We just got this 8 week old female tabby kitten, and when she's left alone she crys constantly!
I go to bed at night and shut the bedroom door and she meows for hours, all night she can go for.
Why dose she do this and how can I stop it!
Please help.
2007-02-10 15:11:18 · 17 answers · asked by Tammy848 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
She's in new surroundings. She's scared. Get two litter boxes. Leave one in the bedroom and let her sleep with you. I'm sure that will help. Take it from me, cats sleeping with you is nice.
2007-02-10 15:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Herman Munster 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I deal with this stuff all the time...
This is what you need to do. It will work - perhaps not instantly, but over a few days it will work!
1) Get a hot water bottle about half full with, well, hot water. Wrap the hot water bottle in a towel, or something that you don't mind if kitty drools on or has an accident on or something like that. Put the towel wrapped hot water bottle on her bed (or mat or whatever you are wanting kitty to sleep on).
2) If you have one, get a ticking alarm clock, and put it in the area where kitty sleeps. This sound simulates mommy's heart beat, and along with the hot water bottle, re-creates the sensation of comfort when she was with her feline mom.
Is your kitten sleeping in your room? If so, let her establish a place to sleep in your room. If you don't want her sleeping on your bed, be prepared for a few nights of crying and meowing - it will happen. She will test you because she will want to know how much she will be able to get away with. Just pick her up gently each time that she goes onto your bed and put her on HER bed (gently) and speak with a soothing voice. She'll get the message.
Does she have enough toys to play with? Sometimes it could just be that she's bored. Remember... an 8 week old kitten is like a 6 month old baby. They need stimulation and they need to play and work off their energy.
Is she getting enough food and water? Is the litter box nearby, and is she using it?
Make sure that all these things are taken care of too - because it's very important. She's used to having a mobile milk bar (her mom) and she will need to be weaned, if she hasn't been properly weaned already.
Good luck!
2007-02-10 23:21:15 · answer #2 · answered by sscodenameisprinceton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you don't seem to realize is that this is a baby and like all babies it is finding itself away from his/her family for the first time and in a new place alone... except for you. You are it's feeder and companion and thereore it is coming to you at night when it is dark for companionship and to feel secure. Let him/her in and let it sleep with you. Animals this young still sleep together in their litters with their mother and sibblings, now it is alone and scared. That is all. It is normal and to be expected. Let it sleep with you until it is a bit older and there is no longer anxiety, then transition it off the bed. Maybe give it a bed next to yours on the floor or something. But, for now, this is the natural instict and normal response... to feel safe and secure with you, by your side thru the night. If this is absolutely out of the ? then I would go back to wherever I got it from and ask if I could get another kitten. This would give her a playmate (while you are at work & make her happier), hindering seperation anxiety, and give her a sibbling back.
I did this with my kitty, now we have 2 happy cats (which is no different to take care of except you give, get 2 x the love)!
2007-02-11 01:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by Desiree M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She does this because she is a baby and needs some security. Just like a human baby needs someone around, so do baby pets.
Let her sleep with you or at least in your room on a bed made with something that smells like you.
As she grows, she will not need as much maternal time. But 8 weeks old is very young to be away from your mommy and siblings.
2007-02-11 00:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's just attached to you, and wants to be with you. My cat used to do it when we would leave the house. Just open the door at night, it may help with the crying. My husband and I had to do that, and our kitten just ended up sleeping on my pillow during the night. Just give her attention and love, let her know it will be ok. I hope this helps you out.
2007-02-10 23:20:08 · answer #5 · answered by percsrock2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is a baby and you just took her from her family. She does not like to be alone. Leave the door ajar .. you may just like the little one sleeping with you. I have 3 and I miss them when I go away.
2007-02-10 23:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by SHAy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She's lonely, separation anxiety and such. Put one of your t-shirts in her bed and she might calm down. Also you can try leaving her in a room alone for an hour then come back to show her that you're going to be back and you aren't abandoning her.
2007-02-10 23:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is just scared in her new environment. Try letting her in your bedroom while you go to bed; she will meow less if she is with you, knowing she is warm and safe.
2007-02-11 00:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by Elena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She just simply wants to be with you! My my 8 month year old kitten still cries when I leave the house. She's very attached to me, so they must get upset when they can't lay with you.
2007-02-10 23:55:01 · answer #9 · answered by Carolyn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you heard the idea of putting a ticking clock in bed with her? Or a (warm) hot water bottle. The clock reminds them of their mommy's heart, and they need warmth.
2007-02-10 23:18:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋