My kitten is about four to five months old. She got attached to my mother and doesn't care for anyone else. The problem is my mother has been here temporary. She lives far away and won't be taking the kitten. My mother and kitten just happened to arrive at the same time. I do attempt to play and hold the kitten but she wants nothing of it except from my mother. I'm very worried about her happiness when my mother leaves. What can be done to help my kitten be happy when my mother is gone? Should I force her to be in different rooms a little at a time? But she does not warm up to me. It is impossible for her to go with my mother. Also, my dog who is fourteen years old has lymphomia and I think he will pass soon. The kitten's lukewarm with him-the best relationship besides with my mother. She's so young and you can see loves my mother. Thank you for advice.
2006-07-24 19:42:27 · 10 answers · asked by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
Start playing more with her. Cuddle and carry her more often or she's going to grow up unsociable.
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2006-07-24 19:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by Puzzled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've had a similar scenario recently when we moved home. Our young cat was very attached to our German exchange student, and when we all went our ways, we thought "oh no, how is the little cat going to feel about not having this guy around?" Interestingly, nothing at all happened. The little cat was exactly as cheerful as before, just not with anyone in particular. I think we humans tend to misunderstand certain characterisitcs of cats; we would very much like to think that a cat is "fond of us", or "loves us" on a personal level one that distinguishes individuals from one another on the basis of those people's personalities - and that's not too far from the truth, but the real attitude of the cat is more like: "This person does nice things for me; I'll stick close, to make sure I don't miss out!" When that person is not around, the cat will think "sheesh, wonder who'll do something nice for me soon...", but certainly not "ooohhh, I wish person X was here..." So, in a way, if you observe closely what it is your mother does to so make the cat cling to her, and imitate it, you will get on just as famously. We certainly have - we happened to notice that our exchange student had a way of carrying our cat around recklessly to ever changing, exciting places, and show him stuff - the thrill in that made him accept prolongued periods of handling, which he never seemed to accept from us. Now we carry him all over the garden - sometimes for 20 minutes in a row. Hope this helped a bit?
2006-07-25 03:01:57 · answer #2 · answered by Tahini Classic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the kitten will be ok. she may need to adjust a bit but all will be well. A good place to start is to start with her care now before morn leaves. Have Mom ignore the kitten for the time they have left. You feed her clean the littler box try to find a play toy she enjoys and play with her . In time the kitten will look forward to your attention.
2006-07-25 02:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just will have to work extra hard to win her over. You should make sure she knows her feeds her-you. You should limit the time your mother spends with her, so she will start accepting you more. Be the only one to play with her, and starts doing everything you can to let the kitten know she is yours, not your mothers.
Good luck, it might take some time, but in the end it will be worth it.
2006-07-25 03:14:10 · answer #4 · answered by kazoo1991 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kitten was the same way. I bought her then left her at my mothers when I left on an unexpected trip. When I brought her home she was really snooty with me and figured I wasn't the one she wanted. Eventually, if you care well enough for them and cuddle them a lot, kittens will grow out of this phaze. Mine is still a little bit snappy with me, but for the most part an affectionate cat.
2006-07-25 02:48:35 · answer #5 · answered by SquirrelBait 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know you are worried about your kitten...after your mother leaves, she may look for her and be lost for awhile....i believe the kitten will bond with you...she needs a mother...and has to adjust to the absense of your mother....who feeds the kitten...do you play with her?? take her with you to other roooms and show her toys and talk softly to her...she will come around...maybe your mother can pick her up and tell her to stay with you and then place her on your lap....you can try it....i think cats are much smarter than anyone gives them credit for...keep telling her you love her....
2006-07-25 02:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by intelligentbooklady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitly get her a friend (another kitten/cat). This way even if you're gone out for a while she won't be all alone. Still don't stop trying to win her over--tuna works miracles!!!
2006-07-25 03:33:59 · answer #7 · answered by myANSWERS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if you can afford another kitten you should get one cause the kitten definetly needs a companion
2006-07-25 02:54:21 · answer #8 · answered by JJON-DA-DON 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can You afford to have another kitten? if so, why not get the kitten a "friend"?
2006-07-25 02:47:06 · answer #9 · answered by Catnipgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start being extra nice to the kitty now.
The kitty will come around to you eventually.
2006-07-25 02:46:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋