refusing to eat 3 types of biscuit, 3 types of pouch, water, cat milk and something else. Was trying for another meal. Said no, and he knew why. Don't want him getting spoilt.

Are you still on second supper? Midnight feast?

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cozietoesie · 23/02/2018 22:22

He still has two suppers but I think that, overall, I may be very very slightly under-feeding him. The extra pouch of soup tonight was a bit of a catch-up.

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LanaorAna2 · 23/02/2018 22:24

He's got a lot more active, hasn't he, since he arrived, partic in the last 4 months. That would explain the requirement for more food, plus he is a young cat who needs energy for his muscles.

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cozietoesie · 23/02/2018 22:26

He receives about 4 pouch-equivalents per day.

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cozietoesie · 23/02/2018 22:27

And Yes. He's a bit more active now.

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