Very nervous new kitten

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technicalfoamboy

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142 posts

111 months

Monday 26th December 2022
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After the recent passing of our lovely tuxedo cat, Rocky, we picked up a BSH kitten today.

He is 9 weeks old and a nervous wreck. He was the last of the litter, parents seemed to be fine.

So far, he just wants to hide under cushions or the sofa.

Is this normal? Any tips?

Simpo Two

87,083 posts

272 months

Monday 26th December 2022
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As above. Time and patience, peace and quiet. He must be missing his mother - as you would at the equivalent age...!

technicalfoamboy

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142 posts

111 months

Tuesday 27th December 2022
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Thanks for the advice guys.

He's settled down nicely now.

A few pictures......






Kes Arevo

3,555 posts

46 months

Tuesday 27th December 2022
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Job jobbed.

MitchT

16,230 posts

216 months

Tuesday 27th December 2022
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Looks like you're already making good progress but I was going to say...

When we got our two they were the same. I made a point of sitting in the room where we were keeping them initially and just getting on with stuff on my laptop or watching the TV. I didn't attempt to force any attention on them - I just let them come to me in their own time, which they did.

Kes Arevo

3,555 posts

46 months

Tuesday 27th December 2022
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Good advice. They will do what they will regardless, and mithering them won't help.

It looks like they are settled already simply by snoozing on the sofa.

Simpo Two

87,083 posts

272 months

Tuesday 27th December 2022
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Beautiful! So many good times ahead.

MG CHRIS

9,175 posts

174 months

Tuesday 27th December 2022
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He be running around like a nutter soon then the fun begins. Here mine 5 month old kitten pretty tired after 3 days at my parents with loads more to do and explore along with 2 older cats to annoy. They great at this stage but can be frustrating at times specially when they go full on crazy mode at 3am in the morning.

Kes Arevo

3,555 posts

46 months

Wednesday 28th December 2022
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How is he getting on?

technicalfoamboy

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142 posts

111 months

Thursday 29th December 2022
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Kes Arevo said:
How is he getting on?
He's getting on just fine now.

Although, our adult cat is freaking out at the sight of him. Something else to work on!

Kes Arevo

3,555 posts

46 months

Thursday 29th December 2022
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technicalfoamboy said:
He's getting on just fine now.

Although, our adult cat is freaking out at the sight of him. Something else to work on!
My cat freaked out when Egbert arrived. Lots of hissing, and 'bopping'. Took a few weeks for that to settle down. The same when Donut arrived.

All good now.





Edited by Kes Arevo on Thursday 29th December 07:46

Simpo Two

87,083 posts

272 months

Thursday 29th December 2022
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technicalfoamboy said:
Although, our adult cat is freaking out at the sight of him. Something else to work on!
Ah, you didn't mention that bit. Changes the scenery somewhat.