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From: dvk@mi-cec.UUCP (Dan Klein)
Newsgroups: net.misc
Subject: Waterbeds and cats
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Date: Tue, 10-Jan-84 17:40:02 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 10 17:40:02 1984
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I have had a waterbed for 8 years, and a cat for 6.  I have friends with
similar experiences.  The only time I had a problem with Oscar and Meatloaf
was when they were little, and decided that the corner of the bed was a neat
place to go fishing for ripples.  They put little puncture marks in the
corner, which dripped a little and were repaired in about 5 seconds with a
touch of glue and a patch from a waterbed repair kit.  The total loss of
water (it took me about 2 days to notice) was less than 1 cup.  No big deal.

The kitties were still allowed on the bed, but I whapped them when they
started playing in the corners, and they quit that after a try or two.  So,
I would say that adult critters are no problem, and sharp clawed kittens
are to be watched, but are no real threat.  (I can't tear a 1mm thick vinyl
sheet.  Do you think an 8 pound beasty can do a whole lot of damage? Not
enough to worry about.)

		-Dan Klein, Mellon Institute, Pittsburgh