Yet another question about my new kitten.. as I said, I've never had a cat before. I found her trying to eat peanut shells on my front lawn on Monday and had her examined by a vet. I decided to keep her, and I'm slowly learning about cats, but what concerns me is that she isn't very interested in exploring and playing. I bought her one of those kitty condo things and she hasn't displayed much interest in it. The only thing she plays with is the string from an old hoodie. She has a catnip mouse, a tiny tennis ball and a few other toys, none of which seem to strike her interest. She sleeps most of the time and when she's not, she's kneading my lap or crying for something (I have no idea what she wants). Could her lack of interest in toys be due to the malnutrition, and that she just needs some rest and a few good meals to get her going?
2006-10-13 08:45:56 · 8 answers · asked by Artemiseos 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
I think that as she gets used to you, and you learn her personality you will learn more about what she is interested in. She may be wormy or sluggish from being malnourished. I'm sure she will pep up once she starts feeling better. did the vet do a full check up? if she was a stray, she most likely needs shots and de-worming. and heartworm preventative! She should be checked and then vaccinated for feline leukemia- if she has been outside, she may be around other cats who have it.
Also, some cats prefer non-toy toys...for instance, cats LOVE an open paper bag lying on the floor, or balled up wax paper, etc. She may be one of those... As for the kitty condo, she may or may not warm up to it. As she gets older she'll probably enjoy it more, as it allows her to get up higher. I have a cat that loves to sleep on top of the television, because it is the highest spot he can reach in the house.
good luck!
2006-10-13 08:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by skylaroo02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, sounds like you haven't had the kitten very long--not sure, but they often are a little "out of it" when you first bring them in and will likely develop into completely different pets at some point. we brought home a stray dog and he had no interest in any treats or toys for quite a long time, but now he loves just about every treat or toy we throw at him. sounds like your kitten is needy and/or confused right now. but don't worry about it too much. if the vet checked it out and didn't find anything wrong you should be fine. it might just take some time to figure out the types of toys that your pet likes--they sometimes have preferences! it's good that she's playing with the string--and hey, it was a cheap toy! take the rest back, or save them to see if she eventually settles in and enjoys them.
2006-10-13 08:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is not sure of things yet you have had a few days so give her time. Once she sees you are a good person who likes her and she feels safe she will most likely start to do more. She also may not be crying she may just be a talker, which yes at times is annoying but really cute after you get used to it. Just love her and feed her and she will come around. She has had a rough start, and depending on her age my not have a lot of knowledge of what a kitty is supposed to do.
2006-10-13 09:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In cats I have had before I have seen that they go through stages (like people) they may go through a whiney stage and then a playful stage then a mischeavious stage. And usually the toys they get the most enjoyment from are the free things like piece of plastic that you trow away when you open a milk jug or a piece of tin foil.
2006-10-13 08:52:03 · answer #4 · answered by weebles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same thing happened to me... I thought I could set a trap for my kitten by placing catnip on a mousetrap which was connected with piano wire to a chainsaw on a catapult... when the chainsaw hit the spot where the mousetrap was, it would knock a cart down a ramp and dump the contents on the barbeque, which was lit. he wasn't curious enough to go near the mouse trap, so we never had any dinner that night.
2006-10-13 08:54:15 · answer #5 · answered by nuejerz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try mixing dry or wet food in with the milk. Start small and gradually increase the food until there is virtually little to no milk. That is how we used to wean kittens. Worked like a charm
2016-05-21 23:27:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Your kitten isn't very inquisitive ... yet.
Your kitten doesn't explore much ... yet.
Your kitten doesn't play much ... yet.
Your kitten doesn't climb on her condo .. yet.
1. Be patient.
2. Give her lots of love and snuggles and cuddles.
3. Brace yourself ... this is the calm before the STORM!
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2006-10-13 08:51:22 · answer #7 · answered by Harvie Ruth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be sick but you did take it to the vet ...right? so it can be something she ate...some cats are allegic to the food or nearby things like household cleaners
2006-10-13 08:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋