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08-10-2008, 10:02 PM   #1

vicious


Bailey isnt very affectionate...

we can barely touch her, unless she's half asleep.

any advice?
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08-10-2008, 10:08 PM   #2

Re: vicious


Is she a timid cat?
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09-10-2008, 08:15 AM   #3

Re: vicious


not really, shes quite lively
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09-10-2008, 08:43 AM   #4

Re: vicious


She's ever so young isn't she. How long has she been with you? Could it be that she's just frightened and is lashing out? I think you need to give her a little space; don't totally ignore her obviously but spend time with her but without touching her. Let her get used to you being around. Cats are very sociable on the whole as well as curious and she'll probably come over on her own for a sniff and a nuzzle sooner rather than later.
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09-10-2008, 05:09 PM   #5

Re: vicious


she's been with us since february.

I was wondering if a companion for her might help.

what do you think?
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09-10-2008, 06:05 PM   #6

Re: vicious


Hmmmm. I think that might unsettle her further. I would work on gaining her trust and confidence first before introducing (as she would see it), competition.
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09-10-2008, 06:41 PM   #7

Re: vicious


Could you try rescue remedy in her drinking water to calm her a bit? And she might realise you are not that bad once she has calmed a bit?
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09-10-2008, 09:18 PM   #8

Re: vicious


is she like that with everyone or just with you?
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10-10-2008, 08:22 AM   #9

Re: vicious


everyone.

She's calmed abit from a few months ago but still can only pick her up for a cuddle when she's just woken up. whats this escue remedy and where can i get it?
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10-10-2008, 08:25 AM   #10

Re: vicious


Also feliway plug-ins are good for general calming of stressed cats. I would hazard that she's stressed . . . one other question though, has she been neutered? If not this could also heighten aggression at certain times.
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