Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Reality of Cat Ownership



(Note:  due to gross content there will be no photo with this entry)
                Ew…cat vomit…cold…squished between my toes…For those readers who are getting the impression that cat ownership is a blissful, fun-filled adventure, let me fill you in on a few realities.  Sometimes cats eat too fast or are pummeled by Frank immediately after eating.  This results in vomit which is possibly the grossest thing you can step on in the middle of the night on the way to the bathroom.
                Similar to vomit, but fur-filled so it looks like a half-digested mouse, is a hairball.  These appear in all kinds of interesting places—on your pillow, in the middle of the couch, in a tennis shoe.
                Bad smells are also part of the pet package.  We are constantly battling litter box odors with sprays, air fresheners, and open windows.  Harder to mask is kitty tuna-breath—especially strong when a cat naps on you right after eating.
                So, while having cats is hugely satisfying, like all good things in life, it comes with a price.

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