I have two kittens and a full grown cat who are finally beginning to get along- the new problem is that one of the kittens is a PIG! He tries to steal everyone's food right off of their plates- we tell him "NO" firmly and put him back on the floor (because at this point he's almost in our plates)- we do this regularly while eating and preparing food- he hasn't gotten any better- I've heard that some people use a spray bottle of water for disciplining their cats- but I don't know if this is a reasonable way to reprimand him or if it is just plain mean- I don't want to give him too harsh of a punishment that he doesn't deserve- please let me know what you think (is this mean or should I do it?)
2006-08-28 07:08:33 · 26 answers · asked by Wanda 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I think a spray bottle is better.....
2006-08-28 07:11:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something you should know about kittens is they are CRAZY for a while. When they first realize they can eat food, they will try to eat everything. A squirt-gun is a good training tool. What you can do is make sure to hiss at the cat (say PSSSST!) or something really loud every time they do something bad, and they'll associate that sound with reprimand. You won't even have to use the squirt gun before long, and can switch over to the hiss training completely. Works great. Good luck!
2006-08-28 07:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not mean at all! I know it might feel like it from time to time, but it's not hurting them. And they need to be trained. If you don't get kittie's food behavior under control now.....well, can you imagine an 8-12 pound cat trying to dive into your plate??? LMAO! That's a rather hilarious mental image. So yeah, go with the spray bottle or the jar full of pennies (for noise)....either one should work:)
2006-08-28 07:32:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is just plain water it shouldn't hurt him within reason - be sure it's immediate though. If you wait even a few secnds he won't associate the spray with his behaviour and you could make him neurotic.
But rather than train him not to pinch food (very difficult) it is much better to train him to stay off the table - because that is territory related and cats naturally understand territory concepts.
2006-08-31 22:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by TC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squirt bottles are an excellent trainer for kittys.
I used one with my two when they were kittens. They use to always jump up on the counters and kitchen table when I was trying to eat. I would give them each one good spray and say NO and they would get down. Its worked wonders. They dont bother anyone when they are eating now!
2006-08-28 08:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we used the spray water bottle on our cat as a kitten and now all you have to do is show her the bottle and she'll stop doing whatever it is she's doing. Don't drench him, just squirt him a few times - water is not mean - it doesn't harm the cat.
Good luck!
2006-08-28 07:14:41 · answer #6 · answered by Weasel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-05 23:12:46 · answer #7 · answered by bulman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no if the problem is really that bad it is not mean most cats after being sprayed relize what is going to happen if u pick up a water bottle after it happens a few times
2006-08-28 07:12:23 · answer #8 · answered by Caitlyn S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used a spray bottle on our cat when he would get on the counter...It did not take him long to realize that was a no no.....He is a typical cat with an attitude, he still loves us
2006-08-28 07:14:26 · answer #9 · answered by Annie R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that a well placed stab in the paw with a fork does the trick. It will limp around and sulk for a few weeks but will not get up on the table again- I can tell you that.
2006-08-28 07:28:07 · answer #10 · answered by wheels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try anything. . . I dont think its mean. . .its like training your two year old, you have to disicpline/train your pets. They wont remember the method when they get older, only that they know better then to steal food. We used to have to lock our cat in the bathroom while we ate, we were never at peace.
2006-08-28 07:13:09 · answer #11 · answered by smurfee68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋