Why is the cat hiding?

“Don’t touch me or I’ll wither”

What can make a cat look for a secluded corner? Imagine a situation that you brought a kitten into the house. And the older the baby becomes, the more independent his character becomes. Well, here is such a cat personality you have adopted. This animal will choose for itself when to come to caress, and when to hide from everyone somewhere in a quiet, warm and dark place to meditate to your heart’s content. What are your actions? Treat with understanding and respect. Be proud, you got a philosopher cat!

The cat can hide in the opposite case. For example, you decide to adopt an adult animal. Expect gratitude in return, and the rascal sits under the bed for the third month. Don’t worry, it will melt. Be prepared for the process to be lengthy. But the hassle is minimal. It does not hang on the curtains, it does not jump on the ceiling. Unbearable without her on your knees? Take the second, approaching the selection more carefully this time. And then the first one will catch up, you’ll see. Just don’t rush things.

“It’s scary – it’s terrible”

By the “game of hide and seek” a kitten just brought into the house can kindle with love. Imagine for yourself: a small creature torn from the warm mother’s belly is left alone in this life. Around everything is very unfamiliar and very scary. It is necessary to escape, to become invisible – maybe then they will not be touched? Like human children, kittens can be brave and timid. Equip him a cozy house, caress. Hand feed. And you will succeed.

An adult cat, especially taken from the street or from a shelter, can be very stressful. Her whole past life taught the poor fellow that change is for the worse. So she sits in an inaccessible place under the battery and says goodbye to life. Can sit for a long time. Put her a tray, bowls of water and food close to her and check from time to time how things are going. She began to eat and drink, visited the tray – excellent. Start chatting, lure for food, invite to play. Extremely sensitive specimens are extremely rare – if the cat does not touch food for more than 3-4 days, you will have to take it to the veterinarian, make a nutritional dropper and take a sedative. But these are isolated cases.

“Leopold, come out, vile coward” – “I won’t come out!”

If you already have pets, a dog or an old-timer cat who feels like the owner of the taiga, then a newcomer who gets into the house can start to “play hide and seek”.

Show maximum attention to ensure that the stronger does not offend the weak. In most cases, addiction occurs quite quickly, then the animals become friends – do not spill water. It so happens that they live nearby, but as if they do not notice each other. In any case, it’s better to be safe. If the acquaintance did not work out, at first, when leaving home, close the pets in different rooms or buy a cage and a house for the baby so that he is safe.

Stock up on patience. Avoid confrontations. Feed separately, caress separately, share territory. Treat the situation with humor – for example, imagine you have a cat for the bedroom and a dog for the living room, that’s great! Everything will get better with time.

“Then it breaks the paws, then the tail falls off”

The desire to hide far away may indicate illness. If the animal, previously cheerful and sociable, began to “poke around” in the corners, then it should be taken to a veterinary clinic. Perhaps the cat is completely healthy and shows character in this way, but perhaps “hide and seek” is a symptom of the disease. The doctor will be able to diagnose and prescribe treatment. By the way, the news may be from a completely different story: if your cat is not sterilized and ran for walks, expect offspring! Well, the saddest thing: very elderly animals move away from the hustle and bustle … in this case, you should equip a shelter in which your pet would be comfortable and calm.

“You came so unexpected”

A common reason for “hide and seek” is guests in the house, a cat under the sofa. Yes, she did not invite guests. She doesn’t want other people’s voices to “squeak” her and other people’s hands to squeeze her. She’d better wait. She understands that guests are for a while, and the owner is forever. Respect the cat’s desire not to be a toy – keep the guests busy with other things, and your pet will then come out when everyone has dispersed.

If the cat is hiding – general recommendations: understand, forgive and accept. Each animal is a person, with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Take care of your cat’s safety. Buy her a cozy soft house and a soothing spray. Get in the habit of checking the washing machine drum before turning it on and the drawers of the dresser before leaving for a long time. Don’t move furniture until you’re sure the cat is somewhere else. Don’t yell at the animal, let alone hit it. And remember that a real gentleman always calls a cat a cat, even if he stumbled over it and fell.

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