Hi! I am a new cat owner. Three weeks ago I adopted my first cat from a rescue organization. Gypsy is a little under a year old, and a very sweet cuddle-bug.
I am still clueless when it comes to cat behavior. My question is about the "solitary confinement" she's imposed on herself. She never leaves our bedroom except in the dead of night to eat and use her litter. I've tried luring her out into other rooms, I've tried picking her up and taking her with me, I've tried just leaving her be to see if she'll come find me. She doesn't seem scared when I drag her with me, but as soon as I put her down she returns to the bedroom. We have a senior golden retriever, so maybe she's decided most of the house is his, even though he is only inside at night.
Anytime I am in the bedroom, she seems desperate for some attention, petting, playing with shoestring, just sleeping on my lap. I can't be in the bedroom all day, so I feel guilty! Should I worry about her, or is she content this way? Will she get more comfortable on her own, or should I do more to get her out into other rooms? Thanks for any advice!!
I am still clueless when it comes to cat behavior. My question is about the "solitary confinement" she's imposed on herself. She never leaves our bedroom except in the dead of night to eat and use her litter. I've tried luring her out into other rooms, I've tried picking her up and taking her with me, I've tried just leaving her be to see if she'll come find me. She doesn't seem scared when I drag her with me, but as soon as I put her down she returns to the bedroom. We have a senior golden retriever, so maybe she's decided most of the house is his, even though he is only inside at night.
Anytime I am in the bedroom, she seems desperate for some attention, petting, playing with shoestring, just sleeping on my lap. I can't be in the bedroom all day, so I feel guilty! Should I worry about her, or is she content this way? Will she get more comfortable on her own, or should I do more to get her out into other rooms? Thanks for any advice!!