Hi Judy, thanks for the comment. I’ve certainly heard similar stories of cats spraying or urinating either directly on—or on the possessions of—someone who didn’t like them or vice versa. I think it’s possible that certain people stress cats out, and it makes them more inclined to exhibit this sort of behavior around them. It’s possible that your ex-husband’s ambivalence coincided with some behavior that made your cat uncomfortable, leading to stress and the spraying behavior you observed. Alternatively, your ex-husband may simply have had an unfamiliar smell on him—the smell of another cat, perhaps—that made Alfie feel he needed to reinforce his territory. Hope this helps you piece together an understanding of what happened!

It’s very unlikely. Cats don’t have heart attacks like we do, and a cat with heart disease will usually show some symptoms of it. You can learn more about it here.

My cat loves that too, Mark! They also like the plastic tops from soda bottles. Anything that bounces erratically or makes a little bit of noise.

Try those rings that are under the cap of a gallon milk jug. I have had cats go nuts with them. The cat will learn to fling it themselves and then chase it. There’s always a pretty irresistible laser light toy. Recommended for cats but don’t use on dogs. Dogs will obsess over it where cats will forget about it and move on to something else. That ring from the milk jug is also effective when attached to a string and stick like you’re going fishing.

Hello Mo, thank you for the comment! This is a great question. I wonder if your Bengal would enjoy going out for walks with a harness and leash—a little bit of outdoor adventure would give her that “obstacle course” without demanding that you purchase a network of toys and barriers for her. Bengal cats have a lot of energy and tend to be great on a leash, so I imagine the two of you could have a great time out there!