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Title: Fish and Chips
Post by: SophiasMum on November 19, 2007, 18:46:51 PM
Dont you just love it when your eating yummy fish and chips , and the kittys seem to like to join you too, making sure that you are getting the hint by putting their paws on your leg and pulling a cute face. :)
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: unseeliechylde on November 19, 2007, 18:49:13 PM
 :evillaugh: not that you're under their paws at all..... :rofl:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: puddypaws on November 19, 2007, 18:51:29 PM
It is when the paws move from the leg and head towards my fork  :rofl: :rofl:  Little horrors  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: blackcat on November 19, 2007, 18:57:06 PM
:evillaugh: not that you're under their paws at all..... :rofl:

I have to confess that when I get fish and chips, I get the batter and the chips and the fish goes to the cats. If I am lucky I get a couple of mouthfuls to myself...
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: SophiasMum on November 19, 2007, 18:58:02 PM
:evillaugh: not that you're under their paws at all..... :rofl:

I have to confess that when I get fish and chips, I get the batter and the chips and the fish goes to the cats. If I am lucky I get a couple of mouthfuls to myself...

Well I must confess I couldn't stand their little cute faces anymore and I gave in  :rofl:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 19, 2007, 19:04:12 PM
Have to say, I dont like my cats begging, and am lucky at the moment I dont have any that do. I rarely give into them either, although Tiger did get some pie crust yesterday.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: SophiasMum on November 19, 2007, 19:06:53 PM
Have to say, I dont like my cats begging, and am lucky at the moment I dont have any that do. I rarely give into them either, although Tiger did get some pie crust yesterday.

To be honest I dont like them begging but I felt sorry for them as I was out for a very long time today. I went to the lakes :briggin:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Gwen on November 19, 2007, 19:22:04 PM
Mine go mad if we have fish or chicken as food,they don't bother with other meats like beef etc but fish and chicken they go mad for.  I am a cruel meowmy as I have been known to lock them in another room when eating fish or chicken :-[
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 19, 2007, 19:25:40 PM
I don't like Riley begging (Lucas, as always, is angelic and wouldn't dream of it) so he never gets anything while I'm eating but I always save him something if he's shown an interest in what I'm eating, Lukey gets some too of course  :)
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Mark on November 19, 2007, 19:32:02 PM
I don't mind them begging as it's natural and they are just as entitled to it as me  :Luv:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 19, 2007, 19:36:17 PM
i wish mine would beg for some food off my plate, it would make them seem like normal cats  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: dolcetta46 on November 19, 2007, 19:41:39 PM
Forget the begging, Oliver "DEMANDS" his share.  Usually I take care of that by giving him a little portion of what we are eating just before we start our dinner, but sometimes I still have to hear about it when he decides that the "portion" was not big enough  :Crazy: :doh: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: unseeliechylde on November 19, 2007, 19:45:39 PM
luckily, our Riley has never been one to beg, but if it's something he likes (turkey, steak, fish etc), I usually set aside a bit to cook without sauce etc for him. He doesn't get it until after we have finished, and is a very polite boy - he sits nicely and takes it gently. Skye is a moocher, which doesn't bother me too much - she will learn to wait. What I do object to is them trying to eat off your plate >:( She used to do this a lot more, but since being with us she is starting to learn that this behaviour means not only do you not get anything, but you will earn a full minute in time out :shocked: (of course, afterwards all is forgiven, and cuddles & playtime follows! :Luv:) ) in fact, she has only done so twice in the last 2 weeks. This is less because of time out than because Riley tells her off - he won't let her get away with anything he isn't allowed to do! When she is well behaved (like her big bro) she gets fussed and is given her share of the "cat portion" :rofl:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 19, 2007, 20:09:38 PM
Just had my dinner, breaded chicken breast and salad in a wrap, kind of like a healthy KFC Twister.  Riley was begging throughout the preparation and while I was eating it.  Saved him some salad (his fave) and here he is a few minutes ago tucking in  :)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/LucasRiley5010640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: SophiasMum on November 19, 2007, 20:58:52 PM
Sophia ( Could be a maine coon) doesn't like chicken , is this right? :Crazy:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Gwen on November 19, 2007, 21:03:59 PM
A cat that likes salad?  thats gotta be a first :Crazy:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: unseeliechylde on November 19, 2007, 21:09:12 PM
That's so cool! My first cat, Ash, liked cucumber, peppers, and peas! lol
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: SophiasMum on November 19, 2007, 21:57:05 PM
That's so cool! My first cat, Ash, liked cucumber, peppers, and peas! lol

Sophia likes tomatoes
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: bluecat on November 19, 2007, 23:19:10 PM
Salad dont know :Crazy: but mary def likes onion leaves  :Crazy: :rofl: 
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: dolcetta46 on November 19, 2007, 23:49:40 PM
Sauteed onions and shrooms, mashed potatoes mixed with parmigiano and butter, cheese covered brussel sprouts and broccoli (though I suspect he is only tasting the cheese...) are some of Oliver's favourite veggies...
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 20, 2007, 07:54:21 AM
Do be careful with some of these things you are giving your cats - onions can cause issues, I Can't remember offhand if any of hte other veg can.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: carl (billy and baggys dad) on November 20, 2007, 08:16:36 AM
I don't mind them begging as it's natural and they are just as entitled to it as me  :Luv:

I'm with Mark on that. They're bound to want a bit of what I'm having if I'm stuffing my face with a plate full of fish.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: clarenmax on November 20, 2007, 09:05:04 AM
Come dinner time (we eat on the sofa with lap trays as the dining room table is always covered in John's paperwork  :shocked:), there will always be a Maxy sitting on the back of sofa, eying each plate with intent  :evillaugh:  If you ignore him, he'll gently tap your shoulder so you remember he's there and want some food  :evillaugh: 

He's much better than he used to be, he'd sell his soul for salmon and has been known to try and  hook food of my plate before, but he's kind of out of that habit now.

He knows that he'll get saved a bit once we've finished eating, or I put in in a little bowl so he knows its 'his' dinner.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Mark on November 20, 2007, 09:17:39 AM
Do be careful with some of these things you are giving your cats - onions can cause issues, I Can't remember offhand if any of hte other veg can.

It's anything in the onion family ie Leeks, Garlic, chives etc. (apparently Lilies are part of the onion family - or is it onions are part of the Lily family?  :Crazy: )

Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Den on November 20, 2007, 09:27:56 AM
Onions, whether cooked, raw or dried damage the red blood cells leading to amemia and can eventually cause death. It can also irritate the mouth and stomach and potentially cause ulcers.
Garlic is a lot less severe. Oddly enough garlic is used a a good defence against fleas  :scared:. I can't remember the quantites which are dangerous. I did have it for dogs and obviously cats have a lower tolerance.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Millys Mum on November 20, 2007, 21:11:50 PM
Tomatoes are part of the deadly nightshade family i think, i know the plats arent good for cats, not sure about the fruits?
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Den on November 21, 2007, 10:18:08 AM
According to google Tomatoes are a no go (would never have thought that). Apparently they cause gastrointestinal systems and just one cherry tomato nearly killed a cat  :Crazy:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Mark on November 21, 2007, 10:46:10 AM
Tomatoes are part of the deadly nightshade family i think, i know the plats arent good for cats, not sure about the fruits?

Yes they are, along with potatoes and peppers.They can cause immune system problems.


I was googling the other day and realised what Dolcetta meant about foodie sites  :scared:
Someone had dared to ask if peppers were part of the nightshade family. She was told by a mod that it was a food site and nighshade is not recognised as a group. She was told that foods are grouped into legumes, cereals etc with lists of what they included. She was told to edit her  her question or post it on a horticultural forum  :scared: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Millys Mum on November 21, 2007, 15:34:59 PM
Bit like us if someone asks whats the best flea collar  :rofl:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: SophiasMum on November 21, 2007, 19:03:13 PM
According to google Tomatoes are a no go (would never have thought that). Apparently they cause gastrointestinal systems and just one cherry tomato nearly killed a cat  :Crazy:

Well I made Sausage Casrole ( I know Yummy huh) and after I had dinner I walked into the kitchen and she was their head first in the pan licking the tomatoe juice.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 21, 2007, 21:37:10 PM
According to google Tomatoes are a no go (would never have thought that). Apparently they cause gastrointestinal systems and just one cherry tomato nearly killed a cat  :Crazy:

Oh dear  :-:  No more tomatoes for Riley then, lettuce is his favourite anyway followed by carrot so I'm sure he won't be too upset  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on November 22, 2007, 00:40:14 AM
Hmmmm I wondering about this tomato cos what do most of rescues use when they trapping cats it seems, pilchards in tomato sauce!
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on November 22, 2007, 08:22:00 AM
I have had cats like tomato sauce on food (i.e. spag out of a tin) and been fine.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: carl (billy and baggys dad) on November 22, 2007, 08:54:35 AM
Oooer. Baggins loves the tomato sauce from my plate after I've had pasta. He says it what gives him orangeness.

Is it really bad for him?
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Millys Mum on November 22, 2007, 09:34:37 AM
Mine love the tomato pilchards too, i think toms are like garlic, an open jury cos some people use garlic in different supplements  :shify:
Eating the plant leaves may be a different story
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: DaveD on November 22, 2007, 17:30:41 PM
I'm not too worried about them eating inappropriate foods but I don't give my cats food from my plate, because, being such opportunists, they may well be getting such food elsewhere. The only exception is Sonia who, because I thought she had only a short time left, I spoiled rotten. Now I've almost turned vegetarian, as she has most of the meat off my plate. (Not straight off, I pick it up and hand it to her!) She hardly ever goes out though, and always supervised, so she won't be overdosing on any of the risky foods.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Team Svartalfheims on November 22, 2007, 17:33:50 PM
According to google Tomatoes are a no go (would never have thought that). Apparently they cause gastrointestinal systems and just one cherry tomato nearly killed a cat  :Crazy:

Eek I've been using sardines in tomato sauce all the time when I've been out trapping!!! I'd hate to think I've made any of them ill or killed them  :'(  :'(

Edited for typing error
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: unseeliechylde on November 22, 2007, 17:39:21 PM
I could be completely wrong here, but I remember being told the following:

Tomato plants are HIGHLY toxic
The fruits, when raw, are indigestible to cats an cause severe irritation of the gut lining, which can produce scar tissue and serious gastrointesitnal problems.
Cooked tomato is a bit of a grey area - pureed / strained and cooked is the safest, as the toxic compunds are larely broken down, and the seeds are absent. From what I recall, this type is "safe" in low doses, but owners should exercise caution and ensure very small amounts very occasionally, if at all.
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: blackcat on November 22, 2007, 18:56:47 PM
your one consolation in all of this is that the tomato sauce on sardines contains so little in the way of tomato to barely qualify for the name. Most tomato sauce you buy in bottles (heinz, rosella, whatever) is mainly pureed potato with tomato flavour and food colouring. So don't stress too much. I would not encourage doing it on a daily basis but once in a blue moon is unlikely to be a problem unless the animal is tomato-intolerant (or more precisely, intolerant of the fruit of the solanum family - which includes egg plants, capsicums, chilis etc, as well as potatos, but there you are eating the roots - an deadly nightshade)
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on November 22, 2007, 19:11:56 PM
Lexy shows no interest in tinned fish. Tuna, pilchards, sardines. I tried it before and landed up eating it myself  :-:  She just sniffs at it, can't be bothered.

Cod from the chippie...well that's another story. She's her mum's girl that's for sure!
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: SophiasMum on November 22, 2007, 21:59:42 PM
Mine love the tomato pilchards too, i think toms are like garlic, an open jury cos some people use garlic in different supplements  :shify:
Eating the plant leaves may be a different story

Mine are lover of Pilcahrds too :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Fish and Chips
Post by: Angiew on November 28, 2007, 14:39:27 PM
According to google Tomatoes are a no go (would never have thought that). Apparently they cause gastrointestinal systems and just one cherry tomato nearly killed a cat  :Crazy:

On the ASPCA (american) site it states

"The green parts of the tomato plant are considered toxic because they contain solanine, which has the potential to produce significant gastrointestinal and central nervous system effects. However ripe tomatoes, the part of the plant typically used in food products, are not toxic. Therefore, we would not expect any poisoning-related issues with the tomato content of your cat food.
For additional helpful information on pet poison prevention, please visit APCC (animal poison control centre) online. "