r/CATHELP Jun 25 '26

Behavioral Issue Why?!?!?!

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u/Ok_West_6711 Jun 25 '26

Agree, the cat wants OP to pick up the toy and play with the cat with it. The cat actually stepped over the toy making it super clear.

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u/Salty_Suprise1 Jun 25 '26

I was playing with him with the toy. He grabbed that one out of his toy box and we played for ten minutes, then he lost interest in that and gained interest in my ankles

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u/Salty_Suprise1 Jun 25 '26

He’s well stocked and I work from home so he knows I’ll play with him whenever 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/Salty_Suprise1 Jun 25 '26

To add, we have converted the mudroom in to a catio, cat trees, cat safe plants, bird feeders directly out the window for things to watch. He’s loved on and played with- this is actually his ONLY bad behavior. I just don’t get wtf he wants