It is a 3 year old spayed female, and it will meow to be let in, but then when the door opens, she runs off. She also does not let you pick her up and responds by scratching, meowing, and she used the bathroom on me one time. What is causing her timidness, and what could I do?
2007-01-02 03:49:32 · 7 answers · asked by TheSeventhX 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Received as a gift from a friend when it was weaned. No history of abuse from me, but has come home injured.
2007-01-02 04:01:34 · update #1
It was not the runt. In fact, it was one of the healthier kittens.
2007-01-02 06:23:09 · update #2
If your cat has always acted this way, then she is probably never going to change.
I have 2 cats myself, and one of them is timid as well, and she does the same things that you mentioned. When trying to get her in, i would suggest that only one person should be in the room that she is being let into. Coaxing her with some food would probably help, too.
Your cat probably scratches and meows when you pick her up because she wasn't manhandled as a kitten. Now, as an adult, she doesn't feel comfortable in the air or being carried. She could be scared of heights, or feel that she is about to fall.
Basically, this timidness is in her nature, and there really isn't much you can do about it. You could try gradually petting, then holding, then picking up your cat over a long period of time. this will get her more used to being manhandled.
Good luck!
2007-01-02 04:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is more than likely a runt. They will be forever timid. The best you can hope for is for her to warm up to you. Female cats in general are standoffish. I've had mine for 8 years and she is still that way. She'll only be around my husband and I. If anyone else is in the house she's under the bed. She gets scared around sudden movements (hence the door opening). Everyone thinks she was abused but I got her from a family that I knew and she just happened to be the runt. When you open the door do it slowly and don't move if she runs off and she'll probably come in. Hope this helps.
2007-01-02 06:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Kahluah76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cat is new or has always acted that way, she probably needs more time. Try sitting outside to read a book or something quiet and wait for her to approach. You can also try offering little bits of tuna. If your cat has just started behaving this way then she may need to see a vet.
2007-01-02 03:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by eigna728 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'd help if we had the history behind this, were was the cat bought from? How long have you had it? It may be possible that this cat has been mistreated at some point in the past
2007-01-02 03:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by soloxine_rabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's okay if she doesn't come inside; my cat will push himself inside and once he gets inside, he wants back out right away. but when a cat won't come over to you when you want them to, hold out your hand and use a soothing voice and let her smell your hand; then you can gently pet her. but make sure you don't make any sudden movements, or else it may freak her out. it's okay if she doesn't like being held, tons of cats go crazy if you pick them up. maybe that's just her personality. as long as she lets you pet her, that should be okay. but make sure you try to spend time with her so she is familiar with you.
2007-01-02 03:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by bobcat70 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you did not have her from kitten she meant of had a bad past or you should to pet and love her before you pike her up then she knows it is okey.
2007-01-02 04:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by Kitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry i dont have a cat
2007-01-02 03:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by SupaDupa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋