Pimp My Cat

ESanders2 · 05-04-2007, 12:54 AM

My cat, Jingles, has been getting fur on the front seat of my car (he rides with me wherever I go). I'm wondering if I can throw some sort of covering or, maybe, a hair repelling material on the front seat. I know there are a lot of cat fans on PriusChat and was hoping you all would have some advice. Maybe I should have gone with a more pimped out Prius with leather and then I wouldn't have this problem with the hair. Jingles seems to be shedding a lot more now that he hit the 40 lbs. marker last month.

daniel · 05-04-2007, 09:54 AM

Cat hair forms a covering over upholstery, protecting the fabric from wear and tear. It's also an insulating layer, which is warm in winter and cool in summer.

Regular brushing of the cat will slightly reduce the amount of random shedding, but it's still a good idea to apply the cat hair you obtain in this manner to upholstery, as a natural proctecant, and to carpets, in increase the R factor of the floor of your home.

Ichabod · 05-04-2007, 10:25 AM

Very funny Daniel. It does seem like the only approach to dealing with cat hair is to rationalize it and somehow accept it though. My solution to the problem though is to be allergic to cats. That way I keep all cats away from my upholstry!

SandMan, your avatar is the best thing I've seen on PriusChat today! 40 lbs.??!? Cats can weigh that much?

Chuck. · 05-04-2007, 10:56 AM

40 pounds for a housecat is not good! I just lost a cat that weight 30 - probably from fatty liver disease.

What I should have done was to gradually get her weight down.

About cats and cars - mine were fine until they were older than a few months. After that they became terrified - seeing reckless drivers does not help. I was a softie, but they go in the carrier, because it's not safe having a cat either under the pedals or between me and the steering wheel.

dmckinstry · 05-04-2007, 10:58 AM

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Very funny Daniel. It does seem like the only approach to dealing with cat hair is to rationalize it and somehow accept it though. My solution to the problem though is to be allergic to cats. That way I keep all cats away from my upholstry!

SandMan, your avatar is the best thing I've seen on PriusChat today! 40 lbs.??!? Cats can weigh that much?
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I don't "own" a (actually own is the wrong word, since cats own you) a cat that heavy, but I'm sure I've seen them that heavy. No offense SandMan, but I'll bet if you were to shave him, he'd almost look like a bulldog.

Dave M.

mini2prius · 05-04-2007, 11:42 AM

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I don't "own" a (actually own is the wrong word, since cats own you) a cat that heavy, but I'm sure I've seen them that heavy. No offense SandMan, but I'll bet if you were to shave him, he'd almost look like a bulldog.

Dave M.
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Dogs have "owners." Cats have "staff."

MarinJohn · 05-04-2007, 12:15 PM

I see an easy solution for the OP problem. Just make the lower glove box into a Komfy kitty bed. On the occasions when you have passengers, simply close the glove box (leave cat at home for that trip) and contain the hairball.

Charles Suitt · 05-04-2007, 05:22 PM

A 40# cat would not fit in the lower glove compartment... That would be a VERY VERY tight squeeze.

faith2walk · 05-04-2007, 05:46 PM

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A 40# cat would not fit in the lower glove compartment... That would be a VERY VERY tight squeeze. [/b]

You might have to try a 2-1 conversion (using both glove compartments), but even that would be tight. Probably loose enough for the cat to catch it's breath and then howl loud enough to make you shorten your trip or let it out!!!

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 05-04-2007, 06:58 PM

Lint rollers.

Works for me.

Works for others too.
http://www1.epinions.com/3M_Lint_Roller_Ho...isplay_~reviews

05-04-2007, 12:54 AM	#1
ESanders2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 47 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	My cat, Jingles, has been getting fur on the front seat of my car (he rides with me wherever I go). I'm wondering if I can throw some sort of covering or, maybe, a hair repelling material on the front seat. I know there are a lot of cat fans on PriusChat and was hoping you all would have some advice. Maybe I should have gone with a more pimped out Prius with leather and then I wouldn't have this problem with the hair. Jingles seems to be shedding a lot more now that he hit the 40 lbs. marker last month. __________________ Everything in My Life I Owe to My Cat "Jingles"

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05-04-2007, 09:54 AM	#2
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 11,278 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 59 Thanked 201 Times in 127 Posts Friends: 0	Cat hair forms a covering over upholstery, protecting the fabric from wear and tear. It's also an insulating layer, which is warm in winter and cool in summer. Regular brushing of the cat will slightly reduce the amount of random shedding, but it's still a good idea to apply the cat hair you obtain in this manner to upholstery, as a natural proctecant, and to carpets, in increase the R factor of the floor of your home.

05-04-2007, 10:25 AM	#3
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,793 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Friends: 7	Very funny Daniel. It does seem like the only approach to dealing with cat hair is to rationalize it and somehow accept it though. My solution to the problem though is to be allergic to cats. That way I keep all cats away from my upholstry! SandMan, your avatar is the best thing I've seen on PriusChat today! 40 lbs.??!? Cats can weigh that much?

05-04-2007, 10:56 AM	#4
Chuck. Honda Enzyte Driver Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewisville, TX (Dallas area) Posts: 1,096 My Car: Other Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 12 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 2	40 pounds for a housecat is not good! I just lost a cat that weight 30 - probably from fatty liver disease. What I should have done was to gradually get her weight down. About cats and cars - mine were fine until they were older than a few months. After that they became terrified - seeing reckless drivers does not help. I was a softie, but they go in the carrier, because it's not safe having a cat either under the pedals or between me and the steering wheel.

05-04-2007, 12:15 PM	#7
MarinJohn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,330 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 399 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts Friends: 7	I see an easy solution for the OP problem. Just make the lower glove box into a Komfy kitty bed. On the occasions when you have passengers, simply close the glove box (leave cat at home for that trip) and contain the hairball.

05-04-2007, 05:22 PM	#8
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,624 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	A 40# cat would not fit in the lower glove compartment... That would be a VERY VERY tight squeeze.

05-04-2007, 06:58 PM	#10
Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,012 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Lint rollers. Works for me. Works for others too. http://www1.epinions.com/3M_Lint_Roller_Ho...isplay_~reviews