he also lays on my cross stitch patterns. I love him but he sure is making life hard. And to top it off, if I move him he gets mean.
2007-01-14 14:09:55 · 14 answers · asked by stargazer673 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
I've tried scaring him away with squirt bottle, with telling him NO, and with just setting him on the floor...but he returns no matter what.
2007-01-14 14:20:57 · update #1
He knows that you are about to devote your attention to these things and it is his way of saying he is jealous and want you to pay attention to him instead. Give him a little extra loving before moving him from the new point of interest and make sure to occasionally let him know you still love him while you are involving yourself in other interests.
2007-01-14 14:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by hotrodgirl1973 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a cry for attention! My cat does this a lot as well, so you're not alone. When a cat gets in the way of your everyday activity, it's because he wants to be apart of your life; in short, he loves you!My advice would be to say "NO!" in a loud voice. That will scare the cat away, and he will learn not to do what he is doing. But doing this may scare him away from you, which could affect your relationship. If that is the case, keep reapeatingly picking him up and putting him on the floor if he sits on shat you are doing. He will learn that you will not give him attention if he does this, and he will stop. Dont forget to praise him when he behaves. Good luck!
2007-01-14 22:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by Avalee S. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because cats are little attention hogs and love to try and distract you flcik a tale, jump on your lap or the back of the chair and lay right in front of you or even on top of your hands where they know they are seen. They do it over and over until its almost like with a dog where it seems a game and then they become as determined as you do at keeping them off and them getting back tot he spot and yes they can even get mean when you dont give them what they want ( my a little bit like humans ) Sometimes to make it easier or get work done you may have to just stick them in another room and close the door they may cry and want out but they'll then switch and just go to sleep on your bed.
2007-01-14 22:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is probably means he wants more attention. My cat does it all the time in fact i have a picture of my cat laying on my homework. So just spend a little more time with it or give it food, but DON'T spoil him or he'll do it all the time.
2007-01-14 22:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by ooh-taay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All cats do that! He wants attention! He is jealous. Stop what you are doing and play or pet him.After you give him attention hell let you go back to your keyboard or cross stitching.
2007-01-14 22:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is just like a child. He wants you undivided ATTENTION. NOW! My cats do the exact same thing. They wait until you are busy and they feel neglected.He loves you. So stop what you are doing and pet him.
2007-01-14 22:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, this is too funny. My cat does the same thing! I have a laptop and it gets really warm, maybe that's why. She also chases the cursor when I move it on the screen.
2007-01-14 22:18:24 · answer #7 · answered by Traci P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sees you paying attention to the keyboard, and want some of the action. its just trying to get your attention.
2007-01-14 22:15:45 · answer #8 · answered by digitalwrangler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he does it for the same reason our cat lays on the newspaper while i'm reading it or stands on her hind paws and hugs my kneee while i'm on the computer, they want our undivided attention. the reason he gets mad is he is not done with your attention and wants more of your affection
2007-01-14 22:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He or she knows what your attention is directed to and is placing itself in the most conspicuous path for feline attention too.
2007-01-14 22:14:29 · answer #10 · answered by jimmiv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋