Thursday, June 21, 2012

Cocoa answers a very deep and disturbing question about a pet.


“Dear Cocoa,

My pet has become very mean and snappy of late.  He shoves me out of the way with his foot (it used to be a cuddle and a pet); he yells at me even when I am innocently lying on the warm TV (I was sorry about the plant, but he knew it was my spot); he even refused to share our favorite dessert--vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and anchovies.  I am at my wits end. 

Am I doomed to leave what used to be a wonderful home and search elsewhere?

Signed Worried Feline”

“Dear Worried Feline,

Your pet is probably depressed.  Has something happened recently?  Perhaps he is staying home a lot more (fun for you but he might not be making the grade when it comes to getting you top eats).  Perhaps some bad news has come his way, if so he would be crying (that means drops of water would drop from his face).  Perhaps he is just not feeling well (I know you can usually tell, but they can sometimes fool you).  I do not want to tell you to leave a great home such as yours, but you may, in the end, have to give up your pet and seek another with a better attitude.

Try to cuddle him more: get into his lap even when he is eating, share his drinks with him, rub between his legs while he is walking to let him know you love him.  Lastly, make sure you leave plenty of gifts around for him to find-that will surely let him know that you are thinking of him.  If none of these remedies work, well, sadly you may have to give up, but don’t quit too soon.

Signed Cocoa”

Do you have a question about cats and their pets?  Be sure to contact Cocoa.  He will be happy to answer even your toughest questions. 

Although this blog is for humorous purposes, serious questions will be answered using the best sources available.  If you have a true question about cats and their behaviors, please feel free to contact me at this e-mail.  I will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.