I'm not even going to comment on this one. Man's product seeks to potty train cats Tuesday, December 30, 2003 Posted: 12:21 PM EST (1721 GMT) http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/ptech/12/30/offbeat.cat.seat.ap/index.html OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (AP) -- An invention by a man seeks to eliminate litter box odor by toilet training household cats. As head of Evolve Products, manufacturer of The Feline Evolution CatSeat, Kevin Rymer accepted an award Monday from a national trade magazine. Pet Products News selected the CatSeat for its 2003 Editor's Choice Award, which was presented during a news conference at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The device can be mounted to the toilet, where a push of the button allows it to be used by people. "The CatSeat was selected because it could revolutionize every American home with a cat," said Matt Keller, director of advertising for the magazine. David Hinkle, ODC official, said Evolve Products is located at the Fred Jones Development Center in downtown Oklahoma City and has been helped through the state's small business "incubator" program. The program certifies companies for tax credits and provides a wide range of services, from advice on obtaining patents to marketing strategies. Rymer says the CatSeat attempts to wean cats off litter. Shaped like a regular toilet seat, it is attached to a box with retractable shelves that are textured to replace the feel of litter. Eventually, the device can be mounted to the toilet, where a push of the button allows it to be used by people. The company quotes doctors and veterinarians as saying there are no health risks associated with cats and people sharing the same toilet. Rymer, 39, said sales so far indicate a high success rate in weaning cats off litter. It usually takes about two or three weeks. He said only about seven CatSeats have been returned out of every 500 sold. "It may not totally eliminate litter boxes, but it gives people an option they did not have before," he said. After all, litter can be expensive, officials said -- up to $3,500 over the life of a cat.
Even earlier than that. In Lawrence Block's Burglar books, Bernie's lesbian dog-groomer friend has taught her cats (and Bernie's watchcat Raffles) to use the toilet.
To take this a step further, consumers can also get the his-and-her double toilet(as seen in the SNL skit with Will Ferrell) and go to the bathroom with their pet(and one caretaker). Or, the trifecta bowl allows for him, her, and cat to go to the bathroom at the same time. The quad bowl is coming soon allowing the addition of another family member or pet. Bidet versions available. Limited colors. Built-in radio with one speaker per bowl and dog sounds is optional. http://pethumanwaste.practices.net LOL I dunno about a cat using the same toilet a human uses. It just doesn't seem right and sort of sick. That ain't right! Coming soon...all new dog versions with leather straps and a whip. I thought I was being funny . Something made me think of the SNL skit and go off on a tangent. It just seems so bizarre to share a toilet with an animal. Maybe this seems perfectly normal to some people. I hope not. Argh!
