Topic: Can I give into him ? (Read 3213 times)

lisa77 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 29, 2007, 16:34:21 PM »

Im not fussed either ! (& I am a clean freak !)

clarenmax · « **Reply #19 on:** October 29, 2007, 16:24:50 PM »

Quote from: Millys Mum on October 29, 2007, 15:17:36 PM

my dad is always giving them a plate to lick (sorry hygienic people )

Max has been known to lick the plates before as well ...... as long as they're washed up properly, don't see a problem

Millys Mum · « **Reply #18 on:** October 29, 2007, 15:17:36 PM »

I hate scrounging cats, my dad is always giving them a plate to lick (sorry hygienic people

)
I make him save any scraps for the next meal they have, it also helps me keep check on what they are getting so theres no expanding waistlines

puddypaws · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2007, 14:26:03 PM »

The minute we sit down to eat Ollie and Portia appear. They sit very quietly for a while, then if nothing appears, Portia very gently pats my knee. I've lost a few pounds the last few weeks(through trying to eat more healthily) but watching those hopeful little faces makes my appetite go! I think it's moral blackmail myself.

dolcetta46 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 29, 2007, 13:35:55 PM »

His dinner includes a part of our meal most of the time. I always set aside a bit and serve it to him just before we start our dinner so we can at least eat with a clean conscience even if he protests that it wasn't enough. But if he does have to wait because the food is still too hot, boy, we need to wear a metal armour on our legs...

Sabrina (Auferstehen) · « **Reply #15 on:** October 29, 2007, 08:50:09 AM »

Quote from: clarenmax on October 29, 2007, 08:44:42 AM

He doesn't do it so much to o/h, more to me as I'm a complete pushover lol. He's better than he used to be, and knows that I'll always save him a bit at the end of the meal, so he'll sit there staring at my plate until I'm finished When I first got him he'd literally try to hook food of you're plate when you weren't watching

Lirael's gotten a few treats from taking food right off your plate. Lately Smoke & Penguin circle my husband while he's eating (they know he'll put his plate down to type something on the laptop computer), they both completely ignore me which is great

Last night I made chicken and took bits around to each cat....

Lirael was on her pillow in front of the fire and I fed her tiny bits, she's not spoiled at all!

clarenmax · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2007, 08:44:42 AM »

I'm sure you're cooking's not that bad hun

Only joking, I know what you mean with your furries Gill. I can lend you Max for a week if you like, then you'll know what pesking for food is all about

He doesn't do it so much to o/h, more to me as I'm a complete pushover lol. He's better than he used to be, and knows that I'll always save him a bit at the end of the meal, so he'll sit there staring at my plate until I'm finished

When I first got him he'd literally try to hook food of you're plate when you weren't watching

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #13 on:** October 28, 2007, 23:30:01 PM »

I would be a complete pushover if anyone of my four would let me..................I really miss someone wanting my dinner

The Duchess · « **Reply #12 on:** October 28, 2007, 22:33:33 PM »

my mum's dog and two cats would appear from nowhere on a sunday when they heard the drawer which held the electric carving knife being slid open...

also, Cosmo has started whining at me when he wants attention, strokes, cuddles etc - when I'm out he doesn't bother mathering up at OH 'cos he knows it won't work

me, I'm just a sucker...

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #11 on:** October 28, 2007, 21:20:29 PM »

He definitely deserves to be given treats but I agree with Desley, give him treats on your terms as otherwise he might get into a habit of begging for things while you're cooking. The boys don't get that much human food but when I do give them something I make sure it's after I've eaten.

I fell into the trap with Tiggy of being a complete pushover, if she woke up and came into the kitchen while I was cooking or eating I'd stop what I was doing to gently pan fry her some chicken and then blow it until it was cool enough for her to eat

Lots of cold or burnt dinners for me!

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #10 on:** October 28, 2007, 19:19:43 PM »

YESSSS give him the little treat, I do. Except pork now.
Though I do give them one little piece

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #9 on:** October 28, 2007, 19:08:38 PM »

I have to say, giving him some beef wont harm him, but I wouldnt' do it straight from coming out of the oven to avoid him getting used to begging, and I think I read somewhere you are best off waiting till you have eaten, and then putting it in their bowl to help with them begging for treats.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2007, 15:03:40 PM »

Aw bless him !

Can WE have some now please ?

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2007, 14:59:14 PM »

Glad he enjoyed it

lisa77 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2007, 14:57:01 PM »

Leo says Thanks!! He very much enjoyed his Beef !He lapped it up !

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2007, 14:49:43 PM »

If Leo is anything is like Zephyr he will snap your arm off for beef ....

With a name like Leo he's bound to love it (all lions like a bit of buffalo

).

Go for it spoil your boy xxxx

jetcleo · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2007, 14:44:35 PM »

I agree with both posts below although we did that with Cleo when she was younger and now everytime food is in the oven she's next to it scrounging - whether it's chicken, beef or at the mo - lemon meringue pie!!!! She'll get a shock when the oven door is opened this time

Ela · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2007, 14:30:45 PM »

Although I agree with Michelle, if you give in you may well find that every day you will have a scrounging cat.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2007, 14:13:02 PM »

YES i cant see why not !!!

lisa77 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2007, 14:12:07 PM »

Leo has been sniffing round the kitchen all morning while the Beef has been in the oven.. ive just got it out & he wont leave me alone..!

If I chop it finely can i give him some ? He has all his teeth now.. Also if I put a little bit of the fat in would that be bad ?

I need him to get out from under my feet !

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