Chester's nose is stuck to my knee!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

The last few days have been cold and rainy here. Conditions that get my arthritis running rampent. One of the few things that brings relief is a muscle rub called 'Ben Gay'. Unfortunately, I discovered, Chester loves the smell of it. He won't leave me alone when I use it. I've tried others that have no smell or a nice smell but they don't work. He can be four rooms away but comes running minutes after I rub it on my knees. It's bad enough when I have jeans on but when I have shorts on, his cold nose and long whiskers tickle. Have you ever tried to walk with a cat's nose stuck to your knee? It's not easy.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

LOL LOL LOL
Silly Chester.......... Wonder why he likes that smell so much?!?!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

That's funny, moff. Sounds like it might be kind of hard to walk with just the arthritis, but then to have a cat's nose stuck to your knee besides... I'm glad he's there, though, to help ease the arthritis, because I'm sure it would be worse if he wasn't there to help you laugh about it.

[AmberLee]

{{{MOFF!}}} So sorry you are hurting, but Chester's antics make me laugh. Blessings on your little love bug for 'helping' Mommy when she's hurting.

[wayne0214]

moff, Sometimes when I'm in bed and it is cold outside, my furkids will come and sleep around my legs. They add comfort and warmth , but a bit restrictive when it come time to move or turn over. However, I do not use any kind of ointments (at least not yet) and especially one that attracts my cats. Your description of Chester's antics sounds to me that he would probably eat the stuff if it were fed him! Does he lick it off your knees?

.........wayne

[Former User]

Connie, that's funny! I guess Chester just loves that smell beyond anything! I can imagine how funny it must look when he's 'attached' to you But cold nose doesn't feel so nice though, you're right!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by wayne0214
[B Your description of Chester's antics sounds to me that he would probably eat the stuff if it were fed him! Does he lick it off your knees?

.........wayne [/B]

No. I keep a close eye on him because I know something that smells that bad couldn't be good for him to eat. He just seems to love the smell. Weird Cat!

[Edwina's Secretary]

I have read that some cats are attracted to BenGay, Mentholatum, Vick's Vapor Rub, etc. As I recall, it is the menthol in these products and as some cats love catnip (a mint plant) some cats love menthol!

[TheAntiPam]

My Murf loved menthol - especially in Absorbine Jr. lotion - which contains other things that are definitely NOT good for a cat. When I'd put the lotion on my feet, he'd go crazy trying to lick them.

I'd have to hide my feet in shoes or under the covers, or have a laughing fit because of the whisker tickles! If I put on the stuff and walked across the carpet, he'd sniff out my footprints hours later... Catnip never came close to making him wacky the way the menthol did.

He also loved the mint in toothpaste!

Silly Kitties!!!!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by TheAntiPam
I'd have to hide my feet in shoes or under the covers, or have a laughing fit because of the whisker tickles! If I put on the stuff and walked across the carpet, he'd sniff out my footprints hours later... Catnip never came close to making him wacky the way the menthol did.
He also loved the mint in toothpaste!
Silly Kitties!!!!!!

LOL! I caught Chester sniffing my blankets one night when I got back from a bathroom trip! He has sniffed and rolled on my shoes too when I'd rub Ben Gay on my feet.
Silly Kitties, INDEED!!!

[yorkster]

Chester..........you silly boy! It would be a good picture.

[Ila]

I know what you mean about arthritus. Your story is funny though. Misty like smelly lotions too she is always sniffing at my feet and hands where I have lotioned. Sometimes its cute then other times get away little one!