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What to do about a whiney cat that is male, neutered, and well-loved2007-11-25 12:29:37

So, eliminating the possibility that he's in heat, unloved, or unhealthy, I'm at a loss what to do about my son's extremely whiney cat. Getting rid of him isn't an option either (my son loves him). He even has the loving company of my beloved, affectionate (perfect) male, neutered cat. He's just always been vocal in a way that is REALLY irritating! I'm open to any suggestions!

Answers:

It is likely he is getting positive reinforcement when he whines. I accidentally trained my kitten to be very vocal because every time he'd cry or "talk", I'd talk back, or pay attention to him, or get up and go find him, so he learned that being noisey is the way to get attention, to the point that he'd go hide and cry until I walk into the room so he could pounce on me and try to play. You need to encourage your son and everyone else in the house to ignore the cat when he is whining, and pay attention to him when he is quiet. Disciplining him when he is whining may actually encourage him, as he is still getting the attention he asked for. But paying him attention when he is quiet and ignoring him when he whines, will positively reinforce silence instead.

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When it gets on your nerves try your best to ignore it. If it really gets irritating put him in your sons room and close the door.

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Shoot it.

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Its part of their training program. If you respond to it they keep whinning. Its their way of training us.