2007-01-16 03:28:53 · 8 answers · asked by <3[D@ViDs]_{Qt}<3 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
There are things that are not being told, such as is the cat an older cat? Has the cat had history of abuse? Is it a kitten and just skittish? These things need to be addressed before anyone can give a good answer. Bottom line the cat might just not be a people cat.
2007-01-16 03:34:12 · answer #1 · answered by mntlady739 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some kitties are just shy.Trying to push her to be around strangers will only make it worse. Just leave her alone.If someone is at your house enough she'll eventually get used to their voice and presence, as long as they aren't screaming at a game on TV, or something scary!! Also, cats have good memories...if they are frightened or teased by someone,they don't forget.My cat doesn't like my step-children..hisses at them and hides while they are here.The same cat mingled and socialized with a group of about 20 people when the kids weren't here for a Christmas party.
2007-01-16 11:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by dog8it 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my cat isn't very social. the best thing is to have people over a lot & have them 'introduce' themselves by getting lower so they aren't towering over the cat & holding out the back of their hand for the cat to sniff, but making no move to touch the cat. after a few times of this, my cat would rub on people, but still got freaked when they reached for him. he doesn't seem to be getting much better about this, but at least he doesn't totally freak out anymore !
Also: when he's scared make sure he has a safe, quiet spot he can hide. sometimes that's all you can do.
2007-01-16 11:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is probably only used to having you around most of the time. So when other's start flitering in, it becomes a little overwhelming to them. There are two things that you can do, 1) introduce your cat to people who come to your place often. Do this while holding on to them so that they are in the comfort of your hand. And while doing so, reassure him/her that is ok over and over again. Don't let your guests touch him/her until you see a change. 2) Just keep him/her in a safe and quiet spot where they have easy access to food/water/litter box without having to cross paths with your guests. Check on them randomly and reassure them that they are ok.
2007-01-16 13:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by Trish P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had a kitty once that was terrified of other people. He would literally jump on top of kitchen cupboards and stay there until they left.
In one of his fear fits (he was alone in the room), he broke an expensive vase which contained glass marbles, the noise was pretty loud and he dashed back on top of the cupboards and stayed there for a whole day.
We treated him with love and affection. To no avail. I think he was mental.
Suggest you advise visitors to not try and touch or pick kitty up. He may just not like other people. Or, be mental.
2007-01-16 11:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by Pacifica 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats will always be a fraid of poeple. My cat has always been shy. The best thing is when you have people over, make sure they are not loud, your cat will come out and socialise on it's own term. And when or if it'll venture out make sure your friends let the cat come to them not chase them with their arms out etc...
2007-01-16 11:33:02 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i had a cat who was a little older. he was very skittish and he would urinate on the floor if there was anyone near his litter box. if just being afraid of people is your cats only problem just be happy at that.
2007-01-16 11:49:59 · answer #7 · answered by betsy032187 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes time to get used to people
spend a lot of time wit him/her
2007-01-16 13:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by Lyssa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋