Tips on Bonding with Your Cat

There is no question about it. Cats are stubborn animals. They are also a bit standoffish at times. This is why it can be harder to bond with a cat than it is a dog. Yet, that doesn't mean you can't bond with them and you can't have a treasured relationship with your feline friend. It just means you may have to work a little harder in the beginning to forge this relationship. Here are some tips to help you.

Make Sure Your Cat Has Plenty Of Time With Humans

Did you know that between the ages of 2 weeks to 9 weeks is when a cat learns most of his social behaviors? This means if you are raising a cat from birth, you need to really work on making sure that cats of this age has plenty interaction between humans. Yet, if you have an older cat, have no fear. Some of them can still learn how to bond with humans; it just may take more time.

When you are trying to get a cat to bond, not push the cat. This will just make a cat nervous and scared. If the cat doesn't want to be held, don't push the issue. Instead, try making a bed for the cat in areas in which humans interact and try to get the cat to eat in areas in which there are humans coming and going.

You can also try bonding with your cat while brushing him or playing with him. Just remember to give your cat time. When it comes to cats, patience is definitely a virtue.

Bonding With Your Newly Adopted Animal

If you just adopted an animal, it would help if you knew some things about the animal. Ask the agency or person you adopted the animal from things they know about the cat. See if they can give you some clues on his personalities. Once you bring kitty home, allow him to check out his new home. This will show him that he belongs. If you sense that he is afraid, allow him to investigate one room at a time, until he seems to be more comfortable,

Only begin petting and playing with him, when you sense he is ready. Don't push him. Remember he may be scared.

Talk softly to him. Tell him that this is his new home and that he is safe. Finally, try to feed him. Giving him food will show him that you are nice.

Introducing A New Human To Your Cat

If you have been single for a while and suddenly you want to bring home a new mate, don't expect that your cat will love him/her as much as you do. Chances are that kitty will be jealous and plain annoyed about this new human's appearance. Cats don't like change.

Allow kitty time to get to know the new person. Slowly, introduce the person to kitty. Don't just move your new partner into the home and expect kitty to fall in love.

Yes, cats can be stubborn. Yet, they can be the best friends you ever had. Just give them the time and the patience to learn to bond with you. You will be glad you did.

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