A Reactionary Puss

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 24 May 2020
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Do you ever ask yourself why

your cat gives you the evil eye?

It is because if you think he's ill

you try to make him ingest a pill

that's good for him but no doubt

it's one he will promptly spit out.

 

© Luigi Pagano 2020

 

Certificate U
Poem
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Humour

Comments

Submitted by onemorething on

Ha. Or some cats are just incredibly poorly mannered all round. I have pandered to mine (The Bear) to such an extent that he regularly gives me a 'you've betrayed me' look if I haven't done what he expects when he expects it. Cat milk not down at 9pm precisely, didn't open the door for me even though I have a cat flap immediately, didn't place 6 Dreamies on my throw at 10.30pm and so on = look of betrayal. Having typed this comment I am aware more fully that I have created a monster. Anyway, I love cat business, your little poem made me smile. And I suppose few of us are keen on bitter pills. Rachel x

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I know Rachel, such ungrateful creatures. No matter how cunningly we tried to disguise the pill in his food, he (Toby that is) would clean his dish apart from that tiny capsule. He was opposed to any medical advice. When the vet suggested a particular - healthier - brand of cat food, he would disdainfully sniff at it and refuse to eat it. He insisted on having his own way and there was nothing we could do.

Cheers, Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

This reminded me of a ginger tom cat I once had. He was so clever, even if I mashed a pill into his favourite food of a tin of tuna, he's still for some reason know it was in there. Cats are sometimes too clever for their own good. wink

Nice on Luigi.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Oh they are very crafty, Jenny, and also knowing. Our sensed when we wanted to take him to the vet and he'd disappear.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Like kids too hey? and some psychiatric patients and even dogs.

Have a good week Luigi! Take it easy take it as it comes. Tom

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Yes Tom they are all individuals.

Have a nice weekend and keep well, Luigi

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

You must see it to believe it. And I don't usually plan that far ahead especially in lockdown. Thanks for reminding me!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

frown ??

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

The weekend has passed already Luigi the next one is after this week. Apparently many of us lose track of the days during lockdown because all the days are all the sane. The ingeneous methods people have to avoid swallowing there pills are amazing. As for dogs you have to be cunning, hide the pill in a little ball of mince meet usually does the trick. As for a cat, dissolve it in a saucer milk may be?

Sorry it wasn't clear. Hope that helps! Tom

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks, it does now.

Cheers. yes