Kitty question

**Star's Mom** · 11-05-2005, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Van10

Every time I pick up Pesca, she kneads my shoulders and licks my neck.
I don't mind the kitty kisses, but I could do without the kneading, she has sharp claws!
I don't think she will grow out of this habit b/c she's 2 yrs old.

Oh well....

Yes it hurts. I hate that when my Boots kitty does that. I wonder if they realize they are hurting us when thet kneed on us? I don't mind kitty kisses either it makes me feel loved.

**brunette165** · 11-07-2005, 08:40 AM

get your kitten some vitamins then maybe she will stop mine does that to my bed covers shes a devil and its the only time she will be sweet so i let her do it have you ever heard of bitter apple spray. Cats hate the smell and they will stay away from any thing that smells like it call around to vets to see who has it because not all vets carry it. Spray it on things that she pees on and tends to scratch up and she may leave it alone.

**Star's Mom** · 11-16-2005, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by brunette165

get your kitten some vitamins then maybe she will stop mine does that to my bed covers shes a devil and its the only time she will be sweet so i let her do it have you ever heard of bitter apple spray. Cats hate the smell and they will stay away from any thing that smells like it call around to vets to see who has it because not all vets carry it. Spray it on things that she pees on and tends to scratch up and she may leave it alone.

My husband just read your reply and said he has heard of that. I am wondering if I can get it at Petsmart? I really would like to get some new rugs for our bathroom,but not if she's gonna pee on them. I will ask out vet about bitter apple spray and she if they carry it.

**Miss Z** · 11-17-2005, 11:50 AM

Hi, about the shirt-sucking thing... it's called wool sucking and is usually not a problem. A cat will suck and chew many materials (not just wool) and may also seem relaxed and contented, a bit like when a baby sucks its thumb. It's probably and inherited trait, especially if your cat is a siamese. However, make sure that your cat doesn't swallow too much material because it may need to be surgically removed.
Also, the peeing thing, cats just tend to do that as they get older. I had a cat called Brando who used to do it a lot, there's not an awful lot that can be done about it.
Hope i've been of help!