When either no one is looking or no one is in the room. And he likes to sleep and lay on my clothes, hes been like this since he was a baby. And he doesnt like when people hold him for a long time and when he wants to be let down he'll attack you! i got used to it though so it doesnt hurt any more? Does he have like Separation Anxiety or something?? And at night when i am about to go to sleep he goes poop in the cat box so i cat sleep till the smell is gone. and then later in the night when i am asleep he goes crazy and runs around and attacks my feet so i let him out of my room, but whats wrong with him?? I LOVE HIM THOUGH!
2006-09-14 19:24:21 · 11 answers · asked by Vegetarian Pride 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hes fixed and hes two.
2006-09-14 19:29:27 · update #1
I think you should eat him, that will show him who's boss...
2006-09-14 19:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by pinseter 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Please, don't let him bite you. When you pet him, look for signs that he's impatient with it (wagging tail, etc.) and let him down on your own.
When he attacks you, make a cry of pain to startle him and then hiss at him and offer a toy he _is_ allowed to bite; if he goes on attacking you, walk out of the room and close the door, without even looking at him. Stay out of the room for a minute or so.
Also, consider having daily, or twice-a-day, play sessions with him. A half hour of deliberate play in the evening can greatly improve your chance of uniterrupted sleep. But I mean DAILY. With toys. Fishing pole toys are good - he moves, you don't have to move all that much (I pretend the toy is a real mouse or a bird - making it run around the floor, hide behind corners... so my cat can chase it, stalk it, catch it, etc. - instead of hunting for my legs or hands).
I keep his litterbox as far away from my bed as possible, so that stool smell does not really bother me - but I do clear the litterbox morning and evening.
Just consistently make sure he knows what is allowed and what isn't (but he has to have alternatives to attack - a baby-approved stuffed toy of his size, or a bit smaller, is a good aid here) and he will oblige you.
2006-09-15 03:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by AlphaOne_ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your cat has taken over you. :) Very posessive. Don't think it's a good idea that you let him attack you. Maybe next time he does it, lock him away in a different room for a few minutes. It all depends on the age of the cat too. The younger the more playful they are, but I wouldn't let the cat take over quite like that.
My cat used to make a 'nest' out of my hair by stepping on it until it was all nice and tangled while I was sleeping and then lay on it. :)
2006-09-15 02:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by Lost in thought 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds exactly like my cat. He is also male, fixed and two. There's nothing wrong with them. They are just cats - slightlly more lively than others - and spoiled. He loves you though and wants your attention. I have 2 advices for you: 1. Take the poop away as soon as he does it, so that it doesn't smell and that no bacteria develop, which can create problems to the cat(urinary infection). 2. feed him a lot just before you get to bed. He'll be calmer. Mine grabs my feet and tries to get my attention when he needs food. He also switches the lights on to wake me up!
2006-09-15 02:35:09 · answer #4 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha! I like Pinster's answer.
He sounds like a high maintanence kitty. I had one just like him. My cat was really unhappy because I was never around and all he did was hang around my tiny apartment all day. So he would go crazy at night!
I gave mine to a family who could give him the love he needed, but I realize that's not always an option. Another cat might help (Although you should test them out together first!) And playing with him might help tire him out so he doesn't act so crazy at night. Sometimes that would work with my cat.
2006-09-15 02:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by lazydazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mums cat was exactly the same when he was younger but as time went on he calmed down. you just have to realise he can't tell you he want out the room so attacking your feet is the only way he can get your attention, and everyone likes to go to the loo before they go tobed don't they, your cat is no exception.
2006-09-15 06:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by Janice S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overstimulation Aggression is what you have. You shouldn't wait for the poor cat to attack you to decide to put him down. Watch his body language. His eyes should narrow or pupils dialate, or ears move to the side or back, or tail twitch. That means you've exceeded his limit. NEXT time, count or use your watch to figure out what his tolerance is, and always put him down before the clock runs out.
You can encourage him to greater tolerance by picking him up and offering his favorite treat as the clock starts to run out. With frequent repetition, you can gradually push the envelope.
2006-09-15 07:41:44 · answer #7 · answered by catlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat that perfers only myself to pick her up, Sometimes when you pet a cat, you can over stimulate them and they will scratch at you. Their senses are ten times more sensitive than ours. Cats sleep all day and at night they play.
2006-09-15 08:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by Kathy C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat is crazy too. Looks like you got a wild one. Is he neutered? If not he should clam down after that. If he is and he is still young, let him grow a bit, then he should settle. Good Luck!!!
2006-09-15 02:28:25 · answer #9 · answered by cailincox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is normal. We have 2 and they do pretty much the same. They mellow out as they get more mature.
2006-09-15 02:33:21 · answer #10 · answered by Flying man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋