| 27 Jan 12, 8:41 AM Pinderella UK, 2 yrs   |
Doubt if she'd be snoozing on the radiator if she was traumatised at all. She'd have scarpered double-quick time. You probably wouldn't see her for a week. They may not be as bright as we are, but cats aren't stupid. There's a pheromone we humans release when we're either angry or frightened, so your cat really did know that it wasn't an angry act. She will have known even without seeing what was happening above her that it was accidental. Xx ps. Confusing human fear with human anger isn't such a bad thing if you're an animal - frightened people can be extremely dangerous! It's why you shouldn't deliver letters or parcels if you're afraid of dogs. The dog is aware of the pheromone therefore a dangerous human is approaching. Someone who might attack them, or their 'family-pack'. Attack is the best form of defence. Whoops! Bitten post-person (now even warier of dogs.) | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 8:50 AM Shypeachybottom UK, 20 mths |
^^ this is so true. I have had dogs in the past and one day someone stepped on my doggie's paw - and the person was very hig & heavy & clumsy. My poor dog yelped and ran out of the way. When she calmed down enough to let me get near her, I checked her paw carefully (that took a bit of time as it was really sensitive so she wasn't too keen on it), and then cuddled her and fussed over her for several days (extra doggie treats and a new toy). so to the extent she remembered the squashed paw, she hopefully also remembered all of the good stuff that followed. She wasn't cross with me or with the paw squasher either!
So lots of cat-treats, whatever she normally like, and a new toy, perhaps some catnip? And when you can, check her out again closely just to be sure that if there is a nick, you know where it is and can keep an eye on it. Oh, and a lot of self-flagellation for you so that you never do that again There's a somebody I'm longing to see, I hope that he turns out to be, someone to watch over me | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 8:59 AM MissAnnThropist UK(SE), 3 yrs    |
Thanks @Pinderella and @LondonShyGirl for your posts. I don't want to sound like a broken record or be milking the situation for more than it's worth but I really appreciate your responses, and those from everyone else this morning. I'm settled now, as is my cat, and if I've learnt anything this morning it is that if I'm in that much need of caffeine then scissors and cats should be in separate rooms.
Thanks again for everyone that took time to make me feel better this morning. I've gone from being a gibbering wreck to a remorseful but sensible kitteh owner and am back to almost fully functional mode. Still need to finish the contents of my caffetiere for the latter part to shift up a notch to fully-functioning. I want to hold you close / Skin pressed against me tight | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 9:00 AM Richtea UK(BN), 2 yrs  |
Animals don't bear grudges. "Me and Kevin, we're just not the same" | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 9:04 AM Jezzebelle UK, 10 yrs |
I slammed my car boot down just as my cat jumped in, I didn't see her until it was on it's way down. Thought I done her real damage but she was fine, just sulked for a while, I was mortified. If there's no blood I'm sure your kitty will be fine xxx http://www.flickr.com/photos/jezzebelle/ | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 9:26 AM MissAnnThropist UK(SE), 3 yrs |
Thanks @Richtea and @Jezzebelle. Right, I'm going to drag myself away from the computer, get washed and dressed and go shopping for some kitteh treats (and maybe a treat for me too).
I want to hold you close / Skin pressed against me tight | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 9:57 AM MissMorrigan UK(BN), 7 yrs |
Oh you naughty bugger, I laughed aloud at that and scared my own cat who was sitting by the keyboard half asleep - they're not anymore, they're now skulking and looking for the intruder that made their Boss howl loudly!
Aww, hon, poor you. You didn't harm your kitty at all, it scared her, nothing more hence her reaction. Her lashing out was just instinctual and not specifically aimed at you, but the situation. Much in the same way if a clumsy submissive doesn't look where they're walking and crunches one of my toes underneath their shoe - they're rewarded in much the same way - swift painful jab and I'm feeling much better! (my new submissive would be wise to read this!)
Your cat adores you, it's mutual, so let her reassure YOU that all is well and indulge in a couple of nice chocolate hob nobs and a cuppa
The tooth fairy teaches kids to sell body parts for money ~ David Richerby | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 10:06 AM SirOpenSource UK(E), 6 yrs    |
Strange hw all these deep, remorseful feelings come out over a pet animal who probably gets far worse injuries in neighbourhood catfights. It just shows we have a lot more humanity than cats!!!! SOS The Titter_Ye_Not group - for when you don't feel too serious. | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 10:29 AM Trulysub UK(E), 7 yrs |
That's not so bad... When I was putting my last dog into the back of the car after his walk, I accidently slammed the boot door down on his tail. I broke his tail and even when it got better the fur in that part didn't re-grow. Every single day for the next five years, I had to remember the horrendous thought of what I'd done!
truly ETA: He was fine and I just know he forgave me! "She's so positive she would feel flattered that everyone in a firing squad was looking at her". - Sir Lancealot (Who will one day be as famous as Shakespeare!) | ||
| 27 Jan 12, 11:27 AM MissAnnThropist UK(SE), 3 yrs |
Thanks for the responses. Pushka seems to be fine and is running around the flat like a mad thing, chasing invisible objects. I shall still get some treats for her and make sure I give her extra TLC. OK so I've had my shower but now I really need to pry myself away from this computer..... I want to hold you close / Skin pressed against me tight |
The world is always a much better place afterwards - and letting her chase some string will do her wonders lol
