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New cat still hiding after 30 hours
I would not say I am worried, but just wondering how long this might
go on and how I might coax new cat Destiny out of hiding: Picked my new 1 1/2 year cat up yeterday from the cat room at the Humane Society where she seemed fond enough of my petting. Took her for a vet exam and shots on the way home. SInce coming home, she's spent almost all the time out of reach under the queen bed, avoiding Duey my 10 year old cat and me. Not making any noise, except some pleasant sounds when I reach in and pet her. She also does not appear to have drank, pooped or peed in that time. I did put her in the bathroom overnight (after dragging her gently out from under the bed without any apparent fuss on her part), with food and water, but she crawled up in the linen closet and ate neither. I did this so she would not have an accident but left the bathroom door open. SHe never left. She did nibble a few pellets off the floor when I took them out in front of her. Bottom line, I suppose this is fairly normal (?), but can anyone give me a time frame after which it's not? SHe ought to be getting pretty hungry and thirsty. She's not listless, TIA |
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SInce coming home, she's spent almost
all the time out of reach under the queen bed, avoiding Duey my 10 year old cat and me. Not making any noise, except some pleasant sounds when I reach in and pet her. She also does not appear to have drank, pooped or peed in that time. I did put her in the bathroom overnight (after dragging her gently out from under the bed without any apparent fuss on her part), with food and water, but she crawled up in the linen closet and ate neither. I did this so she would not have an accident but left the bathroom door open. SHe never left. She did nibble a few pellets off the floor when I took them out in front of her. Bottom line, I suppose this is fairly normal (?), but can anyone give me a time frame after which it's not? SHe ought to be getting pretty hungry and thirsty. She's not listless This is a very stressful situation for the new cat as she is suddenly in a strange place with strange people and and a cat she doesn't know, and it sounds like she is a sensitive girl that is taking the change harder than most. You are unintentionally forcing too much on her at once. Give her time to adjust to her new surroundings before you attempt to introduce the resident cat to her. Separate the cats immediately and do not let them see each other for at least several days to a week before you attempt an introduction and spend that time getting her used to you and reassuring her. Here are good instructions on how to introduce a new cat into the household: http://www.catsinternational.org/3_6.html Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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SInce coming home, she's spent almost
all the time out of reach under the queen bed, avoiding Duey my 10 year old cat and me. Not making any noise, except some pleasant sounds when I reach in and pet her. She also does not appear to have drank, pooped or peed in that time. I did put her in the bathroom overnight (after dragging her gently out from under the bed without any apparent fuss on her part), with food and water, but she crawled up in the linen closet and ate neither. I did this so she would not have an accident but left the bathroom door open. SHe never left. She did nibble a few pellets off the floor when I took them out in front of her. Bottom line, I suppose this is fairly normal (?), but can anyone give me a time frame after which it's not? SHe ought to be getting pretty hungry and thirsty. She's not listless This is a very stressful situation for the new cat as she is suddenly in a strange place with strange people and and a cat she doesn't know, and it sounds like she is a sensitive girl that is taking the change harder than most. You are unintentionally forcing too much on her at once. Give her time to adjust to her new surroundings before you attempt to introduce the resident cat to her. Separate the cats immediately and do not let them see each other for at least several days to a week before you attempt an introduction and spend that time getting her used to you and reassuring her. Here are good instructions on how to introduce a new cat into the household: http://www.catsinternational.org/3_6.html Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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news I would not say I am worried, but just wondering how long this might go on and how I might coax new cat Destiny out of hiding: Picked my new 1 1/2 year cat up yeterday from the cat room at the Humane Society where she seemed fond enough of my petting. Took her for a vet exam and shots on the way home. SInce coming home, she's spent almost all the time out of reach under the queen bed, avoiding Duey my 10 year old cat and me. Not making any noise, except some pleasant sounds when I reach in and pet her. She also does not appear to have drank, pooped or peed in that time. I did put her in the bathroom overnight (after dragging her gently out from under the bed without any apparent fuss on her part), with food and water, but she crawled up in the linen closet and ate neither. I did this so she would not have an accident but left the bathroom door open. SHe never left. She did nibble a few pellets off the floor when I took them out in front of her. Bottom line, I suppose this is fairly normal (?), but can anyone give me a time frame after which it's not? SHe ought to be getting pretty hungry and thirsty. She's not listless, TIA This sounds normal behavior for a cat in a new home. Each cat has its own personality, and each takes its own time to reach its level of comfort in a new situation. I'd say the best thing to do is to leave the cat alone, making sure food, water, and a litter box are available. The cat will come out to explore its new surroundings when no one is around. At this stage cats usually don't like for people to be standing there when they eat, drink, or use the litter box. Keep the cats separated during this stage. It often takes cats a day or two to come out of the hiding, but you may be prolonging the process by trying to force the cat to be sociable. Bill |
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news I would not say I am worried, but just wondering how long this might go on and how I might coax new cat Destiny out of hiding: Picked my new 1 1/2 year cat up yeterday from the cat room at the Humane Society where she seemed fond enough of my petting. Took her for a vet exam and shots on the way home. SInce coming home, she's spent almost all the time out of reach under the queen bed, avoiding Duey my 10 year old cat and me. Not making any noise, except some pleasant sounds when I reach in and pet her. She also does not appear to have drank, pooped or peed in that time. I did put her in the bathroom overnight (after dragging her gently out from under the bed without any apparent fuss on her part), with food and water, but she crawled up in the linen closet and ate neither. I did this so she would not have an accident but left the bathroom door open. SHe never left. She did nibble a few pellets off the floor when I took them out in front of her. Bottom line, I suppose this is fairly normal (?), but can anyone give me a time frame after which it's not? SHe ought to be getting pretty hungry and thirsty. She's not listless, TIA This sounds normal behavior for a cat in a new home. Each cat has its own personality, and each takes its own time to reach its level of comfort in a new situation. I'd say the best thing to do is to leave the cat alone, making sure food, water, and a litter box are available. The cat will come out to explore its new surroundings when no one is around. At this stage cats usually don't like for people to be standing there when they eat, drink, or use the litter box. Keep the cats separated during this stage. It often takes cats a day or two to come out of the hiding, but you may be prolonging the process by trying to force the cat to be sociable. Bill |
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