Pre-med life...as a CAT!

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I grew up liking only dogs(rotties/pits)... but now I realize cats are cooler... I want a lynx or a bobcat... are those legal? hehe

Hahaha. Yeah wild cats would be so cool. Kind of like those "dogs" that are half-wolf. There is something rather Panther-ish about my cat. He has the big-cat strut when he walks. We call him "Pantera" sometimes. 😀

 

[nick_carraway]

Hahaha. Yeah wild cats would be so cool. Kind of like those "dogs" that are half-wolf. There is something rather Panther-ish about my cat. He has the big-cat strut when he walks. We call him "Pantera" sometimes. 😀

Yeah we think our cat has jaguar moments.

I really want to get a savannah cat one day, but I'm not willing to spend $2k to get one.

 

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Damn, now I want a cat at med school.

 

[dohgrl76]

I really want a Scottish Fold, the ones with the folded down ears. They sit upright like little Buddhas too, so cute. But they are like $800 for a kitten... so probably not. I don't think they let you take out extra loans for kittens.

 

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Yeah we think our cat has jaguar moments.

I really want to get a savannah cat one day, but I'm not willing to spend $2k to get one.

"Jaguar moments" for sure. Like sometimes they lay on the end of a couch or something with their legs dangling down and it looks like how Jaguars sleep up in the trees.

Cats are cool. I had never heard of the Savannah ones before but they are pretty neat.

I'm not sure if I could ever justify spending more than ~$100 for a cat though. There are so many little cuties at the spca that need homes anyway....

 

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A good Scottish Fold pic:

 

[nick_carraway]

'm not sure if I could ever justify spending more than ~$100 for a cat though. There are so many little cuties at the spca that need homes anyway....

Agreed! I have no idea how the feral agencies catch them or support them.

 

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Agreed! I have no idea how the feral agencies catch them or support them.

It's funny...my grandfather is like the cat-master in his neighborhood. He feeds them and there are always like 5 feral cats in his backyard. He has names for them all 😛 For the last couple years he's been trapping them and bringing them into the spca to be neutered. My dad jokes that he's the Dr. Mengele of cats

 

[dohgrl76]

aww, great Scottish Fold pic!

yeah, I will definitely be going to the shelter to get my cat, my whole life we've gotten shelter cats, and they've all been great. some more than others though, I really wish I could clone my cat at my parents place!

 

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this is so cute. moar cat pix pls.

 

[dw2158]

am i the only pre-med that is deathly allergic to cats?

dogs ftw.

 

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You can treat this allergy with acupuncture. For realsies.

Dogs are cool too though. I really want a boxer. I really love these dogs for some reason:

 

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aww, great Scottish Fold pic!

yeah, I will definitely be going to the shelter to get my cat, my whole life we've gotten shelter cats, and they've all been great. some more than others though, I really wish I could clone my cat at my parents place!

I'm seriously considering cloning my big-boy after he passes away. I don't think it would be that creepy, plus I'm really curious to see if his personality traits would remain the same...

There are a few companies that do this now for a large price. In ten years or so it won't be that bad, I presume.

 

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I have always been a dog person (still like cats though). I am thinking of becoming the crazy dog guy when I'm a 40 yr old doctor (as opposed to crazy cat lady aka Phoebe). How many dogs do you think I need to earn that classification?

 

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I have always been a dog person (still like cats though). I am thinking of becoming the crazy dog guy when I'm a 40 yr old doctor (as opposed to crazy cat lady aka Phoebe). How many dogs do you think I need to earn that classification?

I'd say in general 4 dogs or more earns you a crazy dog person title. There are exceptions...like people who own farms and stuff, and dog-sled racers 😉

 

[nick_carraway]

am i the only pre-med that is deathly allergic to cats?

dogs ftw.

I was (am) allergic to cats and didn't like them until I met a few ferals around my undergrad apartment and then we took in a rescued feral kitten. I'm not allergic unless I don't see her for 6 months or longer.

 

[dw2158]

You can treat this allergy with acupuncture. For realsies.

i did try that, but it was years ago. and it didn't work. my allergy is, like, seriously bad. hives/skin rash and itchy throat bad. plus the usual watery eyes and runny nose.

I have always been a dog person (still like cats though). I am thinking of becoming the crazy dog guy when I'm a 40 yr old doctor (as opposed to crazy cat lady aka Phoebe). How many dogs do you think I need to earn that classification?

i want to have 5 dogs. all HUGE. 😀

I was (am) allergic to cats and didn't like them until I met a few ferals around my undergrad apartment and then we took in a rescued feral kitten. I'm not allergic unless I don't see her for 6 months or longer.

yeah, i've been around cats a lot in the attempt to adjust, but it hasn't gone well so far. i actually don't like cats at all, so i'm not too broken up about it.