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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / October 2003Isis Got Her Prey
Do any of you have cats that like to chase and eat bugs? Earlier there was a moth on the wall next to one of the tables and my cat Isis had a nice fun time chasing the moth and trying to capture it. She never even fell off the table attempting to capture it while it spun inside the shade of the lamp that also was on the table. I was a bit worried that she might burn her paw on the light bulb trying to catch the moth. She finally got it though and carried it away in her mouth and then dropped it on the floor and proceeded to eat it. I picked it up using some paper and threw it away. Isis looked at me as if to say "huh? That was mine!" I gave her a cat treat instead but I was so proud of her. I have very rarely had to call an exterminator for bug control as I have a live in version. Jade my other cat has yet to capture any bugs.  SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com During summer time both of my cats catch and eat at least 10 flies a day. They love hunting them down and then eat them happily. Anything that moves in my apartment gets eaten --> my place is 100% bug free..... > During summer time both of my cats catch and eat at least 10 flies a > day. They love hunting them down and then eat them happily. Anything > that moves in my apartment gets eaten --> my place is 100% bug > free..... Same here. I have three cats and no bugs despite two ripped screens. LOL ------------------------------------------------- ~kaeli~ Jesus saves, Allah protects, and Cthulhu thinks you'd make a nice sandwich. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace ------------------------------------------------- Two years ago I had quite a few ladybugs. Tiger would go after them but never ate one. I guess they tasted terrible. -MIKE >Two years ago I had quite a few ladybugs. Tiger would go after them but >never ate one. I guess they tasted terrible. That's fortunate for the ladybugs! Mine aren't allowed to catch ladybugs. (Yeah, right)...they are wonderful helpers to the garden. I usually buy them several times a year and turn loose. Sherry > Two years ago I had quite a few ladybugs. Tiger would go after them but > never ate one. I guess they tasted terrible. I hear those Asian bugs that look like ladybugs, but aren't, taste horrible as a defense and that's why there's so darn many of them here now... Don't know if that's true, though. My cats ate 'em. LOL ------------------------------------------------- ~kaeli~ Jesus saves, Allah protects, and Cthulhu thinks you'd make a nice sandwich. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace ------------------------------------------------- > During summer time both of my cats catch and eat at least 10 flies a > day. They love hunting them down and then eat them happily. Anything > that moves in my apartment gets eaten --> my place is 100% bug > free..... Maybe, but if it were mine I guess I would have to stop kissing my kitties right on the lips. :-) >my place is 100% bug >> free..... > >Maybe, but if it were mine I guess I would have to stop kissing my >kitties right on the lips. :-) Oh, my! Those lips have been worse places than a bug, you know. ;-) > >my place is 100% bug > >> free..... [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Oh, my! Those lips have been worse places than a bug, you know. ;-) Ha! I know. I guess that means my love is true. ;) > Do any of you have cats that like to chase and eat bugs? Earlier there was > a moth on the wall next to one of the tables and my cat Isis had a nice fun [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > control as I have a live in version. Jade my other cat has yet to capture > any bugs. What is it about cats and bugs? Mine especially like house flies but will also chase spiders. They will not touch those imitation-lady-bug beetle things (that look like lady bugs but bigger and uglier) or box elder bugs. I know the beetles have a stinky substance they release, so I'd stay away too! Rene I remember in my old apartment Isis decided it would be fun to play with a bee. I heard a buzzing noise under my bed and saw a bee with Isis pawing at it. She never got stung since the thing looked close to death. SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com > > Do any of you have cats that like to chase and eat bugs? Earlier there was > > a moth on the wall next to one of the tables and my cat Isis had a nice fun [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Rene > I remember in my old apartment Isis decided it would be fun to play with a > bee. I heard a buzzing noise under my bed and saw a bee with Isis pawing at > it. She never got stung since the thing looked close to death. Good thing! I'd worry about bee stings. BTW, how are your "girls" doing? I don't recall seeing an update lately, but I might have missed it. Rene Both cats are doing just fine. Thanks for asking. Isis and Jade get along like siblings. After a year Jade has gotten pretty comfortable but on occasion both of them still have their spats. Isis pretty much knows she's the queen though. I have discovered that Jade does not like being at all under the bedcovers like Isis does. She does however enjoy eating and definately eats her fair share. How are your cats doing? SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com > Good thing! I'd worry about bee stings. BTW, how are your "girls" > doing? I don't recall seeing an update lately, but I might have missed > it. > > Rene > Both cats are doing just fine. Thanks for asking. Isis and Jade get along > like siblings. After a year Jade has gotten pretty comfortable but on > occasion both of them still have their spats. Isis pretty much knows she's > the queen though. I have discovered that Jade does not like being at all > under the bedcovers like Isis does. She does however enjoy eating and > definately eats her fair share. How are your cats doing? They're great, thanks! Tucker has been on his prescription diet for nearly a year and has lost a whole 2 oz. A bit disappointing, but I guess he just has a slow metabolism. He and Benny play a lot, so they both get plenty of exercise. I've taught Benny a number of tricks using clicker training, and he really enjoys it. BTW, last night Tucker was chasing a large housefly around the kitchen, and when he was done, he ate it. Thought that was funny after responding to your bugs post! Rene |
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