|Articles|August 1, 2010
Idea Exchange: Try toying with fractious cats
A tip to momentarily distract a cat in order to quickly retrieve an item from its cage.
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When it's necessary to momentarily distract a fractious cat in order to quickly retrieve an item from its cage, such as a food bowl or litter pan, I use a positive method of diverting the cat's attention such as offering a food treat or toy or beaming a laser pointer.
Dr. Jacqueline C. Neilson, DACVB
Portland, Ore.
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