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OT Catfish and Cat

4uthebest — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:03:28 GMT

Saw frozen catfish nuggets that were from USA in Sav a Lot and I was wondering what is the best way to prepare these skinless pieces as I only used fillets before?

Also what breed of cat would be closest to the mannerisms of a dog?

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lolakimono — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:06:03 GMT

I don't eat catfish, but a Maine Coon is probably the kind of cat you're looking for.

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kitty60 — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:23:24 GMT

I also do not cook catfish. I did have some given to me and I used in a stew/chowder.

Interesting note on the closest cat with mannerisms of a dog. I have never really thought of it, although I prefer cats to dogs. Several years ago dh picked up a stray cat and decided it was to be his "dog." The thing went with him to work and in the truck with him just like a dog, except he would curl up on the dash. That is until the cat figured he could open the electric windows while the truck was heating up and get out on his own. And then, like most cats who are allowed indoor/outdoor status he moved on one day to his next home.

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gulf coast girl — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 20:58:45 GMT

I'm not much of a fish eater so can't help you there.

We have 5 cats, 2 are maine coons, a male and a female and 3 run of the mill heinz 57 cats. They all act like dogs it's all in how you interact with them. We have 2 cats that will fetch their fuzzy little mouse toys and bring them to us, we throw them down the hall and they go retrieve them and we do it until they get tired of it. We have a cat that follows my husband everywhere, they are inseparable. All 5 cats get showers once a year to freshen their smell up. They aren't allowed outside period. We don't take them anywhere in the car unless it's on a trip for an extended stay or to their vet appointments, other than that they are normal cats that lay around and run and play.

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denisemb — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:10:56 GMT

It appears none of us are crazy about catfish, but we have our opinions about cats!

I vote for bengal cats. We had two and they followed us around like dogs, greeted people at the door like dogs and one was smart as a whip (the other was our "doofus"). Miss them every day.

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Feral — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:38:06 GMT

Totally agree with gulf coast girl - cats interact with you the way you treat them. I have five cats-all of them were born feral. I trapped them in my backyard. They were screaming and rocking the trap all the way to the vet. Had them spayed/neutered, got shots and put them in room to recuperate and tame them. It was not an overnight project but they are now between 4 yrs old and 19 yrs old and they follow me from room to room, greet me at the door. sit on the couch with me, sleep with me, etc. exactly like a dog would do.

While it is your choice what cat to pick, please remember that there are numerous loving cats that are available through the ASPCA and rescue associations that need loving homes.

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SharkE — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:41:48 GMT

I don't eat 'nuggets' of nothing I've read what they're made of. I stick with the better cuts/selections of catfish.

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Rabid1 — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 21:59:48 GMT

If the nuggets are 100 catfish and not processed thy should be good. catfish is the heartiest of the game fish meats and takes to freezing really well.

Any cat can be like a dog. As I type this my new 70lb Shepherd and my 12lb orange long hair are tearing around here trying to kill each other, just like 2 dogs. We have 5 cats and 2 dogs and all the cats but 1 behave just like the dogs. If you interacts with a cat from the time it's a kitten and not treat it like it's part of the furniture they will interact just like a dog. when someone comes over my dogs are at their feet and my cats are on the back of the chair or on the cat tree greeting them.

Large breeds like Main Coon tend to be a little easier as size helps them feel secure. Some of the exotic breed as well but you do have to deal with excess energy and outrageous curiosity.

My experience, though, has been if you are looking to really have the best experience with a cat, look for people who place wilds kittens and try to get them right around 8 to 10 weeks. Wild kittens are born in a dependent environment but are also more exposed to the outside world. They tend to be very brave and intelligent. I have found a completely feral colony and withing an hour had the kittens crawling on me. Wild kittens potty train much quicker. I have actually never had a miss with one. One thing to consider as well is if you don't already have others, get two. it save a lot in wear and tear on your and your stuff.

The next best choice is pound/shelter or rescue cats. Sometimes cats that have had a bad time of it turn out to be the best companions. Thing about shelter cats is it's not the ones that put on the best show when you go in but the ones that really check you out. The ones that hang back a little in the cage before they decide YOU are worth the effort to come to.

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Spurt — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 22:32:46 GMT

I don't eat catfish but I have a part Maine Coon cat that thought he was a dog....But if you are talking in terms of being more outgoing and interactive with people , the cat that I had that acted like that was a part lynx point siamese. She was smart and very personable. And my aunt had a siamese (the old style instead of the sleek modern body type)....her cat was very smart and even figured out how to open the cabinets to steal a few extra pieces of cat food....

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Scooby Doo — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 23:08:49 GMT

I bought a bag of frozen catfish at Walmart a while back. Thought I'd try them out to see what they tasted like. Nasty, awful, gross. So I cooked them all up and put them outside for the 8 feral cats to eat. They didn't want anything to do with it either. It all went in the trash.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 23:12:28 GMT

I came across this the other day, and couldn't resist ......

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hsawaknow — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 23:13:08 GMT

Won't eat catfish but love cats! While I'm going thru a divorce I was forced to leave my house and my two cats a mother and her son. I rent a room and the land lord has a cat. Less then two weeks the cat became my best friend! She is a lap cat, stays with me at nite and is my everything right now. The only bad thing is when I met her she was lean and weighed maybe 10pds. Well I always leave crunchies out for her and she now weighs over 20pds!

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Tigriss — Sun, 22 Feb 2015 23:13:27 GMT

Generally large cat breeds like Bobcats, Lynx, and on up, not those domesticated ones, even the Maine Coons. The large breed cats are more like dogs in behavior. My bobcat/tabby mix, found wild and came in search of food as a kitten and stayed, fetches, comes will called and listens to directions like get down, come on and so forth.

As for catfish...grill, bake, pan sear, batter and fry, anything really. Many people don't like catfish because they are bottom dwellers and can taste stronger than perch/talapia. Catfish can be small or 8+ feet. Channel cats get very large in warm waters, especially those found off of hydroelectric dams. Catfish are great cooked right, well, anything is great cooked right.

If you want a cat that acts like a dog, get a dog. Cats don't act in predictable ways. They train you not the other way round.

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4uthebest — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 20:11:14 GMT

The catfish nuggets do not have skin on them so I might bread and air fry them if I purchase them.

Reading further it seems that my Siberians are also to be doglike, but they do not fetch anything and do not play with toys but love my twist ties that I make into a spring. They do get into cabinets/open doors and my dogs never did that ?

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birkin baby — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:21:19 GMT

I have 8 cats(5 inside my house) and three very bad ones who live in a very awesome building that was built for a roadside fruitstand. It's 8x16...8 x8screened area and 8x8 enclosed . One of my indoor cats for sure was a dog in a past life.He hangs with my dogs,eats his food with them, greets at the door, and if he could bark I'm sure he would.He was not raised any special way.He just is a dog in a cat body. He is one of 3 gorgeous black Hemminway kittens I found.d abandoned on the side of a busy road.

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colliemom4 — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 23:26:20 GMT

On 2/22/2015 Tinkrbl44 said:
I came across this the other day, and couldn't resist ......

Awww lol.

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shoekitty — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 01:33:39 GMT

I think a Korat is dog like. I had one in the 70's and until late 80's. He was a handsome boy. What a character. They also are the most allergy free for sufferers, muscular, and smart beyond smart. They are noted for their unusual green eyes, and devotion. They are rare in America, but can be found. Mine did tricks. He would sit, speak and do high-fives.

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denisemb — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:16:38 GMT

Yeah, but whose cat or dog eats at the table, keeping his elbows off the table???

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Sooner — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 03:28:24 GMT

Catfish nuggest? Bread in cornmeal and fry (or sauté) those babies! Dip them in cocktail sauce!

Cats like a dog? Paws down that would have to be a Siamese! I have had four of them over the years, most would walk on a leash, one would fetch, and one would ride around in a box lid with a string on it when I pulled him along.

One ruled the earth. The neighborhood dogs and our friends gave him a wide berth, and he was really mean to any dog who came in HIS yard. I loved him to pieces and he was the smartest animal I've ever been around.

My favorites are the seal points. The blue points are docile and sweet, but the seal points I've had are the smartest and most creative. They DO talk back to you! And they like to play games with you. As long as they win. . .

Oddly, all of the seal points wouldn't touch fish or milk, liked water (and would wade a little in shallow water) and would drink iced tea--go figure. And I just remembered, one was BAD about trying to drink your tea, so I got him his own glass, and ever after he drank out of HIS glass. He'd turn up his nose at a bowl, but always drank out of his own Dallas Cowboy's glass (I got it free at a filling station back when!). I kept it on the end table and that's where he'd go to get a drink. He liked ice in too. They are peculiar creatures!

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feline groovy — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 04:11:29 GMT

"Maine Coon" cats are considered to be the most dog-like.

If anyone (besides myself, LOL) is interested in one of these gorgeous kitties, please try to adopt - don't shop:

*check out Petfinder.com

*use Google to search maine coon rescue groups alongside your zip code