Conference misery::feline_v1

    i, too have this problem-- with my ficus trees under the window.  The
    kittens also LOVE aloe vera, which I think is harmless.  They chew off
    pieces and parade around the apartment, leaving parts of the plant
    strewn all over the place.  
    
    ---Becca, Double, Snuzzy

    You have two problems;
    
    1.  is the plant actually poisonous to the cat -- somewhere in here
        there is a list of poisonous plants.
    2.  mucnching and throwing up anyway.  Get one of these dishes
    of grass/oats that are sold in pet stores;  it will be a treat
    and may distract the cat from the "real" plant.
    
    What does the plant liook like?  Maybe we can help id it.
    Or you might take a bit of it to a gardening place and ask.
    

    Since the plant is in the bathroom, close the door when you are
    not there.  If the cat's litter box is also in the bathroom, move
    it for the time being.
    
    Then, when you are there, leave the bathroom door open and when
    the cat starts to chew, squirt him heavily with your C.A.T.  Be
    consistent about always squirting whenever he gets near the plant.
    I squirt them for getting too close, that way the cat and I don't
    have to argue over semantics ("I wasn't going to bite the leaves
    mom, really, I was just smelling them")
    
    Jo

    There are several lists in the conference. Type SHOW KEY/FULL POISON_PLANT
    at the NOTES> prompt.
    
    Deb

	RE: Jo
    
    >>                           ...("I wasn't going to bite the leaves
    >>  mom, really, I was just smelling them")
        
    
    That was too funny, I can see poopie (aka nippa) the same thing....
    with the `cute' face on
    
    Michele                      
   

    
    
    	re: .5
    
    	Ditto.
    
    	Thanks Jo.  We do keep the door closed when we're not there
    	but it's upstairs so it's hard to tell when she's chomping
    	on it.  And she does give me that face.... =)
    

    Hi JJ,
    
    Try some Bitter Apple.... it won't hurt the plants, but cats don't like
    the taste (well, most cats that is.... I have one who would drink the
    bottle if we let her)
    
    M-L

   I received a catalog in the mail that listed the product, Outright Plant
   Protector, advertised as "a safe-but-unpleasant tasting formula" spray.
   Contact me if you would like the address.

   I also happened to be listening to an animal behaviorist on WBZ last week,
   and he mentioned that cats are thwarted by the smell of Jean Nat�.  I have
   no idea what it might do to the plant, however.

   Cindy

    HeH,HEH.. I had (the operative word being had) 2 very pretty plants
    for at least 5 years plus.. and no one ever bothered with them...
    UNTIL. a couple of Sundays ago. I had gone out.. and when I returned
    those 2 poor plants were overturned and we had soil, leaves.. et all
    EVERYWHERE.. Preschie who has th most adorable white "gloves" on her
    little paws.. was covered from paw to head with potting soil.. and
    those little white gloves were a dark shade of grey.. Happy who
    is a normally considered to be be a "blue cream was also very
    "grey  " in color.. she had poting soil on her ear tufts,,
    EVERYWHERE!!!.. I stood there with my mouth open.. looking a little
    "potting soil footprints all over the place.. and those 2 little
    dickens's were so "nonchlant so to speak..  those 2 dirt covered faces
    looked up at me.. Mummy, you are back,, did you have a nice time.,...?
     "we sure did.. HEY WADDA  YA MEAN WE GOTTA HAVE BATHES.. PUT ME
    DOWN..!! Hmm.. I guess now that  HRH is not  there to "keep"
    things in order.." I can probably "expect more " of these little
    incidents..  but I did chuckle (alot).. I could just imagine HRH
    "observing" that little escapade from heaven and I can just 
    hear and see her HARUMPHING in disdain.. HEH_HEH..
    Kate.. who is still chuckling..
    

    re: .9 - Hey Kate - you ought to see what SEVEN 3 month old
    scottish fold kittens can do to my plants!

    ah yes, the beanie weanie syndrome, designed to make breeders crazy
    and wonder why they are doing it?  
    
    E.T.

    Re; Jean Nate
    
    Someone in this file tried Jean Nate as a cat repellent.  
    
    It repelled the humans too.....
    

    
    re: .10
    
    	Hee hee!  there's another one of those phrases that just
    	kicks my into the giggles....beanie weanie and poo-heads!
    
    	ha!
    
    	JJ
    

    Don't forget "Feline wrecking crew"

    
    Murrrpphhhh This is Spots Spingler,
    
    I don't know what you humans are all upset about.  If you don't want us
    to eat salad, don't leave plants around where we can ge into them!!!
    
    After all a cat has to have something to do between motorcycle rallys
    and poker games.  (In case any of you other kitties need something to
    do try rearranging all of the throw rugs in the house, it's lots of fun
    and will drive your human crazy!!)
    
    I prefer to think of my self as an interior re-decorator.  Feline
    Wrecking Crew indeed!!!  MUUURRRPPPHHHHhhhhhhhhh.....
    
    Feline Spokes Cat,
    
    Spotted Cat Spingler (Or just plain Spot)
    

    USE BITTER APPLE FOR PLANTS.  IF THAT STILL DOESN'T DISUADE HE GO FOR
    THE TABASCO SAUCE ON THE LOWER LEAVES.  SHE MAY DRINK WATER FOR THE
    NEXT YEAR LIKE THE WELLS ARE DRYING UP BUT IT IS A TASTE SHE'LL NEVER
    FORGET!  WE USE IT WHEN BREAKING OUR SHOW DOGS OF CHEWING ON THINGS AND
    I HAVEN'T SEEN ONE DIE YET FROM A HOT MOUTH.  BITTER APPLE CAN BE
    PICKED UP AT LOCAL PETSTORES.
    LISAMARIE
    
    

    .. Nancy, I can just imagine that whole things.. little beanie
    weanies..just looking for something "new to do.."
       
      Sue,, that may explain why" the gorcery store to called to
    validate an order of 40 bottles of assorted salad dressing
    being shipped today...giggle giggle
    Kate

    
    Hmmmmm,
    
    Yes that would explain why I keep finding lo cal Catnip dressing in the
    Fridge.   
    
    Feline Silly,
    
    Sue & Princess Panther (I *don't chew* plants, I dine on them!)
        & Spots (Yummm, I love the spider plant Mummie!)
    
    

    *Lo Cal* Catnip dressing? 
    
    Uh, oh, I suspect that someone had their attorney pay them a visit.
    
    Deb

    Deb,, there is rumor around that a "certain kitty law firm.. has
    been very,very busy as of late.. and has expanded it's area of
    expertise to include Probate Issues.... hmmmm...
    Kate..(who is expecting a "summons very soon) Happy( HEY  its all
    mine..) Preschie( I want all of it..)

    
    Deb,
    
    Definately, The FIRM has been at my house a number of times trying to
    straighten out this "probate problem".  I think this is going to get
    VERY EXPENSIVE.  Panther is such a stickler for details, and there is
    still the issue of the "missing tiara."  If Argus starts to order
    european suits and russian caviar, I think you know who will be paying
    for it.  Right Kate???
    
    Feline Broke Sigh,
    
    Sue & Princess Panther & Spots
          (Who believes that she was named executrix...)
                                                        

    Yes, the Missing Tiara has become a major issue.. not to mention the
    fact.. that the ROYAL ROBES and Jewelry are also missing!!!!!  and
    worse yet.. I suspect I will never be able to get my Dec feliner
    badge back until all this is settled... I did request from
    Princess Panther.."a temporary right to use authorization for next
    weekend..". I suspect I may be denied.. sigh... But I will
    tell all of you.. That I do have in my possession "a bribe"
    er um .. I mean " token" for Princess Panther Jane and Spots..
    that I will give to their mummy.. Hopefully this may "aid"
    my cause....
      I can tell you that  I believe THE FIRM... will definitley
    show "a huge profit"after this..  heh-heh..
    Kate..Happy(I PLEAD THE FIFTH) Preschie(I  STILL WANT IT ALL)

    I hate to be indelicate here, but there is an old saying "you can't
    take it with you". AJP, Esq made it possible for HRH to do just that,
    or at least as far as the silk robes and tiara. You see, HRH was afraid
    that St. Peter might not recognize her without them and might have to
    wait her turn in line. She wanted to make a proper entrance, but wanted
    God to know of her arrival immediatly so that she, er, they could begin
    planning the reorg of heaven.
    
    Well, now I know where the disosable silk lobster bibs came from... 

   >   I can tell you that  I believe THE FIRM... will definitley
   > show "a huge profit"after this..  heh-heh..

    Do you know if these folks could use a good computer programmer?
    Sounds like their business is doing alot better than DEC.  Perhaps
    I'd have a more secure position with THE FIRM. 
    
      Nancy

    Re : Deb,, Hmmm. er um.. does Argus consult for "Humans".. this
    is an interesting concept.. I can just see him now "at the
    Friday afternoon "Bridge Game..".. "explaining the "Program"
    to HRH ..complete with "slides" ,handouts.. etc...I do wonder
    if "he offered a "moneyback guarantee"... and I suspect that
    the "howtos" maybe released soon on an alternate media type?..
    perhaps for viewing by the general population.. hmm.. 
     Nancy.. I suspect "THE FIRM" .. may end up in the top ten
    of the fortune500..
    Kate