allison Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 OK, so I've had this cat for a year and a half, and one of the places she likes to hang out is on top of my computer monitor. I have always suspected there was something problematic about this, and last night I saw how. I have been working long hours, 8 am to midnight, give or take. She has been sleeping indoors at night with me, and then insisting on being out when I leave, which means she goes around 16 or 17 hours without food. The result of that last night was that when she came in from the cold, she did her normal bolt-a-thon of all of the available cat food and then went to her spot on top of my monitor to hang out with me while I checked email and such, but the combination of the two produced an inadvertant effect of Tik barking on the top of the monitor. Here's where the "this can't be a good idea" thing starts to make sense. I dealt with the mess, and the monitor is for now still working, but the bigger question exists: "Can a teenaged cat learn new tricks?" I'm shooeing her off the monitor for now, and so far it is working, but what are the chances I can get her off of that monitor for good? The barfing thing with cats, well, it is something they just do. Is there any way to keep her off of that monitor, for sure, and permanent-like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 allison said: Is there any way to keep her off of that monitor, for sure, and permanent-like? Bullet to the head. I'd gladly help you with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Greg_W said: allison said: Is there any way to keep her off of that monitor, for sure, and permanent-like? Bullet to the head. I'd gladly help you with that. You're a loser. What if someone suggested putting a bullet into the head of one of your loved ones, you dick? Thanks for being such a tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PullinFool Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 (edited) There is a product out there to keep cats off called "Sticky Paws". Tape some on the top of your monitor, but be sure to allow enough space for adequate ventilation. We have 3 cats, and the stuff works great! Edited February 21, 2003 by PullinFool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Necronomicon said: Greg_W said: allison said: Is there any way to keep her off of that monitor, for sure, and permanent-like? Bullet to the head. I'd gladly help you with that. You're a loser. What if someone suggested putting a bullet into the head of one of your loved ones, you dick? Thanks for being such a tool. Thanks, asshole. I consider that a compliment coming from a piece of shit like you. Fuck off and die, wanker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 i think greg is just saying he's a dog person not a cat person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I think Greg is saying he's a dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Necro, I KNOW you're a fuckwad - the guy that hates people and cares about a stoopid cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 i think necro and gregw should hold hands until they can get along!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 erik said: i think necro and gregw should hold hands until they can get along!!!! I think you should hold His Majesty while I drain it onto Greg's head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Necronomicon said: erik said: i think necro and gregw should hold hands until they can get along!!!! I think you should hold His Majesty while I drain it onto Greg's head. ho-dup, i will go get some tweezers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 trask said: Necro, I KNOW you're a fuckwad - the guy that hates people and cares about a stoopid cat For you, Trask, I only harbor passion . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Necronomicon said: trask said: Necro, I KNOW you're a fuckwad - the guy that hates people and cares about a stoopid cat For you, Trask, I only harbor passion . I don't believe that, Necro. You're more passionate about the dark side than old crazy polish bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 A few strategically placed bicycle spokes should do the trick. Nothing that would hurt the cat, but just enough to make it uncomfortable for her to lay down on the monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 cocked and locked mouse trap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 trask said: cocked and locked mouse trap People abused as children often abuse animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Necronomicon said: trask said: cocked and locked mouse trap People abused as children often abuse animals. I was never a child, turd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 trask said: Necronomicon said: trask said: cocked and locked mouse trap People abused as children often abuse animals. I was never a child, turd. Must have been a C-section... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 actually mouse traps are an effective way to train dogs to stay out of the trash and off the couch. the traditional spring loaded traps may be a bit too heavy duty for cats, but there are some available that spring with less force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Well, being the humanitarian that I am, that was what I was suggesting. Of course Necro is high as a kite this morning and had to take his snotty jabs. Perhaps he's arguing with his wife George this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Here is an easy way to deal with the problem. Get a squirt bottle, a soda can, and some pennies. Put the pennied in the soda can and tape it shut. When said feline get on the computer give it a small squirt while simultaniously shaking the can. After a few times all you will have to do is shake the can. Unlike dogs, cat's are hard to train with positive reinforcement, so you have to use the tough love approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necronomicon Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 I'd love to jab it into your snot while I'm high, thanks for the offer. When can I "come" over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Necronomicon said: I'd love to jab it into your snot while I'm high, thanks for the offer. When can I "come" over? You can forget about it, Abuser. I live in a tent and never know where I'll be from one day to the next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 The squirt bottle thing would work if I was home enuf to monitor my monitor all of the time. Give me more ideas for making it an 'inhospitable surface' up top there, that is what I am going to have to do. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 set of those spike strips you saw on world's wildest police chases 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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