Do cats get more needy and affectionate as they age?
That is very normal for that age. I had a cat that was 22 and just recently passed away. She followed me EVERYWHERE I went, and I mean everywhere. She would get upset if I didn't hold her and she would just sit there and meow until I picked her up. She also wanted to be held none stop, this is because as they age they are not able to keep there body temp up so they use ours to stay warm so it is good to hold her as much as possible. She also never cleaned herself because she was way too old to do it herself so you will have to clean her as well. Is she eating solid food or has she lost any weight really fast? If she has it may be because her body may not be able to digest it. Try to feed her baby food, the meat ones and also canned food. I dont think it is wise to leave her alone at that age, she needs you or someone to take care of her. I would suggest a vet, they tend to have kennels in vets that will be able to look after her. If not you should contact a friend who would be willing to look after your baby.
Do cats become more affectionate with age?
Hi, I do believe cats just like people can mellow as they grow older. My cat Koko was also somewhat standoffish, he wouldnt mind occasionally being cuddled but you could only do it for a few minutes before he gets irritated and runs off to go on about his business. He would also be leary of strangers and wouldnt approach them at all. He is now almost 4 years and he has definitely changed and has become ALOT more affectionate, even my family and friends have commented about this change when they visit me. He loves to get cuddles from us even strangers and will now sit on my hubbys or my lap almost every evening for over an hour which was a very rare thing in the past. Enjoy your new mellow cat....... I know I am, its a welcome change :-) L
Why has my cat become so affectionate towards me ?
She reminds me of my female cat i rescued her from a kitten ..her and her siblings were in the back of someones boat..the owner of the boat wanted them before he got work done to the boat.Anyways shes 2 now and drives my 7yr old nuts..In the moring before school she goes and lays down on his chest and meows4 to wake him up ..if he goes right back to bed she meows till he finally gets up..follows him to the kitchen wants to sit on his lap when he eats breakfast..shes with him 99% of the morning poor kid cant go to the washroom without there lol..Anyways when hes in school and i go to pick her up or even look at her she walks away or jumps from my arms she wants nothing to do with me..When we arrive home shes at the door meowing at him he goes to do his home work she lays on it..when he picks her pup she rubs her nose on his she pushes her face on his then leaves him alone till bed then she tarts on him again..I call her his second mother..So i know excalty what your talking about. .I think a cat gets really attached to a certain person and stays that why and id have to agree with the other responds here she might know your in pain..
I find that any creature ages pretty much as it was while younger…if it was an outgoing, fearless and happy critter when young, then so will it be as it gets older, but if it was a fearful, defensive and hissy little thing…etc. Make sure your animal is healthy for starters, because arthritis, kidney disease and diabetes become more prevalent with age. No individual that is hurting wants to be social. Having said that, there are some changes that you can take advantage of as your cat ages. Your cat will play less and sleep more as it gets older. It will seek out warm spots. It will love food more than ever. So, simply spend more time with your cat in the way that its older self would like, like in your lap in front of the TV. In your lap taking naps in the sunshine. In your lap while you are reading, knitting, shucking corn, whatever. That is a really good bonding activity with an older cat because it wants warmth, peace and quiet, and security as it gets older. Another bonding activity, one that you have probably always done, but is now even more important for your cat’s health, is a daily “play workout” with your kitty chasing a string or feather toy or laser pointer dot, followed by a delicious kitty treat…and a lap nap with some snuggles.
¿Will my cat become more affectionate if neutered/castrated?
The way your kitten will behave directly comes from how you treat it in its kittenhood. Be gentle with your kitten, let it learn that being near you and getting fuss is a very good thing! All cats learn by positive reinforcement, they do not learn correct behaviour if shouted at or treated roughly. All that will do is make your kitten afraid or aggressive towards you. Praise your kitten when he does something you like, and even give him a treat. Play with him lots (use cat toys; not your hands or feet), and if he DOES misbehave - just ignore him! Cats LOVE attention and will soon learn that certain behaviours will just get themselves ignored. Here's some links on kitten behaviour: http://cats.about.com/od/kittencare/a/le... http://www.petplace.com/cats/how-to-play... Kittens are usually neutered around 6 months, although a lot of vets now will perform the procedure earlier. Cats can get fixed as early as around 10 weeks of age. It is hard to say how your kitten will behave after his neuter. Cats, like humans, are all individuals and each cat will be different. It has been said that a neutered kitten will become calmer and less active, but it all depends on the cat. http://www.petplace.com/cats/pros-and-co... My kitten was neutered at 3 and-a-half months, and his behaviour and energy levels are just the same as before being fixed. He is incredibly affectionate, playful and well-behaved! He loves being fussed and stroked and being picked up, these things he has learned as very good things just by how we, the owners, treat him.
I was just thinking about this and wondering the same thing!! In my personal experience, YES. But that doesn’t mean it holds true in all cases.We currently have a 7 y/o female tabby DSH (she’s one of four). I am her human, but like most cats, she has her boundaries. She’s a sweet girl, but has never been a lap-kitty, or a cuddler, and has NEVER liked being brushed. Over the past year or so, she has turned into the most affectionate, love-demanding, lap-seeking, brush-addicted kitty in the house! Amazing transformation!We also have a 5 y/o male tabby. He, too has a very sweet disposition……and has boundaries. However, over the past few months, he’s started letting his guard down, as well. He’s turning into an under-the-covers cuddle-kitty, and has a purr to rival a Harley!Our other 2 are Tonkinese Boys: a 10 y/o and a 7 y/o. They have been sweet, affectionate, interactive kitties since day one. Nothing has really changed with them over the years.The only differences between these 4 — the 2 tabbies were literally RESCUES that I found as kittens (one on the side of a busy highway and the other in a busy store parking lot). Neither one was the least bit feral, and were sweethearts from day one. The Tonkinese were also kittens when we got them, but of course came from more “privileged” beginnings. So….go figure! LOL!
Did your cat get more affectionate with age ....or less? Please answer.
A lot of kitten's sociability depends on how they were treated by humans when they were still with their mum, so don't blame yourself if they don't seem to keen on you at the moment. They are still young and you should work on them now, as affectionate kittens become affectionate old cats and independent kittens become independent cats. You've got two breeds known for being friendly and affectionate, so you should have no problem with this. A couple of tips are that even if kittens don't want to be stroked a lot, they love to play! Tease them with a tickler or drag some string around, they'll soon love your company and it's an excellent way to bond with them. Don't try to pick them up if they move away from you, or they'll translate it as being chased and it will set you back. When they're happily playing with you, start stroking them. Being forceful with cats NEVER works. Lots of strokes and ear scratches will make them enjoy physical contact with you, you'll see them starting to lean into your touch. If they're happy for you to pick them up, you can put them on your lap as well. Or you can lure them onto your lap with some string and let them play there while you stroke them, so they get used to sitting on you. Over a couple of weeks you'll notice that they've become a lot more friendly. A couple of hints are: play with them when they're playful, they'll get irritated if they're hyper and you try keep them still while you stroke them. When they get tired or sleepy you can carry them onto the sofa with you and they'll like resting with you. (Obviously, if it's already asleep you won't get a very good response if you wake it up to stroke!) These cats are still very young, you'll get out of them what you put in and can make them amazingly loving pets. Try at LEAST three hours of company a day (just being sat in the same room as them, preferably on the same bed/sofa but not essential) and two 10-15 minute sessions of interactive play and stroking. Obviously, the more time you spend with them the more they'll respond to you and the quicker they'll learn to love you.