Hi all,

My kitty has found new life.  I received a gift from somebody that had
plain old 1/4" ribbon tied around it.  While I was opening the gift, my
cat responded to it as any other string, batting at it.  But, then I
started playing with him with it.  He went absolutely crazy!!

I really think he enjoys how it slowly, gracefully moves through the
air.  Ribbon being so light, it sort of hangs before it falls.  This
"feather-falling" action I think gives him a new challenge...

It is also fun for me, because if I "snap" it with my fingers, it
tickles his nose, he sometimes sneezes, and must let it go.  I state
this because once he gets ahold of any string-type toy --he doesn't
like to let go.  (He does, however, really enjoy the hunting aspect of
getting it.)

I have been playing with him with the ribbon more lately.  He acts like
it some addictive drug anymore.  I come home from work and he comes
racing to the backdoor meowing up a storm.  He is also very active in
the morning now, wanting to play with the ribbon (he was not to active
in the morning before).  He races after it like a crazy kitty!  He even
likes the ribbon more than my laser pointer (which is another
story...).

Now: the questions!  :)  How healthy is it for him to play with ribbon?
I am worried whether or not he could get "papercut" type injuries.  I
have been checking his mouth after playing, and have never found any
blood.  I tie the ends off so that the ends do not fray, just to avoid
any accidental swallowing.  I also keep the ribbon out of his reach
when I am not around to supervise....

I would really hate to take away his newfound JOY, but if I must,  I
would *much* rather have a healthy cat.   ;)

Whew...sorry for the long-winded inquiry.  Any response would be
greatly appreciated!   :)

o!
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~m.