10 Ways to Pamper Your Cat - by the Cat
88Cats Deserve to Be Pampered
Cats are born knowing they deserve to be pampered. They are master of their domains, claiming the softest laps, the warmest spots in the sun and the best views from the heights of the top of the refrigerator. Some cat owners, however need instruction in the basic rules of cat pampering. Gemini, my cat, will tell you in his own words how to properly pamper a cat.
~~ Stephanie Henkel
Gemini, The Cat
Ten Ways to Pamper Your Cat
Written by the cat, Gemini, King of the World
They call me “Gemini”, but my full name is “Gemini, King of the World.” I’m ruler of the house, the RV and the front porch and anything I can see from there. My life is full of responsibility. I keep the birds in line and the rodents at bay. I guard our territory from invaders like the big ugly fluffy guy across the street and the halfwit dog next door. They all respect me because they know I’m a killer and a Ninja. I can shred a dog’s nose with one swipe of my razor sharp claws. I can terrorize the fluffy guy with my fierce growl. Besides this, I’m very beautiful. Do I not deserve to be pampered?
Trying to Teach an Old Human New Tricks!
It took a few years, but I finally have my people trained. For humans, they were fairly quick learners, and they now anticipate most of my needs before I am forced to punish them by puking up hairballs where they will step in them in the middle of the night. They aren’t particularly bright, but they have good hearts.
My main person, Mama, can’t even catch a mouse! (She likes when I call her “Mama”, but I like to think of her as the Guardian of the Refrigerator.) Don’t get me wrong, I really like Mama. She has a nice cozy, soft lap, especially when she wears that blue fuzzy bathrobe, and she feeds me whenever I ask. I’ve trained her to open the door so that the sun shines in on my favorite rug in the morning, and she shares her bed with me at night. My only problem with Mama is that laptop computer that is always on my place in her lap. Humph!
Then, I figured, as long as she’s fooling with the doggone thing all the time, I might as well have her do something useful for me and the rest of CatKind. So I’m having her type this new hub on 10 ways to pamper your cat.
Now pay attention here, because obviously, some of you have a few things to learn about cat pampering… Sigh… they say old humans can’t learn new tricks, but you can try…
Cats Deserve To Be Pampered
1. Cats deserve to be pampered!
The first thing to remember is that CATS DESERVE TO BE PAMPERED! You do not have a common dog here, people! When you have the privilege of living with a King of the World, you need to learn how to pamper properly, and without complaint!
2. Feed Cats only the finest foods.
Forget that dry stuff. Except for those tasty little kitty treats that cost $3 for 4 oz., dry cat food is just plain boring! And we don’t like the cheap canned stuff either! If you have to resort to canned food instead of homemade, at least get the gourmet varieties that cost $1.00 a can or more! Personally, I like chicken and a little seafood now and then – not too dry, not too runny.
3. Make homemade soup for the Cat.
I REALLY like homemade soup! The juice from the can of tuna is good, too. If you don’t have that, just cook up some fish with a little water. I also like chicken soup. Actually, I prefer raw chicken, but Mama never feeds me the raw stuff I like ever since I puked on her fuzzy slippers.
I have trained her to make some pretty good soup, though! The one thing I can’t get her to make is mouse soup. No matter how many fresh mice I bring her, she just won’t cook ‘em up. I even put a nice plump one on her pillow once. Even though it was all ready to cook with the head neatly chewed off, she just threw it out. AND she said bad words. How rude!
A Nice Fleece Throw to Line the Cat's Basket
4. Get plenty of fleece blankets.
Fleece blankets are good. All cats like fleece blankets. I like one in my basket, and another one on the end of the couch where I like to sleep. Don’t forget to shake them out regularly, because I hate to lie on bits of kitty litter. Oh, and the fleece blanket should be in flattering colors so that when I lay on it, I look really good! My color is red. I really look good on red.
5. Play soothing music.
Some humans think that cats don’t care about music, but that’s not true. I love music if it’s the right stuff. Mama knows that I really like Dolly Parton – she has such a sweet voice! And for quiet afternoon naps, a little Mozart is good. Play it softly so as not to disturb my kitty dreams. Never, Never, Never play Hank Williams, Jr. And PLEASE let me out of the house if you’re going to play the dog-awful Polish polka music like Mama does sometimes when she’s in a good mood!
Keep Visiting Dogs Away
6. Litter boxes should always be clean.
Even if I go outdoors, I still want my litter box to be clean! You want your bathroom clean even if you use a public restroom now and then, don’t you? Clean, clean, clean! And please, can I have some privacy?
7. NEVER, NEVER invite strange dogs or cats into the house!
My house, my people, my turf! My food, my people, my toys, my fleece blanket! Mine, mine, mine! You would think they’d learn after I drew blood on the last German Shepard who visited. Hahaha! That dog was so scared, she wet her pants! I almost felt bad about clawing her nose. But you can’t always be Mr. Nice Guy.
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8. Do NOT EVER close the doors to the bedroom or bathroom.
Cats need to range freely in the house. If you’re in there, I need to be able to see what you’re doing. If I’m in there with you, I might have to check on the rest of the family or my food dish, or my litter box. In fact, don’t close any doors. I like to check the closets for soft places to sleep, and I need to get in and out whenever I want.
9. Provide plenty of warmth.
Cats need lots of warmth. Forget those energy saving measures. Turn up the heat, light the fireplace. Let in the sunshine. Let the cat cuddle up on a warm lap or next to you in bed. Mama even lets me get under the covers when I’m chilly, though she grumbles if I purr too loud. P.S. I really would like one of those heated cat beds for Christmas!
Who Pampers Their Cats?
Do You Pamper Your Cat?
See results without voting10. Never, never, NEVER vacuum!
Throw the vacuum cleaner out! Cats hate the vacuum. I hate the vacuum! There’s a good reason for this, people! The vacuum cleaner is EVIL. It makes a horrible noise and can suck you right up. Kittens have disappeared into it. It can eat your food. It ate up my favorite catnip mouse (though it did choke on it…hahaha). It can suck the fur off your body. Get rid of it, now! I hate the vacuum cleaner! It gives me bad dreams and makes me all jumpy.
Gemini, King of the World
Remember, The Cat Comes First!
These are just a few things you need to pay attention to when you live with a cat. Just remember, the CAT COMES FIRST! If you are creative and think hard, you can probably think of lots of other ways to pamper a Cat just like Mama does.
~ Gemini, King of the World ~
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Feel free to share this with your friends who need instruction in how to pamper a cat, but please do not reprint for commercial purposes! Gemini gets really ticked off when someone tries to steal his work!
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©2011 Stephanie Henkel
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You naughty cat! You are giving our owners (Harry, Lilly, Doodle & Scribble) ideas we'd rather they didn't have!
theclevercat - Gemini and I are so glad that you like our hub on how to pamper your cat! Thanks for coming by to comment and thanks for the share!
LOVE! And all so true. Voted up and others, and sharing socially.
Hi Joanwz - You sound like a true cat lover, and your cats sound like they share a hatred of vacuums! Gemini will actually go and hide as soon as we open the door to the closet where we store the vacuum. He hates it even more in our RV where there are fewer places to hide, and will put his head under a chair or behind a pillow to get away from it. I do feel badly sometimes. Thanks for sharing your kitty anecdotes!
So true, so true. My cats (2 have passed on, we still have the third) always liked any kind of canned food or people food that included gravy. And you want to talk about hating the vacuum? One of our cats howled so loudly and forlornly whenever the vacuum was turned on, you'd have sworn we were torturing him. You pegged the nature of cats.
Hi Sandrabusby - Gemini thanks you so much for recognizing his royalty! :) Glad you enjoyed the article on how to pamper your cat. Thanks so much for stopping by to read and comment!
What a great idea! i got such a kick out of reading this from Gemini's point of view. He is indeed a majestic fellow.
Sueswan - You have no idea how much we pamper that cat! :) He's definitely king of the house! Thanks for the comments and votes!
Hi Stephanie,
Gemini has done an amazing job in training you. lol
Voted up up and away!
Kayha,
Gemini seems to be an expert on how to pamper your cat! and he certainly has me well trained! Thanks for your comment!
Lovely hub! Gemini really knows her stuff.
Tenkay - Sabrina sounds like a lovely, thoughtful cat. I'm sure she thought that a mouse head was much better than a box of chocolates for Valentine's Day! Your comment made me laugh...thanks for stopping by!
hahaha that was funny, specially the mouse soup. Sabrina, my cat brought me a valentines gift last Feb. 14, well, the head was intact but the body was in shreds. Could it be she wants me to make a soup out of it? yuck!
I am reading this again, aloud, to my 4 dogs, Sabrina the cat, and my husband... the dogs are growling, the cat smirking, the husband is not listening. Oh well, I just want them to know why I was laughing out loud.
Thanks for a fun hub.
HotTub - Gemini is quite photogenic when he's in the mood. Glad you enjoyed the hub! Thanks for the comments and share!
ErvinVictor - Obviously, you have a cat who is Queen of Your World! You are right to be careful about what she reads - these pampered cats already have very high expectations! :) Thanks for reading and commenting!
Tammyswallow - Thanks so much, Tammy! Gemini appreciates your recognition of his "adorableness"! :)
Oh, how I can so relate to this. Absolutely beautiful hub! Gemini is quite the ham for the camera ;-) Thanks for sharing!
My cat will never read this hub. I won't allow it. She's full of herself already. The last thing she needs to read is that I need pamper her MORE. And, really, she shouldn't be reading anything, because she's a cat, and who taught her to read in the first place? Sheesh!
This will always be one of my very favorite hubs of all time. It is adorable!
admathis - Yes, my Gemini would agree that you learn the 10 ways to pamper your cat!
My cat insisted that I study this hub carefully.
Arusho - No, I can do without the headless mice! :) Thanks for coming back to this hub - I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it!
I love this hub, I had to read it again! Better get on that mouse soup! You don't want another headless mouse showing up on your pillow, ewww..
Rusticliving - hahaha... don't all cats think alike, at least as far as believing they rule the world? Nice to meet another cat lover! Thanks for stopping by to read and for your comments!
I LOOOOOVE this HUB! I thank you and my Cat LOVES you! However, I swear you just wrote this about MY cat..hahaha
Lisa
Seanorjohn - Gemini seems to like classical and also women singers. He just gets that relaxed look on his face. When he doesn't like the music, or noise, his ears kind of go back as if he's trying to close them. (I know the feeling, but I can't get my ears to close!) You sound like a perfect human who is concerned about properly pampering your cat. Thanks for stopping by to visit!
I can't believe that I have overlooked music for my cats. I am gonna get them into Mozart and then...who knows.
rLcasaLme - I won't tell Gemini that you are laughing at him. :) I love cats, too, and enjoyed writing this hub with Gemini's inspiration. Thanks for visiting and for your kind comments and votes!
THIS IS SO HILARIOUS!
What I like best is Gemini's introduction. He's such a proud and haughty cat.
I love cats. I've got 5 in the house. :D
I truly enjoyed this hub. I've gotta vote this funny and awesome!
Teachertalking - It's so funny that your cat likes the blow dryer so much. I can understand him liking the warm air, but I would have thought the noise from the blow dryer would scare him. Cats are something, aren't they? Thanks for sharing your cute story about "Brother". He sounds like a pampered cat, too!
Very cute! Gemini sounds like my "Brother" - definitely has us trained. Although my cat also hates the vacuum, he LOVES the blow-dryer! He will sit right next to my feet, while I'm drying my hair and wait for me to give him blasts of warm air on his face & body - When I stop, he'll "yell" at me until I blast him so more. Thanks for sharing - voted up!
Alocsin - Of course it's true! Just ask Gemini! We're so glad you enjoyed this hub on ways to pamper your cat.
Well, given that this is straight from the cat's mouth, I think it must be true! Voting this Up and Interesting.
DougBerry - I'd fear, too, if I had as many as you do! :) Cats can be tyrants.
Our cats make us pamper them. Since they outnumber us, we fear. (help)
Holdmycoffee - Gemini and I are so glad you enjoyed this article! He's quite vain, and appreciates you're noticing how cute he is! :) Thanks for stopping in to learn of more ways to pamper your cat!
Love, love, love your article! Cute cat too!
Leni Sands - As perceptive cat owners who pamper our cats, it seems to be our job to make sure our cats have a nice cozy, warm spot! You are doing a great job of it! Thanks for sharing and thanks for your comments and votes!
funkyredhead - You have a most unusual cat! I've never met a cat that liked the vacuum cleaner. It seems amazing that he likes to be vacuumed! He must be careful where he chooses to sleep, though! Thanks for sharing your experiences and thanks for visiting my hub!
We have a rescue cat and he is the most pampered cat - we light the log burner for him (lol)...and well, he is actually the boss of our household!!
Great hub - loved it! Danced on all the buttons by the way and voted up.
Brilliant! my cat thinks he is the king of world as well, and he knows just how to get what he wants! The only difference is that he LOVES the vacuum cleaner. He will sit right by it and loves to be hovered, a bit weird! He also is fine with loud noises - he sleeps like a log. Many a time he has nearly been run over cause he falls asleep behind the wheel on a car and doesn't wake up when the engine turns on... Gemini looks like a wonderful cat, just like this wonderful hub!
SanneL - Gemini does seem to know he is a regal cat and a cat that deserves to be pampered! We're glad you enjoyed the hub! Thanks so much for your comments!
This was absolutely a wonderful hub!
Gemini is truly a handsome cat. Cats are wonderful and so is your sense of humor.
Really entertaining hub. Thank you!
Pinkydoo - You sound like a genuine cat lover, and one who knows how to pamper your cat! Gemini says to just get rid of that vacuum cleaner and Coco Puff will love your for it! :) Thanks for stopping by to comment!
This is so cute! I really do believe a cat wrote it! I love the part about the "evil vacuum cleaner"...my cat Coco-Puff hates the vacuum cleaner more than anything...I always feel a little mean when I vacuum, because it scares her so much....
Your welcome.
Gail641 - Gemini thanks you for the complement! Sasha sounds like a lovely cat. I'm sure she'll be the Queen of your household in no time! Thanks for stopping in to comment.
I think that it is a great idea to have Gemini telling his story. It was fun to read, and the photos are great, too. Gemini is a very beautiful cat. I have another cat that my neice brought over. She has dogs and they were attacking her cat, Sasha. Sasha is real nice and very friendly. She is dark tiger-striped and is real cute. Happy Holidays.
Kashmir - I'm so glad you enjoyed this hub and that you'll be sharing with your brother! Cat lovers unite! :) Happy holidays to you, too, Kashmir!
Hi Stephanie, thanks for writing this hub it was a very enjoyable read . I sent it to my brother because he has two cats and he will enjoy reading it to.
Vote Awesome !!!
Have a wonderful Christmas my friend !
Thank you everyone for your fun, funny and very kind comments! I'm sorry that I haven't been available to respond personally or to approve comments in a timely manner as I've been sailing the Caribbean with hubby. But don't be concerned -- Gemini was installed in proper royal manner at my son's house with his fleece blankets, basket and a selection of homemade frozen soups! He sends his thanks and best regards to all! :)
So funny, and so true. Gemini is one awesome cat and he really knows how to train his humans and the way it sounds any other four legged critters who cross his path. I loved it! Gotta tell ya. I almost needed depends reading the vacuum cleaner part.
Thanks for the lesson and thanks for the laugh
Sandy Wells
Once l saw the title l knew l´d be hooked. Brilliant hub!!!. Thank you. all cat lovers will appreciate the truth of this hub. Oh and l must of course praise gemini, King of the word for doing such a good job here.
Of course cats rule the world. Humans have one purpose, to serve our felines. As for your rules,number 10 is an issue. We have a central vac and one of our two cats likes to ride the vacuum. Strangest thing you ever saw. Also makes cleaning the house difficult.
Please don't ever let my head female cat Pepper read this! She's already a first class Brat and she'll absolutely take over! She already has the run of 6 rooms in our house - her fur is everywhere; it even hitches rides with me on my way to work. AND she won't share a litter box with the other male cat. Au contraire! She'd rather go outside in the rain than get her delicate little paws soiled in the box.
Very inspiring hub. I love cats and I learn many things about cat from this hub. Well done and vote up!
Prasetio
I loved your Hub. Im a big animal lover and this has been the best animal one yet.
This message is from Leo (sofa), Sugar (recliner), Shy-shy (window view) and Sassy (wherever I want) who rule the house but cannot type! Thank you very much for informing the world of our lofty status in the animal kingdom. Our owner is aware but we still have some training to do on her!
Hahahaha What a fun hub, Stephanie. I think Gemini would give his paw of approval on your write up of his advice. Congratulations on the selection for hub of the day. Well deserved. :)
Delightful and a subject close to my heart, love your photo of yourself too, well done, Stephanie
Congratulations, on Hub of the Day. Our cats we never close a door or they go crazy. Enjoyed your hub.
Let's hear it for Gemini - hero of all catkind! :)
I love the photo with your cat all curled up in the basket! So comfy!
My cat will be 17 in Feb and she is the boss for sure. Even my husband who is not really a cat person does her bidding and since she doesn't allow anyone but me to touch her he doesn't have to worry about having to pet her.
Great fun hub.
Polly
Hi, I loved this, it was spot on! lol! Gemini is the king of the world, and my mum had one exactly the same too! well, he thinks he was king, he used to yell blue murder if he was shut out of the bedroom, and then when he was let in, he wandered around, nose in the air until he was satisfied that everything was just right for him, then he would jump on the bed at her feet, used to make laugh so much, great hub and congrats!
Congratulations on your Hub of the day! Totally deserved to be out there and get the votes from your fellow Hubbers.
I'm very much in love with any cat, but I'm especially in love with my two Spanish ones. Kees and Loes. They get all the pampering they need and if they want some more, they'll just wake me up in the middle of the night:-)
Voted up, shared and away!
My husband and I adopted a very old kitty and decided we were her retirement home. A place of rest, relaxation and pampering! Great hub!
This article could've been written by my cat, she definitely shares the same attitude as your Gemini. Congrats on your Hub of the Day.
All UPS on this crazy fun hub, Stephanie! Love it, of course!
I laughed and laughed. . . I love cats so much too though I don't have one now. Have had one ever since I was small. Congrats on the hub of the day!!!! Just in case you would like to check out Nora, the piano cat, visit my blog www.eunicewanguistuhlhofer.wordpress.com/a cat with a dream
Gemini, you definitely are King of the World and at the home-front you have them all trained to do your bidding. Blessings, Debby
And here I was thinking all this time that I bought all those fleece blankets for myself. XD Awesome hub!
Dear Stephanie and Gemini, my cats, Kato Jr., Lickey, Spirit, and Grey Boy send their regards. They are pleased that you got the word out. Down with vacuum cleaners! Regards Mommy person
Thanks so much for all of your comments and congratulations! I appreciate each and every one! I will be on vacation for the next week and without internet, so will not be able to respond personally, but THANK YOU!
VeronicaFarkas - Thanks for stopping in and for your well wishes!
I am not a "cat person", but this hub was both cute and funny! I enjoyed reading it, and think that you have a pretty amazing cat. If I ever were to get a cat, I'd want one that can talk and write! ;) hehe
Great hub, and congratulations on having the Hub of the Day!
cocopreme – Soft sleeping places are Gemini’s favorite. In place of the fleece blanket, he would take a load of fresh laundry or any of my clothing! Thanks for stopping by to comment!
B. A. Williams – Thanks so much for the comments! Yes, cats are so deserving of pampering – and they certainly believe that a little worshiping wouldn’t hurt, either!
LindaSmith – No we don’t feed our cat human tuna. He gets fresh caught fish (cooked) now and then, though. ? Thanks for stopping by!
Jeannieinabottle – Well, we are very pleased if the 10 ways to pamper your cat are also good rules for pampering hamsters! Thanks for stopping by to read and comment!
ChaplinSpeaks - Yes, Gemini is absolutely purring over this Hub of the Day Award – me too! ?
hazelbrown – I’ve seen so few cats with markings like Gemini’s. He does have white feet, but seal point ears. Gemini is finally used to the leash, but it took a while for him to accept it.
Peanutritious - Cats certainly do know how to enjoy life, don’t they? I think we could learn from them!
Arusho – Congatulations on your new kitty! It sounds like you are well on your way to pampering her perfectly!
Cute article! Sorry to say though cat that you do leave hairballs all over the place and my other guests (and myself) don't like your hairs all over the sofa or in our food. I didn't know cats could eat soup though, is there anything that I shouldn't feed them?
Sally's Trove
I’m afraid some dogs are just too friendly to understand that certain cats do not want to make Dog friends! Best advice – keep a human between them! My two cats once beat up a German Shepard SO BAD! They got the poor guy cornered, one jumped on his back while the other clawed his nose. Poor thing!
@Perspycacious – Right on!
Elaina Grinias –
Oh, don’t be afraid to get a kitty – I’m sure it will be very patient in helping you to learn all about how to pamper a cat!
Millionaire Tips – Thank you! Most cats would agree with Gemini’s advice!
Wilderness - Haha… our cats have always considered the Christmas tree just a fine setting for showing off their Royal beauty! And the shiny ornaments and tinsel are fun, too!
Emma Harvey – Aren’t cats amazing? They do seek out the neighbors when they want a little extra attention!
Rebeccamealey & DeborahNeyens – Thank you for the well wishes and for stopping to read and comment!
Phoenixarizona and Kimba – Some Mummy and Daddy Staff are just so unappreciative of everything you do for them in the way of bringing presents! And baths! What can we say?Humans just have a thing about them. Thanks for visiting, and Gemini sends regards!
Formosaangirl – I knew that the fleece blanket was not just Gemini’s favorite! There’s something about a soft warm spot!
leahlefler - So many cats seem to have no fear of the big dogs. They can beat them up with one paw tied behind their backs!
cclitgirl - Thank you for visiting and for the votes! Glad you enjoyed my hub!
Twodawgs – Yes, I do believe cats like certain kinds of music. Gemini seems to prefer classical or femal vocalists. Now the catnip – Gemini doesn’t get much of it, but he used to love when there was a plant out in the garden.
Great hub! You nailed it. I immediately thought of my cats at several points. Soft places to sleep are a must. Anytime a new soft object is left lying around, it instantly becomes a bed. My cat will bust through the doors if I close one. Can't be left out. Good work!
Well anyone owning a cat knows why the Egyptians worshiped them. This article was marvelous and so true.
Your sense of humor reigns great read!
Beautiful cat. Yep, cats are bossy. But remember, no human tuna because it can make cats very ill, maybe kill them.
Stephanie, this is a great hub, congrats! We adopted our cat, Emma, in August from the Humane Society and I'm noticing all these great behaviors about her. She comes on my lap when I have the laptop on me, she meows loudly at 3am when she finds her favorite ball! She's been a great addition to our family. I loved everything you wrote, good job!
This hub hit the nail on the head! My Cats are lying on their backs by the fire, purring loudly. They know how to live!
Cute hub! My cat Maggie looks a lot like Gemini, except the fur over her nose is white. Is Gemini a snowshoe too? Very beautiful! I like the photo of Gemini on the leash :)
Congratulations on Hub of the Day! I am sure Gemini must be purring over this award.
Excellent content, funny, awesome. I'm a follower now.
I don't have a cat, but I will keep all of this in mind if I get one. Right now, I have my hands full pampering an adorable hamster named Mimi. Some of the rules listed here also apply to hamsters, except the vacuum. For some reason, hamsters seem to like the vacuum. How strange! Cute hub and voted up!
Dear Gemini,
Your hub is so timely. I haven't had a kitty in my house for some time, but this week my daughter's two cats AND her BIG dog are moving in with me temporarily (oh yes, my daughter is, too). I needed a refresher on cat pampering, and your words are helpful indeed.
Do you have any special advice about the BIG dog? The kitties don't like him at all, and I'm afraid he's too goofy to understand that the claw swipes at the nose (most of which do connect, btw) mean business.
Anxiously awaiting your reply,
Sherri
PS Give Mama a nice big purr from me. She's so sweet to be your scribe. :)
Cat lovers of the world, unite!
That was so enjoyable to read! It was such a great idea to write it from Gemini's eyes. So creative and funny, but also very informative. I can't wait to get my own first kitty! I have only had a dog so I don't know how to take care of cats yet. Even though I heard that they pretty much take care of themselves. After reading this, they seem like harder work then I thought.
Congrats on the Hub of the Day award. I am a dog person, and he would probably say all of the same things.
A great tutorial, Gemini, and one we can all use. Training our humans can be difficult, but it IS possible with perseverance and effort.
I'm going to make an effort this year to have them keep that tree in the living room year 'round - those neat little things hanging from it are so fun to swat at!
And be sure your human has a laser pointer. They are SOOO much fun to play with, and my humans seem to enjoy it as well.
Shadow, King of the House.
Ahhh I love cats and they really do deserve to be pampered. I have just moved house, but the one thing which is missing is a cat to spoil. Our neighbor's cat comes to visit now and again and he comes inside to play, but it's not quite the same as having my own.
I love the idea of making soup for the cat - how lovely :)
Cute and clever hub. Congratulations on having the hub of the day.
Very enjoyable reading. Cute and creative. Congratulations for Hub of the Day!
Hello Gemini King of the world. This is Kimba the White Lion. I appreciate you doing this small service to the staff of the world!
I must say though, I was most shocked that you forgot to mention baths! My stupid staff- one in particular who refers to herself as "Mummy" has this strange obsession with putting me in this enormous water and rubbing me all over with soap and then dredging me with more water.
I have shred her to ribbons so many times, yet she continues to do it. But I am working on her.
I have also given up on bringing this Mummy character presents, I once caught a rat from the bush that was first confused for a small possum. Did she cook it for me? No of course not she rudely screamed and asked the Daddy staff to get rid of it. Perfectly good present ! Harumph!
Just today I felt like some poultry. SO I caught a magpie and brought it to show this Mummy staff so that she could get those awful feathers out of the way.
But enough about my incompetent staff, although they did feed me chicken tonight. I might forgive them.
Thank you for writing this hub Gemini, hopefully my staff have learned a little something and congratulations on hub of the day, though what could you expect? Cats will do it perfectly first time, all the time.
Regards
Kimba
Hi Stephanie, you are right about the fleece blanket. Any time I am using one, there is my cat right on top of me and the blanket.
I love it! Our cat is definitely the ruler of our house. He even kicks the dog out of the kitchen to steal a little bit of his food! It cracks me up - a 7 pound cat can put a 90 pound Golden Retriever in his place! Great hub, and Gemini looks like he deserves the royal treatment!
This hub is purrfect! I have to go pet my Pepe-cat now. And feed him some more! Voted up and funny!
I think it's true that cats enjoy music. Both of mine seem to always want to hang out near the computer whenever I have my acoustic instrumental channel running on Pandora.
Oh, and dare I mention the crack-nip? Harley the tabby becomes the Mighty Hunter when he gets a snoot-full, and starts running through the house like a wild man with all his surrogate prey toys.
Congratulations on your HOTD award!
RTalloni - I think all royal cats are surprised to find there are other royalty around. :) Gemini is beautiful and very regal, but he may tolerate a queen cat as long as she's properly respectful! :) Thanks so much for visiting!
I see that my queen of everything has been hiding a cute hub from me this week. I'm sure that it's just because she is surprised to find out that there are other queens in the world. :)
Your Gemini is a beautiful little king. He looks quite deserving of his list of rules and I can see how it wouldn't take much for him to get his way about them.
Congrats on the Hub of the Day award, especially because it makes us smile!
Cardelean - I've always had cats and can't imagine life without one! Charlie Raisin sounds delightful! Kittens are so much fun! Thanks for stopping by and sharing!
We had two cats growing up and they were such a joy. We just got a kitten about 6 weeks ago. My kids named him Charlie Raisin. He is so much fun to have around the house. Being a kitten he is trying to train us to play with him at 2 am. Needless to say, we are not learning this very well! This was so cute to read, I'm sure that Charlie Raisin would agree with every word! Congrats on the hub of the day!
Thank you everyone for your congratulations and wonderful comments! Gemini is purring over this!
Joe Macho - Actually, Gemini will tolerate a harness and leash when we're traveling, but he doesn't really like it much. It took a while before he would actually move while wearing the harness, but now he realizes that he can't go outdoors when we're camping unless he's wearing it.
pstraubie48 - Cats do have a way of claiming their territory, don't they? We certainly love ours and pamper our cat in many ways.
carriethomson - Thanks, Carrie!
Sunshine - Thank you! It's an honor to be named Hub of the Day! Gemini and I are so pleased!
Kris Heeter - Some cats are never forgotten! The vacuum cleaner seems to be a common enemy, doesn't it? Thanks for visiting and for your comments!
HappyBoomerNurse - I was very excited to get Hub of the Day! Thanks for your good wishes, comments and ongoing support!
Ktrapp - Thanks - Gemini is very royally pleased!
Maren Morgan - The usurpers will be fine as long as they don't invade Gemini's territory! :)
Your Highness, I wish to warn you of possible usurpers to your title. (They live at my house.)
@BDhire, @Healthyfamilytips, @Asmaiftikhar, @HendrikDB, @sabasarish, asmaiftikhar -
Thanks for stopping by to read and comment! Gemini and I had fun collaborating on this one. Hope you found some new ways to pamper your cat! :)
I was so happy to open HubPages today and see Gemini staring back at me. Congrats to you and Gemini on Hub of the Day.
davenmidtown - Gland you enjoyed the hub - It sounds like you're a fellow cat lover! :) Thanks so much for your kind comments. I so appreciate your ongoing support!
Its really a informative and useful hub base on the real nature of ats.thanks for sharing that in formation.voted up!
TheHuG5 & Princesswithapen - So glad this hub made you smile! Gemini appreciates your comments!
Congrats on Hub Of the Day Stephanie!! :)
An awesome hub and very creative! Makes me miss our beloved "Malibu". We still joke about how she would turn back her ears in annoyance every time the vacuum cleaner started up:)
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This was absolutely delightful. I loved the tongue in cheek style of writing, the photos and the character traits of cats that many cat owners and lovers can relate to.
Voted up across the board!
Congratulations on earning the Hub of the Day accolade.
Stephanie Henkel: I loved this!! You deserved Hub of the Day for it!! Cats are lovely....and moody..and what would we do without them??? Seriously, one must know before having a cat or cats come to live at their place, that once the cat comes, it is no longer their place. The cat really does become the master or mistress of all there is to survey and peruse! Sounds like Gemini has that down!!! Still chuckling as I finish this comment..
Congatulations to gemini for making you type such a great hub and getting selected as the hub of the day!!
-carrie
great work dear nice hubs
This hub was awesome and nothing less! The first sentence says it all! I'm curious, how well does Gemini do with a harness and leash? My cat sits, shakes, lays down, but won't for the life of her walk on a leash.
wow great Hub :)
Ours couldn't have written it better herself!
Stephanie: Congrats on hub of the day... you SO deserve a hub of the day or five. I happen to love this hub a great deal. Cats do come first and to be quite honest... my vacuum has chocked on a few cat toys. I found myself laughing and remembering things as I read this hub. Very nicely done!
Haha! Definitely one of the cutest hubs I've seen lately. Gemini is a lucky cat who is looked after someone who knows how to pamper cats. Nice hub, Steph.
Princesswithapen
This is TOO CUTE! Not to mention hilarious. This hub made me laugh out loud several times. I have got to make my friends read this. Very well done and clever! I can see why it's the hub of the day.
Crazybeanrider,
Yes, Gemini is pampered and usually pretty happy about it! Thanks for the links and tweets!
Starstream, Thanks for visiting and for your comment!
What an uplifting hub. Gemini has a kitty flair that is for sure. A pampered cat is a happy cat :) I also linked and twittered...
Gemini is one lucky cat indeed! thanks.
Wordscribe,
It wouldn't surprise me at all if Gemini had help from some other royal cats when he wrote 10 Ways to Pamper Your Cat!
Gemini is an Oriental Shorthair with beautiful blue eyes - a cross between Siamese and American Shorthair. He does have many Siamese characteristics including the sealpoint ears, but has white feet and a white tip on his tail. He is also very vocal like many Siamese cats. I've only seen one other cat with his markings. I think that the usual coloring for Orientals is a solid blue-gray. His brother was that coloring with brilliant green eyes and also very regal.
Gemini is 15 this year, so he is getting on in years, but he still hunts sometimes, and still thinks he's king of the house!
Ktrapp,
I'd be worried, too, if Gemini suddenly didn't run from the vacuum cleaner - his most hated enemy! I'm glad that your cat went on to live another 6 years. 19 is a ripe old age for a cat, and it sounds like you made his years very comfortable indeed!
He he he... I'm pretty sure Gemini teamed up with my three cats in writing this. I can tell you are a very well-versed cat lover, as am I. I'm trying to figure out what kind of cat he is. He appears to have some Seal Point Siamese in him, but he has Calico characteristics. What color are his eyes? He in one handsome boy, very worthy of his King title, I might add. Love it!
Oh no. I just realized I referred to Gemini as a girl. A mama's boy - that's even better. Your cat hubs really make me miss my kitty of 19 years. He was cantankerous and cuddly all rolled into one.
By the way, my guy hated the vacuum too (Gemini's recommended human trick #10). Interestingly, when he was 13 I was vacuuming and he didn't run away. I started to wonder what was wrong with him - was he just getting old or was he sick? As it turns out he was diabetic and lived for another 6 years. But it was his sudden non-response to the vacuum that worried me. Of course I didn't tell the vet his symptoms were, "he didn't run from the vacuum."
Hi Ktrapp,
Oh, yes, Gemini is definitely my kitty! He's a very special cat--and he knows it!
Gemini certainly looks like a Mama's girl. What a lucky kitty and what a lucky Mama too.
Hi Simone, Yes, I'm afraid our cat has us wound around his little paw - just where he wants us!
Your welcome. Your hub was very enjoyable.
A Hub that any self-respective cat would applaud, Stephanie Henkel! I absolutely love this... and wouldn't mind being treated thusly myself! Pets in the Henkel household sure have it good!
Gail641,
It sounds like your cat has trained you to pamper her, though I'm sure she totally deserves Fancy Feast! Glad you enjoyed my hub! Thanks for your comments!
Craftybegonia,
Lilly is obviously the Queen of your household, and I'm sure she carries out her royal duties admirably. Thanks for stopping by and tell Lilly that Gemini sends his royal regards.
Very interesting and really fun to read. I have a cat and she likes Fancy Feast, so that's what I give her. Beautiful photos of your cat Gemini. 10 ways to pamper your cat by Gemini was really great and fun and entertaining. Gemini did a great job in writing it.
Well, my cat Lilly would probably give you an award. She believes, very seriously that she is the real head of the household, and perhaps, even, the greatest dignatary in the Western world! Voted up.
Randomcreative, I think that most cats would agree with you! They definitely have their owners well trained to pamper and spoil them! Thanks for reading and commenting!
So many awesome tips here! I agree that cats definitely deserve to be pampered. I don't know why you would own a pet if you didn't want to spoil it a little (or a lot...).
Hi StephHicks, I'm sure your Princess K.C. is well deserving of a hub of her own. She sounds beautiful -and she's probably another pampered cat! Glad you found this fun. Thanks for your visit and for your votes!
Hi Peggy,
Yes, the evil vacuum cleaner is at the top of Gemini's list, too- it's a good excuse not to vacuum too often! If you have two cats, you are probably well trained in how to pamper your cat! Thanks as always for stopping by and for your votes!
Carco, Our pampered cats sure do have us trained well! I'm so glad you enjoyed this hub. Thanks for your vote and for stopping by to read and comment!
You have a beautiful cat, and I just love this hub! Cats, of course, are princes/princesses and deserve to be pampered! Our K.C. (kitty cat) is a beautiful gray shorthair with amber eyes. She is begging to be the subject of one of my future hubs.... LOL!! Rated up, as always!
Haha! This is really cute...and a good primer for those who wish to pamper their feline friends. Our two cats have their special likes and dislikes, and I must say that the vacuum cleaner is probably at the top of the list for dislikes. Clean litter...ABSOLUTELY! Loved this! Up votes.
Hahaha, I think this was my cats talking here. They sure do own us, definitely have us trained to be at their beck and call. Really entertaining hub, thank you so much. Voted up and awesome!
Austinstar,
It would be pretty funny to have your cat Skype my cat!
My cat also likes to get behind drawers, especially in the RV where he thinks mice might be hiding. Gemini is not really interested in birds as prey...he views them as entertainment, I think.
Now lizards are another story. He doesn't seem to mind that he barfs every time he eats one!
My two cats are not going to be allowed to see this hub! One of them tries to skype on my computer as it is. The other one can't be bothered with details.
Yes, I have learned to leave my closet doors open at all times. They act like their only job is to inspect behind any closed door for mice or whatever important cat business they have in there.
If I could only train them to leave the birds alone.
Diogenes, Seventeen Cats! Wow, that is quite a lot of cats! Each one has its own personality, though, and each has its own way of claiming a place in your heart-- and getting what they want, too, don't they? Yes, it's sad too, to remember the beautiful felines who are gone. Thanks for coming to visit, Bob.
Melovy, The royal Chewy and Jaja sound lovely, and must be very smart to have trained their human so well! Gemini would certainly agree about the diets! He will ask for food whenever anyone goes near the fridge, especially if he knows there some of his special homemade soup in there! Thanks for sharing a little about your cats!
Joanwz, Yes, the King and Queen cats do have a knack of letting their subjects know when they are not being properly pampered, don't they? Sometimes Gemini lets out this terrible howl, and I think I've stepped on his tail...but no, I've just not opened the refrigerator and given him exactly what he wants at the moment! Thanks for stopping by to visit!
Lovely hub. I'd like to be a kitty in your house. I am a bloke who really likes cats and dogs and have had quite a few of both. Cats are best when you have a few (I had 17 in Baja) Then you can be the leader of the pride and they love and respect you. I'll never forget my cats: the joy and the sadness too...Bob
Hi Gemini King of World, My name is Chewy and my son is Jaja (I know it’s embarrassing what people call us cats - apparently we’re named after characters in some ridiculous film). I am queen of the world, so maybe we could get married some time. I’d certainly like to marry you after you wrote this wonderful hub, explaining to these lesser beings just how they should treat us. I totally agree with everything, and would add that humans should totally ignore all vets who claim cats are overweight and need to put on a diet. If I want food ten minutes after I’ve eaten everything put out for myself and my son, then I should get it.
Thank you for this hub, you are doing a great service for Cat-kind.
My cat is queen of the world. and all the above advice applies to her as well. One look is all it takes to let her humans know when we have stepped out of line.
PrairiePrincess, It doesn't sound as if you need any training in how to pamper your cats! Your three have already done a good job with you. Well, I just got done cooking soup for Gemini ...gotta go! Thanks for stopping by to share!
RealHousewife, Obviously cats have a way of communicating that is beyond us! :) They seem to be born to that royal attitude that says, pamper me, don't they? Thanks for your comments and thanks for sharing! Gemini sends greetings to Mia...
Stephanie, as I sit in my office, with three chairs (one for each cat) and watch Jo sit on my file box (set at the window to make sure the cats can see out) and know Shiloh is curled up in two of our blankest in the bedroom, I say, "well done, you have captured the need for pampering so well!"
I am certain that Jo, Shiloh and Grey Eye would agree with your words completely, especially the parts about cats coming first. Well done, my dear!
So cute Stephanie:) I have a cat and I believe she may have been chatting up your cat onnthe phone because they sound just alike:) lol. Mia can't dictate or tyoe but I'll start the training! Haha. I have to share this so my sister can read it:)
Hi Glenda, Feel free to pass on Gemini's advice for pampering your cat! He thinks that every cat owner should read it. :) It's nice to hear from you! I'll keep you posted, and will send you an email soon!
Another great story to smile and chuckle about and this one I will try to pass on to a couple of friends. You have one lucky cat living with you but I'm sure Gemini knows that. P.S. Can't wait to see more on your new travels. Please keep me posted on any as we are staying home this winter and I always enjoy my mini vacations with you.
Hi DzyMsLizzy, Obviously, you appreciate cats and would know how to pamper one! Gemini says thanks for the vote, but he's not sure about the funny. Proper cat pampering is no laughing matter! :)
Hahahaha!! So true, so true, so very true! Good job, Gemini!
You may have a career as a blogger on The Cat Blogosphere! ;-)
Very cute & clever. Voted up and (don't tell Gemini)--funny!
Stephanie Henkel Hub Author 12 days ago
Theraggededge - Hahaha...Gemini thinks that your cats already know what you should be doing to pamper your cats - they just need to teach you! Thanks for stopping by to read and comment!