My male cat, whom will be one in August has become obssessed with chasing shadows on the walls, floors, etc... A few weeks ago someone played with him using a laser pointer and the cat went nuts for it. But now I am concerned that this obsessive behavior of shadow chasing is a result of the laser. He also batted his paws at nothing in the air last night and shook his head a little as if to snap himself out of something. I don't believe the laser was directed directly into his eyes. Again, I am just really concerned that we have damaged his pysche. Will he grow out of this? Is it normal? If not what can I do to "desensitize" him, or help him? Am I over-reacting?
Thank you for any advice.
Thank you for any advice.