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post #1 of 7
6/29/10 at 11:24am
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This isn't a problem, I'm just curious if anyone else experiences this:

Oliver can be a bit standoffish when he's in the living room. For instance, he will shirk away when petted. On the other hand, when he is in the bathroom, he is very cuddly. Do you think this is unusual?

This does not apply to company. Oliver prides himself in being very much the social butterfly and will almost stand on his head to get company's attention, regardless of what room.
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post #2 of 7
6/29/10 at 11:41am
Search the What's New Pussycat section. There was a thread in there not too long ago about cats behaving differently in different rooms.

The same answer I gave there: not so much. Mine are pretty consistent.
The only difference is that Siri thinks the bed is a fun play place and likes to attack feet and chase her tail there. It doesn't matter where we lay down, we could lay on the living room floor and Siri would climb on us, she just happens to do that in the bedroom because we lay on the bed.

Oliver probably behaves differently in the bedroom because he's either on a surface there or you're often laying down. Height makes a big difference to an insecure cat.
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post #3 of 7
6/29/10 at 11:47am
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Originally Posted by strange_wings View Post
Search the What's New Pussycat section. There was a thread in there not too long ago about cats behaving differently in different rooms.

The same answer I gave there: not so much. Mine are pretty consistent.
The only difference is that Siri thinks the bed is a fun play place and likes to attack feet and chase her tail there. It doesn't matter where we lay down, we could lay on the living room floor and Siri would climb on us, she just happens to do that in the bedroom because we lay on the bed.

Oliver probably behaves differently in the bedroom because he's either on a surface there or you're often laying down. Height makes a big difference to an insecure cat.
Thanks, I'll check that section. It's actually the bathroom where his demeanor changes. It's kind of funny. He loves to be petted there whether I'm in the middle of brushing my teeth or just stepping out of the shower. He's probably laughing inside.
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post #4 of 7
6/29/10 at 1:54pm
Probably has something to do with your attention being diverted away from him, then. Cats can be rather persistent when you're busy, then when you have time to pet them they run off.
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post #5 of 7
6/29/10 at 2:13pm
Yes I have. My cat Blaze is scared of my father when he's in the living room, but will rub on him and ask for petting in the kitchen or bedrooms!
In the living room he won't go near him and if he suddenly realizes he's near my dad or if you try to bring him near, he will get huge eyes and run away. It's weird!
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post #6 of 7
6/30/10 at 11:41am
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Probably has something to do with your attention being diverted away from him, then. Cats can be rather persistent when you're busy, then when you have time to pet them they run off.
LOL! Attention being diverted away from him? I end up brushing my teeth with one hand. I think I'm becoming more coordinated.
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post #7 of 7
6/30/10 at 11:48am
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Originally Posted by Nekochan View Post
Yes I have. My cat Blaze is scared of my father when he's in the living room, but will rub on him and ask for petting in the kitchen or bedrooms!
In the living room he won't go near him and if he suddenly realizes he's near my dad or if you try to bring him near, he will get huge eyes and run away. It's weird!
I guess we aren't the only ones. Check out the "What's new pussycat" section like Strangewings said. http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...ht=differently
I might post there too, just haven't had time yet.
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