I got a 3 years old siames female cat from the cats home, 5 days ago. Since then I hav seenher for approximately 30 seconds, when she came out to explore thinking I was out of the house.
She feeds and drinks, uses littler tray, all when I am not there, then disappears again.
I think she may be behind washing machine which is heavy and wedged in position. So I cannot shift it.
Has anyone got any suggestions to get this timid creature to come out please
2007-09-28 07:01:32 · 28 answers · asked by irene m 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
lots of time and tlc
2007-09-28 07:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
As long as your kitty is eating, drinking water, and using her litter box, she is fine.
She needs time to adjust to her new environment. This may take several days. Eventually, her curiosity will overcome her timidity, and she will start exploring her new home.
Do you have toys for her? If not, get a toy from the pet supply shop that consists of a long, black wand which has a string and feathers at the end. Wiggle this back and forth under furniture where you think she may be hiding. (Cats often will hide under a bed. Try wiggling this toy around the bed, very slowly.)
Just be patient. Your new kitty will come out to play and explore in a few days. Give her plenty of time. The longer you wait, the safer she will feel - that no harm will come to her in her new home.
Good luck.
2007-09-28 07:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by Angelica W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a big change for her, coming from a place where there were lots of cats and possibly not a lot of room, to a place where she is the only cat and its huge!
Be patient, she will get used to you and her new environment eventually but it can take time. One of my rescue cats Sasha (I had to have her put to sleep just before christmas last year she was 18) took almost 4 weeks to sit in a room with me. She spent almost 2 weeks living in a cupboard in the dining room.
Another way that may help her to get more used to you is for you to move into the room where the washing machine is. Take a tv or radio in and if possible sit and eat in there so she gets used to you being around. Cats are curious and if you are there she will get nosey.
You could also try a trail of tuna, or pieces of ham or chicken to see if that works.
I hope that you and your new cat have many happy years together.
2007-09-28 08:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we adopt, we don't usually get a history of the cat, so it's hard to say what is normal. Three days is not unusual for a new cat to hide, but there are ways you can try to coax the cat out. Call to the cat and speak soothingly when you are home, using the cat's name. If you know where she is, periodically offer special food or catnip, or drag cat toy teasingly by her. She may not respond right away. A new cat is more interested in whether she can trust you than anything else. You have to keep inviting her, but let her come to you. When she does come out, don't make any sudden movements. Let her know she can trust you. If this lasts longer than a week or two, it may be time to try something else.
2007-09-28 07:36:34 · answer #4 · answered by lisawithcats 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she's come from a home then she will probably have some problems settling in and that's normal - they're not unlike humans in some ways. Don't give up she will come round eventually - a lot of attention, encouragement and a few prawns or roast chicken will do the trick! Siamese I think are naturally timid as I used to have one who hid under our corner cabinet when we first got him but turned into a lap cat so please persevere. Good luck!
2007-09-28 07:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, she is stressed and frightened because she is in a strange new place. You need to let her get used to you and the surroundings of her new home in her own time,It's probably a good idea not to have many people in your home until she has bonded with you and trusts you.Try giving her some cat treats ( i.e Whiskers Temptations, my kitten loves these),get close to her and talk to her as much as you can,she'll soon realise that you are a friend.Try putting a few of the treats near her,just take one step at a time.The more time you can spend with her the quicker she will Begin to trust you and bond with you.Good luck.
2007-09-28 18:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Kerry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds like when i got my then kittens now just over a year old. they were living in a sofa and very scittish we normally found them up behind the bathroom sink, behind the wardrobe or they somehow managed to get into my sofa. as they grew they had fewer places to hide. we were just patient and gave lots of tlc it takes a while for cats to settle in to a new home as she was a rescue it will take longer let her explore when there is no stress from family life she will get to know the person who does her tray feed her etc. time heals everything
2007-09-28 07:18:58 · answer #7 · answered by kath 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't change your normal activities - so don't go chasing after her & moving stuff around or blocking things up!
She currently feels safe where she is hiding - she will eventually come out once she understands your routines but don't cut off her place of retreat - she will just find somewhere else you will find even less appropraite!
A good way to try to get into her good books is to put some particularly succulent item down for her whilst you sit and talk. Then go & leave tidbit. Eventually she should associate your voice with tasty treats and be more forthcoming!
2007-09-28 07:11:12 · answer #8 · answered by Hedge Witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine cats have done this also. They eventually do come out with time. It has begun for you, by her coming out when your not there. You'll see her come out at some point, when your being quiet around the home, by sitting and watching tv, or something like that. Just takes much patience. As long as she is coming out to use the litter box and drinking and eating, she's doing great. She's trying to adjust to all the new smells and sounds. Good luck with your new best friend.
Linda
2007-09-28 07:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by itsup_tome 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try putting a little food out near where she is hiding only during the time when you are at home and close by. She will get used to seeing you there when she gets hungry. Day by day put the food farther from her hiding place untils she gets over her fear.
I am curious about Williams' woman aged two who was pregnant.
2007-09-28 07:38:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rescued at kitten from a drain once (still got the scar from digging her out) the kitten came from feral stock and when I let her loose in the house she spent the next week living in my cavity wall.
My advice, keep putting the food and water down ,don't try and hunt the cat out or keep calling it. Relax stay calm ,when the cat eventually does come out ignore it, whatever you do don't stare at it or smile at it. Take your time eventually you will be excepted.
My cat lived with us two years before she would let anybody touch her and it took another four years before she would sit on my lap.
Have fun.
2007-09-28 07:12:32 · answer #11 · answered by razman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋