I know what you mean, my probelm is a bit different Cam is the lone cat in a house with 2 dogs and a rabbit. The dogs always want attention and if they think that attention is being givento Cam orthe bunnie the come running and will not leave.

Cam has his own really ig area downstairs where the dogs cannot go, so when he is down there I will go and sit with him and watch him eat and bruch him etc. He also gets the attention first thing in the morning cause the bathroom is in his area and last thing at night.

And when he wants attention at other times he'll tell me and will come and cuddle and swat at the dogs.