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I adopted a cat and brought her home yesterday. Since then, I don't think she's had anything to drink from the water fountain or water dish, and she's only used her litter box once that I can tell. I'm feeding her wet food twice daily & she's eating
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my cat gave birth but couldnt take care of one kitten so we gave it away, we got her back and now the cat is 3 month old but she is very vicious and will hiss and growl to anyone that comes near her. She has been with us for three days and her behavi
Unfortunately, kittens that were bottle fed can be aggressive and not as friendly. You can try to put some feliway diffusers in the House and spray her sleeping areas. Feliway is a cat pheromone which can sometimes help to calm them. Also, give her more time. She has been moved from multiple house in her short life and now around new cats (they don’t usually remember family). This can be stressful and can take weeks for them to acclimate to. I hope this helps and she starts to get use to her new living conditions.
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We just adopted our 2 year old cat yesterday but she isn’t quite eating or drinking water, neither is she using the litter box is this normal for a newly adopted cat
Yes, it may take a day or two for her to relax. I recommend confining her to a room or two that is quiet with her food water and litter. Leave her alone overnight so she can have privacy and minimal stress. Giving some wet food may encourage her to eat. You can spend some time in her place several times during the day but I’d keep her in there until she’s eating and using the litter box. Then you can gradually introduce her to the rest of the house and people. Be patient and she should settle in soon. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for Puma.
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My 6 month old cat (shelter cat) is always so scared of us. I want to make him feel safe. I can't afford the feliway spray, any other advice would be helpful. He eats fine, started marking but that has stopped after I cleaned the area well.
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! Cats, like people, have different personalities; some are very sociable and always want to cuddle, while others can be more reserved and independent. It may be partly personality contributing to his behavior, as well as adjusting to his new environment. A pheromone collar (they can be found on amazon, such as nurturecalm) may be a good option instead of feliway spray, as it is a continuous release for a full month. While the response is variable among cats, it is definitely something I would recommend giving a try. Additionally, if there is a type of treat that Vin really enjoys, I would recommend putting some down by you when you are sitting on the couch watching TV, etc. When he comes to eat them, don't force an interaction, but allow him to nibble on them and then decide where he wants to go. Over time, they can be moved closer and closer to you to encourage him to be more comfortable in close proximity. When he seems playful, play with him wi
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