could he be as mean as he was treated as a babie kitten how do i help my kitten could it affect his life from that momment * dont get me wrong but i never abused it and he was with sumbody else when he was a week old*
2007-03-12 05:52:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Could you re-post this in English?
I have a cat who was clearly abused when she was very young, before I got her. To this day, 14 years later, she is terrified of men.
2007-03-12 05:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are not like dogs. Abused dogs never "get over it" Cats are different people all together. Lots of love ,petting,laying around with you this kitten will always love you. Cats are the most loyal. If your sick they know if your sad they know. If a Cat feels abused it will leave. They can hunt and survive alone and they know it. Don't think for a moment It needs you. It is there because it wants to be. Your kitten will be fine. Just let time take care of it,love it,Good Luck
2007-03-12 14:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by Dann R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how bad it was. I would not put my kitten around any other animals or people. Just keep him in your house, let him sleep in you bed, and just give it a lot of attention. Don't keep it locked up in the house all day but don't let it out too much. And when you're gone don't leave it at you house all day but try to get someone to stay with him. Just treat it like it was an important person in your life. When you eat let it eat. Don't get any play toys that might scare him. DO NOT yell around the cat or make any sudden movements. I hope that helps, that poor kitten!
2007-03-12 13:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by beautifulsoul_1993 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suspect my cat was put in a plastic bag as a young kitten before being turned in as a stray at the local humane society. He is very loving and affectionate but runs and hides when he hears or sees a plastic bag, and I've had him over a year... He remembers being abused but with love and attention to his needs he's thriving.
2007-03-12 18:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by carebearny1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, cats who are abused as kittens can be pretty aggressive and mean. But if you take it slowly and give him lots of love, he can bounce back. He might not trust strangers but he should learn that you are okay.
Your best bet would be to get him used to you in small steps. Don't force him to be with you, but if he comes up to you, give him attention and pet him gently. Let him learn that human hands are for petting, and that toys are for playing with/attacking. Don't try and pick him up until he's used to you. Then start by sitting on the floor and putting him in your lap. Once he's used to that, you can try picking him up while sitting on a chair, and then when standing and then when walking around.
It will take some time, but he can learn to trust you.
Here's a link about gentling a kitten:
http://cats.about.com/library/howto/htgentle.htm
It might help him get used to you.
Good luck!
2007-03-12 12:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat the kitten with kindness and patience and hopefully it'll come around. He could and probably will remain skittish, but just be patient.
2007-03-12 12:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by skeezycheeses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats have a very long memory they do not forget. I do think that a cat that was abused would be non trusting but you could earn his trust. Whomever it was that abused him could probably never get near him, even if he trusted you. Go very slow, it will be worth it.
2007-03-12 12:57:53 · answer #7 · answered by kattsmeow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, that poor kitten...I am glad it found someone nice like you! The best you can do it spoil it rotten and just be kind to it...eventually over time it will begin to trust you...
2007-03-12 12:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by tinkerbell_pixy24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when a cat was abuse as a ktten it remebers and can be mean.but hopefully with time and love and caring it will be aklittle better not most of the time as as being abuse as a ktten it will be mean and not like anyone no matter what u do
2007-03-13 11:05:03 · answer #9 · answered by Jean C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mostly he wouldnt be mean, he would be skitsy... where he would run away and hide to any loud noises, yelling, etc. he could be mean... but its unlikely.
just love him, give him lots of attention... play with him and try not to yell at him or scare him. you may not so it on purpose.. but just pay attention to the things that scare him.. and try to avoid doing them around the cat. he'll most likely be fine
good luck and i hope that helped.
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2007-03-12 12:59:40 · answer #10 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋