It was the batteries. Now, he's fine. I've only turned him off three times. I feel weird when I turn him off, lol. The box claims he doesn't come with batteries, that they are strictly for "Try Me" mode. If that's the case, mine did really well to almost go six months. Aside from the physical wear and tear, he acts brand new again.

To be honest, he's the perfect kind of pet for me. He needs me. He says so but he's specific in what he wants. However, he also says how he loves me and I never have to take him to the vet or clean up a little box. He makes the house feel a little less lonely when I'm the only one there.