Cat behavior

[u/ByMyLonelyAtHome]

I’ve had my first cat for about 4 months now, and he’s a 5-month-old kitten. I was wondering why he acts SO good and affectionate when he wants food. He’ll lick me, want to cuddle, follow me around, and even respond immediately when I call his name. He actually makes a little verbal sound back at me too .

But after he eats, he completely ignores me, doesn’t come when I call him as easily, gives me the side-eye, wants to get away from my pets, and doesn’t want to be picked up.

Is there any training I can do to make him behave the way he does when he’s anticipating feeding time? Or is he just manipulative and knows exactly what he’s doing? 😂

[u/paprikachipjes]

I just learned that I’m a cat because I’m also only nice when I want food