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Why Is My Cat So Demanding? Ways To Deal With a Demanding Cat

These cards should be very familiar to people with kitties who aren't the easiest to live with.

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Image Credit: Karpova, Shutterstock

Written by: Michael Leaverton

Last Updated on December 29, 2023 by Catster Editorial Team

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Why Is My Cat So Demanding? Ways To Deal With a Demanding Cat

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Most cats wouldn’t dream of using your new ficus as a scratching post. Yet such behavior is de rigueur for what we’d call demanding cats. (We would say “difficult,” but we’re too nice for that.)

The Joys of Living With Demanding Cats

1. Demanding cats: You can eat with them!

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2. And exercise!

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3. And even snuggle!

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4. Plus, the kids love them

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5. And Santa likes a challenge

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6. Don’t forget the joys of sleeping

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7. As well as cat care

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8. Plus, they’re great in groups

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9. And even better than TV

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Feature Image Credit: Karpova, Shutterstock

About the Author

Michael Leaverton

Stella, a Bengal, has a firm grip on her handler, freelance writer Michael Leaverton, whom she rescued from an alt weekly many meals ago. They live in San Diego.

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