Okay, so my parents just surprised me with a new kitten today. The kitten was very shy and when I first tried to pet it it hissed at me and I got so scared i jumped on the table! Then it got scared and ran in back of my huge CD case adn pooped in back of there! It was like runny sh** on my carpet and I had to scrub it off. Then I left him alone for like an hour hoping that he would get used to his surroundings and come out and be nice to me. I was wrong! When I tried to get him, he ran up the stair and got behind the table and pooped again! I had to clean that up myself too. Every time I come near my new kitty (his name is Vinny..by the way) he hisses at me and moves his paw like he's trying to punch me or something! lol So right now Vinny is in my bathroom, behind my toilet and won't come out. I put his food in there and litter box. And every time i go in there to greet Vinny he hisses. Help me make this little bastard like me! (he's 6 weeks)
2007-05-12 15:50:25 · 4 answers · asked by Chicago 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
try to understand it from his point of view you do not look or smell like his mother and you could be planning to eat him and you are so big. Persevere offer him special treats an egg nog without the brandy small pieces of steak (perhaps you will be allowed to have the fatty bits) a little piece of fish leave it in his dish if you cannot convince him to take it yet. He needs a sleeping basket possibly with a warm water bottle as he is used to sleeping with his family. Keep talking to him and offering treats (the way to a cats heart is through his stomach) perhaps you could take a rug and read in there talking to him and convincing him that you just want to play. Bits of paper on a string may get his curiosity so good luck and above all have fun. His toilet problems will get better at present he is just very scared and you know what that can do to even humans so forgive and keep cleaning you are doing a good job and it is such good experience as babies also need a lot of cleaning. Also Wear a glove to avoid injury from the cat.
2007-05-12 16:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by njss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kitten sounds pretty wild; I hope he's not a feral kitten, or he might need special treatment that I don't know about.
Put an unwashed shirt of yours in the bathroom for him to use as a bed; this will get him used to your scent. Spend time in the bathroom with him and talk to him. Also make cat noises (mew). As a kitten, he should be used to his mother mewing to him, so this could give him a more comfortable feeling. Bring the food in with you. Take it out when you leave, so he will associate you with feeding. Just sit in there as long as you can to give the kitten time to calm down and eat and get used to you. Observe him and see if you can find out some things he likes to do. When he's calm enough, approach him slowly while talking or mewing; if he hisses or growls, stop but don't move away. That way he will find out that you are not a threat. Eventually he will approach you and rub against you; this means he likes you and wants to put his scent on you. He may still be nervous, but gradually he will have more confidence. A kitten should be easier to tame than an adult cat.
Oh by the way, you can buy a scent at the pet store called Feliway. It is a calming type of cat scent, that makes cats feel more at home.
Also, you could get some Bach Flower Rescue Remedy at a health food store. It is made for humans but is fine for animals too. Some vets use it to calm nervous cats and dogs. You can either put a few drops in his mouth or, if that's too hard, just put a few drops in his water. It doesn't take much, tho a lot doesn't hurt anything; so just give a little so you don't waste it.
2007-05-12 18:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you had been extraordinarily irresponsible and did not get your cat spayed. Now, you'll be able to double that irresponsible act and provide intact kittens away. You have got to s/n them and s/n your cat. If you're no longer inclined to try this, and I'll count on you will not, then a minimum of take the kittens for your SPCA or Humane Society. They will most likely cost you a small price to take the kittens, however they WILL s/n them earlier than striking them. They additionally display the individuals adopting them and cost them a price. They will do a far bigger process than you discovering them well properties.
2016-09-05 18:27:30 · answer #3 · answered by brang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sneak treats ! it kinda worked for my dog
2007-05-12 16:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by Rock Kills Kristy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋