How sad that this cat feels so very stressed that she’s acting out in ways that displease you. Tearing holes in the stairway carpeting or near entrances (doorways to bedroom) actually are very normal cat behaviors, not neurotic at all. Cats scratch to mark important territory, and that includes pathways, entrances and exits (whether they’re “allowed” entry or not).
The regurgitation may be prompted by eating too fast, yes–or could be caused by a health concern that needs veterinary attention. If food is too cold, cats often regurgitate, but at age nine, I’d suspect something else going on. Playing with the water, a great deal of activity, acting irritable toward you or the other cat–these all may point to a health issue such as hyperthyroidism. Please have your veterinarian check this kitty, and once given a clean bill of health, then the behavioral aspects could be addressed.
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