If you see
your cat feeling nervous inside, talk to him calmly, open the door and offer him a treat.
When
a cat feels nervous or provoked, the pupils expand and the eyes get glassy because the pupils are dilated.
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Nervous cats feel safest when they can hide in dark places where they can't easily be seen.
Cats can be aloof and often
feel nervous about meeting new people and visiting strange places.
The natural way
cats do this is to mark it with urine — by putting their scent on a certain area, it makes the
cat feel secure, especially if he
feels out of place,
nervous, or fearful.
We
felt strongly that being home in their familiar environment would be far less stressful for them than encountering the many strangers along with the din of their barking dogs and
nervous cats at a shelter.
We are certified «Feline Friendly,» meaning our dog and
cat clinic areas are separated and designed to make
nervous cats feel comfortable.
If your
cat is wary of approaches or
nervous of people in general, always allow your
cat to escape from any situation, however harmless, when it
feels threatened.
It is better to give a
nervous cat a
feeling of invisibility, to allow it to move around the home without being the focus of attention.
Cat condos are great for
cats who may be
nervous or shy, or who just enjoy
feeling safe and secure.
When
cats feel stressed or
nervous (such as when noisy guests visit) they may seek a quiet, private, comfortable hiding place such as under your bed or curled up behind a pillow.