Hi there! I don’t have specific question, I’m rather seeking general advice and guidance. My Bengal Ozzie(Oscar), is now 1 years old. He was sold/given to me by a friend who said with three cats in the house she needed to give one up. She said as he’s the youngest she’s going to give him up and that she’s too used to her other 2 cats.
Anyways…He’s lived with us for about 6 months. We’re a new couple living together with a bengal cat, it’s been a journey. I’ve had cats before, I love animals and I love my bengal. He’s super playful, loud, loving and entertaining to say the least. The issue is, as I’m the one always giving him food and playing with him he always wakes me up with scratches or bites my toes. When I come home he won’t stop meowing. While I know he needs attention, this is getting a bit much. I’ve tried positive reinforcement training, I’ve tried locking him in another room while we go to bed, I’ve tried ignoring him super early wake up calls… nothing seems to work.
He was on schedule with wet food, but now demands it way earlier in the morning. Doesn’t touch my boyfriend, but causes me constant sleepless nights.
What do I do? My boyfriend only offers to give him up, also his previous owner doesn’t want him back, as I thought he might need the company of other cats. I thought maybe he’s just bored, but I don’t think my bf will let me get another cat. I love my Ozzie, and want to do anything to make it work. The main issue is him scratching and biting me at night and meowing at 5-6 in the morning (our neighbor said he hears it).
PS. I do Bengal cat research daily, buy him new toys and gadgets all the time. I got him a harness which he doesn’t mind wearing but refuses to go on our terrace or outside in general.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
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