I've had my cat Bandit for two years. Recently moved out and got a new cat. Now I want Bandit back as well. She has always been easily scared. She's afraid of the new cat. She's afraid to eat. She's afraid to even to go to the bathroom! The only way I can get her to go is if something scares her and she runs off defecating along the way! What can I do?!
2007-07-09 10:39:37 · 9 answers · asked by Ebar 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's going to take time. Cats will likely be afraid to eat and use a litter box when they are in a new place, and new cats take a LOT of adjusting! I know from personal experience with a lot of cats over many years! We have 2 cats in the house who have been with us since they were kittens, and they are both VERY skittish. They get frightened easily and run and hide frequently. The only thing you can do is wait and give it time.
2007-07-09 10:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by nolajazzyguide 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a matter of time. Give her a safe small place such as a bathroom or utility room (block off all her access to places such as behind the washer and dryer, etc) and put food and water dishes, a litter box as far from them as possible, and a small dark place for a bed -- a cardboard box on its side or a cat carrier with a towel over it.
Remove the food and provide fresh food twice a day (just put out a little so you can tell if she has eaten and so you don't waste so much) and change the water every day. Sooner or later, she has to eat.
She will begin to relax within a few days, I think. You could get some Feliway or Composure spray at the pet store to help her calm down. Go in and sit and talk to her quietly or read aloud to her (cats find the monotone of a person reading soothing) several times a day.
Keep the other cat out of the room so Bandit feels she is safe there. They will get used to smelling and hearing each other without having to confront each other.
Hang in there. It will work out.
2007-07-09 11:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to make her feel safe. She needs some corner where she can hide, preferably quiet and dark. Maybe a seperate food bowl and litter box, both need to also be in a safe place. The only problem is keeping the other cat from using them. You need to move slowly around her, talk slowly and quietly around her.
When cats are calm, they bathe. One trick to force your cat to bath is to put butter on the paw. Just you and her alone in a safe place, while she does this. Not a solution, but it might help.
2007-07-09 10:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by Lee H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limit her area to one room that the other cat can't get into. She's in need of a 'safe place', and needs to get comfortable with that first before she can deal with all the other strangeness. Feed her separately from the other and bring in another litter box. Once she feels safe in the room, leave the door open a bit so she can explore at her own pace.
You might need to leave some boxes on their sides for her to hide in, to feel safe. Put a towel in the bottom of them. She's needing some alone time and quiet to deal with the newness.
2007-07-09 12:38:43 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, you have to get your cat used to the new enviroment before she will function properly in her new home. i would try and hold her in bed with you and baby talk to her and rock her and just let her know everything is okay. try and feed her some tuna, maybe she'll take that in. and until then i would put out training pads (which can be purchased at petsmart, petco, and walmart) where she is hiding, just till she adjusts. Poor kitty!
2007-07-09 11:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by Donotanswer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of the cat won't purely be petrified of the vast canine yet there could be some feeling of yet another puppy coming in invading her territory. She is often unwell. possibly some thing else became delivered in with or without the canine. attempt separation, remember the cat became there first. could desire to be twist of fate with hairballs and such. keeps up possibly vet time . sturdy success. use difficulty-unfastened sense.
2016-10-01 06:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are creaturea of habit. they dont take change easily. Be patient. She she will get used to it. In the meantime keep them separated when you are not home.
2007-07-09 10:51:57 · answer #7 · answered by kystik83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find a home for the new cat or consult an animal behaviorist. Can you keep them totally separated?
2007-07-09 10:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well ther's not much you can do.she just needs time adjusting to the new cat and place.just give her about 2-4 weeks to get used to it.
2007-07-09 10:50:38 · answer #9 · answered by Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋