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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / December 2004Laser pointer toys
I had a guest visit for Thanksgiving who adores cats, and Hodge is just the kind of aggressive, independent male that he goes for. I got out the laser toy, pointed it against an opposite floor, and all I heard for days was how I was going to damage his eyes! It really was kind of funny.  Signaturehttp://www.mindspring.com/~slywy/pages/hodge.html > I had a guest visit for Thanksgiving who adores cats, and Hodge is just > the kind of aggressive, independent male that he goes for. I got out the > laser toy, pointed it against an opposite floor, and all I heard for > days was how I was going to damage his eyes! It really was kind of funny. When I hear people talking about how dangerous the pointers are, I recognize myself--in my anti-outdoors posts--because it may be ridiculous but the reason they feel that way is because they love cats so much they cannot stand to think of anyone doing anything to hurt them if they can avoid it. The book will be out soon: "People Who Love Cats Too Much and the Cats that Aren't Allowed to Do Anything Because of It." The Sequel: "People Who Love Cats Too Much and the People They Annoy." > > I had a guest visit for Thanksgiving who adores cats, and Hodge is just > > the kind of aggressive, independent male that he goes for. I got out the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > The Sequel: "People Who Love Cats Too Much and the People > They Annoy." Don't laugh, there *is* a book "Women Who Love Cats Too Much" by Allia Zobel, Nicole Hollander ! > Don't laugh, there *is* a book "Women Who Love Cats Too Much" > by Allia Zobel, Nicole Hollander ! *Sigh.* Does it sell well? Story of my life. ;) > > Don't laugh, there *is* a book "Women Who Love Cats Too Much" > > by Allia Zobel, Nicole Hollander ! > > *Sigh.* Does it sell well? Story of my life. ;) Don't know. I bought The Feline Mystique: On the Mysterious Connection Between Women and Cats by by Clea Simon. Now I know why Paul Gallico said: "Cats are a great warm-up to a successful marriage; they teach you your place in the household". LOL! > > > Don't laugh, there *is* a book "Women Who Love Cats Too Much" > > > by Allia Zobel, Nicole Hollander ! [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > "Cats are a great warm-up to a successful marriage; they teach you your > place in the household". LOL! Hmm, maybe I should get this one! >> I had a guest visit for Thanksgiving who adores cats, and Hodge is just >> the kind of aggressive, independent male that he goes for. I got out the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >they love cats so much they cannot stand to think of anyone >doing anything to hurt them if they can avoid it. Shaina loves the pointer. it's by far her most favorite "toy". she never catches it, of course, but she'll chase it until she is panting. it's fascinating. we can make her do figure 8 on the floor when she runs after it. she would go in circles for 2-3 min. she would even leave her food once she hears the little click! the light is always pointing at the floor. how could it possible damage her eyes? it's never pointed at her. -L >I had a guest visit for Thanksgiving who adores cats, and Hodge is just > the kind of aggressive, independent male that he goes for. I got out the > laser toy, pointed it against an opposite floor, and all I heard for > days was how I was going to damage his eyes! It really was kind of funny. Hodge sure is a cutie!! 3 out of 7 cats in my house love the laser pointer. Toffee, Bartleby, and Antonio will come running when they hear the jingle (it's on a keychain). Bartleby always tries to outsmart it, Toffee and Antonio just chase it. The other cats sometimes play, but they don't seem to love it. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net >>I had a guest visit for Thanksgiving who adores cats, and Hodge is just >> the kind of aggressive, independent male that he goes for. I got out the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Bartleby always tries to outsmart it, Toffee and Antonio just chase it. The > other cats sometimes play, but they don't seem to love it. I quit using my laser pointer because it ate batteries like they were popcorn. I got it from Smith Foster for $10. It requires 2 batteries and I did use Duracel. MLB > I quit using my laser pointer because it ate batteries like they were > popcorn. I got it from Smith Foster for $10. It requires 2 batteries > and I did use Duracel. MLB Did you have a little keychain type? Mine is maybe 2.5 inches long and the batteries last for months. >> I quit using my laser pointer because it ate batteries like they were >> popcorn. I got it from Smith Foster for $10. It requires 2 batteries >> and I did use Duracel. MLB > > Did you have a little keychain type? Mine is maybe 2.5 inches long and > the batteries last for months. Yes, it is on a keychain and looks really nice. But it eats batteries. MLB > "mlbriggs" <mlbriggs@nospam.com> wrote >>> >>> I quit using my laser pointer because it ate batteries like they were >>> popcorn. I got it from Smith Foster for $10. It requires 2 batteries >>> and I did use Duracel. MLB Good God you ain't kidding. All 3 of my cats (including the "snob" I posted about) absolutely love the laser pointer. Seeing them run all over the place chasing it has caused me to laugh hysterically to the point of hyperventilating. But Good God does it eat batteries. They sure need to make them much more efficient than they are. LRH > > "mlbriggs" <mlbriggs@nospam.com> wrote > >>> [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > hyperventilating. But Good God does it eat batteries. They sure need to make > them much more efficient than they are. I've had the same batteries in mine for a couple of months. But if you think that's bad, try using hearing aids! :) Signaturehttp://www.mindspring.com/~slywy/ > >> I quit using my laser pointer because it ate batteries like they were > >> popcorn. I got it from Smith Foster for $10. It requires 2 batteries [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Yes, it is on a keychain and looks really nice. But it eats batteries. > MLB Get an "Apollo" at Staples. Its pen-size w/green & black tube; takes 2 AA that last for at least a month - I use mine at least 30 minutes a day. Costs about $25 but the price is offset by the savings in batteries. Btw, lasers are also great for getting cats into the carrier - sometimes they follow the dot right in. I'm thinking about using a laser with my traps; maybe the ferals will follow the dot into the trap. Phil |
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