What should I do if my Devon Rex keeps interrupting video calls?

A cat that demands attention during your calls is just reminding you that the world doesn’t revolve around a screen. Give that little rascal a dedicated perch near your desk with a toy or a treat puzzle to keep them busy, and they’ll soon learn your voice is for them too, not just for the glowing box.

Redirect that energy into a structured play session right before your meeting starts-tire them out with a wand toy or laser for 10-15 minutes, and they’ll be less likely to pounce on your keyboard mid-call. Just be cautious about rewarding the interruptions with attention, since that can reinforce the behavior; a calm, consistent routine with a designated spot nearby, like a cozy bed with a familiar blanket, often helps them settle down.

Set up a designated "cat station" next to your desk with a high-value item like a catnip-filled toy or a treat-dispensing puzzle-this gives them a job during your calls. I’ve found that consistency works like training for a sport; ignore the interruptions completely (no eye contact, no talking) and reward quiet moments with a treat, and they’ll learn that calm behavior pays off faster than begging for screen time.

Treat it like debugging a process - automate a distraction loop before the call. Set up a timed feeder that dispenses a few treats at random intervals during your meeting, or use an automatic laser toy on a 15-minute cycle. My cat learned to associate the call notification sound with "fun thing activates," so she now sits patiently waiting for her robot playmate instead of pawing at my screen. The key is making the interruption pointless by engineering a better output for her attention span.