Yes but is it not the case that cats can be spoiled just like any other animal (including children)? For instance I have three new horses I am training. The one I hate is the one who is a spoiled brat. The other two have no owners so I find I am much more patient with them. Because the one mare is constantly given treats and fussed over, I have zero tolerance for her nonsense.

On the other hand, I spoil the cats rotten -- they get rotissiere chicken, Maru! And when they are bratty I just want to scoop them up and smooch them.