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Why Cats Steal from the Table: Solving the Problem
05.03.2024 06:10
Cat owners often have to deal with such a nuisance when a previously obedient pet one day begins to literally put its paw on the food from the owner’s table.
And while some are touched by such willfulness, others are racking their brains trying to scare the uninvited guest away from the kitchen.
To solve this problem, it is necessary to understand the underlying causes of this behavior.
Hunger
Often owners think that if they fill a bowl with food, their pet will be full all day long.
However, the usual portion may become insufficient at a certain point. This happens for various reasons - changes in metabolism, growing up, illnesses.
Increase the daily portion of food a little, and the cat will forget about the bad habit, if its cause really was hunger.
Playfulness and curiosity
Few people pay due attention to the upbringing of a cat. It is not surprising that the tailed favorite does not see the established boundaries and perceives the table as a suitable place for games. And when she finds herself near food, she begins to study previously unfamiliar smells.
The desire to try something new makes cats beg their owners for the tastiest morsels.
Don't indulge this desire and give your pet something that he probably won't like. For example, cats hate the smell of citrus.
Temptation
If a cat sees unattended food, it will do anything to get to it.
For her, this is not stealing, but a kind of hunting for prey, even if it is motionless. In this case, the bowl of food will remain untouched.
This behavior not only leads to food spoilage, but can also create problems with the animal's digestion. To prevent this from happening, try to remove food in a timely manner.
Take action only after you have figured out the motives that make your furry pet steal food from the table.
If you lock the animal in another room and restrict access to the kitchen, you will only further inflame the cat's interest.
How to stop a cat from stealing things
Despite their cute appearance, cats are hunters. The desire to get their prey makes them steal various things and arrange hiding places in the most unexpected places.
Sometimes unnecessary little things and trash disappear, and sometimes – really valuable items. And before your favorite gloves or necklace left on the nightstand end up somewhere behind the sofa, it’s worth taking the necessary measures.
Cats steal and hide things not only because of their predatory nature, but also because of the desire to attract human attention and to diversify their usual existence.
This feature is the solution to the problem. Set aside time to play with your pet, let it feel your love and care. Buy toys that the cat can play with in your absence.
The introduced element of hunting should give the cat prey that he can feel and chew on.
Therefore, you should not use laser devices to entertain the animal. This will overexcite the cat's nervous system, but will not correct the situation with thefts.
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