Cat Help Needed

[not_for_sale2024]

I have come to realise that my cat believes that he is a Prince surrounded by two legged servants who must fulfill his every desire. He demands bodily warmth when he wants it, but will not tolerate even a pat if he is not in the mood. Servants who do not obey are punished swiftly with a good slap. He is pedantic about his diet and where he sleeps. He does not like to be woken when fast asleep between my legs on a cold winter's night. Nature calling at these times must be ignored.

Anybody got any suggestions on how I can better deal with this?

Below is a photo of His Majesty doing his daily work out.

[enigmabear]

One of those heated cat beds?

Or much catnip  (in treat form or the type you spray on their bed/toys)  ?

[zanadoo_56]

I decided to consult a specialist (my own feline Princess) and she told me (between yawns) that she doesn't see a problem.

Apparently your Prince is doing everything right and he's got you nicely trained (except possibly you are drinking too much liquid necessitating disturbing him at inopportune moments).

[tasfleur · Accepted solution]

I'm afraid you just have to accept that you are not in charge of your life any more.  Your cat is! .....  

We have two of those ..  

[imastawka]

You can't be serious?     Too much pandering to this 4 legged furball.

I know who'd be getting a swift slap in my house.

My cat has learned not to come to me for anything.  

She goes to the sook in the house - hubby.     He'll fall over himself to pander to her.

I won't.

Downside is......she tries to murder me in the middle of the night, in the dark.

She's black and I trip over her.

[not_for_sale2024]

Quite honestly, I tried catnip once and he gave me a filthy look and walked away. He doesn't like being near heat packs, so I'll have to think about a heated cat bed. And I'm already close to dehydrated, so I'm probably done if I reduce my fluid intake any further.

[twyngwyn]

[enigmabear]

[not_for_sale2024]

Imastawka, you must understand he is 11 years old and has been the way he is every single one of those 11 years. I think I have PTSD. I am much too scared to try and take control - at least without a good plan.

[imastawka]

My Missy is 13.   I don't take carp from cats.   

I love 'em, but I'm cranky

(Also works with grandkids)

Got someone else to be the food source?   That's how I fixed my dilemma.

Hubby feeds her and I don't take carp from her. 

She steers clear of me and annoys him instead.