I have 3 cats, two males and 1 female. The female cat since the day we've got her has been very skittish, if you look at her she will immediately get up and run away. Its terrible i feel like she is going to have a heartattack. We've had her from going on 2yrs now and I just feel bad that she wont settle down. I'm just looking for any tips that could help quell her being some jumpy. She is a very affectionate cat and will come up to u be pet. Yet she will bolt for the littliest things. Also anytime I am petting her eventually my oldest male cat will come over and attack/chase her away. Is her being skittish just a result of the male/female pecking order or cats?
2006-10-31 12:17:38 · 6 answers · asked by chigitychaunc 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I've had cats like this before. I sat on the floor and just let 'em come around me, maybe give em a treat, just pet them and do not make any fast, aggressive moves. When she walks away from you gently reach down and stroke her back, even if she is running away. When she lets you pet her, stroke down her back all the way to the end of her tail. Mother cats groom their children and it relates to that. I've tried it several times and its worked for me. Just take it slow, because it takes some time. Good Luck
2006-10-31 13:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by Sage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I even have an particularly skittish cat, Queenie. She is extremely shy, demanding and additionally gets scared by potential of something. i think that it quite is her character that motives her to be this type. She is likewise tiny, looks like a kitten yet is 3 yrs old, so it quite is that her length makes her sense insecure. Our different cat Jazz is a purebred Russian Blue (love those Russian Blues!!!) and he's extremely skittish. in easy terms fairly. he's friendly with strangers yet careful. Loud noises make him run. Our different cat Button is thoroughly comfortable. i think it quite is through fact he's the alpha cat. diverse cat spouse and childrens have hierarchies. i choose to advise the e book Cat vs. cat, it quite is have been given distinctive stable perception. attempt using Feliway spray or diffuser. it could help calm your cat.
2016-12-28 09:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you could arrange to spend time with her away from the guys? Lock yourselves in a room, or lock the boys away and let her have the run of the place for a while.
Also, there are supplements out there that can be used to calm cats. I cannot personally recommend them as I know nothing about them. I just mention it as a possiblity. You can certainly do your own research into them.
2006-11-01 03:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one thats the same way. I got three cats from the shelter, two are well adjusted and the other is a little freakish. She still sucks on her own nipples, I was told it comforts her! She does the same thing,runs suddenly for no reason at all.
I would assume something may have happened to yours to make her that way, just try to give her extra love and attention, make her as comfortable as possible. Make sure theres no competition for food or water, too.
2006-10-31 12:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by lulu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is the submissive cat of the pack and could feel that you looking at her is a threat of attack.
you could try slowing moving over to her by crawling on the floor while not directly looking at her. it will take some time but hopefully you'll be able to get closer till the point she won't run away.
2006-10-31 12:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by gypse76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 20 cats and 1 is like that!!it's just his nature!!sometimes he's asleep and he gets spooked for some apparent reason and jumps up and runs!!his brother is totally opposite!!i've had mine since they were born!!each cat has their own character and moods!!
2006-10-31 12:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by ....FED UP............ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋