My cat is nipping, chewing, and stressed. What can I do to help?

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I am stressed out I know it’s just a animal but I didn’t know she would be such a handful the other two cats I had weren’t as bad. How else can I enrich her environment since I do have to leave her alone sometimes. She always is nipping me for no reason . I play with her twice a day throwing toys and using flagpole toy . Also I think she may have pica she is chewing and eating everything out vet said she may be missing vitamins any suggestions on multivitamins? water discipline only works temp. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 2 months old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

A complete physical exam and lab work may diagnose any underlying medical condition or nutritional deficiency. If she is eating a good quality can or dry food, she is likely getting enough nutrients. Pet-tabs FF (Feline Formula) or Pet-Tabs Daily Vitamin-Mineral Supplement for Cats are options for vitamins. You can buy either from your veterinarian, online or in the local Petco. Increase playtime if possible and incorporate "automatic" toys as well as a variety of toys to keep her engaged. Correct any nipping immediately. If she stops, praise her. If she persists, stop all interaction and ignore her until she settles down. This may mean leaving the room or placing her in a different room. A pheromone product, such as Feliway Spray or plug in diffuser, may decrease any anxiety or aggression.

My cat is nipping, chewing, and stressed. What can I do to help?

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