I have two cats and I have been living alone. Im going to get a roomate and Im not sure how my two cats will react. When someone comes over now, they hide and one of them gets pissed off and hisses at everyone. Do cats get used to new people?
2007-02-05 04:12:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
yes they will learn to accept the new person
2007-02-05 04:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, the cats will learn to accept this person. for a week or 2 have this person pretty much ignore the cats, if the cats come to this person the they can try and pet the cats, the cats will get use to them after sometime, let the cats make the first move. have this person be the one who feeds them and changes the litter, that way they see this person as someone that is good and the giver of food.
2007-02-05 12:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by catloverme123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be OK if you make sure they have plenty of safe places to hide away from the strange person until they've had time to get used to the new person's presence. Cats are creatures of routine and need time to adjust to changes. Make sure their litterbox is placed somewhere in 'your' part of the living space, so they don't have to go out around the stranger to get to their box. Same with the food, water, and scratching post. They'll come out & start investigating when they're ready - don't try to force them to have contact with the newcomer.
If there's a special treat the cats love, or a toy they're crazy about, you can try having the roommate tempt them with the treats and toy, from a safe distance, without invading their hiding space - he or she can handle the treats and drop or toss them where the cats can get to them, while the roommate retreats to a 'safe' distance. That should help them gradually learn to associate your roommate with good things.
Also, try getting a Feliway Comfort Zone diffuser to help calm them down - you can find them at the vet, pet stores, and online. It's really helped with my cats, through moving and getting used to a new cat.
http://entirelypets.stores.yahoo.net/feleldif.html
Good luck!
2007-02-05 12:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually they do unless they really hate the person. Just make sure the new roomate treats them with respect and doesn't interact with them too much when they are first getting to know each other, but make sure they don't ignore them. hope I helped.
2007-02-05 13:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in time cats do trust me I have 11 of my own
2007-02-05 12:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by Child Of The Moon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. I adopted my cat when she was 4 yrs old. We are good buddies now. She so cute.
2007-02-05 12:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by hello 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they get used to new people, if that person comes along regularly.
2007-02-05 12:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sweet Pea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eventually....cats seem sloof, but they are just cautious. My Stimpy is a PUUURRRFECCCTTT example. LUCK from Brian&Stimpy
2007-02-05 12:33:23 · answer #8 · answered by renhoez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋