We have a one-year-old who is obsessed with fetching! We throw coins, paper balls, paint brushes, pencils, you name it, and he will bring it back and "cry" until we throw the object again; this could go on for hours if we allowed it. I'm also starting to be concerned that he is never going to willingly drink from his dish again-- he loves water from the bathroom faucet and cries until he gets to drink. Will he ever chill out?Anyone else have similar issues or does our cat need some psychological help?
2007-08-20 09:30:12 · 10 answers · asked by goldyn graham 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
LOL My cat Seth is now 9 years old and STILL loves to play fetch. There's nothing wrong with this at all. You've got to remember that he's still very young and has a lot of energy to burn. Make the most of interactive play with your cat as most don't bother when they get older.
As for not drinking from a bowl, that's quite normal too :) both of my cats drink from the tap and from a glass I leave for them. Cats like to drink from running water as they often have trouble seeing water that is calm, both my cats put their paws in their water bowl before they drink.
Don't worry about these things..he will calm down as he gets older.
You could try putting a clean stone or small rock in his bowl to break up the surface, it worked for my sisters cat.
2007-08-20 09:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat does the same thing. He loves to play fetch and will only leave you alone when he is tired of playing. He also knocked over every water bowl I ever tried. I got a drinkwell fountain and it was the best $40 I ever spent. He drinks out of it like it's a faucet and no longer spills water or drinks from other faucets. Good Luck!!
2007-08-20 09:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by Teresa V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They like what they like, and some things they REALLY like, such as fetching. It's fun and they just can't get enough but usually eventually they find something else.
Go along with the fetching, your cat is getting exercise doing it and if he brings it back all you have to do is sit there so it's a win/win situation.
The drinking you can encourage by leaving special coffee mugs around filled with water. Some cats love the idea of drinking out of yours 'on the sly' rather than using a regular water bowl. Leave one in the bottom of the sink for him and see if he goes along with that instead of needing running water.
There's also those fountain water bowls that cater to cats that like their water moving. Don't know how expensive they are, but they do encourage cats to drink.
2007-08-20 11:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your cat is totally normal. That is so cool that he fetches, none of my cats have done that, I wish one of them would, and it's normal, lots of cats do fetch. As far as drinking water from the faucet, lots of cats do that too. If you can leave the faucet on a dribble for him that would be great. Sounds like you've got a great cat.
2007-08-20 10:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grl your cats not no weirdo. He's just a normal cat that likes to have fun. Your cat will eventually start to drink out of his bowl. cuz one of ma neighbors had a cat that drink from the faucet too. but if u just train him by taken him over to the bowl n show him where the water is he might start goin over there. just give it some time n it should work out. he still young yet.
2007-08-20 09:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh guy i admire my cat. She is so candy. Ever night as quickly as I get residing house at 11:30 she is on the door waiting for me. Then she will stick to me until eventually I %. her up and love on her, then she hops in mattress with me. Yea my cat is a werido she will run inspite of the undeniable fact that the houes and communicate and run up issues like her kitty placed up and the coutch, in spite of the shown fact that it so humorous it like somone gave her velocity lol. Yea i admire what my cat dose too, i could be lost devoid of. She helps me out alot.
2016-10-02 23:01:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but I don't have those problems but the cat must be very active. Probelmty just wants some attention. maybe if she/he gets a little older it will be different. if no drinking any kind of water you should take him to the vet.
2007-08-20 09:40:48 · answer #7 · answered by Maggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try leaving him water in a mug. i have a special mug my cat drinks out of. as far as fetching that is quite cute. maybe he thinks he's a dog?
2007-08-20 09:40:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
now thats strange,my aunt debbie had a cat that fetched! we would throw bottle caps and she would fetch it and drop it by our feet and wait until we tossed it again,your cat isnt werd,its talented.i will bet that not many cats are able to fetch!
2007-08-20 09:50:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no , and neither are you !!! sounds like you got a cat with some kind of personality , consider yourself blessed !
2007-08-20 09:41:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋