The ultimate in convenience for cat owners?

[Soluzar]

I can't describe this invention in words. I could try, but I would fail to capture the sheer 'genius' of it. Fortunately, I don't have to describe it, because there's a YouTube video. You'll laugh... even if you feel really bad for laughing.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=15bwhVxw-Bg

Yes, it's a kitty-carwash. In the words of one particularly amusing comment, "This is much better than throwing [the cat] in a toilet with shampoo and flushing."

What more can I add?

Why on Earth would anyone invent such a cruel device? As one of the comments for that video says, this invention is the best way I can think of to traumatize and scare your cat, as well as to put it in a bad mood for hours. If that's your thing, then go ahead and use this bizarre contraption.

Personally I like cats. I just couldn't imagine subjecting a cat to this kind of torture. I used to bathe mine the old-fashioned way, when they got to the point where they just smelled too bad. I don't think they liked it much, but at least they weren't trapped inside a box, being repeatedly squirted with water. At least that way, we both had to suffer. If you've ever bathed a cat, you'll know just how much 'suffering' the owner goes through. Also known as 'multiple lacerations'.

The cats didn't used to trust me for about 4 hours after regular bathtime, I don't think they will ever forgive the owner who puts them through this.

[DazzleKitty]

That was hysterical! :lol: I love cats, but I still found it hilarious.

[Soluzar]

That was hysterical! :lol: I love cats, but I still found it hilarious.
Some of the comments are the best part. Especially that one guy who apparently used to wash his cat in the toilet. It's creative, I'll admit.

[Hopelesromantic]

Cats and dogs are not apples and oranges either.

If you fill the tub, and take the dog in with you and just bath it, the dog is convinced you love him.

If you fill the tub, and take the cat in with you and just bath it, the cat is thinking "just wait human, you have to sleep sometime, and then your house is alone with me".

If you have no desire to deal with a cat beyond hanging out with it, and being a meal ticket, then fine, it gets a food and water dish, it's allowed outside, and you pet it occasionally. Otherwise, it's on it's own, no shots, no fixing nuetering operations nadda. If one day it stops showing up, oh well, something has happened to it.

Dogs, once they get the idea crapping outside is how it's done and don't chew on things, then your home free, you can give it a food and water dish, and it's happy to hang out with you. Watches the tv with ya, basically is a buddy. So if it gets a cold, you get it some meds. Ya wouldn't want a buddy feeling bad eh.

I don't hate cats by the way, but if they want to live life "their" way, fine, they get to cover their own butts too.

Dogs like to play and goof around, cats, THEY think they are the ones in charge. Nope, if it's ME buying the meals, I'M in charge hehe.

[Bernard_Monsha]

That is ten shades of awesome, now if they had an air dry feature it would be perfect.

[Jetta]

Its funny cause you just can't surpise animals like that that poor cat was freaked and didn't know what was going on should'nt the water come outall calm like but showers is not a good idea for cat..:D

[blackknight]

Whoever invented that machine needs to be taken out and shot.

You'll also notice that they don't show the cat being taken out of the machine. There were probably vast quanitities of blood spilled.

Cats and dogs are not apples and oranges either.

If you fill the tub, and take the dog in with you and just bath it, the dog is convinced you love him.

If you fill the tub, and take the cat in with you and just bath it, the cat is thinking "just wait human, you have to sleep sometime, and then your house is alone with me".

If you have no desire to deal with a cat beyond hanging out with it, and being a meal ticket, then fine, it gets a food and water dish, it's allowed outside, and you pet it occasionally. Otherwise, it's on it's own, no shots, no fixing nuetering operations nadda. If one day it stops showing up, oh well, something has happened to it.

Dogs, once they get the idea crapping outside is how it's done and don't chew on things, then your home free, you can give it a food and water dish, and it's happy to hang out with you. Watches the tv with ya, basically is a buddy. So if it gets a cold, you get it some meds. Ya wouldn't want a buddy feeling bad eh.

I don't hate cats by the way, but if they want to live life "their" way, fine, they get to cover their own butts too.

Dogs like to play and goof around, cats, THEY think they are the ones in charge. Nope, if it's ME buying the meals, I'M in charge hehe.

I find myself disagreeing with almost everything you said. Let's break it down.

If you fill the tub, and take the dog in with you and just bath it, the dog is convinced you love him.I have never seen a dog that enjoys being bathed, and as soon as you're done they look at you like you just beat them constantly the whole time.

If you fill the tub, and take the cat in with you and just bath it, the cat is thinking "just wait human, you have to sleep sometime, and then your house is alone with me".Taking a cat into the tub with you is just plain suicide. You put the cat in and hold it at arm's length while you sit outside of the tub. Other than that I have no problem with that comment.

If you have no desire to deal with a cat beyond hanging out with it, and being a meal ticket, then fine, it gets a food and water dish, it's allowed outside, and you pet it occasionally. Otherwise, it's on it's own, no shots, no fixing nuetering operations nadda. If one day it stops showing up, oh well, something has happened to it.If one day any of my cats didn't show up I'd be extremely worried, because all five of mine (two indoor, three outdoor) are incredibly affectionate. They love to be around you, so if one disappears you know there's a problem. I live on Route 70, which is a very busy road, so I'm constantly worrying about them if they don't show up.

Dogs, once they get the idea crapping outside is how it's done and don't chew on things, then your home free, you can give it a food and water dish, and it's happy to hang out with you. Watches the tv with ya, basically is a buddy. So if it gets a cold, you get it some meds. Ya wouldn't want a buddy feeling bad eh.So basically you're saying cats should not be given vaccinations or preventative medications, simply because they don't crap all over your yard and don't slobber on you? Where, may I ask, is the logic in that?

Dogs like to play and goof around, cats, THEY think they are the ones in charge. Nope, if it's ME buying the meals, I'M in charge hehe.Are you saying that cats do not like to play and goof around? You have never taken a palm frond home from church on Palm Sunday and watched your cat go wild? Never seen a cat bat around the catnip mouse? Never watch them chase a piece of string as you drag it along the floor? You say you don't hate cats, but I don't think you've ever in your life bothered to actually watch one, otherwise you wouldn't make such ignorant statements.

[Soluzar]

Cats and dogs are not apples and oranges either.
What does my topic have to do with dogs? I mean seriously, this was a humourous video topic, with a slight sidebar about what cat owners might think about this invention, and about the hazards of bathing cats in general...

I can understand why you'd prefer dogs to cats, even though I disagree point-by-point with almost everything you wrote, but that's not really what this topic was ever about. Not that it was particularly lively anyway.

[goddessofanime]

Poor kitty...but seriously? That's just asking the cat to scratch you like a post.

[RyoTD]

The funniest part was the way it glared at the end. You could almost hear it saying "For this, you die in your sleep." -_-;

As for the machine itself, no way I'd use it. My cats have violent tendencies, and I like my face as it is.

[SDAnimeFan]

I have a cat and would never do something like that to him. But it was still funny.

[VidelCoolGirl]

Man,. you know what cat was cool? Tunsas, the Driving Cat.

[Defiled one]

After the shower....what you did not see....


http://youtube.com/watch?v=KGvUSCo6_LY

:shifty:..Lets do it again..With 2 cats!!

[Len]

I dunno but I think the cat toilet from .hack was a very good idea. xD

[VidelCoolGirl]

Or the Garfield Comic where he hides in the wastebasket, and jumps out yelling "CAT IN THE WASTEBASKET!" Gave Jon a heartattack...

[Soluzar]

After the shower....what you did not see....


http://youtube.com/watch?v=KGvUSCo6_LY
Man, that cat must have been through some rough times to be that frightened. It has all the signs of a cat that's been abused thoroughly.

[DazzleKitty]

They could have changed the frequency in digital audio to make the cat seem louder. That's what my brother said....he studies that kind of stuff in college right now for his job.

[Defiled one]

Um...Personaly...The cat could scream all he wanted and I wouldnt care less...

[sailornyanko]

Dogs like to play and goof around, cats, THEY think they are the ones in charge. Nope, if it's ME buying the meals, I'M in charge hehe.

Better yet, cats KNOW they are in charge. The eternal enemy of my lap (aka my cat named Pollo) was crying outside of the office just a minute ago. I had to let her in so that she can be on my lap. She left one of my socks at the doorway. Ugh. I get no respect.

Catwash? Hahaha. I know what it's like to bathe a cat manually. It isn't pretty.