"Skittish cats" refers to cats that are easily frightened or nervous.
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When first testing
very skittish cats, I simply lightly restrain them and click the pen a few times — without poking them — and then feed them a treat and let them go.
The CatGenie with the loud cleaning cycles may scare some cats that eventually will get used to it, but this may take a little longer
with skittish cats.
If you have very,
very skittish cats, try feeding them wet food on the end of a wooden spoon (as a friend - making gesture).
# 2 — Create safe space Being contained in an unfamiliar home can be very stressful for
a skittish cat.
Most rescue groups are always over capacity, and
skittish cats are extremely hard to find a home for, take up shelter space, and prevent other tame cats from being saved.
Letting a cat come to you is the surest, safest way to gain a cat's affection and help
a skittish cat feel more comfortable.
It may be necessary to place
your skittish cat or dog in a relaxed section of the home, using a dog fence to secure a room for your dog or a large crate to place your cat until the end of the night.
People who see
a skittish cat darting under a deck automatically assume that the cat is «feral,» when in fact the cat could be a tame housecat born with a fearful temperament and has been shy since it was a kitten.
Behavioral medication may be helpful in reducing a domineering cat's aggression and
a skittish cat's fear, making the reintroduction go more smoothly and quickly.
Taking
your skittish cat on a trip?