Is there any way to un-spoil an adult cat?

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answer:”[I]t’s impossible to undo years of bad cat ‘parenting’ from my indulgent and delusional partner.” I don’t think that’s it. I’d agree with, ”[I]t’s impossible to undo years of bad cat ‘parenting’ with my indulgent and delusional partner.” It sounds like he needs to change his behavior before Mr. Cheeto is able to change his.

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