I think Radar is bored. He's a single indoor cat. I spent 9 hours today playing fetch with him, and 7 hours yesterday, I think my arm is going to fall off. I love that cat to death but every time he loses his mouse, or I don't throw it straight away when he brings it to me, he 'plays' hunt with my legs instead, which is not funny with a nearly 8 month old cat who has his adult teeth!!! He wraps around my leg and bites when I don't play with him straight away, even after hours and hours of interactive play.
I would love to be able to wear this cat out by playing so that he sleeps for a while, but it is impossible! I have been thinking about getting him a companion, and was looking at purebreeds which I would have to wait for, but I think now it's becoming quite urgent, I need somehow to keep this little cat occupied and happy!
Do you think that getting a kitten would help with this behaviour? I love Radar but it was getting to a 'him or me' situation earlier today because I am not entertainment enough for him, and he is very boisterous.
So shall I try to find a new addition over the next few days? I can't get from a shelter (unless it's elderly and it wouldn't be fair to subject an elderly cat to Radar) because I don't have a garden, but what do you suggest about getting another cat without having a long wait? Phone round vets offices to see if they know of any 'ooops' kittens? Classified ads?
Obviously any new cat I brought home would be quarantined, vet checked, and tested before any interaction.
I would love to be able to wear this cat out by playing so that he sleeps for a while, but it is impossible! I have been thinking about getting him a companion, and was looking at purebreeds which I would have to wait for, but I think now it's becoming quite urgent, I need somehow to keep this little cat occupied and happy!
Do you think that getting a kitten would help with this behaviour? I love Radar but it was getting to a 'him or me' situation earlier today because I am not entertainment enough for him, and he is very boisterous.
So shall I try to find a new addition over the next few days? I can't get from a shelter (unless it's elderly and it wouldn't be fair to subject an elderly cat to Radar) because I don't have a garden, but what do you suggest about getting another cat without having a long wait? Phone round vets offices to see if they know of any 'ooops' kittens? Classified ads?
Obviously any new cat I brought home would be quarantined, vet checked, and tested before any interaction.