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The other day, General threw up in their food bowl. I wasn't sure whether to praise him for being efficient and helping me with cleanup, or fuss at him, because I had to dump the entire thing out. He used to upchuck his dinner all the time, but thankfully that has been cut down considerably. I've been feeding them Iams Digestive Health cat food for a while, and it's seemingly helped a good bit. Still, I'd kinda prefer it if maybe he threw up his food, oh...never? The girls don't. Well, hardly ever. I don't even remember the last time one of them yorked up their dinner. But General gobbles his food as if every meal is his last on this earth. I don't know why he feels the need to do this. I keep food out for them in two different bowls at all times. So it's not like he has one feeding time, and has to hoarde his food to keep the girls from getting it all. It's there constantly. They can nibble and snack whenever they want. But apparently he is just a piggy and can't seem to get this through his head. You know how men are.

I've taken him to the vet and they can't find any medical reason why he throws up so much. And I've gotta say, the frequency HAS decreased from almost every day to maybe once a week or so. Still, like I said, I'd kinda prefer that it decreased even more.

Do any of you have issues with food gobblers? And do they throw up after doing this? (I'm talking more of the feline variety, not human, because I know some of you have family members who inhale their dinner, too.) If so, what have you done for it? I'd be willing to try a different food, or any sort of natural remedy, what have you. I just want to save my flooring from the Vomit Of Doom. Plus, I can't tell you how appetizing it is to be sitting at the table eating MY dinner and hear that familiar "urk...urk...urk...bluuurrrrrp" in the background. Yum.



I've gotta say though, at least he is hitting the litterbox now, so maybe some progress has been made. I don't know that I ever want another male animal. Boys are just trouble.

Chickpeas and olives and feta, oh my!

I wanted to share a super easy, yet yummy recipe that I've been making a lot lately. I got the idea from nonspecific and...I don't know where she got it.

The ingredients are canned tomatoes, chickpeas, olives (I like Kalamata, but whatever), lemon juice (real lemon juice, not that crap in a plastic lemon), feta cheese, olive oil and spices.

Heat the olive oil in a pan, then add whatever spices you like to it. I enjoy toasting spices to release the flavors and oils, and black ground pepper takes on a whole new dimension when it's been heated. I usually add some garlic powder, oregano, thyme...just whatever I feel like throwing in.

When the spices are combined and heated, add some fresh lemon juice, however much you like. I prefer it tangy, so I tend to use a good bit. Let that get sizzly, then throw in the chickpeas (drained and rinsed) and olives (drained.) I like to mix them all around in the olive oil/lemon juice/spice mixture until all the flavors mesh and the chickpeas start to soften a bit. Add the tomatoes last and stir well. Right before serving, put in some crumbles of feta cheese. It will melt a little, but still holds up very well in the heat.



That gives you this:

Nom nom nom. If I'm feeling saucy, I'll put it over some couscous or brown rice, but honestly, I like to just eat it like this. It's a vegetarian dish, obviously, but if you just HAD to put some dead animal in there, you probably could. But I mean, honestly...why would you want to?

All righty...I'm off to eat my concoction now. It smells SO GOOD.

(Oh..angline, you can see my potholder to the righthand side. It's the same style as the cute towel you sent me as a housewarming gift!)