I have a new cat at my house today. He is currently in my room hiding. He is very sweet and good natured but when I leave him its just a scratch fit and run away. what can I do to calm him down and come out of hiding?
2007-01-26 10:20:05 · 11 answers · asked by cute_hawt_rockerchick 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It will take awhile for your new cat to feel comfortable in the new home. I adopted two cats last month: a 10-year-old and a 6-month-old. The kitten adapted immediately. The 10-year-old, predictably, was shy, as she had spent her entire life in her previous home.
So what I did with the older cat is fed her in the bedroom, which she claimed as her hideout, and put the litter pan in there, as well as her own bowl of water.
Once she was comfortable enough -- it took a few days -- and began spending more time out from under the bed, I moved her water out of the room to its permanent location and I moved the litter pan to the bathroom. (I showed her the pan in the bathroom so she would know where it was.)
The only reason she's still eating in the bedroom is because the kitten is still on his own food. Once I switch him to adult food in a few weeks I will move the older cat's dish to its permanent location (next to where the water is now).
With the location of food and "bath" aside, give your cat space; don't smother her. Check on her and talk to her often so she gets used to your voice, and encourage her to come out. But if she doesn't want you to pick her up, don't force it.
It also helps if you interact with her at her eye level. That may mean getting on the floor. Doing this will make you appear less intimidating.
2007-01-26 15:40:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kitten or grown cat? the transition into a new home with new people can be very stressful for kitties...leave him alone...and when you do interact with im, use a very calm and sweet voice...make sure he has all he needs food and water and litter box wise...give him some nice toys and time to get used to the whole thing..sometimes touching them when they are still asleep and murmuring sweet kitty nothings can be a good first step...
2007-01-26 19:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by OliveRuth 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just relax n time will mend everything.i too adopted a new cat when i was 12 and by that time,she used to hide underneath our comforter n won't let any human get close or touch her.this thing went on for 2 months and look at her now!she obeyed me,listen to what i said,taking bath with me,follows me wherever i go,n that stuff.it's just a matter of time.maybe ur cat hasn't get used to his environment,the new one.so give him some time,he'll be perfect without u knew it.
2007-01-26 18:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by faydie 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It Takes A Couple Of Weeks For Them To Get Used To You. And You To Get Used To Them.
2007-01-26 18:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
new kitties do that. when they first come somewhere. when it will be 1 week in ur house he will be running around. in about a month, u will see his real character!! I got a kitten the day before thanksgiving and she was always hiding. but now she jumps off walls!!!
Good luck!!
Adeline
p.s.
congrats on ur new baby!!!
2007-01-26 18:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Adeline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've adopted 9 cats, and so far, the best thing to do if one of them does that is to grab him or her at the nape of their neck, like their mothers do. This disengages their claws immediately, and they stop kicking. They literally can't, it totally relaxes them. Once you have them like this, support the kitten against your chest so it's not just dangeling (they don't like that for too long). Once it's calmed down, speak really softly to it, sometimes it helps to make the "shhhhh" sound. Once they give up, slowely release your grip as you pet it. It's always worked for me.
2007-01-26 18:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by Mel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give him some time, he is in a new place every single cat ive gotten has done this, even the very playful ones...they dont know were they are...in about 24 to 48 hours their personalities will start to come out and you guys will enjoy your time togther...be patient. good luck
2007-01-26 18:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by CRAZY 8 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well to keep him from hiding just give him a couple of days to get use to the new environment and dont make any loud noises
2007-01-26 18:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do NOT run up to him and pick him up or yell at him.
He's probabaly really nervous seeing all these new people. Try playing with him and give him treats and a little extra love! :-)
2007-01-26 18:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by Lauren<3 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to bribe him with catnip.
2007-01-26 18:26:03 · answer #10 · answered by Dairy Fairy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋