Oh Elvis, I’m sure the woman didn’t read the fine print on the label. I’m sure she just was thinking it would be good for all her kitty companions to be eating the most healthy food available.
I hope Goldie didn’t make good on her threat yesterday. Outdoors and kitties can be a dangerous mix. Here in Texas it’s currently the highly unlikely temperature of 25 with a wind chill of 0, yet only one of the Spare Cats (neighbor’s outdoor cats) would come in for a warm stay at my feline BnB. The other is stubbornly making do with a ramshackle shelter at the back door and refused all my offers (and trickery, and bait) to get her inside.
The snow seems to be over for now, accumulation here was about five inches, but now temps are dropping and the roads are refreezing. The snow plow came through earlier and really did nothing helpful, just made a mess. Guess I’m stuck inside today. Even a Subaru is no match for ice.
I remember my Wife purchased some pet food for the older dogs and Gandalf that were for the “mature pet”.
I read the labels, got to the line, “lower stool output” and kind of guessed that was really the reason. Turns out for dogs, that hydrolyzed proteins (some call it human grade food) has a by-product in dogs of reducing elimination or waste production. They didn’t seem to mind the chow, so I did not change it back.
Gandalf wouldn’t touch the mature pet stuff. So, he kept his normal Kibble.
I think I’ve mentioned that Diesel, not quite a year yet, has decided he wants to eat the adult food like Oopsie. So, I have a combined food: kitten and adult all mixed together. and once he turns 1, then I can move everything to adult.
uncle snipe 9 months ago
Elvis is not old. He’s merely sufficiently matured. Like a fine wine or delicious cheese! And that’s the story we’re sticking to!
Le'letha Premium Member 9 months ago
Oh, the tail is a-twitching!
Lady Bri 9 months ago
OT: Mentioned this late yesterday, but thought I’d post it again for Trouble
thelsrc 9 months ago
Did the Woman get Elvis the cat equivalent of Ensure?
Ricky Bennett 9 months ago
I’m trying to decode the tail twitching, but I can’t figure out which twitch is which…
Robin Harwood 9 months ago
Look! It’s the awful linoleum again! Burt, close up on the lino, please.
Sue Ellen 9 months ago
Oh Elvis, I’m sure the woman didn’t read the fine print on the label. I’m sure she just was thinking it would be good for all her kitty companions to be eating the most healthy food available.
Whew, sure is hard to type with crossed fingers!
ikini Premium Member 9 months ago
Loving the different eyebrow expressions
WelshRat Premium Member 9 months ago
Elvis is a fine whine. His complaints get more dignified with age.
FreyjaRN Premium Member 9 months ago
The Woman wants Elvis to live as long as he can.
JLChi 9 months ago
I prefer to think of myself as being of “superior age” rather than “advanced.”
Ruth Brown 9 months ago
Just how far behind in age are the other mature cats?
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 9 months ago
Poor Elvis…all he wants to do is nap under a warm blanket….instead he has to contend with these jokers.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 9 months ago
Good healing, comforting thoughts flying toward Trouble.
kaylin 9 months ago
My cat will be seven this coming May, so what age would she really be?
Gent 9 months ago
No worries Elvees. You in solid shape you old fruitcake you.
kaylin 9 months ago
I’ve been giving Angel wet food at least one time a day. She gets dry food twice a day and wet food once a day. Does that sound reasonable?
Olive O'Sudden 9 months ago
I remember being horrified when the vet referred to my 10-year-old ginger floof baby as “geriatric”!♥
ElliottB.C.Rennie 9 months ago
Is Elvis the only senior cat in the house?
DorseyBelle 9 months ago
I hope Goldie didn’t make good on her threat yesterday. Outdoors and kitties can be a dangerous mix. Here in Texas it’s currently the highly unlikely temperature of 25 with a wind chill of 0, yet only one of the Spare Cats (neighbor’s outdoor cats) would come in for a warm stay at my feline BnB. The other is stubbornly making do with a ramshackle shelter at the back door and refused all my offers (and trickery, and bait) to get her inside.
Jungle Empress 9 months ago
I’m in one of my “moods” again, so I really appreciate the smile this gave me. ❤
I AM CARTOON LADY! 9 months ago
With age, comes wisdom and experience…now, GET OFF MY CAT TREE!
fullmoondeb Premium Member 9 months ago
Poor Elvis, he’s no longer the tiny little Pirate Ballerina he used to be. But he is perfect, just as he is.
GaryCooper 9 months ago
I’m getting about to the “mature cat” stage, and I don’t like it.
artchick530 9 months ago
One of my all-time favorite strips.
ShadowBeast Premium Member 9 months ago
Poor Elvis will be getting blamed for the evil woman’s misdeeds.
rs0204 Premium Member 9 months ago
Don’t worry, Elvis. I think Marie has me on the same stuff.
Katzen1415 9 months ago
Ah yes, the “Elvis is old,” arc. I enjoy the jokes that come from this one.
Kitty Katz 9 months ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
At the Royal Kitchen
Sue Chef: It looks like we have an abundance of cheese from where we know not.
Thomios: I believe the Royal Procurers are back from their Salubrious Spa holiday.
Enter the Royal Procurers
Violet-Ifa: We heard there was a tomato storm, and Trevor-Hotep’s pizza trees were ready for harvest.
Thomios: We’re working on creating healthful pizza toppings for the kittens at the Happy Healthy Hospital Pyramid.
Violet: I think we can help with that. The Cosmo Nursery has plenty of herbs and spi…Uh seasonings.
Agnes-Ata: And maybe some veggies and nuts would be nice.
Ta-Natash: Why stop there? We could organize the school kittens on a field trip. They could bring toppings to their friends in the hospital.
Thomios: I just have to make sure the Broom Family is available. Things do have a way of getting out of paw.
Space_cat 9 months ago
Roy, is not liking the Senior cat food, his brand has only 3 flavors and he sort of likes only one,
Snowy&Finlay 9 months ago
I still say there’s two food groups “Health food, and mental health food.”
Miss Mina 9 months ago
OT: me
bonita.eley 9 months ago
Poor Puck- so vain. I love the way he dresses!~
Daltongang Premium Member 9 months ago
Ah yes, Senior Cat Food. The Mark Twain version of “not frolicking with minced pie after midnight” for the older feline.
ladykat 9 months ago
I may get some canned food and see if my gang of hooligans enjoy it as a treat. It’ll be cheaper than the stuff in tubes (I think).
diskus Premium Member 9 months ago
Highly experienced
The Wolf In Your Midst 9 months ago
Old meezers and old geezers both will vehemently deny their age.
davanden 9 months ago
Nothing wrong with being old.
Catmom 9 months ago
The snow seems to be over for now, accumulation here was about five inches, but now temps are dropping and the roads are refreezing. The snow plow came through earlier and really did nothing helpful, just made a mess. Guess I’m stuck inside today. Even a Subaru is no match for ice.
Beloved 9 months ago
Own it, Elvis! Just own it. All those years of experience make it worth having.
scyphi26 9 months ago
And if not, just get us a close up on Elvis and how old he is. :P
Red Bird 9 months ago
Elvis will forever be dignified, regardless of his age.
emiesty Premium Member 9 months ago
Elvis, Elvis, every broadcaster knows better than to read cold text.
emiesty Premium Member 9 months ago
OT: Sunday’s prayer request
azkfwecho Premium Member 9 months ago
OT
David Rickard Premium Member 9 months ago
Remember, Elvis, you’re not getting old—you’re getting older. Older is better than old—it lasts longer.
willie_mctell 9 months ago
Elvis would really prefer food “for crabby cats.” He’s been nominated for awards.
Fennec! at the Disco 9 months ago
Lupin looks so happy!
Fennec! at the Disco 9 months ago
Elvis as he realizes the label is talking about him!
Fennec! at the Disco 9 months ago
Latest avatar: the view I woke up to this morning. (And I’m pretty sure the tortie princess had been washing the lil gray guy. Progress!)
JDP_Huntington Beach 9 months ago
I remember my Wife purchased some pet food for the older dogs and Gandalf that were for the “mature pet”.
I read the labels, got to the line, “lower stool output” and kind of guessed that was really the reason. Turns out for dogs, that hydrolyzed proteins (some call it human grade food) has a by-product in dogs of reducing elimination or waste production. They didn’t seem to mind the chow, so I did not change it back.
Gandalf wouldn’t touch the mature pet stuff. So, he kept his normal Kibble.
metagalaxy1970 9 months ago
I think I’ve mentioned that Diesel, not quite a year yet, has decided he wants to eat the adult food like Oopsie. So, I have a combined food: kitten and adult all mixed together. and once he turns 1, then I can move everything to adult.