When They Always Want To Be With Their Owner
No 1. They Keep On Crying
When cats cannot find the owner, they may cry like they are looking for him/her. Generally, adult cats do not communicate with each other using crying sounds.
Therefore, when house cats are crying, it is most likely that they are calling for their owner.
No 2. They Keep On Following Around
Cats who don’t want to be apart from their owner will keep on following him/her around. It may seem like baby kittens following their mom cats around.
Cats who are not psychologically independent from their mom cats or are extremely childish tend to behave in such a way.
No 3. They Keep On Interrupting
When the owner is working on the computer, reading a book, or doing something else, cats will sometimes interrupt the owner on purpose.
They will sit on top of the keyboard or walk over the book pages to express themselves.
These are behaviors that cats show when they want to grab the owner’s attention,so it is good to play with them for 10-15 minutes.
However, if cats display such behavior too often, it could mean that they are overly dependent on their owner. Cats who are too dependent on their owner will have difficulty spending time alone and can experience separation anxiety.
How To Prevent Separation Anxiety
No 1. Practice Playing Alone
It is good to prepare toys that cats can easily play with by themselves, such as balls or motion dolls, so that they can get in the habit of playing on their own.
If your cat stops looking around for you and starts to play with toys on his/her own, you should compliment and reward him/her.
No 2. Practice Going Out
If your cat gets anxious whenever you are about to leave home, you should check what behavior of yours makes your cat nervous.
For instance, if seeing you pack up your bag makes your cat anxious, then you should carry your bag around at home even if you’re not leaving so that your cat can get used to the situation.
If your cat no longer seems anxious, you should then practice going outside for a little while and returning back home.
When doing so, you should observe your cat’s anxiety level and slowly increase the amount of time you spend outside.
Once you return home, you should spend ample time with your cat.