For cats that whine while guarding food, owners can alleviate and correct the problem by improving feeding methods and cultivating trust. First of all, if the kitten is guarding food, the owner can try to feed the cat food with his hands to build trust with the cat. If it is an adult cat guarding food, you can choose to pour cat food bit by bit when feeding. After the cat is familiar with the owner eating with it, you can try to pet it gently while it eats. In addition, if it is a multi-cat household, it is recommended that the owner let the two cats eat separately.
1. Improve feeding methods
1. If the kitten whines to protect its food, the owner can directly hold the kitten in his arms, and then put the food in the palm of his hand. Cat feeding. At the same time, the owner can stay aside while the kitten is eating, stroke the kitten's back or pat its head gently, so that the kitten can trust that the owner will not snatch its food. In this way, you can build trust with the kitten and avoid the situation of the kitten guarding its food.
2. If an adult cat whines to protect its food, the owner can choose to pour the cat food bit by bit when feeding, and gradually increase the touch during the adding process. Then, when the cat lowers its head to eat, you can gently stroke their head or back.
During this process, if the cat makes a low growl, you can give a warning and quickly take the food away. Wait until the cat regains its composure before continuing to give it food. Repeat the above actions and it will slowly be corrected. this behavior.
2. Cultivate trust
In the process of daily life, the owner should also get closer to the cat to strengthen the cat’s trust in the owner, provide the cat with sufficient food, and do not let the cat The cat feels excessively hungry or threatened. In this way, the cat will know that the owner will not snatch its food, and gradually it will no longer protect its food.
3. Feed separately
If there are multiple cats in the house, they will easily compete for food when eating together, which will lead to cats purring to protect their food. In this regard, the owner needs to separate the two cats before feeding them to avoid fighting over food.
Note: A cat’s habit of purring to protect its food cannot be corrected in a day or two. All processes need to be gradual and require mutual support.It is a process of adaptation. Do not beat or scold the cat, otherwise it may be counterproductive and make the cat's food protection situation more serious.
