Since Boomer was hand reared by me, he is terribly spoiled and acts that way, but also seem to be lacking a full understanding of "cat language", even though he grew up with my other 3 cats.
He is even bigger than Beans now and a total lump (not fat, just really big and strong) and he chases the others til they get really, REALLY pissed with him and hiss and spit and hit him...and he still doesn't get it. He literally trips them by grapping their hind legs and then he holds them down and treats them like a chew toy, (He's never displayed any sexual behavior at all). The only one he respects is (ME and) Beans, and backs off immediately if she shows signs of having had enough.
He is not being mean, he just wants to play, but he cannot get into his thick skull, they are cats just like him and NOT toys (It's particularly hard on Bownie the Bat as she is a small girl).
He was neutered 3 months ago and has calmed down a little since then and is also more affectionate - just like he was when he was a tiny kitten.
He is very whiny towards me (comes running and complains the minute something doesn't go his way), and often wants me to show HIM attention and give him cuddles - if that doesn't work he resorts to stealing and dragging off anything he can find on the kitchen counter or computer desk, or he starts plucking all the leaves off of my plants!
Any advice on this behaviour (how to improve it) or is it still "just" kitten behavior...or "spoiled brat" behavior?
Thanks!
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