She is 18 months and a little timid... she keeps either hiding from me, or jumping at me with the occasional 2 hour cuddle thrown in! Very confusing... I am sure she is confused too.
Also, how do I settle her more during the night so I can sleep better? She is not too noisy but she does claw at everything and I hear her move around jumping about.
Any help much appreciated! Thanks.
2006-12-09 21:06:16 · 14 answers · asked by deli_cate2 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Keep her in one area of the house & let her get used to that before giving her the run of the house. Make sure that she knows where her littter tray is at all times; keep it really clean & praise her when she uses it. Let her take things at her own pace - don't pressure her into interaction that she doesn't want. Watch her body language & learn when to back off. Feeding her from your hand is a good way to bond. Many cats also enjoy being brushed. In the evening, before bed time try spending some time playing with her; this mught tire her out. Then dim the lights & leave her be. It sounds like you are doing all the right things & I'm sure that she will settle down. If she hasn't already been spayed, see that that is done. Enjoy your cat.
2006-12-09 22:20:08 · answer #1 · answered by Caro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 01:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, let her find her way around. When I bring a new cat home I show them where the litter box is by sitting them in it and holding their front paws and "digging" a little (this is only necessary with kittens). Give her some time...cats are territorial and she needs to have time to identify this new place as hers. Don't force attention etc. on her, esp. as she is timid; just do what you do and let her come to you when she feels comfortable. I do a lot of typing, reading etc. so when my cat sidled up for attention and eventually sat next to me, I knew he was comfortable around me. She may hide for a few days, that is natural. Give her some space so she feels safe in her new environment.
Cats are very nocturnal so the jumping around is normal, she's exploring.
Make sure she has a good scratching post, and show her how to use it by rubbing her front paws on it. If it smells of petstore, you may need to rub it with a smell she likes, such as catnip. (or in my cat's case, a chicken bone!)
Best of luck with your new furry!
2006-12-10 00:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you just got the kitty, try not to pick her up so much or give her too much attention. This way she can roam around the house and become acustomed to it, but do love her and give her some attention. To settle her down to sleep try doing her favorite thing before you go to bed like brushing her. Something calming, and let her cuddle.
2006-12-10 05:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats play at night, you are just going to have to put a lock on your bedroom door to keep her out of there and let her play.. some cats are lovers and some are not.. it just depends on the cat.. they will come around when THEY want attention, and you won't see them when they don't . Cats are just strange critters !! never know what they will do next !! but they can be lovers too !! give her time she is still in her play phase.. she may calm down and be a good lap cat yet..
2006-12-09 21:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by nannyj37 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure it has sufficient food and water and a comfortable place to sleep, also give it lots of love and give it some cat toys to play with. It should settle down in no time! It would also help to confine her to one area of the house to familiarize with first, as well as giving you time to cat-proof the rest of your house. Some great tips at this site www.kitten-care.com
2006-12-09 22:46:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem to be doing things right, tlc & comfort. It will just take time. You could try a couple of tempting little treats tuna in brine(not oil) is appreciated by most cats but dont give her too much. As for the night times, cats tend to be active during the night but once you get used to it you wont really notice it.
2006-12-09 21:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats tend to work things out pretty well for themselves. Just let her sniff about and settle herself, in no time at all she'll settle down, once she realises her food try has come with you.
2006-12-09 21:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by ashypoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever i have got a new cat, i have found the best thing is to keep them inside for 2 weeks, let her come to you in her own time, when she knows you are not going to hurt her she will come to you a lot more. as for the scratching try a spray that is harmless but they do not like the smell, also try vinegar or a citrus juice, they hate it.
2006-12-09 22:10:15 · answer #9 · answered by winterpromises 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
show her that you love her, and that your gunna care for her, and she'll have no troubles adapting to a new place at all,
just keep her happy and playful, give her full access of every room possible,
let your house be hers completely, and she'll be fine within a day or two.
2006-12-09 21:29:31 · answer #10 · answered by (= 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋