Cats and attention

[niki71uk]

in a multi animal house hold,do u think any of ur animals feel they get less attention then the rest???

i have 2 cats and 1 dog,the 2 cats do their own thing really,not wanting attention much,and the dog always wants attention,even when im trying to give it to one of the other 2,the older cat will not come for attention but will lie in his bed crying for attention :shock:

[angieh]

Interesting question niki! I only have two cats and I feel that they both get as much attention as they want. They both come for smooths and cuddles when they want. I ought to add that because of our particular situation, we are at home nearly all the time so have lots of time and attention to give. I have never had a dog but I'm sure they are more "needy" of attention than a cat generally speaking.

[Leesy]

:lol: :lol: :lol: Yes I do find that dogs are more need of attention than dogs, but my spoilt two M&M don`t lag too far behind:roll:

[niki71uk]

erm leesy i didnt understand a word of that !!:shock: :lol:

[Leesy]

erm leesy i didnt understand a word of that !!:shock: :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: me neither:shock:

[niki71uk]

ah i thought it was just me:roll: :lol:

[Mags]

I think the second "dogs" should read "cats";)

[Leesy]

What I meant to say is that I do find that dogs seem to crave alot more attention than cats, even though M&M are not far behind at craving the attention they get than dogs are:lol: :lol:
Hope that makes more sense:roll:

[niki71uk]

much!!!:lol: :lol: :lol:

[angieh]

I think Leesy may have an attack of the Yodas! But I understand what she's trying to say ............ I think :)

[Leesy]

:lol: :lol: :lol: Brains a bit scatty at the moment, what with Maxi`s sneezing dilema:roll: :roll: .
Thats my excuse anyway.

[Shelley123]

Untill recently we were a two Dog, two Cat household. All the Pets are well cared for but since losing both Dogs i do feel that the Cats have more attention, obviously because we have more time. I don't mean that the Cats were ignored or anything just that the Dogs demanded more.

[HappyKatz]

With a 9 cat household, all of our cats get the attention they need. :cat27 We have an unlimited amount of time to spend with them. If they do need extra attention, they will just come & sit next to us with their big cute eyes looking at us.
We can't resist a cute kitty! :-D

[dandysmom]

Don't know much abut dogs, but as they're basically pack animals and as we humans are their pack I suppose they would be more needy than cats. Cats are more independent, but mine have always let me know when they wanted a fuss. And got it!

[Phoenix]

Dylan definately gets all the attention he wants :lol: (the rescues at the rescue centre all get a share of attention from me as well :D )

[niki71uk]

my dad thinks my older cat doesnt get much attention coz of the other cat and dog,he thinks that when the older cat cries i should give him attention there and then!!!!!!!

[dandysmom]

I just had an example. Leia normally just sits by me while I'\m doing the Wednesday quiz; today she came ad flopped down in the "I want a tummy rub" position, then ran up then stairs for the Ping pong game. Both of which she got. I am well trained.

[Aquatic]

My dog loves getting loads of attention and my cat loves it as well. I think they both get the same amount of attention. :D