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<\/a><\/p>\nJack has an eating disorder. It’s called “Feed Me All The Time or I Will Chew On Your Phone Line Until Your Internet Disconnects.” Luckily for his fat ass, I happened to have another long phone cord (pictured above) stowed in the closet for just such a stupid emergency (and saraclark has suggested I coat it with the spicy juices of a hot pepper).<\/p>\n
Really, though, he has some food issues. He’s already getting a fat pouch \u2014 you know, the hangy flap beneath the belly \u2014 and he is just eight months old. He whines incessantly every time I enter the kitchen because he thinks I’m in there to feed him. When I do feed him, he snarfs down his food like he only has three more seconds to live. He bullies Sally so that he gets to eat the bulk of the food I put out (even though I feed them in separate bowls to cut down on the competing). And you are already familiar with his desire to eat Felix’s food<\/a>.<\/p>\n So, Phil \u2014 he of the vet clinic experience and animal whispering abilities \u2014 has suggested that I put out food for Sally first, and guard it while she eats alone. Then, when she’s totally done (has walked away and started cleaning herself), I can let him eat and he won’t feel like he has to compete. <\/p>\n We tried this last night and again this morning. Jack hates me and the world, naturally. But he’s going to get over his issues one way or another.<\/p>\n Any other cat owners had a similar problem that was easily fixed? <\/p>\n