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My cat keeps eating paper, books, and tissues. How do I stop her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 8 days old

Hello. I was studying and i went to kitchen to make coffee, then my cat ate a piece of the book. My question is how to prevent Luna from eating books and tissues?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 26th, 2019

Unfortunately the best way to completely prevent Luna from eating paper and tissues is to completely restrict her access. If you catch her in the act make a loud noise to startle her away from the object and give her an appropriate toy. She might like something that crinkles like paper.

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