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| Date: May 5, 2008 | |
| Question: We have two calico cats, both sisters and both one year old. We love them both to bits but one is being quite a pest and will glare at you while knocking over knick-knacks onto the floor. She'll also glare while jumping on the counter and table, which she is not allowed. Is there a way to break her of these troublesome habits or is she just being a teenager? The mother of the girls was a stray who was brought into a loving home to have her kittens, she is still living with the family, but we took two of the kittens. Being sisters they have always been pests but one in particular is now getting out of hand since she is now breaking things. She knows she's being bad, but she has a 'what are you going to do about it' attitude and even though diciplined she doesn't seem to care. Any ideas would be very welcome! Thank you! Emily First, make sure she is spayed. Second, she is really exhibiting normal cat behaviors - it is next to impossible to keep cats off counters and tables, as they love vertical space, and any knick-knacks you have out are just cat toys in their eyes. They are not sophisticated enough to be doing this to spite you, and physical punishment will likely just exacerbate the situation. The best tool is to be consistent - whe she exhibits behaviors that you don't like, try putting her in time-out or using a water bottle or noise maker to get her to stop. Most of all though, when you share your house with a cat, sometimes compromises must be made. Good luck! |
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| Expert: Dr. Emily Walker About the expert: At Albuquerque Cat Clinic, we believe that the bond between cats and their caretakers is extremely special. We also believe that protecting and preserving our feline patients’ health, both physical and mental, is essential to the continuance of this bond. | |
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