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I have a 10 month cat,He is sweet and nice but there is times in the day when he is always hiding when he see us. I hate that because we treat him good and we love him alot,When he was smaller he didnt act like this. What can i do so he dosent hide and act scared anymore
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on Feb 16th 2011
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If his behavior is relatively new (you said he didn't used to do this), you may want to seek a veterinarian to make sure his behavior is not the result of a health issue. Cats tend to hide their illnesses (an instinct from when they were wild), so hiding may be his way of doing this. Your vet can do an exam and a simple blood test to see if there are any issues going on. If he comes back with normal test results, it may be that this is just the way he is. All animals are different and have different personalities. Even though you feel that you have given him a safe environment to live in and treat him well, he may just be a cat that is shy or scared by nature. The same as some people are more outgoing than others, this may just be the way that he is wired. It should be noted, though, that as time progresses he may come around. Take him to the vet to make sure this isn't a medical issue and continue to provide him with a safe, loving home. Best of luck to you.
Dahlia
answered on 2/16/11.
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The previous poster made a good response. First rule out any medical problems. You don't tell us what your cat's background is, but if he was a stray, a feral, or a pound cat, he may be wary of humans. Kittens are cute but rather mindless; they don't seem to understand the concepts of danger or fear. As they mature, they become more wary. In my experience, when treated lovingly, most cats become more affectionate at around age two, and after that, can get even more affectionate as they age and need more TLC. My moggy brother/sister duo were the children of a feral. They were born into a loving home, but always had a wary instinct and would run out of every room I came into. Then they would return and make nice. My present Maine Coons have no feral tendencies, but do like to be alone sometimes. Try interactive playing with Da Bird or a wand toy--it will help you bond. An occasional cat treat will also help bring Kitty out of hiding. Good luck!
Lola
answered on 2/16/11.
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As usual, Dahlia gives excellent advice. A health check is imperative to make sure he's not ill. Dahlia is right. Sick animals do tend to hide. You may have to research what's gone on in his (and your) lives recently. When you come in, is there a lot of noise and activity that could scare him? Has anything gone on in your home (like workers, visitors, etc) that may have scared him? Even if it doesn't seem significant to you, it may have been to him. The same as when you make a new human friend, it takes time to get to know them and their personality. I have to say that unless I'm doing something really interesting, like working with food, I don't usually see my cats. When my husband comes home, they don't come out because the dogs are barking and acting silly. Make yourselves "fun" to be around. Give him treats, brush him if he likes that, play with him with those fishing-pole feather things, make him want to be with you.
Izadore (Izzie)
answered on 2/17/11.
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