| Nervous cats hide from people, they do not readily | | | | remember patience pays. |
| present themselves for petting, and may seem | | | | Great results have been obtained by owners of |
| downright scared of you. | | | | nervous cats by using a pet crate. Cover the sides |
| Probably, this was not exactly what you had in mind | | | | of the crate with card or a blanket so that your cat |
| when you decided to get yourself a pet. So, is it at | | | | can see through the front but still feels protected. |
| all possible for nervous cats to overcome their | | | | Put the litter tray in the crate and perhaps your cats |
| timidity and learn to trust you? The answer is yes, | | | | favorite toy. Start by using the crate in a room that |
| but you will need patience, patience, and patience. | | | | humans are not using, but from where your cat can |
| It is usual for a kitten to be cautious and timid for | | | | hear the sounds of the house. Then, move to a |
| the first week or so in its new home, but some | | | | place where the humans of the house can be seen |
| kitties remain nervous of you no matter how loving | | | | carrying on their normal activity, talk to your pet |
| and caring you are to them. Kittens that spent the | | | | soothingly. Gradually your cat may learn that there is |
| first weeks of their life in the company of humans | | | | no threat to it from you, and you may achieve |
| and other pets, along with the associated sounds and | | | | enjoying your cat's company outside the crate |
| smells, are far less likely to be nervous cats. They will | | | | without any sign of nervousness. |
| accept sharing their living space with humans more | | | | Bribery can often work wonders with nervous cats. |
| readily, and be more likely to accept petting. Your cat | | | | Try a offering a tempting healthy treat, if your cat is |
| may have had a nasty experience before coming to | | | | hungry enough to overcome its fear and stay still to |
| your home, and is naturally apprehensive of a | | | | eat its treat, stroke it gently, don't make sudden |
| reoccurrence. | | | | movements! You may have to persevere, but often |
| One way to gradually get a nervous cat used to | | | | your pet will eventually accept and enjoy your |
| petting is to gently wrap your pet in a thick towel, to | | | | petting. |
| prevent it from scratching you, and gently stroking | | | | Never lose patience, and remember that your |
| its head. Talk to your cat softly as you do so, and | | | | nervous cat is not rejecting you, it is just an in built |
| only use a light grip never hold your cat extremely | | | | protective reaction to something that has given kitty |
| tight. Set aside a time each day to perform this | | | | cause to be wary of humans. Love and perseverance |
| bonding ritual and your shy cat may grow to trust | | | | will often win the day, and you will be rewarded by |
| you enough to stroke it without the towel, | | | | your cat's affection. |