I have a food obsessed cat.?

I've always had a problem with rescues overeating and scrounging for food. I'm sure it's because they had to go without food at some point in time. My Rocky is also obsessed with food, still he has learned not to mess with our food. The water and NO command worked for him, but it sounds like you have a tough one on your hands. To start with make sure she is getting an adequate diet of top quality cat food and possibly give her smaller portions more frequently. (You could try feeding her before you eat dinner.) For training purposes you should put her in another room or a carrier when she acts up. This could be her time-out place. I would at first just push her off the counter or table with a firm NO command and if she comes back, immediately put her in the time-out place. Cats do not like being separated from their family (much like dogs) and she will start to realize the inappropriate behavior is rewarded with a time-out. I think in time she will cease with the nonsense. When you take her for a time-out don't make a big deal of it. I also wouldn't confine her for long periods (10-15 minutes tops). For example, start a time-out at the beginning of dinner when she acts up and then half-way through dinner give her another chance. To stop this behavior may take a while since she has been doing it for 2 years and cats are a little stubborn. You will need to be patient and consistent, and don't let her get away with anything. Also, keep foodstuff put away so that temptation is gone.

I would not use the electronic device.

I have a cat that was just like you described. During the night, he'd tear into bread if the loaf was left on the counter, chew on potatoes, and even drag the dish towel down if it had any food scents on it. What we did that remedied the problem is keep cat food in his dish 24/7. I cleared it with my vet, and he said this is okay. If this doesn't work for you, I'd at least confine the cat while you are cooking or eating.

Good luck!

no do not do that in some states it's illegal. If you want the cat to obey your no food when I say so rule, get her to a vet, it may be a diet problem , but whet ever you do DO NOT get her an aoutomatic feeder. It may cause her to have serious weight gain problems. This situation is a tricky one because I have cats that do just fine.....hmmmm....just take her to the vet if the vet dosn't find anything wrong with her feed her less food every 2-3 hours, except when your asleep, keep her on it and she will not eat like before. I strongly do recamend you keep using the spray bottle when she jump on the table I hope you find this very helpful if you want to contact me my email is

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you do no longer say if the "obsessed" cat is obese or no longer. the two way, this cat ought to probable be appeared at with the help of your Vet. this may well be something from diabetes to intestinal worms robbing the cat of it is foodstuff so as that it feels hungry each and every of the time. BTW, snapping arms and/or yelling at cats is approximately as effective as attempting to knock down a brick wall with a BB gun. Please bypass see your Vet and robust success.

Automatic cat feeders are illegal? Mhmmm.... anyway, my cat isn't nearly this bad, she is just obsessed with her own food. I switched her to food that is lower in fat and give it to her still twice a day but she gets more now and seems satisfied. I would talk to your vet and see if they have any suggestions. Good luck!

My cat does this too. Cats will be cats, they're little fatties. :D