Question on what to do about a very nervous aggressive cat?
I just got a new cat, she was someones pet and they didnt want her anymore because she is very nervous and aggressive. They had a little hyper dog, and she was calm when the dog was caged. I also have a dog and another cat. I am hoping to help her get adjusted. Right now she is in a room alone until she is used to a new place. I am keeping the other animals away from her. She is about a year old, declawed, and spayed. The problem is she is mean. She has bit me twice, and I wa sonly moving her to another room. How can I calm her down once she is adjusted to my home? Is there any special treatment she needs? I know to be patient with her. Is there anyhting I can do to help her out? BTW, my dog is a pit bull, but he is very good with cats and my other cat is about a year also, and he doesnt seem to mind her much.
Your cat is terrified right now. Go into the room and just sit near but not next to the cat and talk in a soothing voice. Do this several times a day so that she gets used to your presence.My trick that works every time ( and I have posted it here) is give her a piece of turkey. Put a small bit on the floor and the next in your hand. I had the meanest cat in the world and after the turkey, she immediately turned into the sweetest and most wonderful cat in the world.
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