The Official HTF Cat Thread (2 Viewers)

[Dennis Nicholls]

I love black cats. Had a Siamese type cat years ago, totally black, but the facial and body structure of a Siamese.

I think that's called a Burmese.

 

[Stan]

I think that's called a Burmese.

Thank you, It was one of those words I knew, but it was just stuck in my brain. One of those things where it finally clicks a bit later.

It's actually kind of funny, I beat all my friends at trivia games and can recall the strangest facts that I somehow picked up along the way. I'd be terrible at Jeopardy, the knowledge is there, but it takes me a few seconds to find it.

Not nearly as annoying as Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory", although friends do compare me to him. Something I find incredibly annoying. I have one cat, unlike Sheldon in the Zazzy cat episode.

 

[Johnny Angell]

Years ago we had two sable brown burmese. They were WONDERFUL! Specially the male, Henry. He was a body builder of cats. Rock solid and handsome. His personality was fabulous. Welcoming to strangers, even in crowds. Affectionate, he always to be with me.

 

[Stan]

Years ago we had two sable brown burmese. They were WONDERFUL! Specially the male, Henry. He was a body builder of cats. Rock solid and handsome. His personality was fabulous. Welcoming to strangers, even in crowds. Affectionate, he always to be with me.

Had a brother/sister Burmese. Like yours, the male was a stud, muscular like a mini-panther. They used to run and play outside, climb trees and just lay out in the sun on my garage. Even though declawed, something I will never do again, they could climb anything.

He passed away at four years old, never knew what happened. Sister is still here, 18 now, but her entire personality changed after her brother died. She never went outside again. Just lives in somewhere in the house, rarely see her.

 

[Johnny Angell]

Had a brother/sister Burmese. Like yours, the male was a stud, muscular like a mini-panther. They used to run and play outside, climb trees and just lay out in the sun on my garage. Even though declawed, something I will never do again, they could climb anything.

He passed away at four years old, never knew what happened. Sister is still here, 18 now, but her entire personality changed after her brother died. She never went outside again. Just lives in somewhere in the house, rarely see her.

That's so sad about the male and the female's response. For future reference, you can have a necropsy done when there is doubt as to cause of death.

 

[Stan]

That's so sad about the male and the female's response. For future reference, you can have a necropsy done when there is doubt as to cause of death.

Considered a necropsy (animal version of a human autopsy) but decided against it. He went from a healthy 16 lbs. down to 8 lbs. in about two months. Beautiful Burmese fur thinned out and turned white. Tube fed him pureed prescription high nutrition food for several months. No improvement, he hated it and I hated doing it. Finally gave up and had him euthanized. He was not living a good life. Something I will never put an animal through again.

 

[Sam Posten]

I think that's called a Burmese.

Pretty sure we need to call em Myanmarese now =p

 

[Stan]

Pretty sure we need to call em Myanmarese now =p

Burmese, Myanmarese, Siamese. OMG will it never end. Seems like anything you say now upsets somebody. How about we just call them cats? Johnny and Sam, you're exempt.

 

[Johnny Angell]

I think Sam had tongue firmly in cheek when he made his comment so I'll stick with Burmese.

 

[dvdclon]

May I still refer to Persian and Abyssinian cats?

Or are they now Iranian and Ethiopian cats?

 

[ChristopherG]

So its been about 9 week since AndySu has posted. Hope everything is ok with him.

 

[questrider]

Ricky Gervais posts a lot of pictures on Twitter of himself with his cat Ollie.

https://twitter.com/rickygervais

And now I just discovered that Ollie has her own Twitter!

https://twitter.com/myleftfang

Fun and silly stuff!

 

[Johnny Angell]

Real comedians like cats!

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

Cats are real comedians.

 

[DaveF]

"Put that camera down and rub my belly!

 

[Stan]

Took my cat outside today, fantastic weather, but caught her sitting on the porch (she decided to come out of hibernation) so took her another 50 feet to the garden area. Didn't go well, two seconds later she was back in the house. If I'm lucky, might see her sometime next week.

And my favorite kitty litter, $7 for 25 lbs. is now discontinued, I bought the last one. Now I have to go for TidyCat or whatever, that is 2-3 times the price.

Have to take my dog to the vet next week for the ear infection that hasn't gone away.

Having pets can be quite expensive.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Having pets can be quite expensive.

Word!

But worth every penny!

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

PetSmart discontinued their house-brand litter we liked. Fortunately the local WinCo chain started selling a $9 for 40lbs bag that's a good replacement. Dukie and Condi approve.

 

[Stan]

PetSmart discontinued their house-brand litter we liked. Fortunately the local WinCo chain started selling a $9 for 40lbs bag that's a good replacement. Dukie and Condi approve.

I'll have to check that out. We've got a WinCo, but never shopped there (it's probably a 6-7 mile drive) but I'll see what they have.

Stopped going to PetSmart, PetCo, etc. years ago. Way over-priced on everything they sell. We've got local mom & pop stores that are much nicer and actually care about their customers.

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

That's a short drive to a WinCo: high quality at WalMart prices. You have to bag your own stuff: it's worth it. Great produce, seafood, and bakery items at cheap prices.