Reply #1: that's so sad. Poor Boots. Poor you! [View All]

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I have a 15 year old cat who, when he was about 7, became suddenly very needy (even though he had another cat with him). I was so stressed in my own life at that time that I just couldn't deal with him and would yell at him to leave me alone. He got through it, I got through it. Now I am not stressed and he is very affectionate and sweet, and not too needy. I adore him, and I feel so bad about the times I yelled at him. I think he is confident and relaxed now because I am relaxed. These guys pick up on what's going on with us. If Boots senses your stress, or that you feel put out by his needs it might just make him feel insecure.

Are you stressed out? Can you relax and spend time with him without thinking of this, that, and the other thing? It might help him a lot.

Also you might want to try Feliway Spray. It's made to calm and comfort cats. it's a little expensive but worth it. Actually I've seen it for less at DrFosterSmith.com.

Good luck to you and to Boots.

Of course, a home with more company would be good too.