HeartGoesOn Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Have they done blood work to R/O anemia? On the other hand, it appears to be more of a behavioral issue. At any rate, my cat responds to the work "no" when he's misbehaving. Maybe try doing that in a stern voice... Link to comment
Zaphod Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Done the water spraying thing, she would be annoyed for a brief second and later would go blatantly chew on the water bottle Aw isn't that just the cutest. My problem with the cats is the same as I am with kids, I'm way too soft on them. Just can't bring myself to tell them off. I don't have kids by the way, I'm sure if I did, I'd be able to train myself to tell them off. The cats though, I still have difficulty with it. Do we think this cat could sound a little bit nervous, or anxious? Could that be the reason for the chewing? Link to comment
boltnrun Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Cat Pica! Yes, it is a thing. If you find a vet that is familiar with this condition they can suggest ways to treat it. Link to comment
Zaphod Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Have you considered taking her to a therapist? Perhaps they could prescribe some meds for BPD. Link to comment
Lucha Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Aw isn't that just the cutest. My problem with the cats is the same as I am with kids, I'm way too soft on them. Just can't bring myself to tell them off. I don't have kids by the way, I'm sure if I did, I'd be able to train myself to tell them off. The cats though, I still have difficulty with it. Do we think this cat could sound a little bit nervous, or anxious? Could that be the reason for the chewing? I think she isn't anxious at all, she is pretty fierce! But she might be a little bored/frustrated of not being able to roam freely outdoors.. We have tons of toys though and two big scratch posts. Link to comment
Lucha Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Have you considered taking her to a therapist? Perhaps they could prescribe some meds for BPD. I considered but I live in Europe, and don't know any good references for licensed behavioral therapists? I think a lot of them are self-made people who don't had a proper education and ask a lot of money.. Link to comment
Moontiger Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Honestly if you aren't prepared to take care of it, you really shouldn't have it. This is not your parent's responsibility. I would consider re-homing her with someone better prepared to care for her. I have to say I agree with this. You are not now, nor does it appear in the near future, able to fully take care of your pet. If the situation at your parents house is so bad and dangerous to her you have a responsibility as a pet owner to remove YOUR cat from that danger. Either bring her to your apartment or find her a new home. Link to comment
Zaphod Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I considered but I live in Europe, and don't know any good references for licensed behavioral therapists? I think a lot of them are self-made people who don't had a proper education and ask a lot of money.. I was joking! It was a reference to that every second answer to anyone's problems on here is that they must have BPD and see a therapist for some meds. And I agree, most of them are quacks, just like homeopaths. I think if you're American, it's almost the law to have BPD and be on meds and be in therapy. Otherwise people think there's something wrong with you. Which is rather paradoxical. However, I love a good paradox, although they give me a headache. Having said that, there is something called "Feliway" which you plug in and apprently calms them down a bit. Not sure how effective it is... although knowing her, she'll probably chew it to bits before it has any effect on her! I think it's fairly chew-resistant. Keep us updated. I like talking about cats. Link to comment
Lucha Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 I have to say I agree with this. You are not now, nor does it appear in the near future, able to fully take care of your pet. If the situation at your parents house is so bad and dangerous to her you have a responsibility as a pet owner to remove YOUR cat from that danger. Either bring her to your apartment or find her a new home. Believe me, I am one of the very few people that loves/cares for their pet's well being more than ANYTHING. I don't believe just because I have a demanding job that I'm not allowed to have pets, since I have a LOT of attention and love to shower them in and every free moment of my time I am literally playing with/ talking to/ grooming/ walking my cat. The problem is the part of the day where i'm not at home (like most people that work I suppose) and that during those moments, she is in my parents house which for some obscure reason they refuse to completely cat proof because to them (not so much cat loving people) it feels like they cant do what they want with their house. Link to comment
Zaphod Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Ah. Being moved around, I'm guessing maybe she's anxious when at your parents. Does she chew more when she's there? Link to comment
RainyCoast Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 i'm with Zaph, if she's being moved around, i'm pretty sure that's the root of it. i was able to take one of mine everywhere with me on a leash (was self-employed and my clients loved her), but staying with someone else half a day sounds like a whole different ballpark. i hear ya on the tiny euro balconies and landlords, ugh. Link to comment
Zaphod Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 i hear ya on the tiny euro balconies. How very dare you Madam! I take umbrage at that statement. Oh wait hang on, we Brexited a while ago. Ah ok never mind, carry on - Blimmin' Europeans eh? With their stupid banana measurements and manbags and Peugot cars. And tiny balconies. Link to comment
RainyCoast Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 pardon me, kind sir. i'm european myself lol. in my neck of the woods, the balconies are tiny. i can't get a chilli pepper plant to survive on mine, much less an animal. and catios are so rare here! Link to comment
Zaphod Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 pardon me, kind sir. i'm european myself lol. in my neck of the woods, the balconies are tiny. i can't get a chilli pepper plant to survive on mine, much less an animal. and catios are so rare here! European pah. I'm British. I like real ale and boxing. And I drive a good old reliable Ford Escort made sometime in the 80's probably. Which kind of smokes blue oil out of the exhaust but I pay my taxes so I don't care. And I have a twirly moustache, and I wear a good sturdy trouser with braces. My home is my castle. And I queue up for stuff. Sometimes I wear a bowler hat. And I believe what I read in the tabloids. Or alternatively, I'm a replica of Vinnie Jones. Or one of those Essex lads who looks like an Ooompa Loompa with orange skin and slugs for eyebrows. "Catio" - lol now I've read it all. I'm guessing patio for a cat for people that have flats, or "apartments" as you Europeans probably call them, although I wouldn't be sure because I'm British, ignorant, and proud of it. Only joking, I'd much rather be European and eat at least semi decent food for a change. Care to divulge where you're from or are ya gonna keep us guessing? I'm just imagining someone kind of balancing a chilli plant on some kind of minature balcony. Sounds kinda cute Link to comment
Zaphod Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Sorry, being silly. All this cat talk has got me all fuzzywuzzy. Might need to go and pluck my eyebrows and spray on some fake tan. Link to comment
RainyCoast Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 adriatic coast currently. irish expat. please don't hate me lol. the poor chilli died a terrible death my lemon seedling too. the only thing that won't die is a succulent. they call them Echeveria, the ones you see growing in cracks, stone walls, roofs. that'll survive anything. op you don't mind us making ourselves at home right? a little enclave. have you asked about that Pica condition? *curious* Link to comment
Lucha Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 She lives fulltime with my parents, i go home during weekends and on wednesdays - sorry, i had to clarify this ;-). So no moving around. Link to comment
luminousone Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Lucha, I think your cat is struggling, living with people that don't love cats. They can sense when they are not loved. Sounds like you are spending as much time as you can there. For the cat's sake you will need to make a decision- re-home the cat to someone that will love and care for your kitty, or move to a,place more appropriate for your cat. The current situation is not working out. Link to comment
luminousone Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Oh, and the can of pennies works beautifully for behavior management. Link to comment
luminousone Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 "Catio" - lol now I've read it all. I'm guessing patio for a cat for people that have flats, or "apartments" as you Europeans probably call them, although I wouldn't be sure because I'm British, ignorant, and proud of it. Only joking, I'd much rather be European and eat at least semi decent food for a change For Zaphod: A Catio is an outside enclosure built attached to the residence, so the cat can go outside but still be contained. Here are some examples: Link to comment
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