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Expert: - 9/20/2007


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My cat eats non stop.  when we have dinner she is doing everything possible to get the food off our plates, if we leave brownies on the counter with a cover on it she will try and eat through the plastic to get to them; at times she does succeed, opening the refrigerator she gets in to get any food, if we are having snacks she tries to get at that.  She's a little devil when it comes to food.  She gets her soft food in the morning with our other cat but inhales her's and then eats all of Dora's food.  They have their dry food that is there for them when ever they want to eat.  It's getting to a point where Dora thinks she can do the same thing.  We do use the spray botlle and that helps but at night or when we aren't home it's a whole other situation.  We are at the end of the rope with her.  Why does she do this?  we thought it was because she was the runt of the litter and may have been taken away to early.  Please help me with this situation.  Thank you- Kristye

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Hi Kristye,

Do you leave dry food out? If you don't I would definitely do that. I would also change the type of food you are using to a high quality cat food. Something like Wellness, Evo, or Innova all are good choices. They pack more nutrition in their foods. Your cat gets more of what they need and will eat less. If you make the changeover, do it gradually or they will have diarrhea.

If she is begging by your face then blow in hers. Cats don't like that. The last thing I would do is take her to your vet to get her checked. She may have something wrong with her. Bring a sample of her stool. It could be something as simple as tapeworms. Good luck.

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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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