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Odd behavioral change in my cat last night

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zorin - 20 Aug 2003 16:19 GMT
Hey all,

I was just wondering if I should be concerned. Lynxie is normally NOT a
lap cat, and will only sit in my lap for maybe a couple minutes at most
before running off and doing his own thing.

But last night, I started brushing him as usual; he normally tries to
leave halfway through the brushing, but this time he decided to get all
relaxed and actually started purrring, then proceeded to stay in my lap
for over an hour, purring the whole time.

Obviously, I can't complain about this new behavior. I'm just wondering
if there may be some health issue that triggered it, since he's NEVER
done this before. If there's nothing wrong with him, of course this is a
change for the better. }:)

He's also about 1.25 years old... Do cats that weren't lap cats at all
when they're young eventually become lap cats sometimes? Should I expect
to see him do this more in the future?

Lynxie, in case you're curious:
http://www.cs.fiu.edu/~flynnj/kittenpics/imagepages/dcp_5005.jpg.html

-Zorin
kaeli - 20 Aug 2003 17:14 GMT
> I was just wondering if I should be concerned. Lynxie is normally NOT a
> lap cat, and will only sit in my lap for maybe a couple minutes at most
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> done this before. If there's nothing wrong with him, of course this is a
> change for the better. }:)

More likely than not he's just starting to grow up and mellow out.
As always, if concerned, check with the vet. But if he seems otherwise
fine, I'd say you've been lucky enough to have the love and trust of a
kitty.  :)

> He's also about 1.25 years old... Do cats that weren't lap cats at all
> when they're young eventually become lap cats sometimes? Should I expect
> to see him do this more in the future?

Quite possibly. Many cats get more affectionate with age (and good
treatment).
Sometimes, though, they just get in the mood. My Rowan is not a lap cat,
really, but every once in a while she'll decide to just sit on me all
day. She's quite affectionate normally, just not the typical lap cat.

> Lynxie, in case you're curious:
> http://www.cs.fiu.edu/~flynnj/kittenpics/imagepages/dcp_5005.jpg.html

So CUTE!!!!
:)


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Bill - 20 Aug 2003 17:59 GMT
>"zorin" <yakko@zorin.org> wrote in message
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> Hey all,
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>
> -Zorin

Cats are very attached to their little routines, but they will change them
from time to time.

One of my cats loved to curl up against my legs in bed at night for months.
Then he suddenly decided to curl up in a chair on the bedroom for several
months.  Then he suddenly decided to sleep in the living room.

Your cat's behavior sounds typical rather than odd.

Bill
rachel polanskis - 21 Aug 2003 15:08 GMT
> Obviously, I can't complain about this new behavior. I'm just wondering
> if there may be some health issue that triggered it, since he's NEVER
> done this before. If there's nothing wrong with him, of course this is a
> change for the better. }:)

It's easy - give them love and they'll love you back.   Cats are also
independant so you can't demand affection from them.   They do it
on their own terms.  It just looks like Lynxie is evolving.  The same
thing is happening to Cleo Carrington Smith.  Lynxie is obviously
a very, spoiled and contented puss, according to the picture!

rachel

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Linda E - 22 Aug 2003 03:00 GMT
What a beautiful cat and great pics!
Linda

> Hey all,
>
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>
> -Zorin
 
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