MaryL wrote:
>
> I keep a Swing-A-Way manual on hand for emergencies, just as you described.
> However, I do have arthritis in my hands, so an electric can opener is
> *high* on my list of important small appliances. I like the Hamilton Beach
> "Penguin" electric opener (not one that cuts from the side as requested
> here) because (1) it is tall and therefore accepts big cans and (2) it will
> easily cut around the edge of cat food cans and not get caught in the
> pull-tab. Those pull-tabs are supposed to be a convenience, but for me they
> can be a source of considerable pain.

Use an old teaspoon, the bowl to lever up the tab and the the handle
through the tab to lever up the lid... voila! Then the spoon to scoop
out the cat food... I have years of practice. And I wouldnt use the
same electric can opener for cat food that I use for people food if
only for the smell... but then there are certain Mediterranean
greaseballs that enjoy Fancy Feast flavored pasta sauce.... the
cod-sole-shrimp medley ain't bad! hehe

Sheldon Purina