my new kitten is scared of me?!?

Question

I just got a persian kitten 8 wwks of age. he seems to be scared of me. he tries to run when i wanna pick him up. i gave him food, he wont eat it. i gave him a treat. he wont take it

Answer 1

Of course the poor baby is scared! He has been taken from his mom and is in a strange place. He needs time to adjust to his new home and new family. Set up an area with a bed, food and water bowls and a litter box in a quiet room of your home and allow him to get used to things gradually.

Answer 2

He's scared. You should let him come to you. Keep your place quiet, if you can, move slowly and deliberately as you go about your business for the next few days, leave his food, water and litter in an accessible place for an 8wk old kitten. Talk softly to him or to whomever you might live with, and encourage them to do the same. If you live alone, keep up a steady stream of conversation, low and soothing, just so that he gets used to your voice. Let him explore, and if he feels like hiding, don't try to move him. Let him recover a bit; it's scary to be little and in a new, big place.

Also, if you ever decide to get another kitten, it might help to visit that kitten several times before bringing it home so that it gets to know you a bit. It can also depend on the cat, as well. You may have a "scaredy-cat!" If so, just show him love and affection and let him do the rest.

Answer 3

Ive had soooo many cats, the cute little thing is just scared, stay out of her space until she gets to know her new home, also if u must get in her space, never shout or yell at her and dont be rough with her, just give her some toys continue to feed her cuz shell go after the food when ur not around, but dont discontinue her food shell definitely be hungry and go for the food. OH and rub her on her head gently while scraching behind her ears, rub her on the top of her tail(butt) they love that. and never ever touch her stomach, they are very territorial and they wont let u touch that area unless the trust you completely.

Answer 4

I just got a new kitten two days ago, and I undersatand what you're going through. The first day they are still getting used to the new environment but by second day they should be much less scared of you. Maybe you just need to give your kitten the same kinds of food she used to eat from her previous owner. And new toys are definately a good idea, but introduce the toy slowly. Good luck.

Answer 5

If you just got the cat, then its perfectly normal. The move from one place to another isn't easy for a cat, much less a kitten. My cat was the same way when I got him. It'll take a few days before your new companion stops being so skittish and gets used to you. Just keep being real nice to the kitten. Don't ignore him...eventually he'll see that being with you is a good thing.

Answer 6

Okay- if you just got your kitten, he is probably very scared. Confine him to one room until he gains confidence. He probably won't eat while you are there, or use the litterbox. It might take a couple of days, I would check to see if he's using the litterbox, and eating while you are not there. The best thing to do to get him used to you, is get a piece of string, or toy on fishing pole- than play with him from a distance. Slowly decrease the distance, and eventually he'll come to you.

It shouldn't take too long, with a couple of days would be my guess. Also, remember he's missing him brothers and sisters, so he's probably lonely too.

Answer 7

Poor little thing is just spooked. Give the kitten some time and from a safe distance talk gently to the kitty you know, like:
hello there (insert name)
pretty kitty

you know stuff to make the kitten feel safe around you.
And cats are suckers for laps. What I did to lurer my cat was sit in one spot and have a lap ready for them. If you are patient, your kitten will come and might even sleep on your lap. Just don't make any sudden more to startle the little guy

Answer 8

Give him time. Moving to a new home can be stressful to an animal of any age. As someone else said, give him his own space where he can be by himself. When he starts exploring don't try to pick him up, just sit there and talk softly to him. He will eventually start to trust you.
He will eat when he is hungry. One little tip. Check with the person you got him from and find out what they fed him. He might not like what you are trying to feed him.

Answer 9

The best way to get a kitten to like you is to show him that you mean no harm. Speek softly and soothingly while gently petting the kitten. Be careful though to not stress the kitten out, but spend some quiet time with him so that he learn to adjust to his new home. Over time he will learn to trust you.

Answer 10

If you just got it today, give it time. If your kitten doesn't start eating tomorrow, call the breeder and tell her this kitten isn't working out for you (The breeder may also have tips on how to get you to bond with your kitten) and get a kitten with a personality that better suits your household.