Quote Originally Posted by Star's Mom
I have a 5 month old cat that has an unsual habit. She like to climb on my lap and suck on my shirt. I am wondering why she does this. Does anyone here have this same thing happen to them? I also have a seven year old cat that likes to pee on throw rugs in the bathroom or in the living room. I am wondering why she does this. When they are gone she doesn't do it. Can someone please help me with this. I would really like to have my rugs back in my bathroom. Thank you in advance.
Star's Mom, We did have a cat who did sucked on shirts we were wearing (mainly flannel) when he was weaned very early, and also one who sucked on her own self. We rescued her at seven months and she was still doing it. I started rubbing her under her chin each time she did this and she sort of transferred to that pattern. Both outgrew their habits and were fine feline friends. Sucking like that usually means that they miss their mothers. Sort of a little kid on a pacifier longer than usual. The one who sucked on herself is 17 now and still with us. She had one litter and grew up through that. A wonderful pet and companion for all these years.

Not sure about why the peeing on the throw rugs...but good to wash them in strong soap...so that the smell is completely gone. Could be just a bad habit once they start is hard to break. We have had a couple of cats over the years who chose the bathtub in which to leave their presents. I soaked the tub with purex letting it sit for a few hours and this helped. If they can't smell the previous smell...they tend to stay away from the areas where they peed. And putting down additional litter boxes has helped us too.

We have had cats for 44 years and each one is different. Hope this helps.

treybabe.