She's 8 mos. old and was a rescue kitty. She let's me pet and touch her and is very relaxed and affectionate otherwise. When I pick her up; especially under her belly she struggles fiercely to get away. I can quickly pick her up and put her on a chair or even on my lap and she's OK with that, but little else. I can pick her up by the scruff of her neck but that's only in an emergency.
Thanks - Steve G
2006-07-29 02:08:11 · 11 answers · asked by Steve G 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's a trust issue that may take some time to resolve. I would start by getting your kitty comfortable on your lap. Take some whip cream and put it on your finger, then get your cat's attention. Let it come to you, but make her get on your lap before she gets the treat. If you can eventually get your cat comfortable on your lap, you should be able to build enough trust to be able to pick up your cat. But it make take a while.
2006-07-29 02:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by daspook19 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Small kittens get pretty bloated when they eat so it hurts when you pick them up by the belly. Your cat may still overeat as a response to going hungry as a kitten, or she might have an immature gut. Either way, try picking her up by slipping your whole arm under her pelvis, belly and chest. Then there won't be pressure on her stomache. If you haven't raised a cat before, they can be a challenge and a joy. Get her spayed even if you have to pick bottles to do it. A cat in heat is hell to live with and kittens are not cute after the first several litters. Keep the litter box clean or your neighbours will have you kicked out. Enjoy.
2006-07-29 02:18:19 · answer #2 · answered by R. F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats just don't like to be picked up or she may not be used to you enough to trust you to pick her up yet. Otherwise, she may have some medical condition, she could be sick or hurting in some area, like her belly. Take her to the vet if you can & try to see if you can find a problem. I just recently adopted a kitten, her name's Penelope! Just wanted to share that, LOL. I hope you figure out something.
2006-07-29 02:14:33 · answer #3 · answered by ~*Lady Beth*~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat is just the same. she loves to be petted by hates being picked up. Its totally normal. cats are very independent and for some, picking them up takes the control away. she might grow to like it. mine wouldn't let anyone near her when i got her but now she's very affectionate. still working on the picking up and holding but to be honest i don't think that will ever change, its just one of those things.
2006-07-29 02:20:09 · answer #4 · answered by jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to give her a good ear rub,then a throat rub.Keep touching her till she comes to you and wants a good rub.It takes time but the more you handle her the better pet she will be.
2006-07-29 02:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat's feel pain when carried from their lower body
i only pick my cat from the upper of her neck
2006-07-29 02:48:54 · answer #6 · answered by damnnmad152 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it has pain in the lower side of its body, take it to the vet, maybe it has a problem, my cat did not let me pick hime up either, when it had a stomach ache
2006-07-29 02:40:09 · answer #7 · answered by a little goth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's normal, most cats don't like to be picked up.
2006-07-29 02:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by Windseeker_1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOTS OF CATS DONTLIEK TO BE HELD!!my cat will jump in my lap sleep on my head but when i pick him up he gets mad. hes cool with affection as long as it is on his terms
2006-08-01 23:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by juicy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
helllooo???didn't you think that maybe she might have been abused whenever she was picked up?? u should try to show her that your intentions are good so she will understand that u want to hold/hug her. show her that you love her and want to do wats best for her.GOOD LUCK.
oh yea lady beth and asker of this question....I ADOPTED 2 DAYS AGO!!!YAYAY!!!!! she had to get spayed/neutered by adoption center.....again i say this...................GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
2006-07-29 02:16:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋