Seperation Anxiety???

[critter crazy]

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Sorry, but no thanks. I was realy just wondering if this behavior was normal, and If I should stop the behavior. Thanks anyways.

[Freedom]

I'm not sure, I would love to see what other PTer's say.

To me, it sounds like this is little guy who was 'dumped" and didn't know WHAT to do. You stepped in and rescued him and he is afraid of being left again. So this should settle down over time. Some things which may help - set up a place for him and put in an old sweatshirt with you scent on it, or a towel with your scent. Does he enjoy sleeping on your bed? That is where your scent is the strongest and often where pets sleep when the owner is unavailable. No saying how long he was on his own, but he may have been taken away from his mom before he was ready, so again he needs time to heal and adjust to that. Give him lots of loving and petting and then set him down on the spot you set up for him with your scent. Of course, being so young he doesn't stay in one spot more than a moment!

[Freedom]

I had another thought. Sleep with a small stuffed animal so that it has your scent. Then, use that as a pacifier. When you "take Loki off," give him the stuffed animal! Hope this helps.

[KitCat]

Some cats need affection more than others. I think your cat may always want alot of TLC. Over time he may realize that you are going to be there for him, and relax about it. Just like a stray cat may overeat until he realizes the bowl will always be there for him.

I always tell my cat good bye when I'm leaving and I'll be back soon, in a little while, or later. After a while he learned how long it was and knew what to expect and adjusted better. Cats seem to like a routine they can predict. When I come home I give him a friendly greeting, and a hug, which we both enjoy.

[critter crazy]

Great Ideas!! I do tell him goodbye, and to be good! He does sleep in bed with me, kind of drives hubby nuts cause he goes to bed earlier than me, and Loki will not go to bed with him, he waits till I go to bed, then he comes with me I will definitely try thescent thing tho! Sounds like a great Idea! I figured it had to deal with him being left on his own, I dont mind all of the affection, I just dont want my leaving the house to be a huge issue for him. I find tat when I come home, he is right at the door waiting for me. Not sure if he is there all the time, or if he hears me coming. It is almost like having a dog! he he he he he! He may have only been here a week so far, but he has latched onto my heart, and will never let go! I have never had a cat this attached to me before. All the other cats I have ever brought into the house, have always had a deeper affection for my huby for some reason. Of course all the other cats to ever live here were girls too, Loki is the very first boy to live in our home! Makes him all that moe special!