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Squrrrl
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CHEWING!!!!

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:( My cat is chewing EVERYTHING, he has always been a bit of a nibbler but the last month or so he has destroyed all my flip flops, my dresser knobs and several other things I am sure.

He is almost 2 years old. So I think teething is over isnt it? It is very annoying, if I spray him or say no in a firm voice he runs away for a second then comes right back. Now the shoes I can remove but my dresser knobs... well I kinda need them!!

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Re: CHEWING!!!!

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Sounds like he's bored....

Not to sound like a broken record, but.....interactive cat toys, kitty tree or condo, more time spent with him in playtime and activity.
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Re: CHEWING!!!!

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He has a kitten!!! :(

I know he is bored... I assumed the same... but really he doesn't play with toys, its almost like he thinks he is too cool. It's just play/hang with mommy thats all he wants!


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Maybe he really needs to chew. Does he have fresh, dry chow available at all times? You might also try Whisker Lickins Tartar Control treats... give him several, one at a time, after his regular feeding or whenever he starts nibbling on something he shouldn't.

I had a cat many years ago (before there was cat chow or crunchy treats) that was fed mainly raw meat - we didn't know any better :( - and he developed serious gingavitis (sp?) when only about 2 years of age... The vet cured it with sulfa powder... no doubt there are better medications nowadays...
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Re: CHEWING!!!!

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E's wrote:Maybe he really needs to chew. Does he have fresh, dry chow available at all times? You might also try Whisker Lickins Tartar Control treats... give him several, one at a time, after his regular feeding or whenever he starts nibbling on something he shouldn't.

I had a cat many years ago (before there was cat chow or crunchy treats) that was fed mainly raw meat - we didn't know any better :( - and he developed serious gingavitis (sp?) when only about 2 years of age... The vet cured it with sulfa powder... no doubt there are better medications nowadays...
Only dry food and hard crunchy treats. I will get the vet to check his teeth.

Any other suggestions?? :(
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