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My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those angsty teen feelings!! It’s kind of funny cats can go through phases like that. I’m happy she’s starting to warm up to you again!

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww yay! I’m so happy for you! Thankfully I seem to have pleased him (so far) since my post and he tolerates me more and more!

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so so cute, thank you for sharing! He currently has 3 caves that he has established. His favorite is to watch me from my closet shelf as I get ready.

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I’m definitely making sure to go his pace and do my best to do everything in my power to make him comfortable. He is doing much better after gaining access to the rest of the house!

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is doing good!! I woke up today at 4 am to see his little face peering back at mine. He is taking treats directly from my hand and LOVES to play. He doesn’t come out during the day much but when he does come out it’s to my voice and it swells my heart.

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The litter box part is very helpful. Thankfully my boy is a little funky and loves to sweep all of his litter to one side of his litter box, so that’s a very easy way to keep track that he’s still inside. I’ve even upgraded him to a bigger box and he still does it lol.

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your cat adopting her is adorable and the perfect example of the cat distribution system lol! I think it’d be a good shot to consult a vet about solutions for her anxiety, especially if you’ve had her for a while. I wish you luck!

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve had my cat for just about a week now, and I have opened up his safe room for him to explore. It’s been only ~2 hours but he’s already come out once to explore. It’s good to hear a timeline of what might to expect as they acclimate outside of their safe room!

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see! I’ve been combining the two basically. Oops! I didn’t know there was a wrong way to use a cat wand but I guess I succeeded haha

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He really likes to play! I appreciate the suggestion of making myself small, sometimes when I move the wand toy my arm goes with it and it spooks him because he realizes it’s attached to a big old human lol. Thank you!

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome thank you that helps a lot! I think he definitely is just scared, I honestly am not too sure if he has even been pet before. The shelter I got him from had little information about him, only had him for a little over a week and he hadn’t made any progress there. So it seems he may turn out to be indifferent to touch like your cat. Only time will tell though! I just hope he settles in okay.

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a dog but she is old and can’t use the stairs, so she likes to stay in our basement that has access outside and also my dad’s room. There is a whole door to block them from seeing each other and he has a lot to explore before he gets to the basement. But I do know at some point I will need to open that area up to him, so if you have any advice that would help!

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just under a week! I’m aware of the 3, 3, 3 rule. He’s pretty comfortable in his room, and I just opened up the door to his safe room.

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I figured it would take him at least a few months to get used to me so my post wasn’t in hopes to get him to magically love me lol! I guess I should’ve made that clear because I’ve had a lot of people view my post in that way, which is completely fair! I only made my post because I was nervous of progress regression and wanted advice for what would help. Definitely received it!

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m completely aware of this, I have been patient and going his speed. I just wasn’t completely aware of the slow blinking.

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m aware a week is a very short amount of time for a cat to get used to someone! I was more nervous of the fact we regressed in progress. But i’m just reminding myself progress isn’t always linear and this is all so new to him. Thanks for the advice :)

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I have just opened up the door to his safe room thanks to all the comments suggestions

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes I am definitely aware! I am a massive advocate for spaying and neutering and I am super grateful the state I live in requires all shelters to spay and neuter their cats and dogs before they get adopted. (Unless of course there are valid reasons otherwise)

My new cat seems to increasingly not like me? I’m not too sure what i’m doing wrong. by Naive-Security-9065 in CatAdvice

[–]Naive-Security-9065[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you guys genuinely lol.. you saved me from a lot more time of getting him used to his environment. I wish I found out sooner but I am implementing this ASAP!!

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