According to The Star, hunting and stalking behaviors are common in cat play, and these desires are strongest in the morning and evening, when their ancient ancestors were out hunting for food. Cats spend much of the day resting in warm, cozy spots, but when the hunting drive kicks in, they are bursting with activity.
Some cats are more active than others, and since you mentioned that your friend's cat requires a lot of attention, he's probably one of them.
Some cats are more active than others. (Photo / Retrieved from Pixabay)
It makes a difference how your friend interacts with her cat. We should never engage in any type of play activity with our hands. Cats begin to regard them as toys and treat them accordingly. We can toss toys for the cat, but the safest choice is to suspend toys on rods or poles.
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Most cats, as you describe, eventually go away after enough playtime, but while your companion may be weary of it, it appears that the cat isn't and is prolonging the game by attacking her legs.
When this happens, mom should focus his attention to a toy he can play with on his own, such as a ring with a ball inside for him to whack about or a mechanized mouse to chase.
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When he comes after her, she should shut him down right away. This entails providing him with a toy but otherwise ignoring him. He's probably convinced that her reaction to being attacked is all part of the game. She should softly exit the room if distracting or ignoring him doesn't work.
Yelling, scolding, or putting him in time-out will not work since he may develop terrified of her, and she is putting herself in danger by picking up an excessively enthusiastic cat.
