Why does my cat wrap his paws around my legs before I shower?

If only Kitty could talk! It’s impossible to know exactly why the cat would do that. Some cats will stand on their hind legs and try to use our legs almost like a scratching post and it’s not aggressive in all circumstances. Cats have secnt glands in the paws and scratching is a way to scent mark and claim an object. Always use your best judgment when interacting with animals. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Cats purr when they are happy. They can also purr when they are stressed out or sick as a way to make themselves feel better. Your kitty is probably purring because she is happy! I would start with teaching Luna that hugging is not OK. She can't help it that her claws come out during this action. She is also not trying to be affectionate, so not really hugging. She is trying to hold your sister as a way to play. Start by tapping her on the head and removing her from the leg. If she continues to try to do that, you can use a water bottle to squirt her with water when she grabs someones leg.

Every time he does this , say no! and gently remove him from your leg. He is playing and wants attention. You can also carry a toy and when it looks like he wants to climb your leg, you can throw the toy to divert his attention. You should also clip his toe nails ( only the tips) so he has no traction, Make sure that when you clip his nails, that you do not cut into the quick (the pink part of the nail)

Thanks for using PetCoach. This is a normal play behavior. (So is reaching out to claw your pants as you walk by or trying to catch your hands with her claws while you pet her.) There are two ways I handle this. One is to stop petting and leave so that she knows play time is over. Honestly it hasn’t really worked yet (she still does it sometimes) and my cat is now 18 mos. What seems to work better is to get up and grab her favorite toy and start playing with that. That is something she CAN bite and claw at and get those natural play behaviors out- without chomping my hands. My girl is OBSESSED with one very similar to the one in the link below. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/leaps-and-bounds-caterpillar-cat-teaser?rrec=true Hope this helps and best wishes to you and Raven!

It sounds like he has found a fun game to play with you and that is his new favorite playtime activity! While this may be frustrating for you, its possible he may just really like that particular play behavior. You could try some fixed hanging toys, such as this: https://www.petco.com/category/cat/cat-toys https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/cat/cat-toys/cat-scratcher-toys/you-and-me-sisal-cat-scratch-post As for why he is acting that way and not letting go, I suspect it is truly just that he thinks its a very stimulating, fun thing to do. Here is a little info you may find helpful: https://catfriendly.com/cat-care-at-home/life-stages/ https://catfriendly.com/cat-care-at-home/playing-with-your-cat/ Thanks for asking PetCoach!

This sounds like a behavior he has developed. This will not hurt him but if you want to stop the behavior, I would recommend keeping the bathroom door closed at all times so that he does not follow you into the bathroom. If he becomes too persistent, then I would recommend using a can filled with coins and just lightly shake it in your hand to startle him and say "off!" when he attempts to jump up on you. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

It sounds like your cat may be trying to play, and you are his "prey." Redirecting his behavior and getting some extra energy out with safer toys such as a feather on a stick, a laser pointer, or other items he can chase can help teach him that those are the things he should play with, instead of your leg! If he does pounce you, redirecting to a toy, or stopping the play session until he is calm and trying again after can help reduce attacks on your ankles.