He ignores scratching posts but scratches the furniture. He also ignores balls and other toys. He is steadily putting on weight despite only eating one pouch food/day. I need something to keep him active and stop him from getting bored!
2006-09-13 08:17:21 · 26 answers · asked by SARAH W 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
You can get little rubber balls with small holes in that the cat can roll around. If you fill it with small treats, your cat will spend a couple of hours trying to get them out and getting exercise at the same time. Also, play with him for a long time in the morning so that he is tired when you leave him during the day.
2006-09-13 08:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
my male cat is the same way... he loves to scratch on the furniture and hates balls and scratching posts.. but he loves playing in everyday throw away items (like an empty pepsi box, wal-mart sack, tin foil balls, shoe strings, anything just laying around the house....
if you've had him fixed that could be a reason he's putting on a lot of weight, male cats sometimes do that after they're fixed (i've had 3 or 4 who have gotten huge!)
if the weight becomes a major problem and health risk try talking to a vet about a different type of cat food there are some specially formulated to help control cats weight.
if none of this helps try getting him a companion (one around his age), but you might want to see if a neighbor or a friend has a cat that you can "try out" with him to see how well he'll get along with another cat in the house... more then likely he'll be a little aggressive towards another cat in his territory at first...
i hope i was able to help :)
2006-09-13 09:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by ♥rogue♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a difficult one as he is ignoring the toys and things you already have so sounds like he is an outdoor cat by nature. You could try getting another cat to keep him company, other than that I don't know. If he is bored he will be destructive deliberately.
2006-09-13 08:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by koolkatt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the longest time, our cats ignored the scratching posts. We ended up getting them declawed because it.
Now- many cats who ignore regular toys will have the most fun with a wad of paper, or maybe with something small and fuzzy. Also, at a novelty store, I found a ball that flashes and twitters when it rolls. When they haven't somehow lost it, they thoroughly enjoy it.
2006-09-13 08:26:23 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this all sounds silly, but it works.
Tie a showlace to a ceiling fan blade, or in a doorway and put a box fan near it. Turn the fan on low. The shoelace with gently move and attract kitties attention. They will play for HOURS!
be sure it is WELL SECURED, ad if it falls kitty may try to eat it.
try putting the TV on the "speed network" your cat may get intreged by the races, and try to bat at teh cars going round the track.
Download some bird sounds, and play them for your cat. Hide the Music player someplace so kitty can't find it. They will search the house to the bird.
my cat like to see who's on the phone, so i call home and let the machine pick up and talk to my kitty, he gets up and see's who's talking.
2006-09-14 11:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by kittenspawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a pet. He needs something to take care of. Another kitty would be good, but a girl kitten would be best. Just careful not to spoil the baby cat and make him jealous.
Also, tape something to the furniture he scratches, something he won't like to touch, like sandpaper ir drape a handtowel. That might help that.
2006-09-13 08:26:38 · answer #6 · answered by emilystartsfires 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get another kitten. I know you think oh my another cat to get bored, but actually it will keep your older cat company. there will be the occaissional spat but that is normal for any multi-pet house. as well when kitten paly with toys your cat will want to see what is so interesting (kinda like toddlers, you know the your-toy-is-better-than-mine syndrome). It should calm you other cat down.
Also has he recently been neutered? this can change their hormones and their behaiviour drastically. That aside I still think a friend would help.
2006-09-13 08:28:48 · answer #7 · answered by greenhorse8179 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a place out of his reach I'd grow him catnip, there is nothing more potent then fresh catnip! My cats also love honeysuckle toys. George, my over weight who doesn't play with toys cat goes nuts over his honeysuckle toys! If you have a window with a good view, maybe put a perch so he can see what's going on outside!
2006-09-13 08:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try buying the balls that you can put treats in. when the cat realises theres food in it, he might start playing with them. Also, catnip toys should do the trick if you haven't already tried them. If you are really really stuck, then maybe try going to your vet and speaking to them about it. They should be able to give you advice.
2006-09-13 08:27:49 · answer #9 · answered by sexy red head 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know this may sound weird but i know people who have house cats that have little harnesses and the take the cat out for a wee walk a few times a day of course not all cats like the harness but the ones i know do give it a shot
2006-09-14 01:17:38 · answer #10 · answered by daftarseuk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋