meezers Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 This thread is so funny ( not so funny for those of you enduring gale force winds through the cat flaps though ). My cats have always worked out how to use the cat flap no problem, though they still give us plenty of laughs - the 2 siamese will exit in a hurry if a stranger comes into the room, they will try to go through the catflap together and usually get wedged for a few seconds midway My Birman is a BIG boy - though mostly fluff, but he has a habit of standing in the porch with just his head through the flap while considering the merits of in or out, viewed from the hall side , his head fills the gap entirely and he stands there with the flap resting on his head like some kind of fashion accessory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share Posted December 28, 2009 That sounds hillarious Meezers they are so funny aren't they? As for Spit I think we have a bit of progress As I've been at home a lot the past few days I've been waiting until he goes out the (propped open howling gales etc) cat flap and then closing it behind him so he HAS to come back through it or freeze to death Well he soon decided that sitting the other side of a nice warm comfy room on a cold concrete floor plus already mentioned howling gale wasn't good and pushed his way through! He still wont go out through it yet - just sits and yowls (or heads for the plant pot) but I feel its a step forward - watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Could you ask him to give Claudette some lessons? I've had to resort to a litter tray in case I'm not around to open the door, it's just too cold to have the flap open when I'm home. Unfortunately she is not a cat who takes to being handled much, and any attempts at 'shoving' are likely to be met with retaliation and severe flesh-wounds. I'll keep trying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 it's just too cold to have the flap open when I'm home. we like to think of it as air conditioning now you know a nice fresh breeze to clear out all that stale(warm) air. Oh and it's fine really - just wrap yourself up in two blankets and a hot water bottle! Blooming cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 YIPEE !!!! - he's finally gone and done it After several days of watching when he goes out the catflap and quickly shutting it behind him so he has to come back through, yesterday he then turned round, pushed it with his nose and went back out again - didnt even bat an eyelid! So, no more draughty living room for me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thats great - now you can introduce an enclosed litter tray - If they use it its great and keeps smells and stuff in the box!! There is a top opening box for cats who hate a flap but not sure if available in this country Dont think any flap http://www.amazon.com/Clevercat-Top-Entry-Litter-Box/dp/B0002ZS20I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Thats great - now you can introduce an enclosed litter tray Now you're just playing with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Lucky you! I'm still struggling ... haven't been at home enough to train her, she only goes out a couple of times a day so you have to catch the opportunity. You've given me hope, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 My Birman is a BIG boy - though mostly fluff, but he has a habit of standing in the porch with just his head through the flap while considering the merits of in or out, viewed from the hall side , his head fills the gap entirely and he stands there with the flap resting on his head like some kind of fashion accessory Er ppppppppppiccy????? I love Birmans - one of the guys I used to work with used to have Birmans - or rather his mum bred them. It's those impish looks and white paws that get me - and the fluff - so squidgeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 They are gorgeous but I believe a little slow in the attic or so my friend tells me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Probably why I like them! Kindred spirits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Oh no - they are bright; at least our Birman X was - he figured out how to open the kitchen door by jumping on the worktop and pushing the handle down. Although admittedly once he did go up to a 2D metal cat and growl at it for ages because it wouldn't go away (but by then he was very old and losing his sight). This thread has entertained me no end - particularly the bit about the fat cat, its small head, the OH and the vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Oh no - they are bright; Although admittedly once he did go up to a 2D metal cat and growl at it for ages because it wouldn't go away says it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
