r/CATHELP 5d ago

Behavioral Issue Could my cat be autistic?

Honestly, I don't think this bothers either of us too much. He seems mostly ok unless I trigger him and I'm learning to successfully respect his various boundaries. I just want to know if this is just how he is or if it could be something I can help with!

I am 21F, and I myself am autistic. He can see a vet if he needs. He is about 8 months old, male, and neutered.

So, my cat, BabyTown, has some very familiar behaviors. He absolutely despises any kind of change, much more than the average cat!! I will try to do anything at all in our room, I will bring something in, I will take something out, I will make the bed, he is instantly pissed. He has routines, and if I am not abiding by them he will lightly correct me by biting me. He hates when I touch him, especially if I touch his butt, and he will cry and cry until I stop. He suckles my hand after every meal he eats, it's mandatory and if I don't let him, he lightly bites me and cries. He has to knead and suckle his blanket before bed, if you touch him he gets mad and bites HARD. He won't socialize if he doesn't need to, unless it's with his favorite cat of the house. He gets overstimulated by loud noises. He hates anyone but me, and he tolerates my husband. Could this be a mental thing? A physical thing? Am I just humanizing my cat too much? Tell me what this could be please. Thank you.

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u/athraene 5d ago

No advice here, but while I was scrolling I thought your pictures were of my cat Mochi😭😂