[Richo]

I'm looking for some suggestions here.

It is 1:00 am and I just finished playing with my cat for the last 30-45 minutes just using a simple stick with feathers on the end (that's his favorite toy).

Once he loses interest in the toy and lays down, I put the toy away and walk away, but then he makes it clear that he is not finished playing by chasing my feet and attacking them. This happens quite often.

He is my only cat so he requires more one on one play time than multiple cats would.

Does anyone else experience this and have any suggestions as far as a toy that will keep a cat's attention while you are not around? He used to play with balls quite some time ago but doesn't touch them now. I cannot leave out any toys that are on a string because he immediately chews through the string.

Any ideas? Thanks

 

[Richo]

I have though about bringing in a kitten but am very apprehensive. First of all, if my cat were very upset about another cat, I wouldn't want him to look at me like I've let him down. He has also had litterbox problems that I believe are corrected but he is finicky about his litter and I'm afraid the problems may start up again if another cat goes in his box. I would definitely start out a second cat with his own litterbox in a different area, but that does not guarantee that it won't use Barnaby's box.

Also, I am gone a lot and am afraid that the first time I leave the two alone that Barnaby may attack or hurt the other kitten. Even though he is a sweetheart to me, he is still a typical territorial male cat. I guess I will have to really look into this before I make any decisions. I myself would love to have another cat.