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Old November 3rd 08, 07:05 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
GaDragonfly
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Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie
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Old November 3rd 08, 01:17 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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O T liked to DANCE in his water and I ended up putting a 9 x 13 pan of water
in the bathtub until he out grew his waterbaby stage.
"GaDragonfly" wrote in message
...
Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie



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Old November 3rd 08, 01:32 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Daniel Mahoney
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Default Need advice about water

In article
,
GaDragonfly wrote:

Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie


Try putting the water dish in something with low sides - something like
a baking pan. That ought to help contain the spills.
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Old November 3rd 08, 03:08 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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I have a boot tray under the 2 no-tip bowls in the kitchen and in the
bathroom I have a winter floor mat for a truck. Both have deep lips that
hold the water when spilled.

Celeste


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"Daniel Mahoney" wrote in message
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In article
,
GaDragonfly wrote:

Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie


Try putting the water dish in something with low sides - something like
a baking pan. That ought to help contain the spills.



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Old November 3rd 08, 06:35 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Jane
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On Nov 3, 1:05*am, GaDragonfly wrote:
Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. *We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. *Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. *Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. *The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. *I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. *Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie



One of my friends had that problem and she used to keep a BIG water
bowl in the middle of her shower. She took it out every day to
shower, then put it back in for the rest of the day. The cats could
splash and play all they wanted without ruining her floors.

Jane
- owned and operated by the Princess Rita, a non-water-play kitty.

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Old November 3rd 08, 06:40 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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GaDragonfly wrote:
Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie



Persia adores her Drinkwell cat fountain. And you can find them much
cheaper than at PetCo or PetSmart. I ordered one for her when I brought her
to SC with me... it was an amazon seller, I think. Half the cost of the
other sites, brand new in the box. Trust me, Roscoe ane Meeka couldn't tip
that thing over without concerted effort!

Jill

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Old November 3rd 08, 07:16 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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"GaDragonfly" wrote in message
...
Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and
tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house.
We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl
of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The
second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen
anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie


We give our cats water in large drinking glasses on the kitchen and
bathroom counters. They have only knocked one over and spilled it
(and broke the glass) over the years.

Jo


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Old November 3rd 08, 08:05 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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"GaDragonfly" wrote in message
...
Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie


Been there done that! I had to put vinyl mats under all of the water bowls
when Rhett and Scarlett were kittens. They still haven't outgrown drinking
off their paws so still make a mess. I always call our water bowls
"Scarlett-flavored".

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Old November 3rd 08, 09:16 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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That's a good idea Granby.
Our cats never had a water dancing problem, even as bitties
Silly bitties, Julie. I got a good laugh trying to picture that.
Good luck.
Love
Kyla.
"Granby" ...
O T liked to DANCE in his water and I ended up putting a 9 x 13 pan of
water in the bathtub until he out grew his waterbaby stage.
"GaDragonfly" ...
Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.
Julie





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Old November 3rd 08, 09:31 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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"GaDragonfly" wrote in message

Has anyone ever used a watering system similar to the bottle and tube
device used for rabbits and ferrets to provide water for their cats?
Rosco and Meeka are creating a serious water hazard at our house. We
want to make sure there is water for everyone but the kittens insist
on water dancing. Right now Rosco is dancing in the smallest bowl of
a nesting mixing bowl set. Only two feet will fit inside but he's
prancing his two feet up and down and spilling the water. The second
bowl is a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and Meeka had her two feet in
there swirling the water around in a circle. I've never seen anything
like this! We have to provide water for everyone but the kittens are
making it difficult. Now, as soon as you quit laughing I would
appreciate any suggestions.


I have no advice, but feel our pain. I have a barekitten who is also a
waterbaby, and he dances in water alot too. Unfortunately he was also born
with thumbs and a keen cunning.... despite being strictly NOT ALLOWED into
the bathroom or kitchen with supervision, he is often found in either of
those rooms, with the taps running, water all over the floor, and his 'fur'
sopping.

When the weather is warm enough, his favourite thing to do is go outside,
play with the hose and pour water from one container to another.
Unfortunately, we're still under water restrictions and technically running
the hose like that is against the law, so we don't let him do it very often.

I can only pray that yours - like mine - eventually grow out of it.

Yowie
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pancakes can you fit in a doghouse? None, icecream doesn't have bones.


 




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