I'm going to care for my neighbor's cats (5 of them) tomorrow by feeding them but, there's this 2 brown cats that hisses at me then opens its mouth, what do I do? I have to feed them but, I'm too scared to go feed them, any advise?
2006-12-04 18:13:27 · 12 answers · asked by J.A. 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I can't just ignore them because they might bite me, remember those 2 cats hisses and opens its mouth when I go near them.
2006-12-04 18:18:09 · update #1
I live in a apartment not a house!
2006-12-04 18:19:21 · update #2
But, what do I do if they do or try to bite me?
2006-12-04 18:20:09 · update #3
just ignored them. fill the bowls with the cat food replenish the water clean the litter box, then leave don't try to give them any affection either only the nice kitties.
2006-12-04 18:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that cats know it when you are afraid of them, and the behave accordingly. When I first got my 2 cats, they were about two years old. One was okay with me, but the other one hid from me for I don't know how long. I was afraid that if she died or something, I would never find her until the house started really stinking. But, I just left her alone, and she was okay after a while.
I think that you should ask the owners of the cats to get an automatic feeder and an automatic waterer, and just fill them up, and clean out the litter box, and just check on them once or twice a day, but leave them alone the rest of the time.
Or, you might want to ask the owners to find another cat sitter if you don't think you will be able to get over your fear.
I have known one or two people who were afraid of cats, but I have honestly never been able to understand why.
2006-12-05 03:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can always take the big bag of cat food and put it in a couple of large bowls. Open the front/back door and set the food down without you going inside. This way, the cats get feed and you don't have to deal with confrontation.
2006-12-05 02:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by J RO 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need a really long serving spoon to put the food in their bowls. Wear some protective gear, on your legs, and arms. Or even gloves on your hands.
These are just suggestions okay. I'm kind of scared of cats too.
Our cats bit and scratched my kids alot, and we were just feeding them to. Just be careful, and I hope it helped.
2006-12-05 04:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by woman of steel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope you're not one yourself!!!!!! (Hey I'm just kiddinng around) As far as possible, don't push the envelope and go near them until feeding time. Another simple option would be to tell your neighbour that you aren't comfortable around the two brown cats/I am sure he/she won't take offence.I know I wouldn't.
2006-12-05 02:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by Martinique Samuelson 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try not to portray that the lil buggers scare you.. I swear they feed off that stuff ;)
Just walk in, ignore them, put the food out and walk out the door... try and be confident :)
2006-12-05 02:17:52 · answer #6 · answered by eddiebobeddie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just put the food down and leave.. hissing is just giving you a warning - biting is unusual...
2006-12-05 02:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by CF_ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my cat was like that. i sent him to my mom's house and now he's a lap cat. try some tuna. cats seem to respect people with good food.
2006-12-05 02:40:32 · answer #8 · answered by punkbun03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're afraid of being bitten by cats.
Are they mountain lions? Bengal tigers?
Grow a backbone and get over it.
2006-12-05 05:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by Voodoid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you spoon feeding them? Hey, follow your neighbor's direction and if they are mean you have a decent reason.
2006-12-05 02:15:55 · answer #10 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋