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From: ashby@uiucdcsp.UUCP
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Subject: Re: kitten eats rug - HELP!
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Date: Thu, 21-Feb-85 22:33:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb 21 22:33:00 1985
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Nf-From: uiucdcsp!ashby    Feb 21 21:33:00 1985


You might try:

1) Get a steel floor, and watch the cat try to eat that.

2) Wire the cat's mouth shut.  This would also prevent
   it from meowing in the middle of the night, as well
   as cut back on your food bill.

3) Cut off the cat's legs, and put it in a safe place.
   To make life simple, place it in a litter box.  (For
   kindness' sake, clean the box monthly -- unless you
   forget.)

[No flames, please!  I actually love cats; I just couldn't
resist answering your question!]

Seriously:

The best approach is probably strong discipline.  Whenever
you notice the kitten chewing the rug, smack it on the mouth
and let it know you are pissed off.  This should only be done
if you have caught the cat in the act; otherwise it won't know
what it is being punished for.  

Also, if your cat seems to have a favorite area, try spraying
that area with any of the commerical "cat-away" products.
  
Good luck.