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Why does my cat steal human food and how can I prevent it?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 11 days old | 7 lbs
Luna tries to steal whatever it is we are eating
1 Answer
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Dr. Elizabeth
Veterinarian
Published on November 12, 2019
This is not unusual if Luna has a preference for human food. Resist the urge to ever give her human food (it will only continue the behavior) and be vigilant to ensure she does not have the opportunity to steal food. Here is a link which may also help:
https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-deal-with-cats-that-beg/
I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-deal-with-cats-that-beg/
I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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