I have noticed this in the last month or so. Apart from the time that we play with him, or have him wandering around indoors, we leave him outdoors (he seems to want this) as much as we can. We bring him in at mealtimes, whenever he wants to come in, and at night, as he's too young to be left out on his own.
Incidentally, we don't have a cat flap at the door to allow him access in and out when he pleases- this is a rented house we're living in, and the owner will not permit us to install one. His food tray is kept in a large semi-open room with his litter tray and box to sleep in at separate ends.
In the mornings, or when I have to be out for a long time during the day and cannot leave him outside, I find he complains loudly and seems very hungry. His food tray would still be nearly full, but he only starts eating if we stroke him. If we leave the room he stops eating, and wants to come out. I can't always be with him when it's time for him to eat. Why is he doing this?
2006-12-13 16:59:34 · 6 answers · asked by unknown 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
He's lonely and wanting attention. He's hungry but at the same time wants loved on. My puppy does this same thing. But I will step on my soapbox for a moment. Please don't let your cat go outside unless one day you want to either answer the door to find someone standing there explaining that they hit your cat or you find him somewhere. It's really not safe outdoors for cats because aside from cars, there are so many other ways the cat can get hurt or killed or sick. Better inside and fat than outside and flat is what I always say! Okay, off soapbox now.
2006-12-13 17:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
allow your cat to watch you more than you are watching your cat.....you may find out the answer to your question in doing so...
Cats are born with their eyes shut but the second they open they are busy watching us do what we do.....make noise, do things that make no sense to them, use a round and watery "cat litter box" ( the toilet) we also give them attention when we want....but they learn as well that we WILL feed them and give them water always....because having a pet is a luxury....so we tend to them they learn this and thus when we don't they'll complain for a bit then move on....either they stop complaining or trying to get your attention, or they take off....good luck with your kitten they're SO cute
2006-12-14 01:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by jesuscruz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's a cat that needs a lot of attention. Find time to give him lots of affection, other than when he's eating. I have a cat that's like this. One of the things we do is: she likes to get up on the table after I've finished eating; she's so anxious to be with me that she'll push it and try to get on the table before I'm done. I always have to get her to back off until I'm ready (I do this with a water spray gun, it controls her really well). When I'm ready, she jumps up on the table, lays down, and waits for me to stroke, nuzzle, and kiss her. It's really a wonderful time for us, and makes her feel loved and secure. Look for cues that he's giving you, other than when he eats. You definitely need to spend more time with him, because he gets lonely.
2006-12-14 10:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by Chatelaine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my cats did that when I first got him. He had been a stray for many years and I think just needed the reassurance. He grew out of it when he got a bit more confident.
2006-12-14 03:19:45 · answer #4 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because when kittens are young the mother licks them to help the food go down.
2006-12-14 02:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mutt-lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some cats just need alot of comfort
2006-12-14 07:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋