Nicole C
So I got a cat about a month ago. She is about 4 months old and she is very shy around people. She is the exact opposite of shy around me and was like that even in the beginning. To give you an example she woke me up this morning by sitting on my chest and demanding that I pet her.
Anyway I've had cats before but she is the first I've ever had that actually talks to me. She isn't hungry or anything I'll just walk into the room and she will talk to me like I understand what she is saying. Its almost like she is telling me about her day or something. Some times I talk to her when she does it and she acts like we are having a conversation or something. Its not really annoying but I'm just curious if that's normal or anything. It seems a little odd.
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Cat personalities are alot like human personalities. They're all different. I have a cat that does exactly that. To the point of irritating. When she doesn't get enough attention from you, she screams louder. When we have company over, she runs for the hills when they bring children and doesn't come out of hiding until they're gone. We have other cats in our house but for some reason, she has to scream to everyone else, "I'm the Mary!" The others don't act like her. She'll jump into your lap and put her tail up and into your face. Sometimes nudging her head under your hand to get the petting started. Yeah, she's a little hag but we love her. Not all cats require that much attention. I guess that's what they mean when they say your pets own you, not the other way around. Just like children, some can play by themselves and some need more attention. It's normal... just a new personality to get use to, that's all. Indulge her, but not overindulge her. You may need her as a smoke/fire alarm one day.
Cat personalities are alot like human personalities. They're all different. I have a cat that does exactly that. To the point of irritating. When she doesn't get enough attention from you, she screams louder. When we have company over, she runs for the hills when they bring children and doesn't come out of hiding until they're gone. We have other cats in our house but for some reason, she has to scream to everyone else, "I'm the Mary!" The others don't act like her. She'll jump into your lap and put her tail up and into your face. Sometimes nudging her head under your hand to get the petting started. Yeah, she's a little hag but we love her. Not all cats require that much attention. I guess that's what they mean when they say your pets own you, not the other way around. Just like children, some can play by themselves and some need more attention. It's normal... just a new personality to get use to, that's all. Indulge her, but not overindulge her. You may need her as a smoke/fire alarm one day.
How do you sweet talk a cat?
Shay
there is this stray cat around neighborhood, and some times I feed it but only wat i can give it at a distance because the poor things scared of me how can I get the cat to become more comfortable with me
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I feed some local stray and feral cats, and patience is the key to winning their trust. Some have taken just a few weeks to get used to me, but the more nervous ones have taken up to 6 months before I could pet them.
Next time you put out food, sit as close to the cat as they will allow and just talk nicely to them to get them used to the sound of your voice. Cats don't like prolonged eye contact as to them it means a challenge or threat, so when the cat looks in your direction, slowly blink your eyes a couple of times and look away. This signals to them that you are friendly and non-threatening. Over time as the cat becomes more comfortable in your presence, you will be able to gradually move the food dish a little closer until eventually it will eat next to you. If you have some pieces of chicken or some other tasty food treat, you can always lay a little trail of these so that the cat will approach you. When the cat gets used to eating next to you, extend your outstretched hand (palm down) to see if it will sniff it to get to become familiar with your scent. If the cat rubs up against your hand, then this is an invitiation for you to pet it.
The cat may have had no previous contact with humans, or perhaps had bad experiences with them in the past, so never try to rush the process. Winning the trust of a nervous cat is so rewarding, that it's worth being patient.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
I feed some local stray and feral cats, and patience is the key to winning their trust. Some have taken just a few weeks to get used to me, but the more nervous ones have taken up to 6 months before I could pet them.
Next time you put out food, sit as close to the cat as they will allow and just talk nicely to them to get them used to the sound of your voice. Cats don't like prolonged eye contact as to them it means a challenge or threat, so when the cat looks in your direction, slowly blink your eyes a couple of times and look away. This signals to them that you are friendly and non-threatening. Over time as the cat becomes more comfortable in your presence, you will be able to gradually move the food dish a little closer until eventually it will eat next to you. If you have some pieces of chicken or some other tasty food treat, you can always lay a little trail of these so that the cat will approach you. When the cat gets used to eating next to you, extend your outstretched hand (palm down) to see if it will sniff it to get to become familiar with your scent. If the cat rubs up against your hand, then this is an invitiation for you to pet it.
The cat may have had no previous contact with humans, or perhaps had bad experiences with them in the past, so never try to rush the process. Winning the trust of a nervous cat is so rewarding, that it's worth being patient.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
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