We just got a new cat from the Humane Society but while he is friendly, he's still very nervous around noise and will scoot under the bed in a heartbeat. The problem is that we've had him for about 2 days now and he hasn't really been eating or using his kitty-litter box. In fact, he just peed on the bed (and my husbands leg!) this morning. Does anyone have some ideas on how to help this cat adjust?
2006-11-16 23:02:29 · 11 answers · asked by Alyxxela 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I think the suggestions of putting the kitten in a secure room are good. I have a ferral kitten, Ive had her since she was 8 weeks old and Im the 1st person she has socialised with. The 1st night I had her I put her into the spare room and left her alone with food,water,toys,scratch post and a litter box. in the morning she had used the litterbox & ate her food. Like your kitten she was under the bed. So I picked up some wet food and placed it close to her, it took a few attempts but she finally ate the food. Once she ate the food from the floor, I started to keep the food on my hand & offerd it to her from there, she took it & gradually I made her come to me by putting the food just out of reach. I did this till she was out from under the bed & then started giving one feed & 1 pet to the head. I increased the amount of body contact the more comfortable she became. I probably spent about 4 hours with kitty before she was comfortable in my presence you might not have to spend as long though depending on your cat. its important to note that if at anytime he becomes distressed that you retreat & start the process when he has calmed down. Talk to kitty throughout so that he gets used to your voice, it may take a week or so before he comes to you when you call him. Once kitty is comfortable with you introduce other family members in the same fasion. If you are there he will bond quiker with other family members as he will start to become dependant on you. Your cat may be ready to come from the room after a week or so, but dont be supprised if it takes longer (mines was about 4 weeeks) When you do let him out, give him space if he gets frightend & hides,call him when he has bonded with you he will trust your judgment. All cats take a couple of months or so to udjust to new houses & new sounds so you just need to give it plenty of time & patience. Some kittens are naturally shy or he may have been through a traumatic time allready and be wary of his new surroundings. Kitty will learn to trust you & if you take it 1 step at a time he will let you know when he is ready to become a part of the family.
2006-11-17 02:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by dinobeetlebug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BUY A CAT CONDO!!! The Cat Condos that I have seen have a scratching post and 3 levels for the cat (2 cubby holes & a floor level). BUY A CAT BED or a small dog bed!!! It looks like a big fluffy square pillow. Your cat can lounge on both of these items and stay away from your leather couch. You might also want to put CAT NIP pouches by the Cat Condo and the bed to make him more comfortable. Also you can pet and brush him when he is using the Condo & the bed as a reward (if he wants some attention he will know he has to stay put). Find a good corner to put these items, give your cat some extra attention and you should be okay. Good Luck!!!
2016-05-21 22:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to me. When I moved oneo f my cats stayed under the bed for about 3 days. I just let her be and kept a food and water dish by the edge of one side of the bed for her with a litter box on the other. I would check on her but didn't force her to come out. I put some catnip bags also out for her to calm her and she eventually came out. Don't let anyone try and force her to come out as this will only cause her to be even more afraid.
2006-11-17 01:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a cat and have moved 5 times with her now, each time I have put butter on her paws and rubbed them in the dirt in the yard and let her lick it off... this will ensure the cat then know's that is her new home and she settles in fine. Being in a totally new environment it is best if you slowly introduce you cat to different parts of the place, make sure you feed little but often if he is not eating very well. The best thing too is to spend time patting and talking to your cat so he know's you are not going to hurt him. when he purrs you know he is relaxing in his new environment and adjusting to you. Give him a week or so to settle in.
Good luck
2006-11-16 23:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by talkintame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the cat in a quiet secure space with food water and litter and maybe a place to look out a window and just keep going in from time to time and interacting with it maybe bring it some treats ( mine loves when I give her pieces of cold cuts when I'm making a sandwich ) food is a big attention getter and it will make the cat feel that being around you is something to enjoy, eventually it will come around.
2006-11-16 23:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by booboo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it confined to a small room to start, like a bedroom or bathroom and keep it there for about a week with its food, bedding and litter. Then slowly start introducing it to other parts of the house, letting it explore on its own.
2006-11-16 23:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by sarah071267 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave hime alone. Dont try to pet him or pay attention to him. Only give him attention when you asks for it.
You may want to leave somethings of your around the house (they are attrated to your familiar smell) to get him used to his new surroundings.
It is very difficult to move some cats, some never recover. Keep an eye on his peeing on things, if it gets worse or dosn't stop, go to the vet, it could turn permenent and you'll have to put him down.
2006-11-17 00:56:34 · answer #7 · answered by Trac2100 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is still really nervous,it`s going to take him time to adjust.Show him lots of love and affection.Get him lots of toys,play with him show him that it`s going to be OK.keep food out for him out all the time,he will eat when he is hungry.Every tine he comes out take him to the kitty box,everything is new to him.He will start trusting things and then you will have a very play full kitten on you`r hands.Best of luck with you`r new addition.
2006-11-16 23:24:12 · answer #8 · answered by Barbara L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if it is a kitten it might easier. well you should try to really make him at home. and so that he does not pee on the bed, after he eats or drinks put him in the litter box and wait . try to give him company call his name pet him play with him pertend that is a real baby
2006-11-16 23:50:37 · answer #9 · answered by Yo its me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly you can try put butter on his paws. They say this helps a cat find its way home so he doesnt get lost. Especially in a new home. The rest will come naturally as your cat starts to feel more safe and at home.
2006-11-16 23:14:10 · answer #10 · answered by kazzyhighst 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋