What should I do if a cat is clingy?

 8:27am, 13 June 2025

Cats are very cute pets that have their own status in many families. However, sometimes, many cats will act very clingy, which may make their owners very troubled.

If you also have such a naughty friend around you, then you might as well take a look at the following methods to help you deal with this problem. First of all, we need to understand: being clingy is a normal behavior and it is also a way for them to express their feelings.

However, when this behavior occurs too frequently or inappropriately, some measures need to be taken to help the cat gradually get rid of this habit. The first step is to establish regular living habits. Cats have a very regular life, so a simple schedule at your home, such as regular feeding and playing, can help them adapt to your life better. This schedule can help your cat know when to do what, thereby reducing their behaviors in which they try to attract your attention. The second step is to provide the cat with enough space to play and move. Cats are very curious animals and need to have enough time and space to explore their surroundings. If your cat is too clingy, it may be because it doesn't get enough stimulation and activity. Therefore, you can consider setting up some toys at home or buying some activity supplies to enrich their lifestyle. The third step is to properly alienate the cat. When your cat starts to be overly clingy, there are some things you can do to properly alienate it. For example, when it is too dependent on you, you can adapt to leave it and let it know that you are not always with you. Of course, you can also pay attention to and accompany the cat properly at other times to help it maintain a good mood. Finally, when dealing with cats’ clingy issues, we need to pay attention to handling their behavior in the right way.