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Why does my cat do this?
My cat has a strange habit of sitting beside my computer chair (if I'm sitting in it) and trilling at me... a lot. Not only that, but also tries to reach up and claw arms and hands. However, this is only limited to the computer chair. Sitting on the sofa or the floor doesn't provoke this reaction. The only other time she'll claw at me (and even bite my hands gently) is when she's trying to wake me up. It's also not limited to just me, and pretty much applies to anyone who sits in my computer chair.
I ruled out looking for attention, because often she gets attention as a result, and is usually not very receptive to it. Play is also ruled out, as this can be immediately after a long play session. Hunger and thirst are usually not part of it either, since this is most often fairly shortly after her evening meal. I don't really mind, other than having to be wary of where she is and what whether my arms are in reach, but I am quite puzzled and would like to understand so that I can react accordingly.
4 Answers
- ?Lv 78 years ago
She wants your attention, however she does NOT want to be picked up and held. she most likely wants you to attend to one of her needs (litter box needs cleaning, Fresh water, fresh food, snacks or just play time on the floor with her. "Trilling" is her way of saying "Come here, I want you for something.". you need to actually get up and follow her to where she will lead you. If she doesn't go any where then you need to get down on the floor and she will come up to you for attention. She may just want to be groomed/stroked and have her fur smoothed. It may also be that the typing may annoy her a bit as she is trying to nap and would just appreciate a few moments of silence so that she can drift off to sleep. Observe her tail at these times. Is it upright with a little hook in the end? She wants attention. If it twitches a little bit, she's annoyed. If it wraps around her body, lengthwise, she wants to be held. If it is strait out behind her, she wants to be groomed. If it's puffy, she's afraid of something. In other words, not only listen to the trills but watch her body language too.
Brightest Blessings,
Raji the Green Witch
- LaurieLv 78 years ago
He doesn't like the computer or the chair or the room. It is not the place where he gets his best attention.
- 8 years ago
She probably wants something that you haven't noticed yet. Try watching her carefully and seeing if she does anything specific.
I hope this helps!
Source(s): Cat expert, have one now.
