Expert: Becky - 4/20/2004

Question
I have a four-month-old male kitten who was adopted from a shelter about two months ago.  Within the past few weeks, he has started doing the strangest thing I've ever seen a cat do.  All of a sudden, he's extremely interested in my crotch!  He climbs into my lap and starts biting and clawing between my legs, he leaps into the laundry hamper and drags my dirty panties away in his mouth, and he digs into the bathroom wastebasket to gnaw on used pantyliners!  I'm in complete shock!  He obviously loves my scent, and I think it's adorable.  Unfortunately, I don't enjoy finding my personal things strewn about the house when I get home, or having sensitive areas bitten!  Is this just a phase?  Is there any way I can deter him?  Should I just learn to live with it?  Any advice would be welcome.

Answer
HI Elizabeth....

WOW,  you do have a problem!  LOL , sorry to laugh, but it is amusing.  I think I would have him neutered as soon as you can.  His hormones are evidentally taking over. If you have already had him neutered,  then good luck!  I really have never heard of such behaviour!!

God Bless,
Becky