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When I leave for work each day

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Question
I am not sure if I wrote to you before, with all the answers I got from you guys I think I am narrowing down a solution so I will try to be brief. Both my cats sleep in their condo (my room with their toys and litter and food and window) while I am at work from 8a to 5p. My babies have been together since 6 mths, 4 year orange Tabby-Logan and 4 year old black Manx-Bo. Logan is kind of Bo's father figure so I have never seen them fight or indicate they dont like being in the room together. However, Logan is easy to get into the room but I have to coax Bo with his cat treats. When I get home Bo is always the first one out and is very active. I think he may have separation anxiety but another expert said maybe I should separate them when I am gone. I am trying to keep them relaxed when I leave in the morning and want to ask for some tips. Thanks

Answer
If I'm reading your question correctly, you are wanting to know if there is a reason why Bo does not want to go into your room while you are gone.  If that's not it please let me know and I will respond again.  If that is your question, then if both of your babies have been together for years and never fight, there most likely isn't an issue with them.  It could be simply that Bo does not like to be confined, and would much rather have the run of the house.  If his appetite is good, he is going to the litter box like normal, no other behavior changes it could just be he just wants to be out and play, since you said he is very active when he gets out.  Otherwise, there may be something in the room that bothers him - a noise, a smell, even a light.  If there is another room you can put him in during the day, maybe try that and see if his behavior changes any.  Otherwise, just give him as much play time as possible when you get home.  Hope that helps.

Amanda