She is a brand new kitten, only a week old to our new home, and at first, when you hold her and pet her, she would purr so loudly and rub against you. All of a sudden, one day i picked her up, she jumped off me, violently and hissed at me. Today, after i took her to the vet, she tried to get out of my arms,but then she was purring and seemed relaxed, but her ears were pressed back. What could be the problem? Am I doing something wrong? Is there soemthing wrong with her that we need to make special attention to?
2007-01-23 14:21:35 · 7 answers · asked by sephiroth_mblade 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's quite possible that inadvertently you are giving your kitten an electrical shock when you pick her up and pet her. This would explain why she wants to rub against you and continues to purr for you, but when holding her, her ears are pressed against her head because she's scared of getting another shock. This happens to all of us at some point. Please try to de-electrify yourself before you pick her up. She'll understand then that the shock won't be repeated.
By the way - this happens alot to me when my cat jumps up on me, when I'm sitting on my couch with a staticy blanket wrapped around me.
I'm sure that you are a very responsible Pet-Parent, especially evidenced by the fact that (a) you've taken your kitten to vet and (b) you are concerned enough to post your question.
Have a lovely rest of the evening and CONGRATULATIONS on your new Kitten-Child.
2007-01-23 14:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by Goblin g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you live alone? If not perhaps someone in else has frightened her and that sent was on you. Cats will purr when happy, scared, or in pain they are very unpredictable and independent. It's part of their charm. Once you know their character, you will be home free. Enjoy her...I'm sure she loves you. Don't forget how much she needs and depends on you. It was probably a one time thing.
2007-01-23 14:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by G V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my adult cat had issues when we moved from our apt to a new house. his ears were back and that loud purring was horrible. It sounded anxious. He settled down a little after a few days. I think your kitten is uncomfortable in its new surroundings. You need to build trust. Food helps build the trust. Give the kitten warm cozy places to hide and snuggle. let the kitten mark its territory.
2007-01-23 14:49:50 · answer #3 · answered by H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Studies have found that cats may purr not only when there happy but also when there in pain.Think of it this way, if your mom would sing to yoou when you were sad, you may start hum that song to comfort yourself.She may be uncomfortable or upset and trying to comfort herself.Cats are weird in that way, one minute they want some love the next they'll kill you if you touch them.
2007-01-23 14:26:52 · answer #4 · answered by Becky D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Something has spooked her bad. It could be many things, but whatever it is for some reason you are triggering it. I really doubt if its anything physical or that she is sick. Cats can be strange. They are very independent. When they want love they wont leave you alone. Any other time they wont let you look at them much less pick them up.
2007-01-23 14:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
She's afraid of something. Since she's brand new, give her lots of love and attention and soon she'll behave like she's lived with you all her life!
2007-01-23 14:43:10 · answer #6 · answered by buster 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cats are like women we only want to be touched when WE are ready i have 3 cats there just funny like that pet her till shes done and let her go i mean if you ignore her she could go wild again . have you tried cat nip and treats??
2007-01-23 14:34:05 · answer #7 · answered by missey_lil_phreek 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋