Pet hotlines have been established to provide answers to questions 24 hours a day. While the people manning the phones are often unpaid volunteers, they are repaid with gratitude… and an occasional laugh…
- “My cat just came in from the garage and I was wondering… how many calories are there in a mouse?”
- “I have a neutered male cat. How old should he be before I can breed him?”
- “Does your cat food help with emancipation?”
- “Help! I think my cat is dying. She’s only 6 months old but she’s rolling around on the floor in agony. What? No, she’s not spayed. Why?”
- “I think my cat is trying to talk. Do you think I could get on Oprah?”
- “What size litter box do I need to keep my cat comfy?”
- “Is it normal for a cat to shed?”
- “How can I keep my cat from stealing my husband’s toothbrush?”
- “My cat passed a stool on the indoor rug and it’s stuck in the vacuum cleaner. Any suggestions?”
- “How do I stop my cat from giving food to the dog?”
- “Do you know how to toilet train a cat?”
- “I have three cats. Is it true that [brand name] Cat Food makes the poop smell better?”
- “Where can I get a six-toed cat?”
And just in case you think it’s only cat owners who ask silly questions, here are a few from our canine cousins . . .
- “What should I feed a borderline collie?”
- “Will chewing pop cans remove enamel from my puppy’s teeth?”
- “Your food turned my dog into a stud. Now what do I do?”
