what’s wrong with my bfs cat?
Hello there. basically a year ago when we met, he came home with a kitten after visiting his home town. he’s been a good boy until recently. we believe he has some sort of anxious attachment to my boyfriend because he follows him every where, to every room, and kinda freaks out if he can’t. he will meow loudly, and has ruined our carpet from scratching if he can’t follow my bf around. he’s ruined our carpet from scratching under the door to get into the room. initially, we found this behavior sweet because he obviously loves my boyfriend. 954
but i’ll admit, it’s becoming a problem. he’s showing behavioral issues but we know that part is from not being nurtured (yet). we had to put a mat at the door so he’d stop scratching the carpet and he’s began to lift the mat up and still scratch the carpet. mind you, we never intentionally keep him out of the room. we think it’s the relationship he’s developed with my bf. i’ve had many cats in my life and have never witnessed this clingy of a cat! we love him very much but this behavior has started to feel taxing to us. could anyone offer insight on why he feels the need to always be in the same room as <PERSON>? we think he has separation anxiety but when he goes to work, kitty is fine. ik it’s normal for fur babies to always linger, it’s just become a little much and we want to support him the best we can. 954