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Cat’s birthday

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 13/05/2026 09:29

It’s her birthday next week (13). What should I do for it? Usually get her something.

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Happyjoe · 13/05/2026 09:59

Don't know, don't know what she likes! New scratch box? My old cat used to get really excited for those and would help me take off the packaging.

Happyjoe · 13/05/2026 09:59

Ps- happy birthday to your cat!

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 13/05/2026 10:23

Tin of sardines and some catnip!

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 13/05/2026 10:41

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 13/05/2026 10:23

Tin of sardines and some catnip!

That’s probably the easiest! I might cook her a chicken breast.

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 13/05/2026 10:42

Happyjoe · 13/05/2026 09:59

Ps- happy birthday to your cat!

Thank you! It’s on her vet card.

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 13/05/2026 10:42

Happyjoe · 13/05/2026 09:59

Don't know, don't know what she likes! New scratch box? My old cat used to get really excited for those and would help me take off the packaging.

She’s bored with her laser pointer and a cat tunnel I bought recently she turned her nose up at.

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Happyjoe · 13/05/2026 10:55

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 13/05/2026 10:42

She’s bored with her laser pointer and a cat tunnel I bought recently she turned her nose up at.

Yeah, the joy of cats eh?! Luckily I have a friend who rescues cats so she gets all of the unwanted unloved things I buy her so nothing goes to waste. Scratch boxes are always liked thankfully, apart from round ones, go figure, and cat trees, taller the better!

Mine loves valerian, I buy loose valerian tea from amazon. If an outdoor cat I highly recommend if not given before, it's like catnip x 10. I say outdoor because it smells so bad....!

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 13/05/2026 11:07

Happyjoe · 13/05/2026 10:55

Yeah, the joy of cats eh?! Luckily I have a friend who rescues cats so she gets all of the unwanted unloved things I buy her so nothing goes to waste. Scratch boxes are always liked thankfully, apart from round ones, go figure, and cat trees, taller the better!

Mine loves valerian, I buy loose valerian tea from amazon. If an outdoor cat I highly recommend if not given before, it's like catnip x 10. I say outdoor because it smells so bad....!

She’s got scratch stuff. Hasn’t got valerian. My friend has these soft small balls for her cats.

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Cnon · 14/05/2026 02:56

@Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain Cat tax please.

EmpressaurusKitty · 14/05/2026 05:00

Happy birthday to your cat!

After recommendations, I got mine the Yeowww catnip banana for her birthday & she loves it.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yeowww-Banana-Singles-Cat-Toy/dp/B000AUJFHE/ref=asc_df_B000AUJFHE

MinnieMountain · 14/05/2026 05:20

Ours gets fancy cat pate. She was born feral and loves to be fed.

Teaandscone · 14/05/2026 09:35

Happy Birthday, Puss!

EffortlesslyDirected · 14/05/2026 09:40

Catnip stuffed toy for mine, they also like the banana one. Do NOT buy the one shaped like a brown cigar, you will be forever walking into the room and thinking one of them has shat on the floor.

Happyjoe · 14/05/2026 09:41

EffortlesslyDirected · 14/05/2026 09:40

Catnip stuffed toy for mine, they also like the banana one. Do NOT buy the one shaped like a brown cigar, you will be forever walking into the room and thinking one of them has shat on the floor.

😅
Warning noted!

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 14/05/2026 09:42

Cnon · 14/05/2026 02:56

@Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain Cat tax please.

Cat tax paid

Cat’s birthday
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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 14/05/2026 09:43

Teaandscone · 14/05/2026 09:35

Happy Birthday, Puss!

I think I know her exact birthday if not I know it’s mid May. She’s a Taurus.

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 14/05/2026 09:43

MinnieMountain · 14/05/2026 05:20

Ours gets fancy cat pate. She was born feral and loves to be fed.

Should I stick a candle in it too?

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 14/05/2026 12:30

EffortlesslyDirected · 14/05/2026 09:40

Catnip stuffed toy for mine, they also like the banana one. Do NOT buy the one shaped like a brown cigar, you will be forever walking into the room and thinking one of them has shat on the floor.

She would never shit on the floor. Fur balls on the other hand…

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EffortlesslyDirected · 14/05/2026 12:42

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 14/05/2026 12:30

She would never shit on the floor. Fur balls on the other hand…

Mine don't either but it didn't stop me momentarily thinking they had every time they left the cigar toy on the floor

OttersOnAPlane · 14/05/2026 12:44

Tin of sardines was traditional here.

Happyjoe · 14/05/2026 12:56

OttersOnAPlane · 14/05/2026 12:44

Tin of sardines was traditional here.

Sardines is my go-to when my cat is poorly, there's a shortage of them now in tomato sauce. And typical cat fashion she will not entertain anything else...!

LostThestral · 14/05/2026 13:03

A scratching box
tub of silver vine (absolutely loves it)
and some screen time on my phone (cat tv on you tube)

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 14/05/2026 13:09

LostThestral · 14/05/2026 13:03

A scratching box
tub of silver vine (absolutely loves it)
and some screen time on my phone (cat tv on you tube)

I had never heard of silver vine! That’s on my list. Yeah the cat goes nuts for my iPad as that’s where she gets cat games.

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 14/05/2026 13:09

OttersOnAPlane · 14/05/2026 12:44

Tin of sardines was traditional here.

If I can source sardines I’ll get some. Or whiebait or cod. She loves cheese too.

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SparklyGlitterballs · 14/05/2026 13:12

Aww, happy birthday to your kitty. My cat has her birthday this weekend and will be 17. She doesn't care about toys any more so will probably open her a nice tin of salmon or something and just make extra fuss of her.

Cat’s birthday