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How can I make my new cat less nervous?
I adopted a cat yesterday. He is 11 months old. I know everything is new and strange for him being in a new home but i was just wondering if there is anything i can do to make him less nervous. He always hides behind the tv unit in the front room. I have only introduced him to the front room and hallway so far so he doesn’t get too scared. He is fine with me, he loves cuddling up with me and loves to be made a fuss of but if i leave the room for a minute he goes back behind the tv unit and i have to encourage him out again. Any advice?
The living room and hallway are open spaces, so the cat is running behind something to feel a sense of protection.
My advice is to put him in your bedroom first. Close the door. The cat will appreciate the four walls and privacy and will feel safe. Leave him for a few hours. He’ll investigate things and test the surroundings. Cat’s are very smart that way. Then when you get home, go visit him quietly and not too much attention. Just say hello and speak normally and calmy. Make no sudden movements or loud noises, just be gentle around the house and keep things at a casual vibe. Then open your bedroom door and go about your business in the rest of the house. The cat will venture out to investigate on it’s own accord. Don’t worry if it runs back into the room when it is unsure of things. Cats are VERY safe and smart and need to know the ins and outs of their surroundings before walking freely and confidently. Leave your bedroom door open so that it can run in there if it’s safety feels comprimised.
Your cat will be feeling confident in no time and will be running around the house in a week or two.
Hi jody!
It sounds like you are doing a lot of the right things, especially by introducing him to rooms slowly. Here are some sites that may help you. Congrats on the new addition to your house!
http://www.yorkcats.org.uk/nervous.htm http://www.catsontheweb.org/new-home.htm
Hope that helps! I think time is just the only thing to help him adjust.
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