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Cat Help Needed

not_for_sale — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:16:48 GMT

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.

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Anonymous — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:23:18 GMT

One of those heated cat beds?

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

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zanadoo_56 — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:26:16 GMT

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).

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tasfleur — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:28:55 GMT

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 ..

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imastawka — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:30:49 GMT

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.

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not_for_sale — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:31:11 GMT

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.

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twyngwyn — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:32:33 GMT

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Anonymous — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:32:33 GMT

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not_for_sale — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:36:47 GMT

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.

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imastawka — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:47:41 GMT

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.

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not_for_sale — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:54:01 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
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.

Nup, my family are bigger chickens than me. And are gateful that I'm the one with the scars, not them.

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Anonymous — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:55:58 GMT

A cat Kong ?

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tasfleur — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:09:34 GMT

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daydreams_12 — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:55:37 GMT

Have 2 of those in this house, father and son. Father has taught junior everything he knows. They quite openly play one against the other. I TRY and not pander to them but they get what they want from one of us sooner or later. I am definately going to reincarnate as a **bleep** cat in this house!!!!!

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simone4010 — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:17:27 GMT

Hmmm........sounds like typical cat behaviour to me. I have 4.

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domino-710 — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:21:16 GMT

Given he is 11 - I would now :

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Anonymous — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 00:02:53 GMT

Enzso (16 going on 17) agrees

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redders_60 — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 05:10:58 GMT

Enzso looks like my nearly 19yo Salem (though his right eye is now nearly blind); We also have 2 x 9yo's Loki & Phoenix (aka Feeney) Joffrey (aged 4) & Riversong (aged 2). (Those last two are much like their names suggest) Not snuggly kitties @ all!

They rule the roost & there is no getting away from that! So sorry I cannot help with the OP's problem!

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bright.ton42 — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 05:57:44 GMT

How I wish I had that problem ...... I'm crazy about cats but since I got my stuck up little chihuahua can't have any around as she would make our life a misery chasing them. My last big bear cat Rudi lived until 17 and passed 3 years ago and I still fret for him. He was the gentlest sweetest creature.

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Anonymous — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 06:03:34 GMT