I moved into a new apartment about two months ago. My cat (about 10 years old, and he's always been aventursome) overnight seems to have decided he's terrified of everywhere except the bedroom. I haven't heard or seen anything unusual, and there aren't any other renters with pets around us, so I don't think he could have been spooked by that. He's eating, drinking, and using the litterbox fine, and likes to play as long as he can stay in the bedroom. Any thoughts on why, or even better, how I can help him get over this fear?
2007-02-10 00:51:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I should note that he's seen and killed mice before, so that shouldn't faze him. Ghosts, I can't say. ;)
2007-02-10 01:02:48 · update #1
The static thing is a good idea, except the bedroom has the same carpet, so that sort of rules out that explanation. I already checked on whether maintenance had been up, and they said no. I've had some success luring him out with toys, but at the slightest provocation he turns tail and hides under the bed again. Anyone know how long a cat's memory is?
2007-02-10 01:08:20 · update #2
Your cat's just confused with the new move. It can take a while for cats to readjust to new environment. Maybe something scared him. Or maybe there's something wrong in or outside of your house. Do some investigating and try to find some new possibilities.
Best of luck!
2007-02-10 01:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Quizgrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats are now two years old. I have three from the same litter.
We lived in the garden apt. of my in-laws house and the strays would come to the window at night and startle my cats, they would freak out anytime one came by. Then they would freak out at each other or at the slightest sound. We moved to the second floor and they got better in time.
Anytime I try to take them out in the hallway (where they don't go) or back downstairs they get very nervous and scared. When strangers come over they run and hide.
Sometimes they still get startled and upset from each other.
Your cat may have gotten shocked on the carpet or another noise when they were out there. They may have had a dream or they are not comfortable in the new place.
Just because they go in the bedroom with the same carpet does not rule out the staic shock theory. If they got shocked bad enough outside the room, they don't necessarily associate the carpet to the shock but more so the place they got shocked is what they associate to their fear. The bedroom may be comfortable because it's more enclosed.
It will take time and patience. Don't force it if it's scared but try playing with it and having food and snacks out there.
2007-02-10 03:03:53 · answer #2 · answered by Kahlo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-03 23:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask management if they sent a maintenance person into your apartment while you were gone... that always freaks out my cat, who then hides in the bedroom for 24-48 hours.
2007-02-10 01:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by cmor5859 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the static shock, a humidifier might help, but I would just let him be where he feels safe, maybe moving upset him, cats don't like changes, he'll come around eventually, maybe he's afraid that there might another move so he stays where he thinks is safe & you are there too. Don't worry, he is fine, cats have their own reason, only they know.
2007-02-10 03:41:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the carpeting. I had a dog that would only stay in the kitchen because he kept getting static shocks from the carpet.
2007-02-10 01:05:10 · answer #6 · answered by billy brite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be any reason why he would be scared...but as far as getting him over it...it might take time. He'll have to forget what made him scared. I would try to lure him out with something that he really wants, like a bowl of tuna or something like that.
2007-02-10 01:02:41 · answer #7 · answered by roses_are_me06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats do dream, maybe he had a bad dream?
2007-02-10 01:13:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He saw a mouse!
2007-02-10 00:54:26 · answer #9 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe you have ghosts.
2007-02-10 00:59:00 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋