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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / January 2005Ungrateful little beggars...
Silver and Scout like people food very VERY much (especially Silver) and I know it's not good for them so I don't want them to have too much of it... I went looking online for healthy kitty treat recipes, and one site suggested scrambling an egg with some kitty milk and giving them that. Okay, that's not hard. Last night I made omelettes for dinner and the cats wanted to steal them, so I thought 'I'll give them a special treat and get them off our plates!' and I made them their own special kitty omelette. They came running when I called their names, but they didn't like the egg. They sniffed at it and turned up their noses, so I thought 'maybe it's too hot' and i put it in the fridge for half an hour. They deigned to eat a little of it after that, but this morning when I gave them the other half of the egg they both tried to bury it! Anybody got any good ideas for cat-friendly people food I can give them? I don't mind cooking it if they'll eat it! They're certainly keen enough to eat OUR food when we turn our backs. :) > Silver and Scout like people food very VERY much (especially Silver) > and I know it's not good for them so I don't want them to have too [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > them? I don't mind cooking it if they'll eat it! They're certainly > keen enough to eat OUR food when we turn our backs. :) The only thing I've been able to come up with is to put it on my plate and act like it's leftovers. That would be extra special! However, it does nothing about them begging. I'll be interested to see what others come up with. Brenna is a champion beggar. - Denise > Silver and Scout like people food very VERY much (especially Silver) > and I know it's not good for them so I don't want them to have too [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > after that, but this morning when I gave them the other half of the > egg they both tried to bury it! LOL! > Anybody got any good ideas for cat-friendly people food I can give > them? I don't mind cooking it if they'll eat it! They're certainly > keen enough to eat OUR food when we turn our backs. :) Nikki says, "shrimpies rule!" And you don't have to cook them.  SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >Nikki says, "shrimpies rule!" And you don't have to cook them. I also like raw shrimpies! When uncooked, they're very soft, fleshy, moist, and translucent, and slide down your throat. >> Anybody got any good ideas for cat-friendly people food I can give >> them? I don't mind cooking it if they'll eat it! They're certainly >> keen enough to eat OUR food when we turn our backs. :) >> >Nikki says, "shrimpies rule!" And you don't have to cook them. My cats like diced chicken cooked in broth. I just dip out their portion of chicken minus the broth into another bowl and use the remainder of the chicken with broth for chicken noodles. The cats' chicken dish will provide treats for several days. But I make sure i serve it at dinner time as i serve our dishes so they think we are all eating the same thing! ;-D -- CATherine It is funny Karen, But when you have something, they wantit and will take it out of your hand or steal it, but if you put it down on a saucer for them they'll turn up their little noses at it, this happens all the time with my little ba..er darling. I would love to hear of something he would eat wholeheartedly Jean.P. > > Silver and Scout like people food very VERY much (especially Silver) > > and I know it's not good for them so I don't want them to have too [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ > and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Anybody got any good ideas for cat-friendly people food I can give > them? I don't mind cooking it if they'll eat it! They're certainly > keen enough to eat OUR food when we turn our backs. :) Was it the egg, or the "kitty milk" you used to extend it? (Even if they like it "straight", cooking it may change the flavor.) Try scrambling an egg in butter, maybe with a bit of shredded cheese melted in (and no added liquids). > Silver and Scout like people food very VERY much (especially Silver) > and I know it's not good for them so I don't want them to have too [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > them? I don't mind cooking it if they'll eat it! They're certainly > keen enough to eat OUR food when we turn our backs. :) I always act like I'm eating a little bit of it first. Then my cats love to have some of what Daddy's eating. Bob > I always act like I'm eating a little bit of it first. Then my cats love to > have some of what Daddy's eating. What is up with that? We used to buy pre-made subs with hot peppers, mustard, etc. My dog would eat that stuff like he was starving. It really amazed me, as the subs were pretty sharp, even to my tongue. Signaturemonique, who is sometimes allowed to pet Oscar, a grey DLH with an attitude! >>I always act like I'm eating a little bit of it first. Then my cats love to >>have some of what Daddy's eating. > > What is up with that? We used to buy pre-made subs with hot peppers, mustard, > etc. My dog would eat that stuff like he was starving. It really amazed me, > as the subs were pretty sharp, even to my tongue. I remember a trip to Mexicc where we stopped in a tiny town for lunch. The food was decidedly authentic, the kitchen wood-burning (and very clean). But my enchilada was so hot (pepper-hot) that I couldn't eat it. However, the little stray dog who'd followed me in accepted it with no complaints! Was that dog an enchiuhaha? (Hey, folks, I can't spell that korreketly, so just say en-CHEW-wah-wah and be done with it!) SignatureChristopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org www.mormons.com > What is up with that? We used to buy pre-made subs with hot peppers, mustard, > etc. My dog would eat that stuff like he was starving. It really amazed me, > as the subs were pretty sharp, even to my tongue. I remember a trip to Mexicc where we stopped in a tiny town for lunch. The food was decidedly authentic, the kitchen wood-burning (and very clean). But my enchilada was so hot (pepper-hot) that I couldn't eat it. However, the little stray dog who'd followed me in accepted it with no complaints! >> Silver and Scout like people food very VERY much (especially Silver) >> and I know it's not good for them so I don't want them to have too [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Bob That reminds me of when I was a kid, we had a German Shepherd like that. Even though he hated brussel sprouts, we could get him to eat several by pretending to eat them first. :-) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. > That reminds me of when I was a kid, we had a German Shepherd like that. > Even though he hated brussel sprouts, we could get him to eat several by > pretending to eat them first. :-) Did your parents ever figure out you weren't eating your veggies? *grin* Signaturemonique, who is sometimes allowed to pet Oscar, a grey^H^H^H^Hblue-cream DLH with an attitude! > Adrian penned: >> >> That reminds me of when I was a kid, we had a German Shepherd like that. >> Even though he hated brussel sprouts, we could get him to eat several by >> pretending to eat them first. :-) > Did your parents ever figure out you weren't eating your veggies? *grin* Probably later on, after Adrian went to bed, and the dog was up with the parents... they would have found out THEN. :) Joyce >> That reminds me of when I was a kid, we had a German Shepherd like >> that. Even though he hated brussel sprouts, we could get him to eat >> several by pretending to eat them first. :-) > > Did your parents ever figure out you weren't eating your veggies? > *grin* ISTR it was my father who first started tricking the dog. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >>> Silver and Scout like people food very VERY much (especially Silver) >>> and I know it's not good for them so I don't want them to have too [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Even though he hated brussel sprouts, we could get him to eat several by > pretending to eat them first. :-) You were lucky. My dog Pollyanna (RB) did not like peas. She could find them in an enormous dinner of meat, veg, biscuits and gravy and polish them so no gravy was on them, and leave them in her dish. Tweed > You were lucky. My dog Pollyanna (RB) did not like peas. She could find > them in an enormous dinner of meat, veg, biscuits and gravy and polish them > so no gravy was on them, and leave them in her dish. *You* were lucky! When we fed my dog Puma (RB) food with multiple types of kibble, he would chow down on a mouthful, then spit the kibble types he didn't like all over the kitchen floor. Every time he ate. Signaturemonique, who is sometimes allowed to pet Oscar, a grey^H^H^H^Hblue-cream DLH with an attitude! >> You were lucky. My dog Pollyanna (RB) did not like peas. She could find >> them in an enormous dinner of meat, veg, biscuits and gravy and polish [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > of kibble, he would chow down on a mouthful, then spit the kibble types > he didn't like all over the kitchen floor. Every time he ate. Polly had more manners than that. If she ever felt she needed to be sick she would go outside and vomit in the drain. Every time. I got her at 5 weeks old, suffering from malnutrition. We went on to train together for obedience competitions which she was good at. She went on holiday with me, stayed in posh hotels and was always welcomed back She was an outstanding dog. When she passed away aged 13 after a stroke, I thought I'd never know such a dog again. Eventually, I got Minnie, my first whippet. I adored her in the same way. I've had quite a few dogs, but none approach Polly and Minnie in my heart. I miss them still. Tweed >>That reminds me of when I was a kid, we had a German Shepherd like that. >>Even though he hated brussel sprouts, we could get him to eat several by >>pretending to eat them first. :-) Friend of mine had a cocker spaniel who did the very same thing! She'd neatly pick out all the peas and leave them in the dish, but ate everything else. >>>That reminds me of when I was a kid, we had a German Shepherd like that. >>>Even though he hated brussel sprouts, we could get him to eat several by [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > neatly pick out all the peas and leave them in the dish, but ate > everything else. Charlie used to make of a Thanksgiving Dinner for each cat and dog (until we learned what human food does to small digestive systems) Turkey stuffing mashed potatoes gravy and peas. It was amazing how fast they could clean their plates and still spit the peas out in a neat little pile. Jo > Turkey stuffing mashed potatoes gravy and peas. It was amazing how fast > they could clean their plates and still spit the peas out in a neat little > pile. LOL! Frank quite likes peas, at least the canned sort. He also likes canned maize. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki I seem to have "replied" to thw wrong message, in case you were wondering what I was talking about! (It was the previous post by Christina, about the dog who wouldn't eat peas.) >>> That reminds me of when I was a kid, we had a German Shepherd like that. >>> Even though he hated brussel sprouts, we could get him to eat several by [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > neatly pick out all the peas and leave them in the dish, but ate > everything else. I've done that quite a few times Evelyn, its good to know I'm not alone Jean.P > I seem to have "replied" to thw wrong message, in case you > were wondering what I was talking about! (It was the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > neatly pick out all the peas and leave them in the dish, but ate > > everything else. >>>> Silver and Scout like people food very VERY much (especially >>>> Silver) and I know it's not good for them so I don't want them to [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > Tweed It sounds like she was part cat. ;-) SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. |
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