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Is my cat ignoring me? How can I train her to come when called?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 5 years and 3 months old | 13 lbs

We called my cat “noussa” for 5 years, however, she rarely come to us when we call her name, does she know her name, is she ignoring me, and how can i train her to come to me when i call her. I have a feeling she cant be trained, i never tried tho

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 22nd, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Any cat or dog for that matter, can be trained. You can hold a treat in your hand and give it to her when she does come. She will associate something good with coming to you when being called. She will learn very quickly. Have a good day!

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