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George_J
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Can you think why anyone would do this?
« on: Feb 19th, 2008, 7:19pm » |
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Etta the cat spends hours every day with her head stuck into a Halloween Candy bucket.
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Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #1 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 7:29pm » |
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The cats a retard? 
Maybe there is still the smell of candy....I dunno! 
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #2 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 8:14pm » |
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #3 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 8:23pm » |
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Just Because! Cats don't need a reason 
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #4 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 8:23pm » |
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I know of a veterinarian who had asperger's syndrome (high functioning autism), and she designed equipment to handle animals in a way so they got less stressed out. This type of behavior is relatively common in asperger's. Maybe she can explain it?
Quote:SQUEEZE MACHINE
At age 18 I built a squeezing machine. This device is completely lined with foam rubber, and the user has complete control over the duration and amount of pressure applied. A complete description of the machine is in Grandin (1983, 1984), and Grandin and Scariano (1986). The machine pro- vides comforting pressure to large areas of the body.
It took me a long time to learn to accept the feeling of being held and not try to pull away from it. Reports in the literature indicate that autistics lack empathy (Bemporad, 1979; Volkmar & Cohen, 1985). I feel that the lack of empathy may be partially due to a lack of comforting tactual input.
One day about 12 years ago, a Siamese cat's reaction to me changed after I had used the squeeze machine. This cat used to run from me, but after using the machine, I learned to pet the cat more gently and he decided to stay with me. I had to be comforted myself before I could give comfort to the cat (Grandin, 1984).
I have found from my own experiences with the squeeze machine that I almost never feel aggressive after using it. In order to learn to relate to people better, I first had to learn how to receive comfort from the soothing pressure of the squeeze machine. Twelve years ago I wrote, "I realize that unless I can accept the squeeze machine I will never be able to bestow love on another human being" (Grandin, 1984). During my work with livestock, I find that touching the animals increases my empathy for them. Touching and stroking the cattle makes me feel gentle towards them. The squeeze machine also had a calming effect on my nervous system.
Squeeze machines have been in use in clinics working with autistic and hyperactive children (Figures 6-1 and 6-2). Lorna King, an occupational therapist in Phoenix, Arizona, reports that it has a calming effect on hyperactive behavior. Therapists have found that deep pressure stimulation has a calming effect (Ayres,, 1979). Both animal and human studies have shown that pressure stimulation reduces nervous system arousal (Kumazawa, 1963; Melzack, Konrad, & Dubrobsky, 1969; Takagi & Kobagasi, 1956). Pressure on the sides of the body will induce relaxation in pigs (Grandin, Dodman, & Shuster, 1989).
http://www.autism-help.org/story-autism-inside-view.htm
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Playing under the covers also reminds me of something a kid would do - until their imagination starts to turn off when they 'grow up'.
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #5 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 8:27pm » |
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I think she does it just to weird the others out. o.o
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #6 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 8:41pm » |
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Got me!  They do some strange things. This is Batman, he loves heat. He will lay above this heater all day. 
That is why we love them so much!
I should go check on him and see if he need's turned.
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #7 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 8:43pm » |
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George, it looks like a good idea to me. Maybe I'll try it when I get to the hospital and am in full blown labor...
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #8 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 9:13pm » |
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What is Etta the cat thinking ?
" There must be a cure for CH ! A tinfoil hat apparently didnt work but a Halloween Candy Bucket ? ...Surely .... If only I can keep my head in here long enough and still breathe .... Sigh! The thing a cat would do for its beloved owner ! "
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #9 on: Feb 19th, 2008, 10:38pm » |
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #10 on: Feb 20th, 2008, 12:49am » |
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I had a cat for that got feline meningitis as a kitten and, while its body grew to huge proportions, its brain remained that of a six-week-old. Give her a box and she'd sit in it for days with only her tongue hanging out and in the absence of a box she'd stick her hand into a tissue packet and that was good enough for her.
Her favourite game was organising a paper shopping-bag into just the right position, racing full steam into it, and sliding the length of the hallway till she hit the door at the other end. Re-organise bag, whoosh..... bonk..... start again. Won many a beer-bet on how long she could keep it up.
When it came time to put her down I found I couldn't do it myself so took her to the vet. He never charged me for the service but did send me her flea collar. I still have it.
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #11 on: Feb 20th, 2008, 1:14am » |
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Can you think why anyone would do this?
I do it every Halloween. At least until all the chocolate's gone.
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #12 on: Feb 20th, 2008, 1:34am » |
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on Feb 20th, 2008, 12:49am, AussieBrian wrote:I had a cat for that got feline meningitis as a kitten and, while its body grew to huge proportions, its brain remained that of a six-week-old. Give her a box and she'd sit in it for days with only her tongue hanging out and in the absence of a box she'd stick her hand into a tissue packet and that was good enough for her.
Her favourite game was organising a paper shopping-bag into just the right position, racing full steam into it, and sliding the length of the hallway till she hit the door at the other end. Re-organise bag, whoosh..... bonk..... start again. Won many a beer-bet on how long she could keep it up.
When it came time to put her down I found I couldn't do it myself so took her to the vet. He never charged me for the service but did send me her flea collar. I still have it.
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What a beautiful cat, Brian. She made you very happy, and she felt safe with you, I'm sure.
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #13 on: Feb 20th, 2008, 1:40am » |
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I loved your story Brian. Cats do the darndest things for sure. And I don't know about that one with the head in the halloween basket. Some things we'll never have an answer for I guess. LOL
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Re: Can you think why anyone would do this?
« Reply #14 on: Feb 20th, 2008, 2:06am » |
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on Feb 19th, 2008, 8:27pm, Changeling_J wrote:| I think she does it just to weird the others out. o.o |
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Maybe you're right, El. It certainly weirds me out.
Where's this Tunvald installment you keep promising me , eh?
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Ah! The foreigners put on such airs
Wearing the tangerine suits
And their harlequin eyes.
The pain they inspire
Draws in harmonica melodies
And the feathers of birds
Which flame up at their touch.
It all comes to light in the sheer
Debonair.
(Ellen)
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