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Posted by: gelp85 at Fri Feb 6 21:06:13 2009 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by gelp85 ] Hello, I have worked with feral cats and cats that were given up due to behavioral problems, as well as raised feral kittens ( ie bottle feeding and extensive hadling from a young age). I agree with another poster that your cat seems to have been born to a feral mother, or to a very abused/human mistrusting mother. HEr reactions are fear based, and by seeking her out, you are actually reenforcing her fear. The best course of action is to recondition her to feel that human contact is a positive occurrence. This is easier said than done, because regin feline trust is much harder than other pets. Domestic cats have a very physical and scent oriented language, so interspecies communication can be difficult. As the cat is still young, there are more options for positive feedback. Food, in moderation, can be used as a motivator/reward. I prefer to use freeze-dried fish flakes, as they have a strong scent, and are a healthy alternative to most commercial cat treats, and can be found at most Petco or Petsmart locations. [ Reply To This Message ] [ Subscribe to this Thread ] [ Show Entire Thread ] | ||
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