Hiya, I seek some reassurance/advice as my beautiful 6 month old kitten is slowly driving me insane.
He basically will not be left to his own devices ever. At least not when we are at home. If he's not asleep or eating he will seek stimulation literally all the time. I am playing with him literally for 4 hours every night, punctuated by the occasional nap (him, not me, although God knows I could do with one). He has cat trees, chase toys, balls, grapple toys, automatic wand type things, but yet if I try to sit down and do something else for even 10 minutes first he will meow, then if ignored he will restlessly pace around seeking destructive activities. Or climbing onto the top of the tv, or trying to pull the pictures off the wall. I love him, but he's absolutely relentless. He was neutered 3 weeks ago, no change as yet. He's not agressive, doesn't bite or attack, and only goes to the toilet where he should. All his other activities, eating, drinking, sleeping seem absolutely normal.
If we leave him alone, no problem, no signs of destruction or anything. Most likely he goes to sleep, but if we are there he will not allow us any peace. "Play with me or I'll destroy something is the basic situation". He follows me everywhere too. Basically he seems to have no ability to play independently as yet.
Now, don't get me wrong, I love the little bugger, he's a very sweet, beautiful little cat, but I'd like just half an hours rest occasionally. Just have a look out the window, mate. Sit down, chill out - Please!
I mean, I'm still under the assumption this is an age thing and will slowly change, but when......
Tales of reassurance appreciated.
He basically will not be left to his own devices ever. At least not when we are at home. If he's not asleep or eating he will seek stimulation literally all the time. I am playing with him literally for 4 hours every night, punctuated by the occasional nap (him, not me, although God knows I could do with one). He has cat trees, chase toys, balls, grapple toys, automatic wand type things, but yet if I try to sit down and do something else for even 10 minutes first he will meow, then if ignored he will restlessly pace around seeking destructive activities. Or climbing onto the top of the tv, or trying to pull the pictures off the wall. I love him, but he's absolutely relentless. He was neutered 3 weeks ago, no change as yet. He's not agressive, doesn't bite or attack, and only goes to the toilet where he should. All his other activities, eating, drinking, sleeping seem absolutely normal.
If we leave him alone, no problem, no signs of destruction or anything. Most likely he goes to sleep, but if we are there he will not allow us any peace. "Play with me or I'll destroy something is the basic situation". He follows me everywhere too. Basically he seems to have no ability to play independently as yet.
Now, don't get me wrong, I love the little bugger, he's a very sweet, beautiful little cat, but I'd like just half an hours rest occasionally. Just have a look out the window, mate. Sit down, chill out - Please!
I mean, I'm still under the assumption this is an age thing and will slowly change, but when......
Tales of reassurance appreciated.
