She just wanders around the apartment crying to herself. I don't understand what her problem is. She has food and water and toys and i keep her litter box very clean because i'm not supposed to have pets so i don't want it to smell. She's about 9 months old and hasn't been around other animals since she was born....what is her issue and how do i keep her from crying ALL THE TIME!?!?!
2007-02-12 12:37:58 · 31 answers · asked by kel 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
She wants her mama ~ Mostly loneliness, another kitten would keep her company if you won't.
2007-02-12 12:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hahah My Cats Exactly The Same. I Use A Laundry Bin To Put Her In Time-Out. Its Pretty Big I Just Put Her Water In It And Flip It Inside Out For 5 Minutes While Im In The Room And Throw A Catnip Squirrel In There Too, Or I Pretend Im A Cat Too And Try To Scare It To Go Under My Dresser, When It Comes Out She's Calm, Try Playing With Him/Her For 10 Minutes...
2016-05-24 03:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long has this been going on? Is she spayed?
If not, does she roll around on the floor a lot, stick her behind in your face, and perhaps squat down and lift her rear end up in the air? If she's doing some or all of those things, that means she's in oestrus, or 'heat', and is calling out to find a mate. The best solution for this is to get her spayed - it will prevent worsening behavior problems related to hormones.
If she's already spayed and this is a new behavior, it's possible that she may have a medical issue. Take her to the vet to make sure she's feeling OK.
If she checks out OK at the vet, it's possible that she may be calling out for attention. If you've petted her before when she cries, then she may have developed the crying out as a habit to get attention, and is now taking it to extremes. I have a cat who did that for a while. The solution for that requires a few different steps:
1) Set aside a scheduled time to play with her, preferably every evening (or more frequently, if you have time). Use an interactive toy that she likes, such as a feather toy on a string attached to a wand, or a laser pointer, or a shoestring. See this link for more information on the importance of play therapy: http://www.littlebigcat.com/index.php?action=library&act=show&item=playtherapyforcats
2) Follow the play therapy time with a meal and some cuddle time.
3) Make a point of petting her and paying some attention to her whenever you notice that she is being quiet (this can be hard to remember to do, but it's important!)
4) Make a point of NOT petting her and paying attention to her when she is meowing - don't even make eye contact with her. You're trying to extinguish the unwanted behavior, so don't reward it with any attention - this too can be tough to remember to do.
5) make sure she has a tall cat tree to climb (you can buy one or build your own if you're on a budget), and plenty of things to keep her mind and body occupied - see this link for ideas: http://www.catclinicofroswell.com/faq/detail.aspx?faqid=3
This worked well for my noisy cat - hopefully it will help yours too.
2007-02-12 13:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because she hasn't been around other animals since she was born don't mean she wasn't attached to her mom and sibs.
She probably also misses you when you leave. Do you pet and stroke her or just let her cry? Did you try the old favoriate of rapping a small clock up in something soft and place where she sleeps, the ticking will calm her. If you can hide one pet, why not two? She may just want some company and is bored to death!!
Oh yes I forgot the most important answer is she could be in heat, especially if she drags her rear end around. Has she been spaded?
2007-02-12 12:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by peachiepie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have two cats and before I adopted my second (a boy) my female meowed all the time. Now she is pretty quite in comparison to him. She only cries when she is trying to sweet talk me into a treat. He on the other hand, cries all the time. However, I try to play w/ him and get him to run and jump for a good 30 mins to an hour. That usually tires him out and then he stops. But then he starts up again in the morning.
2007-02-12 12:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by paige_marker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give her some attention. All the extra special crap you buy for her is no substitute for love. and "i keep her litter box very clean because i'm not supposed to have pets so i don't want it to smell." NO. Wrong answer. You keep her litterbox very clean because you love your pet and because it is your RESPONSIBILITY. Take responsibilty and start spending time with this life that you have taken into your hands. Or give it to someone who can.
2007-02-12 12:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by lildi_32 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she is having some physical pain- have you taken her to the vet yet? If not, you need to in order to at least make certain she has her 'baby kitten' shots- and if anything health wise going on the vet will figure it out. (she can only tell you by the sounds or lack of sounds she makes). She may be trying to tell you something such as: She may be lonely. She may be feeling passionate and beginning to think about the cool dude alley cat outside the window.... is she fixed yet? She may need a different type of kitty food... Does she have something that she knows is all her own to give her comfort... such as a warm pillowy bed?
Everyday I take at least 1/2hour to hold my cat and she loves this- I lay down with her under the blanket, roll over to my side while she is tight against my t-shirt/chest... she purrs... and I think its the quiet time, along with my heartbeat that she loves. I also try to give her a 'kitty massage' every couple of days and have learned she loves me to rub her entire head- whiskers,ears, neck and part of her back. I also rub each leg and softly pull and stretch them. She always wants more....
2007-02-12 12:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by lindasue m 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How long have you had her? If just a short time it is probably separation anxiety from her litter mates or friends. If this has been going on for some time perhaps she is exceptionally chatty and needs you to play with her more one on one.
If it persists maybe there is a medical issue. A checkup could tell you if there is an underlying internal issue causing her some pain.
2007-02-12 12:46:37 · answer #8 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a 9 year old cat that cries about an hour before feeding time and doesn't stop. He also seems to cry wheen he wants attention. He has lots of toys, but rarely plays with them. When he gets attention and has a human play with him, he quiets down, so I guess that's it.
2007-02-12 12:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by CNuxoll 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
do you play with her too every now and then? her toys are toys but why don't you talk to her too? you said it yourself she hasn't been around other animals so why can't you spend some time with her then? you said you're not supposed to have pets but now you have one so deal with it like an adult. Take it to the vet so they can tell you what needs to be done.
2007-02-12 14:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is probably in heat if she hasent been spayed yet. Getting her spayed will probably help. She is crying because she is calling out to a mate.
2007-02-13 06:00:15 · answer #11 · answered by Tonya 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋