I have a new 8 week old kitten who was not being raised quite correctly. The old owner was still feeding the cat cows milk so I decided the best thing to do would be get him off it right away. Just before I moved him to solids he had a quick bout of the runs which made a mess. It took a whole day getting him onto water and dry kitty food but hes now happy as larry eating it.
Last night (when he started eating the dry food) I decided to lock him in his room so if he got the runs throughout the night it wouldn't spread through the house. When I got up this morning he was very aloof and not as close to me as he was up until this point.
Clearly he is a little mad with me and doesnt understand why I locked him in. Tonight I dont think I will lock him in as his poops are back to normal now.
I also have been chastising him for trying to get into my meal which he doesnt appreciate.
Will he get over this and back to our loving close relationship?
2006-11-27 13:46:02 · 18 answers · asked by delprofundo 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...one of the nice things about kittens is that their memory is short-lived. He probably is not feeling well from the loose stools as well as being confined to a room. He will definately forgive you becuase you will be showering him with attention as well as affection. Any cat who learns who will be feeding them is a friend for life.
2006-11-27 13:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He'll get over it because being locked in the room is temporary, but that doesn't mean you'll never get the cold shoulder again. Cats can hold grudges for some time; for how long depends on the cat.
As for the food situation: I've found mine is just interested in what I'm eating. It doesn't mean he wants it. I'll let him smell what I'm having and he'll back off. He just wants to know. I do have to be careful if it's made from a dairy or meat product because he'll want it. Just learn what your cat likes and work from there.
2006-11-27 13:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by Brntte3078 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and Kitty will be just fine. Cats are fickle...I've had mine for 8 years and she acts like she hates me everyonce in a while. It's nothing personal. I think you're doing the right thing by keeping him in a separate room when he's got the upset tum. Once you least expect it, he'll be snuggling in bed with you some night, purring away and all the bad stuff will be forgotten.
About him getting into your food...my female cat is more aggressive about begging and stealing food than my male German Shepherd! You've got to be tough about that. That'll be the hardest part because your cat might not ever stop begging. :)
2006-11-27 13:53:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat your cat with respect and consideration and it will learn to trust you. Yes, you will get back to your loving relationship. Remember, this is just a baby and is dependant on you.
I always hiss train my cats. That means I can hiss at them from across the room if they are doing something I don't like and they will stop immdiately. As soon as they stop, I make the tch tch noise with my mouth to tell them they're doing good and they can relax. Cats pretty much understand the hiss means you don't like what they're doing, you can reinforce that with a little shouting and arm waving at first if you need to. Never ever hit your cat! It won't work as a correction and it will make them not trust you. Hands are only for good things.
And be sure to neuter when it's older. Tomcats make lousy pets, they get lots of infections from getting in fights and they spray surfaces with a horrible smell. You've got some time on that but don't put it off when the time comes.
Good luck with your new baby and congratulations on rescuing it!
2006-11-27 14:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by heart o' gold 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat will be fine after so more love and effection. Unfortunitly cats can not go to the supermarkets and pick their food, so therefore have to depend on you to chose, and if your cat doesn't like the food, leave it down and he will eat it when he's hungry. It would be like if you were fed the best food ever and then given beans on toast for tea, at first you would turn your nose up at the thought of eating it, but get hungry enough to want to eat it. As long as the food you are giving your cat are full of the prober goodies they need, your cat will be waking you up purring in your ear and be very effectionate. As for the seperate room for the night, he was upset because he missed your company, but if you need to do that again, out something in there with him, that smells of you and he'll comfort himself with your scent. He missed your companionship - dont forget he could of had at least 5 brothers and sister to cuddle up with when he was lonely. He'll love you as long as you love him back. Good luck Kitty.
2006-11-27 13:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mezza 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly, at the start, don't be scared otherwise she'll experience your tenseness. 2d of all, you may want to attain her believe through perchance playing which include her better. My cat did an same ingredient and how I cheered her up is through playing which include her. also, supply her better affection and teach that you're not from now on a nasty human being and neither are the others. you ought to have her get utilized on your fragrance through petting her the right way (surely no longer attaining over her head otherwise she'll take it as an attack) through slowly drawing close her on the right time (many times once you play which include her, and she is drained) and putting your hand in the front of her. you may want to likely also puppy her gently at the same time as she's eating. i'm hoping this permits!
2016-10-07 21:35:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he isnt mad he is just a little kitten
make sure you have him dewormed and vaccinated too.. if his old owner was dumb enough to feed him cat milk they probably didnt care medically for him either..
kittens that small need to be locked up at night or when you are away or if you have a big house they cannot find the litter box...
2006-11-27 13:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats, like teens, are not very understanding (and mostly because theyre animals, too). Just be extra nice to the cat and hopefully your relationship will not suffer anymore.
God Bless.
2006-11-27 13:51:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think so. As he grows older he will forget and forgive. My cat was given to me by her owner who was dying of Cancer,At first she was keeping to her self.After a week ,she became friendlier.
2006-11-27 14:02:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats have great memories so just be nice to him do not hit him or he will wonder why you did it he will get over it if you play and cuddle him he does still love you but wants reassurance
2006-11-27 20:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋