My cat is a pure bred Devon Rex straight from the breeder so there should be no history of abuse or food issues. She is sweet and loving but if you give her food and then try to take it away she will grown and even hiss. (Never bites or scratches though she is a good kitty) There is always food out so it's not like she is starved. It's more funny than anything it's kind of like a dog. I just wonder why she does it.
2007-05-16 11:52:07 · 11 answers · asked by Nicolleta 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Just to clarify normally I do not take my cat's food away. Sometimes I may give her a treat and she plays with it. I think I picked it up because she was batting it around. That is how I discovered her growling. Now I just do it because it's funny to see her growl. I always give it back..... I know I should not tease her....
2007-05-16 12:14:58 · update #1
lol. Some animals do this. It is "her" food.. to her, SHE "found" it, and no one else should take it... Cats are all different though. My cat finds it necessary to "uncover" his water bowl before he drinks :)
But like I said, that's just her personality.. She's protective over her yummies :P
2007-05-16 11:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by *-whitz-* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she doesn't have to have been abused to understand what it means when her food source is taken...she was born in a litter of god knows how many kittens all struggling to get to the food first! Why are you taking her food away anyway? feed her once let her eat and when she is not eating is the best time to clean the bowl...by taking away her food source you could be causing distrust between you and her ---try petting her when she eats but not taking the food away...it may take some time to gain back that trust you lost...
2007-05-16 19:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a sign of food agression. When animals (dogs and cats) are young, they should be exposed to people's hands in their food and people taking them or their food away. If this doesn't happen at a certain age they can become food agressive. It's nothing to worry about if she's not biting, just don't take her food away!
2007-05-16 18:56:52 · answer #3 · answered by ~kay~ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well let's see, I'm going to take away your food when you eat it. Would you like it? That's basicly the reason. My cat will only do it if you take away the food she took from you first.
2007-05-16 19:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, she's growling because you're taking away her food. I mean, if you gave me a hamburger and took it away from me when I was half done, I'd sure as hell growl at you too, whether I'm starving or not. =P
2007-05-16 18:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by Berrex 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tigers and other big cats are very territorial and will not like their "Property" taken away, let her eat and give her love later.
2007-05-16 18:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anna A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my cat used to always growl when she ate. it might just be that she likes the food. most likely though, she's just thinking that you won't give it back to her, so she gets mad.
2007-05-16 18:57:01 · answer #7 · answered by Sandy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How happy would you be if I was the one that fed you and I took your food away?
2007-05-16 18:56:50 · answer #8 · answered by bms0416 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She's saying "That's my food, leave it alone" animals are that way, it doesn't mean that she's starving, only that it's hers, that's their nature.
2007-05-16 19:09:07 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would you like someone taking ur dinner off the table? well she apparently doesn't appreciate it either.
2007-05-16 19:02:07 · answer #10 · answered by msnwaves 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋