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We're currently looking after a friends cat at our place, and was wondering if anyone had some tips to get them "acclimated"?
It's been a couple of days, and she's pretty shy, and even while purring etc, will suddenly start hissing and swatting at you. Though eating and drinking well, and going to the bathroom often which is good to see.
We've started ignoring her until she comes to us for attention, which seems to be making things a little bit better.
Honestly, that sounds like normal cat behaviour lol.
The ignoring unless they come to you usually works for all cats doesn’t it
Yeah I guess so haha. The only reason it's extra annoying at the moment, is that she'll sit right in the middle of the corridor, where it meets the stairs. Trying to go past is like a game of will you get swatted/bit roulette
Instead of only ignoring her try to combine it with this: look her in the eyes for 2 seconds, then very slowly close your eyes and look away. This is universal cat language for friendly intentions.
If you don't mind spending money on her get a Feliway spray and spray the places she hangs out. It's a hormone that smells like their mums did and makes them feel more relaxed.
She also needs a safe hideout. If the owner didn't give you a bed for her try casually leaving a cardboard box on its side somewhere.