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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

1463.0. "Cat-a-Comb device" by CIVIC::WINBERG () Tue Jun 14 1988 19:39

    Has anyone bought/tried the device called "Cat-a-comb"?  The unit
    fastens to the wall with velcro tabs; it's a spikey brush containing
    catnip.  Cats are supposed to rub against it, thus self-grooming
    and eliminating excess hair.
    
    The most recent mail in ad in Sunday's paper showed them as costing
    $4.88/2 for $9.00.
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1463.1My cats started using it immediatlyVAXWRK::SKALTSISDebTue Jun 14 1988 19:558
    Yes, I purchased one about six months ago and the cats love it.
    The only problem I found with it was that Argus (and only Argus)
    would actually rip it off the wall just to get at the catnip, so
    I wound up screwing it into the wall. All seven of my little angels
    love it, and I'm really shocked at the at the fur that it gathers
    (I have to clean it out once a day).
    
    Deb
1463.2address?TRILGY::WILDEGrand Poobah's first assistant and Jr. WizardTue Jun 14 1988 23:224
Where can we write to order this??  This sounds WONDERFUL.....

		D_who_is_getting_tired_of_brushing_everyone_everynight

1463.3BELLY-UPAIMHI::OFFENTue Jun 14 1988 23:265
    Is there one to do the bellies too???  Lightning will NEVER let
    brush her belly.
    
    Sandi
    
1463.4Cat-a Comb-deviceDRFIX::IVESWed Jun 15 1988 13:595
    Sounds wonderful to me.
    
    What paper was the ad in?  Has anyone seen it available else where?
    
    Barbara
1463.5Cat MagazinesFSHQOA::RWAXMANWed Jun 15 1988 15:307
    Hi Barbara,
    
    I have seen advertisements for Cat-a-Comb in Cat Fancy and Cats
    magazine.  Not sure about cost, though.
    
    /Roberta
    
1463.6brilliant.....SHAPES::TAYLORSMINNIEThu Jun 16 1988 13:279
    
    Hi
    
    This sounds just what I am looking for...trouble is I am in UK...does
    anyone know if these are available over here or any way I could
    get one???
    
    Sharon T (UK)
    
1463.7Me tooCHEFS::GOUGHThu Jun 16 1988 14:084
    I'm in the UK too - I agree with Sharon - this sounds wonderful
    - does anyone know whether they're available over here?
    
    Helen.
1463.8one sourceHUMOR::EPPESMake 'em laughThu Jun 16 1988 16:447
    The Nashua (NH) Sunday Telegraph comes with a "USA Today" magazine
    supplement (sort of like "Parade").  The Cat-a-Comb ad/order form
    has been in there the past couple of weeks.

    Sorry, UKers, I don't know about overseas availability...

							-- Nina
1463.9Maybe by mail?HLIS07::VISSERSWell what d'ya know...Thu Jun 16 1988 20:184
    Can you give the address of the company? Maybe they can send it
    by post?
    
    Ad (Holland)
1463.10make your ownVIDEO::TEBAYNatural phenomena invented to orderThu Jun 16 1988 20:443
    I made my own. I had left over velcro and place the hook part
    on corners, and sprayed with catnip spray.
    
1463.11Question...SHAPES::TAYLORSMINNIEFri Jun 17 1988 10:348
    
    re 10.
    
    Sorry I can't picture that.  Do you use a brush or comb???
    What is the hook part?? where do you get catnip spray???
    
    Sharon T (UK)
    
1463.12VIDEO::TEBAYNatural phenomena invented to orderFri Jun 17 1988 13:3615
    Velcro is a self close sticky stuff-I buy it at fabric shops.
    
    It has two sides -one is a loop the other kind of a loss fiber mat.
    When you place them together the loops catch the  fiber and the
    
    stuff holds. It won't take a lot of pressure to tear it apart.
    It is used in the U.S. for pocket closures of sportswear a lot.
    
    The hook side is rough and catches anything it touches.
    
    I just put the hook side up on the corner with some glue.
    
    Catnip spray is avaiable in the U.S. in pet stores and grocery
    stores.
    
1463.13got it...I thinkSHAPES::TAYLORSMINNIEFri Jun 17 1988 14:309
    
    
    Oh I see so you don't use a brush or comb you just let the cat rub
    up against the velcro??? - is that right???
    
    sorry I'm a bit slow but its hard to picture on a terminal!!!
    
    Sharon T (UK)
    
1463.14VIDEO::TEBAYNatural phenomena invented to orderFri Jun 17 1988 19:503
    Yess that is it. I put the velcro strips on corners and places they
    like to rub.
    
1463.15Where to order infoCIVIC::WINBERGFri Jun 17 1988 20:0814
    The ad in Sunday's Nashua (NH) Telegraph gave the following information
    for ordering:
    
    $4.88 + $2 p. & h., 2 for $9 + $3 p. & h.
    
    Send your order, name and address to:
                     Weekend Shopper, Dept. SC-3
                     3400 Robards Ct. Box 34580
                     Louisville, Ky, 40232
    
    With all the good feedback to my original question, I'm going to
    send for 2 today!
    
    
1463.16Get your combs here, folks.....CLUSTA::TAMIRACMS design while-u-waitSun Jun 19 1988 23:159
    I'm sending away for a couple of those cat-a-combs, so I'll order
    a few extras to send overseas (is this gonna turn into another teddy
    bear express????).  If anyone other than Ad, Sharon and Helen want
    one (or two) speak now or forever hold your peace!!
    
    I'll never learn, will I????
    
    Mary
    
1463.17HLIS09::VISSERSWell what d'ya know...Mon Jun 20 1988 07:393
    Mary, you're great!!!
    
    Ad
1463.18Cheers...SHAPES::TAYLORSMINNIEMon Jun 20 1988 09:475
    
    Mary you are a hero.....Thanks very much
    
    Sharon T (UK)