6 Signs Your Cat Is Spoiled Rotten—I Can’t Believe My Cat Checks All the Boxes!!

Many cat owners call themselves “mom” or “dad” to their feline friends, but little do they know—from the cat’s perspective, you’re just their servant… 😑

Wondering if your cat is spoiled? 😈 Check for these behaviors (ranked by severity)👇🏻

1⃣️ Picky eating/refusing their own food 🥣
Cats are clever—if they learn that snubbing their kibble will make you pull out their favorite treats, they’ll turn 挑食 (picky eating) into a habit! They’ll hold out for the good stuff, leaving their regular food untouched.

2⃣️ Stealing your food
The second you start eating, they’ll march over, nose in your plate, and help themselves. If they like what they taste, they won’t hesitate to swat food out of your hand—after all, they’ve learned your meal is “fair game.”

3⃣️霸占 (Hogging) your space
Whether it’s plopping down on your desk while you work or claiming your entire bed for naps, this behavior screams: “You’re my servant, and all your things belong to me.” They see no need to ask—your territory is theirs for the taking.

4⃣️ Hissing or growling at you
If they greet you with a menacing yowl or bared teeth, it’s a clear sign they don’t view you as an authority figure. Letting this slide can escalate to biting—they’ll learn aggression gets them what they want.

5⃣️ Pouncing on you unprovoked
Sneaking up to attack your feet or hands when you’re not looking? This “playful” aggression often stems from being overindulged—if you never set boundaries, they’ll see you as a toy, not someone to respect.

6⃣️ Destroying things with no remorse
Tearing up curtains, knocking over vases, or shredding furniture—even when you scold them, they’ll ignore you or act out more. This means they see you as powerless: They’re the boss, and you can’t stop them.

🐴 2 Ways to Tame a Spoiled Cat:
1⃣️ “Speak cat” to warn them

• “Xu” (嘘): “Stop that behavior.”
• “Si” (嘶): “I’m angry.”
• “Ke” (嗑): “I’ll defend myself if you don’t stop.”
  Using these sharp, hissing-like sounds mimics feline warning signals, which they understand intuitively.

2⃣️ Deter with water or orange peels
A quick spritz of water or placing an orange peel near their “target” (e.g., the couch they’re scratching) helps them link bad behavior to mild discomfort. Cats hate citrus scents and sudden water—consistency will teach them to think twice.

Spoiling your cat with love is wonderful, but balance matters. Setting gentle boundaries helps them learn respect—so you can both enjoy a happy, harmonious home (without them treating you like their personal butler)!