Sunday, August 12, 2012

Cocoa addresses the funny way some pets play:


 “Dear Cocoa,

I have been trying to figure out why my pets are constantly sitting at this funny table tapping on a funny board while watching pictures and such move across a large screen in front of them.  I watched and pondered and couldn’t figure it out.  I even tried my hand at it myself but I couldn’t get anything to show up on the screen (the paper beneath me, though, was fun).  All I can figure is that they are performing some type of playing????????  Please tell me as I can’t help being curious about such things.

Signed Curious”

“Dear Curious,

I have checked out this phenomenon for myself on several occasions and have come to the conclusion that this is how our pets amuse themselves.  Ever see them holding a small box and tapping away; or when they sit talk on that tiny boxy they always have with them?  It is nothing to worry about; however, if it becomes a nuisance, you know what to do, right?  Sit in front of, or on, the screen and do your best to distract them anyway you can.  I suggest a bit of purring and gently tapping on the face or hand.  This is usually a sure-fire way to get them to pay attention to you and not the screen.  Great Question, thanks for asking it.

Signed Cocoa”