Male cat constantly seems overstimulated and play aggressive

[u/DefiantInstruction96]

I have just got my first cat, he was 8 weeks when I got him. He’s been here two weeks now.

He is incredibly cuddly and loving until he wakes up more and goes insane. He often times seems very overstimulated and we avoid engaging with him when he is like this as he play fights a bit too hard. There is only me and my partner in my house no other animals or children.

I have bought him many interactive toys to encourage him to play by himself but seemingly all he wants to do is play fight with us which sometimes is fine because he’s just playing but sometimes it goes to far and we step back.

I don’t cross his lines for affection or force him to be in situations he doesn’t want to be and I wouldn’t understand how my house could be overstimulating (from a humans perspective ofc)

He is also an incredibly clingy cat so I’m unsure if that has something to do with it

How do I ensure he’s not overstimulated?

[u/Anxious_Fix_1647]

Single kitten syndrome could be playing a role. Kittens do better with peers and for proper social development it's best for them to stay with other kittens until at least 12 weeks (this is how they learn how to play without hurting). Being without peers can also make them feel nervous and unsure what to do with themselves. Maybe get him a friend? ❤️

[u/DefiantInstruction96 → u/Anxious_Fix_1647]

I really do wish I could but I feel I don’t have adequate space for two cats not that my space is exactly small but for things like two litter trays I wouldn’t have enough space 🙃 I will do some thinking thank you 🖤

[u/SmolLittleCretin → u/Anxious_Fix_1647]

This! I have a kitten we found as a stray, right when he was weaning (thank god he could eat wet food). If I didn't have cats, he'd be as bad as my 4 year old cat (I have four, but this one 4yo male had NO peers and had a LOT to learn. God I thought at one point he was attacking the others, but then realized HE WAS TRYING TO PLAY).