i got her last week. she's 14 months old and has had 3 litters. previous owner couldn't be bothered to get her spayed. I'm waiting for money off vouchers from cats protection, as i cant afford the full amount to have it done. in the meantime i've got to keep her in. shes getting really fed up, and doesn't know what to do with herself. she's not eating much either, even though food is always available to her. shes very restless, and i need ideas of how to entertain her!
2006-10-06 09:19:31 · 31 answers · asked by Mich 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
My cat is the same age and just growing her hair back from the op so she's not allowed out either.
if she has had 3 litters already and just been re-homed then she's not fed-up she is STRESSED OUT.
Give her TIME to find her feet, lots of love, (she's been neglected badly) give her as much freedom in the house as you can and let her learn to trust you first then try teaching her to play.(she probably hasn't had much of that either) A great toy I've discovered is a toy fishing line with a cloth fish on the end. Most cats will go for it! (Do hope my NEONS didn't hear that)
As she recovers her appetite should improve but if it doesn't or you are worried talk to the people at the protection league or the Vet if you can afford it.
Rescuing any animal comes with problems but it is one of lifes joys to see them change.
You are giving this little lady a chance of a better life so Good Luck to you BOTH
2006-10-06 10:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NEVER LET HER PLAY WITH WOOL!!! Its dangerous! If you've only had her a week, she may be bewildered so back off for a while. Leave her be with some cat toys. Imagine how you'd feel if someone picked you up, chucked you in a new house and said "BYE!!!" The last thing she needs is having her own space invaded. She needs peace. Maybe she misses her babies? In which case, you can't ease her yearning but it will pass. Don't worry about her eating. It's better to clear "wet" food away after each feed rather than leave it curling up in her bowl (would you eat a stiff sandwich??). Give her access to a little bit of Complete food and water at all time though. She can nibble what she chooses then.
2006-10-06 21:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by Pixxxie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toys stuffed with actual catnip. Also a laser pointer. Cats love to chase the red dot and will actually try to run up the walls to get it. Do not shine it in her eyes. Both of these things are low cost to help you save more. A small rubber ball is great too. It you have the time and the patience, a cat can learn to fetch the ball just like a dog. Have fun.
2006-10-06 09:27:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I first picked up my stray cat she was never to be seen until about two weeks ago, I've only had her a month, and now she is the most friendly active cat in the neighbourhood. Leave her alone for another week so she can get the lay of the area. shell come around. She's probably just nervous and shy. Good luck and congratulations.
2006-10-06 09:32:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Instead of feeding her the same old food in the same old place every day try placing small amounts of dried food around the house. It makes meal times more exciting, will give her some exercise and lots of entertainment. Start near where she normaly eats while she learns the game and then gradually make it more and more challenging. You can also buy treat balls that your cat has to chase around to make the food fall out. My cat loves to hunt and stalk his dinner, he's very clever.
2006-10-06 10:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by Clair R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
different cats are drawn to different sorts of toys. String is a favorite (but not unsupervised play with loose string, it's dangerous if swallowed) as are toys with feathers, ping-pong balls (they make such a great noise rolling across a hard floor) and so on. Crumpled paper is also a handy, no-cost toy. She may be anxious now because of her new surroundings, so you may also want to provide her with some nice dark, quiet little hidey-hole (a caardboard box in a quiet corner would work great) so she can "hide" and feel safe while she gets used to her new home.
2006-10-06 09:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by explorationredwing 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
14 months three litters, sounds like she was an outdoor kitty. Once a cat is allowed to roam free like that it is hard to get them used to living indoors. Right now she needs a friend, comfort and an understanding hand. Cats have a way tearing a house apart, so clip her nails but don't remove them.
2006-10-06 09:27:16 · answer #7 · answered by tcmoosey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get her shoe boxes to hide and rest in. If you can't afford kitty toys try these: rolls of toilet paper (cats just love those things), any kind of small ball that she can bat around and chase; fuzzy slippers that she can climb into or snuggle against; hang yarn from the door frame so she can swat at it... Anything that can engage her mind, or make her feel like she's got comfy, private spaces to rest in.
2006-10-06 09:29:09 · answer #8 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats love to chase apron strings. Buy a really cheap one and cut off the strings. Tie them together for a long rope and let her chase it around. The stings are big and hardy enough that they are fun to chase and dig claws into and they don't ruin. Another popular toy with my guys is tinfoil balls. Also straws- plastic disposable straws. Cats are so strange!
2006-10-06 09:29:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have similar situation just got 18m old from cats prot.league, had had a litter. mine eats well but have to keep her in to stop her from straying for a few weeks. She has no interest in toys or anything other than food and sleep she does look out of window. have u tried cat toys? i think when they have kittens young it makes them age to fast and they dont want to play!
2006-10-07 11:04:23 · answer #10 · answered by princess s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋