Begging Cat

[trouble666]

Was wondering if anyone else here has a cat that begs for food. I believe that Buddy learned this from Casey and since she is now gone, he is carrying on the tradition. If he is nearby when I go into the kitchen he will come up to me purring, meowing and rubbing away. He likes bits of people food like cheese, turkey lunch meat and butter bread (weird). None of the other cats want anything to do with people food. Of course, I just encourage the behavior because this morning he came up to me meowing with his sweet little orangey face, I opened the fridge, got out some cheddar cheese and gave him 3 little bites.

Hi i'm tracey,

I have a 7month old new kitten. She wants a taste of everything I eat. She doesn't really beg but she lets you know that she wants some. I just think that's the kitten in them, they have to know what's going on at all times. She is just a busy body. Her and littleshit are best buddies. I thought when I brought her home he was going to give me a hard time, but after a few days they became best friends. He probably thinks this is the best cat toy ever. Someone to play and get into trouble. Anyway, I do give her a little taste, because I don't think it's going to hurt her. So write back, Tracey

[Catlady711]

I have several that like people food and beg for it. Some like potato chips, some like buttered bread, some like meat, and some like cheese. Josh will eat darn near any crumb that hits the floor!

My solution is to make them sit (yes some cats can be taught to do this on command like a dog) and they have to have all 4 on the floor and sit quietly before they get anything. I also tend not to give them much when I'm actually eating if they're being really bad, and just save a few snippets to give them after I'm done eating. That way they're less likely to associate getting the snack at the same time the people are eating.

[GILL]

Lenny is the mooooooooch. The only time he makes a sound is in the kitchen, if you have cold cuts. All the rest know that if I say "I'M EATING" it is a big do not bother sign. Lucky, Egypt, and Demetri, and Lily will stay in the area, but not come near. They know that when I finnish there may be a couple of small pieces left on the plate, but very, very little.
The only time I have problems is if have have potato chips when I watch TV. And then only Lays BBQ, lucky's and Egypt's favorite. They are good about it both will have about a 1 inch chip and they on thier way.