he will come out at night , let me pet him , hell come out to eat , and do his litterbox bizness. but i assume in time he will get used to his surroundings . it was real hectic where he was before alot of pets and kids. but i am a bachelor and its very quiet where i stay .. so any suggs? to open him up .. or is time the answer?
2007-06-08 12:50:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Time is, indeed, the answer! Cats vary, and some can take quite some time to adjust to a new environment and 'slave'! Spend some time just sitting on the floor, 'being there', so kitty gets used to you - he might be feeling quite frightened and disorientated at the moment poor little chap. You can try offering a few treats, although he probably won't eat from your hand straight away. But it will help the bonding process. Also, some cats benefit from having the radio or tv on as background noise, and this may help him if he is used to a noisy environment. If you have any of his previous bedding or toys, put them somewhere where he will feel secure, like behind the sofa or some other hidey hole. Then over time you can gradually move it to a more open space.
Above all, be VERY gentle with him, coax him but don't 'get in his face' kinda thing - let him explore in his own time - I'm sure he'll come round eventually! If you still have problems after a few weeks, you might want to try something like 'Feliway' which is a spray or diffuser that gives off a scent that is calming for cats.
Good luck with the little furbabe!
2007-06-08 12:58:19 · answer #1 · answered by Cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes time is the answer. It is good he is coming out to eat and use the litter box, and when you have female company. He may have had a close attachment with a female at the previous home and feel more comfortable around women. But in time he will adjust to you and come out more and more. Just be patient and calming when he does come out and in time he will be under your feet every time you turn around. I use to have to bribe my cat with treats to come out, or when he would hear me open a can he would come running hoping it was wet cat food for him.
2007-06-08 19:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by DanandRobin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well time is the answer but if you want him to be more active with you and play get some catnip and a toy with feathers on it that should get him to come out more. Hes probably use to all the noises so having to go from that to quite is a difficult for a cat to adjust to so get him to play and you should be go. Hope this helps
2007-06-08 21:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by tizzie77_101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time is the key. He sound like the way my cat was. My Murphy (a Bengal cat) was very reclusive when I got him. He did not come out much in the day for a while. It also depends on their temperment as well. Now he is a normal part of the family.
2007-06-08 19:56:49 · answer #4 · answered by AJinLJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'r better off just giving him his space. Some cats take awhile to settle in but when they do it's worth it. Even if he doesn't change his ways there's nothing wrong with it. Some cats are like that especially coming from a hectic household.
2007-06-08 19:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Cats walk alone man. They don't like people, they just tolerate them. You didn't get a cat, he got a person. Get it? You are his person. It is your job to keep his food and water dishes clean and filled and to clean out the litter box. Haven't you ever seen that, "That'll be all person," look of dismissal on his face after you've filled up his bowls?
Cats are not affectionate. Some are con artists though. They let people assume that curling up in their laps is for company. They do it for warmth. That weaving in and out around the legs is affection. They just smell what you are cooking or eating and want some. That purring is a sign of contentment. It's really just light snoring. Don't be fooled.
2007-06-08 20:00:01 · answer #6 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give him time also try to coxe him with treats.
When you feed him callhim so he knows who is feeding him
try to spend time in the room with him if it doesn't look like he's frightened.
My daughter brouhgt out a cat like this by sitting in teh room and just reading teh book to the caat. It came to recognize her voice.
2007-06-08 20:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time..he appartently is ok to come visit..he'll just continue at his own pace
2007-06-08 19:53:04 · answer #8 · answered by leigh m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋