I just moved in with my husband and I brought my cat (karma) who is a Russian Blue. My husband's son just moved in with us as well and I know its a whole new environment for karma and plus now having a child around. I was wondering if anyone has experiance this and how should I introduce the cat to the child?
Karma is still scared and hides under the bed, I brought her kitty litter box and food and water in our room for her safe haven for now. By the way it has only been 3 days since the move and 12 hours since my husband's son has moved in with us.
She means the world to me and I will do what ever it takes to make her comfortable.
2006-12-16 13:20:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Whatever it takes might mean a trip to a health food store to pick up a bottle of Rescue Remedy. The RR is a combination of five Bach flower essences used to treat emotional imbalance in humans and animals.
Cats can get very emotional off-key with changes in their life. The environment is new, your stepson is new so Karma is very fearful right now.
To treat with the Rescue Remedy you shake the bottle well and put three to four drops on the fur between her ears. Treat her at least four times a day for the next week. If she is hiding under the bed you can put four to five drops on a cloth under the bed with her. It is just as effective that way.
It will make it easier for her to accept the changes in her life. What you should do about your stepson would depend entirely on his age and experience with cats.
2006-12-16 13:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I will keep Karma in my room and allow him to jide for as long as he feels the need. All cats do this when they are introduced to a new home environment. Moving his litter tray and food bowls in your room is also a good idea. I would also strictly limit the child's access to the cat - no offense, but Karma has to first be absolutely certain that he is in a safe place. He is adjusting to a new place and adjusting to a new individual (like a child) can be way tooooo stressful. Assure the child that he can pet the cat when the cat is ready - that Karma is just too scared of everything right now and that you will give the two a proper introduction in a couple of weeks. Kara will be able to hear all the normal and comforting household sounds (TV, kitchen pots, etc.) even in the room and will also be adjusting to the sounds the child makes.
2006-12-16 23:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is scared and needs time to get aquainted with her home. Let her alone and she'll come around when she sees how comfortable you and your family are in the new place. Just go about your business as usual. Just make sure the child doesn't get too loud or aggressive when she's around Karma. Let her feed Karma some kitty treats and give gentle petting at first. Good luck!
2006-12-16 21:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats, particularly purebreds can be finicky and take a while to adjust to big changes like that.. she doesnt realize this is her new home...
it will take about 2 weeks.. dont push her.. I dont know how old the son is.. but never tollerate ANY unkindness to the pet... he must be taught that cats like to be alone at times and let him know some places are hers and hers alone and not to bother her when she is in those places..
when Karma is more settled teach the son how to pick up and carry cats correctly if he is old enough and teach him that if a cat squirms that means it wants down and NOT to drop it
2006-12-16 22:01:29 · answer #4 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋