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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / October 2006My excellent nurse kitties
Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last weekend, though, I've been fighting off a bad case of the flu. Unlike previous times I've had the flu, this time it seems to be characterised by powerful stomach cramps so I'm spending a lot of time in bed. I guess the kitties can tell I haven't been feeling well. When Amelia comes up on the bed, she curls up right next to my stomach or my back, pressing against me. If I adjust my position, she adjusts hers as well, keeping contact with me. And Sammy boy goes all-out. I sleep on my side, so Sammy climbs up on which ever side is on top, curls up, and purrs up a storm. There's nothing like having one kitty curled up against your stomach purring powerfully, with a second kitty curled up on your side adding his purrs. And they will stay there for hours. What dedicated nurse-cats! > Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But > they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > What dedicated nurse-cats! Tyrone has been a nurse cat for me, too. My tumors have been growing rampantly, and it's like he knows. He cuddles up to me on the side that hurts worse and his body warmth feels so nice and comforting. I sleep most of the day, now and he's never far from me. It's so nice to have him there. kili >> Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But >> they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > >kili Mine are sending you extra, extra purrs. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War > >> Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But > >> they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Mine are sending you extra, extra purrs. Thank you!!!!!!!!! kili >Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But >they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >What dedicated nurse-cats! Isn't it wonderful? I don't think there's anything in the world as comforting as having a purring kitty beside you (or on you). ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War >Isn't it wonderful? I don't think there's anything in the world as >comforting as having a purring kitty beside you (or on you). ;) Yes there is. A purring, *kneading* kitty :) Cat Five gave me that treat four times last week, and twice yesterday. She's gone months without kneading me even once but kneading Kathi during that time. Now I give Five a little pawsitive reinforcement with a kitty treat immediately when she's done. I'm not below bribing her ;)  Signatureannoyed@net.spammers Craig, Kathi & "Cat Five" the tabby girl > >Isn't it wonderful? I don't think there's anything in the world as > >comforting as having a purring kitty beside you (or on you). ;) > Yes there is. > A purring, *kneading* kitty :) > Cat Five gave me that treat four times last week, and twice yesterday. > She's gone months without kneading me even once but kneading Kathi during > that time. Now I give Five a little pawsitive reinforcement with a kitty > treat immediately when she's done. I'm not below bribing her ;) And some people try to train their cats *not* to do that!! Joyce - likes kneading, too > > >Isn't it wonderful? I don't think there's anything in the world as > > >comforting as having a purring kitty beside you (or on you). ;) [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >Joyce - likes kneading, too Today must have been a special day. Five gave me kneading five different times :D She goes bonkers for the Meow Mix Crustacean Crunch tartar control treats. After a kneading session she gets either part of her kibble allotment (diet control to help her shed that excess pound) hand fed (I never mind the teeth, even if I get a little bit nipped) or a crunch or two (IIRC, the recommended amount is 15-20 a day for her weight, but that would be quite a lot, with kibble reduction in compensation). And after she kneads, she snuggles on my chest & starts purring away. Quite soothing for both of us :) Signatureannoyed@net.spammers Craig, Kathi & "Cat Five" the tabby girl >> > On Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:33:25 -0400, Kreisleriana >> > <kreisleriana2@yahoo.com> [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > kneads, she snuggles on my chest & starts purring away. Quite soothing for > both of us :) I do think that a kneading kitty is sweet and special. But I'm not about to reinforce the idea around here. Its Jakes favorite form of affection and communication. And he can keep it up for an unbelievable period of time if he really gets going. He has a few favorite shirts and sweaters that can really get him going. I have had to go change my clothes to get him to stop. Usually I'm OK as long as I have on two layers of clothes. Otherwise the skin underneath takes a beating. Charlie was convinced that there was some sort of sexual thing involved as cats do tend to go for soft spots and the ladies usually have at least two soft spots that are easy to get to. But then Jake really does like him better and now his first choice is Charlie's rather ample belly. Jo > I do think that a kneading kitty is sweet and special. But I'm not about to > reinforce the idea around here. Its Jakes favorite form of affection and [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Jo Anyone who has watched a kitten nursing can see that adult kneading is kitty having a nostalgic "mommy" moment! Although, we did have one male cat, Sasha, who, if you let him knead a sweater long enough, would keep going until he sprayed it! Perhaps we should have called him Oedipus! --tension >Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But >they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >What dedicated nurse-cats! Awwwwww. Feel beter soon, Dan! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.moonsummer.com http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) > Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But > they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > What dedicated nurse-cats! I'm glad they are there for you and hope you are starting to feel better. My two are worthless. I've been feeling lousy. They've been busy else where. (This may be why I was looking at cats at PetSmart) I didn't get up this morning except to put out food and water and open doors. Now being deaf you can miss things. When I finally got up about noon, I found the field across the street had been leveled and the house next door to it has had the roof removed. Even all the debris cleared up and hauled off. The cats have taken up stations and decided to become construction supervisors. I feel a bit like that guy from the American folk tale who took the many year nap. But still feeling to fuzzy to recall his name. Jo > I feel a bit like that guy from the American folk tale who took the many > year nap. But still feeling to fuzzy to recall his name. Wasn't it Rip Van Winkle? >> I feel a bit like that guy from the American folk tale who took the many >> year nap. But still feeling to fuzzy to recall his name. > > Wasn't it Rip Van Winkle? That's the one. Thanks Jo > I feel a bit like that guy from the American folk tale who took the many > year nap. But still feeling to fuzzy to recall his name. > > Jo Rip Van Winkle. Not far from me. Catskill mountains, I believe :) > I didn't get up this morning except to put out food and water and open > doors. Now being deaf you can miss things. When I finally got up about > noon, I found the field across the street had been leveled and the house > next door to it has had the roof removed. Even all the debris cleared up > and hauled off. The cats have taken up stations and decided to become > construction supervisors. Wow, that must be... disconcerting. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Purrs that you start to feel better. Ann Signatureread Sam's blog at http://kittens-3.blogspot.com/ see pictures of Sam at http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/ann791/my_photos > Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But > they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > What dedicated nurse-cats! Mayhem is a good nurse kitty too But when i'm having asthma problems she tries to help by sitting on my chest and purring. And she can't figure out why that's bad thing. (sigh) Kristi ... Since last > weekend, though, I've been fighting off a bad case of the flu. ... Hi Dan, Rosie & Cinder are sending purrs for you to have a rapid recovery. At least you are under the expert care of your kitties. I know that will help. Annie I hope you are better very soon. Tweed > Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But > they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > What dedicated nurse-cats! They know when we are sick. When I am in bed not feeling good. I don't need covers. I got a fur blanket. > Our kitties tend to be excellent snugglers, especially on the bed. But > they usually just find a clear spot on the bed and curl up. Since last [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > What dedicated nurse-cats! |
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