I love him, but...

OK, WTF, Otter?

Suddenly, out of the blue, he's decided he wants to pee in our bed. But only on my side, and only when I'm in it.

He's otherwise using the litter boxes perfectly well--he's not going anywhere else. He's showing no signs of illness, so I don't think it's a bladder infection (though I am calling the vet Monday.)

Nothing in his environment has changed. I've been trying to give him plenty of attention and play with him, so I don't think he's just lonely. His interactions with the old ladies aren't any different than they were before. The only other behavioral thing that's coincided with this is that he's been playing a lot more roughly than usual in the last 10 days or so. Which, considering how roughly he was playing before, is pretty darn painful for our poor hands and feet (mostly mine.) He's also been tearing through the house when he's active.

He didn't show any signs of doing this at all up until now. I'm baffled. Any cat whisperers out there who can help?

Today's Otter-centric WTFery

He somehow managed to pull out one of the heating vent registers so he could poke his head down there.

I have NO idea how such a small creature could do this. I'm astonished.

He also tried to pee on the bed again this morning, not 30 seconds after the bedroom door was opened and he was able to come in the room, and he's been chewing on my ankles every time I try to walk anywhere. Grrrr.

I really, REALLY hope this is just a phase.