This is why I don’t normally comment on cat subreddits.
I grew up with cats, have rescue cats, they have regular vet checkups, multiple cats trees, tons of toys, I WFH so they get loads of playtime and attention. But people here will always assume you are a terrible cat owner.
Putting a cat with food issues on a diet isn’t easy. Even a normal cat that has gained weight won’t usually eat less without some complaints.
But hey, I think this was my last attempt at engaging here. I didn’t say my cat was destructive, I thought keyboard sitting was pretty normal. Who hasn’t had a cat shout at them around food time or climb on them? I assumed people could relate to that.
Much more fun to suggest I can’t look after my cats I guess.
Well for what it's worth, I have your back. People saying you can "train" cats haven't lived with enough cats in their lives. You can try to train them, and redirect the behavior you want to prevent, but at the end of the day, they're gonna do what they want.
They're also built different than pets like dogs are. Dogs have an inmate desire to please their owners and not upset them. That's why they obey quickly when training them. Cats, as much as they love cohabitating with us, do not give a fluff about pleasing us. This is why some ppl joke that cats are only in Egyptian hieroglyphics because they forced humans to worship them. 🤣 But it's true, cats just do not people-please the way dogs do.
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u/sanityunavailable 2d ago
I do give them plenty of attention, but my girl specifically wants food about an hour before food time every day.
Her brother is happy with playtime and cuddles.
I just mean a diet isn’t always easy, some cats have food issues.