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Cat Forum / General Topics / December 2006Fountain deterrant--Any suggestions?
Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out in our home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking out of them. A few months ago we discovered that "Buffy" was getting sick from drinking the water out of one of the fountains. She vomited violently and we made several trips to the ER and vet before we figured out what was making her sick. We don't have time to clean the fountains out each week, and I think that's what it would take to keep the water fresh enough. They have lots of rocks arranged in them and it would mean disassembling, washing bowl, rocks, pump, then re-assembling. We just don't have that much time in our lives right now. Has anyone had a similar experience and found a good solution? Is there something we could put in the water that might be a deterrant, but not dangerous? I'm afaid a strong enough bleach solution to keep it from going off, would make her sick. We tried giving her her own fountain to drink out of but, of course, she won't touch it--only the forbidden one. Of course with the new addition to the family, there's a good chance she'll follow suit and we'll have two sick ones...maybe three if they gang up on us... Hmmm....I just had a thought...a little mouthwash maybe?? Thanks, Buffy's family http://www.davidandmollie.com/kitties/bufeyes.htm >We don't have time to clean the fountains out each week, Simple. DO NOT put them back in. Lumber Cartel (tinlc) #2063. Spam this account at your own risk. This sig censored by the Office of Home and Land Insecurity... Remove XYZ to email me : Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out in our : home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking out of them. My cat also ignores all my attemts to provide her with fresh water and marches straight to the fountain and drinks out of it. She has not gotten sick or anything, but it is something I wonder about. I keep filling the fountain with bottled drinking water, but I don't know if that's enough. She just doesn't drink out of anything else. Having a fountain that a cat is not allowed to drink from will be pure torture to the cats. They are naturally drawn to running water. If you have any kind of fountain running, make sure the water is clean and safe for them to drink. If you can't make it safe, I wouldn't do it. Rhonda > We tried giving her her own fountain to drink out of but, of course, she > won't touch it--only the forbidden one. Of course with the new addition to > the family, there's a good chance she'll follow suit and we'll have two sick > ones...maybe three if they gang up on us... >Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out in our >home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking out of them. <snip> Have you thought of putting a small amount of one of those substances that you spray on a cat to keep it from chewing on itself?? I've had real good luck with bitter apple; Bernie never chews his tail anymore. Mayabe a half teaspoon in the water would do....obviously, it's non-toxic. > Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out in our > home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking out of them. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > several trips to the ER and vet before we figured out what was making her > sick. The answer is very simple. DO NOT USE THE FOUNTAINS!!!!! or else be sure they are fed by fresh water and have a constant drain rather than recirculation Dumb animals tend to die sooner than smart ones. Nature made that rule to ensure survival of the species. Humans support the weak ones and encourage them to multiply. Humans are so much smarter than nature! Willee >> Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out in our >> home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking out of [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >> and we made several trips to the ER and vet before we figured out what >> was making her sick. > Dumb animals tend to die sooner than smart ones. > Nature made that rule to ensure survival of the species. > Humans support the weak ones and encourage them to multiply. > Humans are so much smarter than nature! > > Willee I guess that's why there are so many f*cking stupid human animals around. Dave > > Dumb animals tend to die sooner than smart ones. > > Nature made that rule to ensure survival of the species. > > Humans support the weak ones and encourage them to multiply. > > Humans are so much smarter than nature! > > I guess that's why there are so many f*cking stupid human animals around. Yes. They're called cat-owners. ================ Cat-show Special : http://tinyurl.com/kwsqx ================ Well Dave ... I guess you got my point! Willee >> Dumb animals tend to die sooner than smart ones. >> Nature made that rule to ensure survival of the species. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Dave To others who responded with constructive suggestions, thank you very much. To these guys, for pointing out what a worthless person I am, gosh, thanks for being so helpful. Since I'm so fricken worthless, I guess I'll stop trying to find a solution to my dilemma and I'll 1. Put the fountain back out and let the cats drink out of it and get sick. 2. Get rid of the fountain that I love having for mental health reasons 3. Get rid of the cats. There is obviously no point in trying to be intelligent or resourceful about anything ever again..... sheesh......why do I bother communicating? > Well Dave ... I guess you got my point! > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >> >> Dave > To others who responded with constructive suggestions, thank you very > much. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > sheesh......why do I bother communicating? You shouldn't bother. We hate you. We think you are CRUEL TO CATS, and very, very stupid. We're also not surprised you have mental health problems, you retard. If you ever come back to this group again, we'll hunt you down. All us regulars have been in touch concerning you, and we mean it, you sh.t. LEAVE OUR GROUP ALONE, you cruel, cat-hating bastard. Go rot in Hell. -- This Petition digitally signed by -- Yojimbo Barb P Barnabas Collins Matthew AKA NMR Grampa Walton Magic Mood Jeep© Barlyn via CatKB.com Anna via CatKB.com mlbriggs Foundryrat MaryL lastcatstanding > sheesh......why do I bother communicating? Communicating involves listening and considering ideas outside your own. If you start off with a closed mind then no communication is possible. You asked for opinions and opinions you got ... take them for what they are worth. I hope you resolve your problems with your cat to your complete satisfaction. Willee Buffy's family, This is a shameless plug for my company, but have you considered an electronic cat repellent? We carry one for just under $30 that is completely inaudible to humans. It is called a CatScram and operates off a 9v battery or optional AC adapter. Here's the description: The CatScram cat repellent is easy to use. Just turn it on and place it so it faces the area you want to be cat free. CatScram watches around the clock so you won't come home to find any more yakballs on your stove or cat urine marking on your expensive couch. And the link: http://www.odordestroyer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CSCRAM Hope that helps, Philip ----------------------------- http://www.OdorDestroyer.com Powerful pet odor removers for powerful pet odors. > To others who responded with constructive suggestions, thank you very much. > [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > sheesh......why do I bother communicating? oldhickory wrote the following on 4/29/2006 9:40 PM: > Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out in our > home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking out of them. Ours drink mostly from their own fountain, but once in a while they go after the one that is difficult to clean. A bit of vinegar in the water is a good deterrent. Karen R. > Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out in our > home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking out of them. [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Buffy's family > http://www.davidandmollie.com/kitties/bufeyes.htm I was given one of those little fountains, but Holly is greatly attracted to moving water -- not just to drink but also to play. It isn't worth taking risks with her health. I keep mine set up *without* any water. No, it's not as pleasant to look at, but the alternative (possibly a sick cat) makes it well worth doing without the pleasantry of a working fountain. Likewise, I no longer keep real plants indoors -- same reaon. I have lots of plants outdoor, but not inside. There are certain "trade offs" that come with pets, and the great pleasure I get from my furry twosome makes all of those decisions very easy to make. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: >'o'< Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e Recent pics: http://tinyurl.com/clal7 > > Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out > > in our home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > to moving water -- not just to drink but also to play. It isn't worth > taking risks with her health. I keep mine set up without any water. Yeah! That's right! Me too! I, too, have a fountain - beautiful thing it is; marble, lovely display or so the brochure pictures said, cost me a fortune - but I won't have it working just in case it poisons my cats. Then there's my swimming pool. Empty, and it'll stay that way. Can't have my cat accidentally falling into it and drowning. I also refuse to have an electrical supply running into the house, in case my kittie sticks her paws into the outlets and gets electrocuted. Sure, it makes life very uncomfortable, and it's Hell living without a fridge, TV, music, heating, and lights, and my two kids were taken into care for "neglect", but no matter. The cat is all that's important. > No, it's not as pleasant to look at, but the alternative (possibly a > sick cat) makes it well worth doing without the pleasantry of a > working fountain. Absolutely. Sure, when folks come round and point out to you that, surely, it's pointless having a fountain if there's no water in it, and they think you're a few cards short of the deck when you say it's because of the cat; well, that may cause problems with your social standing, and make you think that people consider you peculiar. "f.ck 'em", I always say. > Likewise, I no longer keep real plants indoors -- same reaon. > I have lots of plants outdoor, but not inside. Well done. Real plants indoors? Psshhooh! OK, so real plants turn a house into a home. They can fill a room with pleasant odours, life, energy, and beauty. Sure, the communion between plants, the house, and humans is a holy, beautiful thing. But f.ck them. Plastic ones are good enough for us, Mary. It's for the cats!!!!! > There are certain "trade offs" that come with pets, and the great pleasure > I get from my furry twosome makes all of those decisions very easy to make. I couldn't agree with you less, Mary. Say - have you ever considered purchasing some form of battery-operated, vibrating sex-aid? You should. It would do you the world of good, you know. >A few months ago we discovered that "Buffy" was getting sick from drinking >the water out of one of the fountains. She vomited violently and we made >several trips to the ER and vet before we figured out what was making her >sick. >We don't have time to clean the fountains out each week, and I think that's >what it would take to keep the water fresh enough. They have lots of rocks I wouldn't bring them in the house if this is the case. > Help! We have a couple of fountains that we want to put back out in our > home but can't figure out a way to keep the cat from drinking out of them. <snip> Add distilled water to the sterilized fountain (and rocks) and install a carbon filter in the fountain - it should have a filter already in it which needs to be cleaned and replaced monthly at least. If it has no filter, you are pretty much sunk - you will have to ditch the fountains. You can sterilize the fountain by running a 10% bleach solution through it for 10 minutes, and then rinse it well with distilled water. Remove all the rocks and treat them separately. Dry all parts with paper towles and let them sit for 48 hours to liberate any chlorine that might be left. -L. |
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