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Expert: - 4/26/2007


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I have a 7 month old female kitten that keeps jumping on the worktops when we are in bed, we think she knows this is naughty as she never does it when we are there, she also keeps chewing wires, we have bought her loads of mice and toys and tried playing with her but all she does is bite us and run off. She only chews stuff when were not there again and we cant really move her to another room at night as there is even more stuff for her to destroy in other rooms? Any hints on how to stop this behaviour would be very much aprechiated as my partner is getting sick of her chewing through things like wii cables and tv cables!!
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Hi Jen,

You can try lining the worktops with bubble wrap. Cats don't like to walk on this. Also go to Home Depot or Lowe's and get something called wire loom. It is a hard plastic covering for wires. You will need that to protect your wires and your kitty. Good luck and let me know if the bubble wrap worked. If not I have other things that can be done.

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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