yeah, it's a phase.
make sure she's got a good scratch post (NOT a fuzzy-carpet one. 99% of cats hate them)
lurkette's post has the best advise, imo.
do the best you can, and be patient.
(ps) make sure you tt vet about the best time to spay.
i've heard that it's best to wait til right after they hit 'puberty', but see what the vet says.
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