Pilling the cat: 100 easy steps

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If you look carefully. That's his entire jaw open fully

Papergirl1968 Matt is such a plumptious puss cat.

YesQueen I suspect hs real name is Dyson.

I just sent the video to cats protection who have replied saying "that is one VERY hungry cat" and asking if I can keep feeding him for the time being

This happened before, didn't it? I reckon his owners are minibreak mad.

Yep. He was in mine on Friday night

He's being Neglected.

He has come to you for help in his hour of need. Darling girl, you are such a saviour.

Ollie is all "this is MA house an MA hooman an YOOOOOO go away now"

Plumptious - I like it, Weezol.
Poor Paws. Looks like Ollie has a foster brother now
And poor Lana for injuring her own paw. Matt sends his best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Thanks Paper. I told the GP I had tried to cure it 'off the internet' and she laffed prettily as she rang up the foot clinic in front of me, shouting.

When she got off the phone she advised me that wine vinegar is not 'a natural antibiotic'. It is 'salad dressing'.

I insisted I was the 'victim of fake news'. Still cringing.

Steroid injection day today. Mr C is oblivious, snoring under the sofa after the traditional two breakfasts, I'm waiting for the disclaimer to sign from vet.

They made a massive deal about steroid side effects, but the main ones appear to be 'greedy' and 'naughty' so I don't think that's a problem.

Getting some naughtiness here too, without the excuse of a steroid injection.
I wish Matt would stop nipping. He’s only bitten properly once, and I’ll forgive him that as he was a kitten and was dangling by one leg from the blinds. But nipping for food or attention is really annoying and can be painful. Last night he nipped me on the leg and I yelled Matt! And I swiped at him. Not hit him but more swiped in his general direction. He got the message as he retreated to a safe distance. I also made sure I didn’t get up off the sofa for at least half an hour to feed him as I don’t want him to think nipping gets him food. He doesn’t do it every day so not worth keeping a water pistol by me, it’s maybe once or occasionally twice a week. And he’s so good natured I don’t think for a second it’s done out of nastiness. I think it’s just impatience with momma’s apparent inability to grasp what he wants or to jump up right away and attend to him.
Any ideas on how to effectively discipline cats?!

I find briskly blowing into the face works, especially after garlic.
I also use That Tone Of Voice and she knows that TTOV saying 'No' means stop immediately. I'd say it's 95% effective.
Mind you, TTOV saying 'are you taking the piss? Seriously?' and 'Do you really want to be a wet cat?' also has the same effect, so think it's tone rather then words.

I managed extreme violence with complete withdrawal of attention for a couple of minutes. Also by learning what she really wouldn't tolerate.

I think Weezolcat is 'trained' as much as any cat can be. She's rubbish at finding loopholes though. We once had a long talk about how she could enjoy free rein if she only waited until I was out of the room. She just looked at me with a confused 'but where would be the fun in that' expression.

Worryingly, Weezolcat is Being Good. I have been allowed to stroke the tummy forty seven times* and then gently discouraged by a slow push from a back foot.

• Of course I was counting. Historically three strokes is usually the max - any attempt at a fourth will be met with claws and fury.

Say NO really firmly and loudly and don't fulfill the furry command.

Do something harmless to them that annoys them - eg lifting them up.

Ignore them pointedly, like a bad actress, face turned up and away, for a good half an hour.

He will stop nipping. Eventually.

Paws says hi

Paws is doing his best meerkat impression there!

Aww bless him.

It's absolutely pissing down here, fortunately our local "stray" is curled up warm and dry on DS's bed.

I really should pop round to my neighbour to let her know 'cause she worries about him...

But then I'll get wet.

Paws is fatally sweet.

How would Olli react to this baby

Yes don't bother yourself, he'll be there all night. Torrent Tuesday here too - Mr C has had a lamb chop AND a burger.

Well Barney has gone out.... and straight round to my neighbours 🙄.

He's probably going to tell her he hasn't been fed for daaaaaays too.

To be fair to Barney, Leroy woke up and wanted to play but Barns is getting on a bit and struggles with the exuberance of a young cat who's nearly twice his size!

I really want to try a LICKI Brush but Leroy would possibly have my face off...

Ollie would adore that brush more than life itself

I like the idea of cats thinking we are bigger cats, but not sure I’ll be buying a Licki after googling some videos
Thank you Lana and Weezol for the advice on how to deal with Bitey Bastard.
How’s the foot, Lana?

I started work earlier today, Ollie has got used to the lie in. Had to wake him up for breakfast

Foot smothered in Fucidin and I don't reckon it's falling off quite yet, thanks.

Let’s hope you don’t ever need more invasive surgery. Who knows what you can find on YouTube.

I once removed a concretion from my inner eyelid with a needle
Optician "that concretion has gone!"
Me "mmmm. Miraculous"

Ollie is stomping around the house because it is WET AND HUMAN WON'T FIX IT