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Chucky - 21 Dec 2004 07:14 GMT

I have the most adorable and friendly kittycat in the world. My problem is
that my housemates are out of town for the holidays and now I seem to be
the complete focus of kitty's attention. We all love kitty and dote upon
her day and night, but now that I'm the only one around she's just bugging
the hell out of me!

All she wants is attention 24/7. I cannot watch TV, read the newpaper, eat,
or even use the toilet without kitty there demanding my constant attention.
While I enjoy petting her once in awhile, I simply cannot do so all day long.
Sometimes I manage to kick her outside for awhile, and that keeps her
occupied (even though she spends much of her time killing innocent anole
lizards). But eventually I have to let her back inside, at which point she
pesters me for a treat and afterwards she declares my belly her bed while
I try to eat dinner and watch television in my LazyBoy chair.

What should I do? I've tried sprinkling a few drops of water at her when
I don't want to be bothered, but I also don't want to discourage her
affection all the time. I enjoy petting her but don't want to do so all
day long. Another thing that bugs me is that she wants to play fetch all
the time, bringing me her toy mouse, puffball, or bellball and
expecting I'll play fetch for an hour or more. I try to limit her food
treats to no more than 2-3 times per week, but lately she's been
acting like every time I'm in the kitchen she expects she'll get a treat
(either a portion of canned cat food or lactose-free milk).

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Gee - 21 Dec 2004 12:32 GMT

> I have the most adorable and friendly kittycat in the world. My problem is
> that my housemates are out of town for the holidays and now I seem to be
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> acting like every time I'm in the kitchen she expects she'll get a treat
> (either a portion of canned cat food or lactose-free milk).

Oh God, I only wish mine were so affectionate! All I get is titbits once in
a while :)

OK,so I think you answered your own question in a title pretty much "lonely
pussycat" .She needs company, something orsomeone to keep her occupied. Cat
company. Every cat needs a partner in crime. So basically you ought to
consider getting her a little playmate. 2 cats will keep each other occupied
when owners are at work, or need to do other things.They will not be as
desperate forattention.But this is a big step and not to be considered
lightly of course, but its in along run definitely the best solution.

In a short run,but as a good investment, you can buy her one of those cat
playcentres. They vary in size and prices, but you could do some research.
Basically the bigger the cat tree the better and more fun. Consider it a
X-mas prez to your cat and yourself :) I have seen one of the most amusing
and craziest cat trees here:

http://www.catsplay.com/kitty_gyms.php3 also check the cat trees and other
links on top

another brilliant one:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11667

Just remember the taller the better, cats would live on a ceiling if they
could :)

Finally read the thread called "Cat etiquette " :) You'll see that what your
kitty is doing is perfectly within any cats etiquette :)

Good luck, let us know what you decided :)

Gee

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mlbriggs - 21 Dec 2004 17:44 GMT

Welcome to the world of cat slaves -- you have been chosen! MLB

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Scott Buchanan - 22 Dec 2004 01:29 GMT

Let the cat know who is boss! If you don't want it around let it know. Push
it away. Block it from jumping on you. Yell at it. But don't hit it.

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Chucky - 22 Dec 2004 06:48 GMT

"Scott Buchanan" <t120rv@pacifier.com> wrote...

> Let the cat know who is boss! If you don't want it around let it know. Push
> it away. Block it from jumping on you. Yell at it. But don't hit it.

No, of course not! I like the water trick, sprinkle or spray a bit of
water at the cat and they run like crazy. But I usually reserve the
water bottle for more serious stuff, though I've occassionally been
able to remind her to behave by just threatening her with it (she just
glowers when she sees it in my hand).

Anyway, problem is solved for the time being, my housemates have
returned to entertain her.

To Gee: I'm happy with just one cat, two is just too much trouble and
expense. And she does have a friend, the neighbor's cat of nearly
identical age who visits my yard several times a day. They are best
friends and they'll chase each other round the yard, wrestle with
each other (they're both declawed), then happily sit near each other
on the patio for hours. It's strange, because another neighbor's
cat often visits and she'll hiss at her and chase her away.

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Scott Buchanan - 23 Dec 2004 05:46 GMT

I forgot to mention: Say Please when asking it do something and Thank You
for good behavior.

> "Scott Buchanan" <t120rv@pacifier.com> wrote...
> > Let the cat know who is boss! If you don't want it around let it know. Push
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> on the patio for hours. It's strange, because another neighbor's
> cat often visits and she'll hiss at her and chase her away.

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ghoul - 22 Dec 2004 03:47 GMT

> I have the most adorable and friendly kittycat in the world. My problem
> is that my housemates are out of town for the holidays and now I seem to
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>
> What should I do?

dip kitty in chum bucket, throw in shark tank. Problem solved.

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