Re:Cat-proofing a cat feeding machine
by dangrossman on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @01:55PM
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As an owner of multiple cats, and fiance to a licensed veterinary technician, this sounds like good and sensible advice for maintaining a cat's health and well-being. We've caught many health issues by noticing changes in feeding, drinking, poo and litter box use. I don't know why you've gotten so many downvotes.
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Re:Cat-proofing a cat feeding machine
by astrodust on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @02:02PM
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Having a feeding machine that operates on a regular schedule when your schedule is anything but does not mean you're being a delinquent pet owner. It doesn't mean you're oblivious to your pet's health.
Some people have automatic coffee makers that run on a timer. Does that make them indifferent to their own health?
Re:Cat-proofing a cat feeding machine
by coldpie on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @02:28PM
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I didn't read any implication of delinquency or obliviousness into the OP's post. It seemed merely informative and another aspect to think about when considering how and when to feed your pets. A disagreement is not necessarily adversarial.
Re:Cat-proofing a cat feeding machine
by bpicolo on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @03:45PM
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An automated feeder has been actively better for my cat's health. She is eating the correct amount now. When I was feeding her by hand on a diet, she blamed me for it.
Re:Cat-proofing a cat feeding machine
by dominotw on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @02:08PM
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>Some people have automatic coffee makers that run on a timer. Does that make them indifferent to their own health?
This analogy is very far off from feeding your cat from a machine.
Feeding a cat is 1. giving it food 2. bonding and establishing a relationship 3. chance to check on cat's well being.
People can talk and tell someone if they are unwell.