Question From Visitor :
Dear Vet, My 2 year old neutered (at 4 months), immunized, healthy male cat is a very picky eater. If perchance he doesn’t like his food he will attack my ankles, sometimes drawing blood, and often nearly tripping me. He is sweet and affectionate in almost every other way, although he does sometimes bite with overstimulation. He and his sibling, a spayed female get along well, play and groom each other regularly. I have tried many brands of food, finding that he tires of them eventually
even if he seemed to love them at first (this is getting expensive!). I can deal with the need to change his food every few weeks but I’d like to know if there is some way of curtailing his ankle attacks. I have been using “time out” by wordlessly picking him up and putting him in the bathroom. (I never hit him, and other than “OUCH!” I try not to scold him.) After 5 minutes or so. he is docile and sweet, and
will evenl eat his food. But then it happens again. Any suggestions? Thank you – Shari
Answer :
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