My cat's always hungry and stealing food

Angelaba
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Hi everyone,

I've got a real problem with my 6-month-old cat. She's constantly hungry; it seems like a real obsession for her, even after being spayed. She's actually started stealing food off plates, raiding the bins, and even tearing open bags of dry food herself. She wolfs down her dry food and then rushes over to eat my other cat's food too... Even though I'm already giving her way more than the recommended portion.

I've tried everything to stop her from stealing food, whether it's using a water spray bottle to startle her, using my voice, gestures, or taking her out of the room by the scruff of her neck. I'm at my wits' end... so if you have any ideas, please let me know.

(I'm wondering if she might have lacked food as a kitten or if she was weaned too early, and if that's the case, I don't know if it's possible to change anything...)

Thanks in advance!

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    • Healthy Pets
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    Hi there, This kind of behavioural issue is likely due to the cat not being weaned properly. How old was she when you got her? Picking her up by the scruff of the neck is pointless and will only stress her out. The brand of dry food you’re using also plays a part in how a cat relates to food. If the food isn't nutritious enough, she can eat massive amounts and still never feel truly full. What brand are you feeding her? If it is a behavioural issue, it might be difficult to solve completely, but the situation can definitely be improved by providing a diet that's better suited to her needs as an obligate carnivore.
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