Why is my cat being so clingy?
At ten years old, your cat is middle aged. Baring disease, violence, or accident, your cat could easily live another 6-10 years, and it is not impossible that she could live even longer than that. Because cats cannot use words to tell us when something is wrong, it is up to us to observe them closely for possible signs and symptoms of illness and injury. I do this by looking for changes. The most common are changes in activity level, appetite, thirst, litter box habits, grooming habits, sleep habits, appearance, and mood. Changes in any of these areas can be an important signal that something is wrong. Sometimes the changes are very subtle, because cats instinctively hide their pain (in the wild, being obviously sick or injured would put them at risk for other cats to fight them for their territory, or for becoming dinner for another predator. Please take your cat to the veterinarian for an evaluation (not an emergency call, but a regular one). The vet will should take you seriously when you say that the symptom you observe is her change in mood.
Can cats be clingy?
Yes!My rescue cat, Cabot, had terrible abandonment issues. He was found by some guys in a junkyard in Cambridge, MA, and taken to a shelter.My son and I saw him and brought him home; our old cat had passed away a few weeks before, and we thought it would be fun to have a new kitten. But we saw Cabot, so dignified in his solid grey coat and green eyes, we fell in love instantly and brought him home. The vet said he was 4–7 years old. He was so friendly, we knew must have been socialized at an early age.As Cabot settled in, we found that no one in our household could go anywhere in the house without Cabot following. If we sat down, Cabot would hop into our lap. He chose me to sleep with, or should I say ON. He insisted on using the top of my pillow as a bed, with his belly on the top of my head. I would wake in the night to find Cabot entirely on my pillow, and my head flat on the bed! I had to buy bed steps so that I could prevent him jumping and landing (painfully) on my stomach.We traveled occasionally, and had always used a pet/house sitter that would visit twice per day. After our first trip, I opened my suitcase to take out the dirty clothes, and Cabot jumped into the suitcase, looked me dead in the eyes and peed! It was the clearest message of “how DARE you leave me!” a cat could give.I learned that, if we wanted to go on vacation, I had to board Cabot at the vet. That way, he never knew we were gone, he got his yearly checkup, I knew he was safe, and I didn’t have to buy a new suitcase every trip.My current cat was never abandoned to the streets; he was raised in a family home, but he can be clingy as well. He is slammed up against me, snoring, as I type. However, he displays none of the desperation Cabot did; he simply wants to “hang” with me; he doesn’t jump on my lap or (thankfully) sleep on my head. He makes no fuss if I’m gone for a little longer than normal. I still board him with the vet, because I am worried he may become sick.So, cats can be clingy; it may because you are a just warm body to snuggle against, or they may have abandonment issues. Consider it a compliment if you have a clingy cat!
Why has my cat become so clingy?
well moving house is a big thing and can put a lot of stress on cats. you are probably her reassurance and she feels safe and familiar with you. she can probably sense that your room mate doesn't like her so she stays well clear. maybe the pain from her shoulder is causing her to cling as she feels safe with you and you give her alot of attention. i think its sweet that she see's you in this way. hopefully she will settle down in your new place in a couple months, i think when things become more normal and familiar she will become more confident away from you. just give her time. also try getting a furminator, they are a little pricey but get rid of most of their loose fur so helps with allergies, so she would have more freedom. she might be a bit lonely when left in the room so get her some independent cat toys so she can entertain herself :) good luck!
My cat is so clingy, how can I get him to back off some?
Cats are as varied as people, ranging from standoffish that barely associate with their owners to fanatically devoted, rushing to the door when they hear the garage open. They might be clingy when they're young, wanting to be part of the family or turn clingy when they're older and not feeling so spry. My recommendation would be to get a second cat so your cat can bond with someone other than yourself. Although, this could be tricky because if the cats don't bond, your original cat may become more clingy. Even if they don't bond, the second cat could provide a distraction for your existing cat. My husband's arrogant Angora doesn't associate with other cats, but does enjoy checking out what the other cats are doing, especially when kitty snacks are being distributed. And she's been spotted sharing a futon with other cats.. several feet apart, but still in the company of a feline, and not a human.
Why is my cat all of a sudden becoming clingy?
I have a Russian Blue female that is usually pretty aggressive, not in a mean way, but she likes to play and doesn't like to be held. She's about 15 months old. Starting about two weeks ago, she started coming up to me more often and following me around the house, and I'm usually the one that plays rough with her, my mom is usually really lovey dovey with her. Now she's sleeping in my bed every night, when I go to sleep, she'll jump up and come lay by my face and stick her front paws out and like pet my face. She's slept with me before, but it's always been every once in a while and she'd get up and leave after 15 minutes. Now, she sleeps with me through the whole night. When I'm sitting down, she'll come up and sit on my lap or put her front paws on my stomach, lay her head down and her back feet will be standing and she'll purr. If I'm laying down, she'll come lay down on my stomach or my side. What's going on with her? I don't mind the attention, but is she trying to tell me something?! I'm honestly kind of worried she can sense something wrong with me. I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and still have ultrasounds to determine if I have PCOS, etc.
Why is my cat suddenly too clingy?
Cats are really amazing. They stay with humans if they choose to. Then they start dominating our lives. We are expected to serve them till our last breath as they are Gods. They hold the supreme power of control over everyone. The deadliest weapon they own is the innocent gaze and the cute "meow". They will make us believe that we are in control but its not so in reality.Jokes aside, cats are truly amazing. They are very cute and adorable and are really fun when THEY get to know you. They will usually attach themselves with just one person and be with them wherever they go. A very good friend of mine has a really beautiful kitty and she has to take her literally everywhere. Even the toilet. And bath. And almost every place that you want to go to ALONE. They have no sense of privacy and are just too innocent.If your cat is getting clingy, you are one of the lucky ones. You should be happy that she wants to be with you so much. Just take the time to know her better and understand if she wants to say something. She might be pregnant or might be feeling lonely. They crave attention like no other creature. If they are your world, they are the happiest.Your cat might want more attention from you and so is getting clingy. It is also possible that she might not be feeling very well so it won't harm to get a routine check-up done as this is one of the times when they need extra attention. With a little bit care from your side, they will reward you with never ending love and companionship.
Why is my cat so clingy after she gave birth?
If it is her first litter, than she will feel clingy. She feels she needs help and will look to you for comfort. Stay in the room with her for short periods each day. Get up as if you are going to leave the room and when she follows you, lead her back with a treat. Reward her once she gets in her box. Repeat several times and add a word with it like "back". Soon she will go back on command. It sounds like dog training, but it works.
Why is my cat more clingy/affectionate when i'm sick?
A cats sense of smell is far superior to ours and it's quite possible that they can detect subtle changes in our natural body scent when we are unwell. (A friend of mine is convinced her cat knew she had breast cancer before it was diagnosed, because he would sniff her in that area and then hiss.) They are also creatures of habit and know our routines, so when we aren't doing our usual things they also notice those changes too. How they respond to us being ill, I think depends very much on the personality of the cat. When I was confined to bed for a couple of weeks with pneumonia my male cat never left my side. I assume he wanted to offer me warmth and comfort. My female cat however was as independent as ever and so long as meals were served on time, she had no apparent interest in my welfare (lol).
What are some reasons for cats becoming over affectionate and how can this be diminished?
What are some reasons for cats becoming over affectionate and how can this be diminished?I'm assuming you mean your cat has become clingy and needy, wanting to be up on you and underfoot every moment of the day, crying for attention, that sort of thing. Sometimes changes within a household can trigger this change in a cat's behavior, or he could have simply figured out this is a good way to get attention. You may be inadvertently reinforcing this by giving him attention when he does it.You would use classic conditioning to extinguish this the same way you would any other undesirable behavior. Find a treat your cat loves. Ignore him any time he decides to sit on your face (or whatever he's doing that's a problem). Move him onto the floor, and go about your business. Don't give him any other attention at all. No petting or talking to him, as these are rewards as well. Punishing will be of little use, so yelling or swatting him away will do no good.Give the treats to him as a reward when he's sitting calmly and quietly nearby instead of climbing on you. Reinforce this with praise and petting as well. You want to catch him being good frequently throughout the day and reward that.Be very consistent. Treats and "lovies" for good behavior, strict ignoring and setting aside for the stuff you don't like. Deviation from this regimen will lengthen the process and confuse the cat. Cats are fast learners. He'll soon figure out the best way to get the attention he craves is to not be in your hair all the time. You may have a brief time where the bad behavior increases for a little while as he frantically tries to get his old methods to work, before he adjusts to the new way of things. Stay firm.When the good behavior becomes regular, you will be able to slowly phase out the treats and reward with praise and petting alone. Be sure to set aside certain times of day to play and give him your undivided attention.