We just adopted two cats both are four years old neutered & declawed After one week in our home the are still very jumpy even though the were raise together & we were told they could not be adopted separately one cat spends the entire day under the bed the other will socialize but while sitting on your lap for no reason will jumps up very aggressively and runs away. At one point he rip a gash in my wife leg while jumping off the chair. We really like the cats & would not like to bring the back to the shelter. Any help would be appreciated.
2006-08-07 12:32:22 · 10 answers · asked by lxixaz 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Welcome to the cat world. My oldest cat is 4 years old and when he hears a loud noise or some one knocks on the door he will do the same thing. He then runs up the stairs growling like a dog. Cats are cats ..LOL
Clip their claws with a pair of nail clippers. Ours aren't declawed, but I clip their claws once a week. Takes about 5 minutes. The web below is for clipping guinea pigs but it works the same for cat claws.
That does really hurt when they launch...meooooooow
2006-08-07 12:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them some more time.....the adjustment period might be a bit longer. Our cats that we adopted from a shelter took a year before they would come and sit on our laps. You can't force them, and that might be the problem. Let them relax on their own time, and soon you will have two well adjusted kitties who will be thankful you were patient and didn't return them to the shelter.
2006-08-07 19:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by Lilah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can take up to a month for cats to settle in. Give them time and attention. The one that is under the bed, lay on the floor and talk to it, let it get use to your voice. They will come around soon. Have the cat sit next to you so if it gets scared it won't scratch you if it gets scared.
2006-08-07 19:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they were raised elsewhere.and animals too has got feelings.they are yet to get used with both of u,so be kind,patient and tolerant if ur genuinely willingly to take care of these animals.me in the other hands.has raring a lil stray cat brought home by my daughter,and today 9 month later,she and the older 18 month cat is at risk of being evicted,becos of "HDB"rules,i real feel sorry,sometimes.animals behave aggressively out of fear of the unknown.just give them time to adapt to their new surrounding.,
2006-08-11 08:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by brasil_mulher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is still taking time for them to get adjusted. Just be patient with them and try to cut their nails to reduce gashes from sudden jumps.
2006-08-07 19:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe in ghosts or spirits, then this will make sense. They can actually see things like that.
2006-08-07 20:08:55 · answer #6 · answered by instilleddistress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are scraced. If you give them time to ajusted to their envoriment, they may hear or feel something you don't. That's normal. They will warm up to you soon.
2006-08-07 19:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty/Penguin Jillian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe buy them a scratching post.
2006-08-07 19:37:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
solved the problem. get a dog instead
2006-08-07 19:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they just need to get adjusted be patient and it will be fine...
2006-08-07 19:37:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋