I just got a new kitten today and can not get her out from under my bed! She is really afraid of people and I dont want to scare her more, but she does need to be held and nurtured to get over that fear.... Any suggestions??
2006-06-24 17:18:05 · 20 answers · asked by Kutie076 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
My Aunt Kitty has have cats and kittens for as longs as I have known her. Just leave the cat alone she will come out when she is hungry or needs to use the litter box.
2006-06-24 17:25:48 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Mac 4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens and cats always hide when they come to a new environment. Unless you have a *good* reason to get her out, just leave her where she is. Occasionally, go look under the bed and speak softly to her, but don't try to make her come out. This will help build her trust for you. Put the litter box close to, but not under the bed. Her food also. If she is taking a long time to adjust, gradually move the food and litter box further away so that she has to venture out more. When she is confident that she is in a safe place, then you can hold her and nurture her. Good luck!!
2006-06-24 17:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by Zombie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens are always scared when they first come to a new place. Dont try to capture her or lock her up because that could cause her to be mean as and adult. She will come out in about 1-7 days. She will probably come out at night just to get food so leave food,water, and a litterbox out.
And as for being scared of people, when she comes out, have her meet lots of friends and family and take her outside where a lot of people are so she will soon love having people around.
Good luck with your new little kittie.
2006-06-24 17:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by summer luvver :D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I brought my sister's cat home he hid under my dining room table (floor-length table cloth) for a month! I fed him under there and didn't bother him at all. He would come out at night to use the litter box and he would sleep on my bed with me, but as soon as I moved, he would be gone in a flash. Eventually, though, he decided I was the most wonderful thing in the apartment and wouldn't leave me alone!!
Now, keep in mind, he was a 5-month-old feral kitten who was terrified of his own shadow. Your kitten won't take that long. Just leave her alone, but put her food under the bed with her. When she comes out, be very quiet and still and gentle with her. She'll eventually realise you're wonderful, too!
Patience in all things. :)
2006-06-24 20:01:22 · answer #4 · answered by Sharon M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Close the bedroom door. Keep all other people and animals out of the room. Make sure she has food, water and litter in the room. Let her stay in her safe place till she gets used to her surroundings. She will smell all the different people and things in the new home and gradually get used to the new place if you give her some space. Let her come to you. This is the best way to get cats to enjoy their new homes and owners.
2006-06-24 18:05:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd make a little trail of kitty treats going from under the bed, out a few feet from under the bed. Then place a bowl of wet kitty food at the end of the treat trail.
2006-06-24 17:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by nursemarie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kitten did this for about 4 days.. you cant make the kitten come out.. he will come out when he is ready.. until then make him more comfortable by pulling his food and water under the bed and put the litter box by the bed so he wont get lost on his way to find the litter! then when he gets more comfotable around your house move all the food and liitter to the right places
2006-06-24 17:25:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let the kitten come to you, I had this problem when I first got my kitten she hid under the bed, in the closet etc..I just let her get use to the place and me and now she won't leave me alone (not that I mind). She is just nervous. And needs time to adjust.
2006-07-01 13:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by ankhetif 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is perfectly normal for a new cat. She will hide for a few days but will probably venture out when you aren't around. Just make sure she can get to the litter box, food and water at night.
2006-06-24 17:53:51 · answer #9 · answered by _me_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut the door, leave her alone and then lay on your bed and take a nap. She'll come out when she's ready.
OH, setting out some food and water would be a good idea, too. When she's absorbed in eating you may be able to pet her and she will associate it with something pleasant.
2006-06-24 18:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋