Curiosity killed the cat

[butter_fly]

CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT – Anyone who has cats knows they tend to poke their
feline noses everywhere. That could be dangerous. The “Random House
Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings” (1996) by Gregory Titelman
states: “An overly inquisitive person is likely to get hurt. Children are
usually warned against curiosity. The proverb was first attested in the
United States in 1909. In 1921, it was used by (playwright) Eugene O’Neill…(A
variation is) ‘Curiosity killed the cat: satisfaction brought him back…’”

“Wise Words and Wives Tales” (1993, Avon Books) by Stuart Flexner and Doris
Flexner has a more detailed explanation: “There is nothing new about the
annoying tendency of some people to ask one question too many. Proverbial
admonitions to the overly curious date back to ancient times, but ‘Curiosity
killed the cat’ is apparently a recent invention. Of the earlier sayings,
Saint Augustine recorded in ‘Confessions’ (397) the story of a curious soul
who wondered what God did in the eons before creating heaven and earth. ‘He
fashioned hell for the inquisitive,’ came the stern reply, and proverbial
sayings of more recent times have been no less forgiving. The seventeenth-
century saying, “He that pryeth into every cloud may be struck with a
thunderbolt,’ appeared in John Clarke’s ‘Paroemiologia’ (1639), and in the
nineteenth century, Lord Byron in ‘Don Juan’ (1818) roundly condemned the
curious with ‘I loathe that low vice curiosity.’ An old saw, ‘Care (worry)
killed the cat.,’ dated from Shakespeare’s time, but the connection between a
cat and curiosity, however natural it may seem now, was not made until a
reference to the current proverb appeared in 1909. The adaptation, ‘Curiosity
can do more things than kill a cat,’ was recorded in O. Henry’s short
story ‘Schools and Schools’ (1909), and the exact wording of the proverb
appeared later in Eugene O’Neill’s ‘Diff’rent’ (1922).

And some links:
www.goenglish.com/CuriosityKilledTheCat.asp
www.altika.com/leadership/curiosity.htm

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Thanks butterfly. A bit disappointig though, I thought the saying reffered do the particular cat in a well known fairy tale.

Speaking of Cats. Do you know how to wash one?

[kingfish]

Instructions on how to wash your Cat:


1. Thoroughly clean the toilet.
2. Add the required amount of shampoo to the toilet water.
3. Obtain the cat and carry him to the bathroom.
4. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close both lids (you
may need to stand on the lid so that he cannot escape). CAUTION: Do not get
any part of your body too close to the edge, as his paws will be reaching out
for anything he can find.
5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "power wash and
rinse" which I have found to be quite effective.
6. Have someone open the door to the outside and ensure that there are no
people between the toilet and the outside door.
7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift both lids.
8. The now-clean cat will rocket out of the toilet, and run outside where he
will dry himself.

[butter_fly]

oh, kingfish:(((((((

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This joke is usually signed:

sicerely

The Dog

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The Washing of a Cat
Amanda, Sarah

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Magic the Cat was emotionally scarred for the rest of his life this afternoon, after a tragic washing torture preformed by two sugar-crazed teenagers! Deciding he was a dirty kitty, Sarah and Amanda filled the Jacuzzi tub in Sarah's parents' bathroom with Johnson and Johnson's Baby Wash Shampoo and Luke Warm water. Going on a Babushka hunt, Sarah and Amanda tracked the innocent passerby Magic (AKA Babushka) to behind the curtains on a windowsill! They snatched the cat into a towel and took off with him, to the bathroom!

They carefully placed Magic into the bathtub, but he shoot out off it and skidded around the rim of the tub! Smashing into a picture frame, Magic ran like heck for his very life!

Sarah and Amanda started picking up the pieces of extremely sharp, rusted glass. A few body parts and tetanus shots later, Sarah and Amanda decided to try again later, after lunch and during Worthy's music lesson, this time in the shower.

Magic was very nervous those next 30 minutes, watching his back wherever he turned! It was driving him insane!

The two sugar-driven teenagers hunted him down until they efforts were rewarded. They caught Magic. Next, they threw him into a towel. Geared with bathing suits, baby shampoo, towels, a bucket of water, and lastly a blue scrub thingy, they jumped into the shower.

The next twenty minutes were torture for Magic. But he took like a cat and sat there and got wet. Sarah and Amanda said that they did not use the shower, for fear that the ticked-off cat would surely dismember them. But, no. He just sat there shaking like leaf.

Wrapping him in a dry towel, they rubbed him violently. Next they threw them in Sarah's bathroom. They left him starving, weak, mad, alone, and VERY wet. Half an hour later, the brave Amanda marched upstairs to check on the mentally incompetent Magic. But, to her utter horror, the door to Sarah's room was open. Luckily, Sarah had closed the door to her room early so he could not to terrorize the house. Worthy, in the next room, was completely unaware of the drama that had unfolded in the past hour!

Magic now resides in the Kitty Retirement House in Sarah's room, where he has torn it inside out. Soon he will be released, when he is dry. We hope to release him in his natural environment, Sarah and Worthy's House! Hopefully he will not eat the inhabitants, although he did get his revenge by peeing on Sarah's bed.

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You see! The toilet work much better!!:-)

[kingfish]

[kingfish]

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Is Butter_fly a cat lover?

[butter_fly]

kingfish napisała:
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No, nothing like that, just got disgusted for a while and for no reason at
all...
Yeah, go ahead with the jokes:)

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I love this one:

Vaccinations
Vaccination is the administration of a modified live, or killed form of an infection, which does not cause an illness in your cat. Instead, it stimulates the formation of antibodies against the disease itself, preventing the vaccinated cat from developing the disease. There are three major killer diseases and treatment of them, once contracted, is not always successful. The only real answer is prevention by vaccination. After the initial kitten vaccination, an annual health check and booster vaccination is recommended by veterinary surgeons: Feline Infectious Enteritis, FIV (panleucoenia) first presents itself as reduced appetite, vomiting, fever and lethargy. If your cat survives this stage, he or she may develop a profuse diarrhoea within two or three days. There is no specific treatment. Infected cats need intensive nursing and isolation from other cats. Those that survive, take several weeks to recover during which time they are prone to other infections. Feline Leukemia FeLV is one of the most common causes of illness in cats. It is thought that 7 out of 10 cats will contract FeLV at some time in their life with only a 70% chance of recovery. There are no specific symptoms and the cat may simply appear off colour, followed eventually by weight loss, fever, conjunctivitis, vomiting, diarrhoea and mouth ulcers. There is no specific treatment and sick, permanently infected, cats can only be treated symptomatically in an attempt to ease their suffering. Cat flu (Feline Calcivirus FVC and Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis FVR) is rarely fatal except in new kittens and older animals. The first symptoms can include sneezing, fever and general depression. Treatment may include antibiotics and mucolytics to break down mucus, together with multivitamins and liquid food to stimulate the cat's appetite and keep it rehydrated.

Worms and fleas
Little visitors that crawl and hop are not at all uncommon on and in our pets.

Fleas
Fleas are common, hardy insects, the adult of which feeds by sucking blood through the skin. They are hard to spot and the little clumps of black gritting droppings may be easier to detect. Some cats harbour fleas without any sign of irritation other than licking, biting and scratching. In others, a single flea bite can result in a severe skin reaction. They lay their eggs in carpets and bedding and become more active in warmer conditions, so summer and central heating make them more active. Your vet will advise you on an effective insecticide treatment to keep your pet "flea free". They can be in the form of aerosols, pump sprays, drops applied to the skin and good quality flea collars. There is even a flea contraceptive tablet available. When administered to the adult cat, it gets into their bloodstream and from there into the parasitic flea, preventing them from breeding. Often treatment of your home and washing the cat's bedding is also advisable.

Worms
Worms come in all shapes and sizes and can cause ill-health. and potentially, serious illnesses particularly in young kittens. Worming drugs are available in the form of tablets, powders and liquid medicines. Please ask you vet for advice on choosing the right drug for your pet.

Grooming
Grooming is something cats take care of themselves. Long-haired breeds and older cats may need a helping hand to keep their coats clean and tangle free, especially if they are ill. If their coats do become matted, it can become unpleasant for the cat and eventually may result in skin infections. Even though you may think your cat needs no help from you, accustoming them to regular grooming by gently working all over with a brush suitable for the coat is worthwhile. Not only does it help remove loose hairs, it gives you the opportunity to check for lumps and bumps, which may indicate the presence of fleas. If the ears are soiled, wiped them out gently with a dry pad of cotton wool. If the eyes are dirty, bathe each one with a separate piece of moist cotton wool. If the ears or eyes are inflamed or there is a persistent discharge, consult your vet. The majority of cats suffer from some form of periodontal disease at some stage in their lives. This can be prevented by good oral hygiene by brushing of your cats teeth with a toothpaste specially formulated for pets. Ask your vet for details. Claws are important to any cat or kitten. Scratching is one of the ways they keep them in condition. Providing a scratching post will encourage a kitten to avoid your best curtains or furniture, although you will have to involve the kitten in play with it initially. It is unlikely that you will ever need to trim a cat's claws, but if they look overlong and start to curl back on themselves, consult your vet.

Sleeping
Sleeping arrangements should be provided well away from the hustle and bustle of the family in a warm, dry and draught free position. Depending on where you live, you may decide to keep your cat indoors, in which case you will need to provide a litter tray which will need to be refreshed daily. There is nothing wrong in keeping cats indoors. However, you should try to provide a stimulating environment, with lots of things to play with and lots of places to hide and sleep. A house cat will also seek a lot of attention from you. Cats can get themselves into danger in the home and you should keep such hazards as trailing electrical cables and cleaning chemicals well out of reach. They will also seek out warm places to sleep and you should always check inside washing machines and tumble dryers before using them.


Neutering
Neutering makes sense, unless you particularly wish to have a litter or show your cat. Male cats which have not been neutered tend to wander for long periods and often return home with wounds from fights. They also mark their territory including "spraying" objects in the home. When neutered, they make better house cats, fight less and tend to live longer. If they are not neutered, female cats will come into season regularly and if they are allowed out, will undoubtedly become pregnant. Your vet will advise you when your cat is mature enough to be neutered, but it can usually be done around the age of 5 - 6 months. It is a routine procedure and recovery is usually very quick.


Hygiene
Hygiene need not be a problem with a healthy, well cared for cat, provided you observe a few simple precautions:

Provide them with their own feeding and drinking bowls and wash them separately from the family utensils.
Don't allow your cat to walk on kitchen surfaces.
Allow them free access to outside or train them to use a litter tray and refresh it daily.

Encourage your cat to soil in a particular part of the garden. They like dry sharp sand and will use this in preference to soil. It is very easy to refresh, burying or disposing of the waste safely.
Cover children's sand pits when they are not being used.
Never feed your cat uncooked meat or fish and worm it regularly.
Keep a careful watch on your cat and if you note any signs of illness, get them treated promptly by your vet.