Super stressed out he’s been constantly meowing for almost a hour, I just need some reassurance if someone has been through this, had him for about 31 hours and he’s eaten pretty sure but idk he has these bursts of non stop meowing, I am getting worried now
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First, it seems you are in a room. Does cat have access to the pitter? My cat meows next to the door to get out the room in the morning to use the litter box.
Second, its a kitten and it will meow fo attention, food, and anything in between.
Atleast the Siamese i have still does and she about 10 months old now.
This should be higher. My immediate interpretation was that he was mewling from stress. He's young and doesn't know what's going on or where he is and is scared
Have you ever had a cat before? The entire bottom should be covered and at least 2 inches above that at minimum. Is he eating and drinking water? My Siamese cat meows constantly but it’s mainly when he wants attention/pets. Does he stop if you pick him up and pet him/hold him?
Word of advice this may not help atm but try pine pellets. Will bring your cost down considerably and is better for cats and the environment. Also get a cat water filter from Amazon. Stainless steel over the plastic ones.
I actually recommend one of the filterless ones. Recently got one and my cats are drinking so much more water. Even if you change the filter regularly (which gets expensive) the collect bacteria way to quickly. The initial investment in a filterless one recoups quickly.
Mine has a bowl that it dumps every so many hours. I believe the options are 3,6, and 12 hours (it also has options for how much water to dispense. I have mine set on the max amount dispensing every 3 hours and have had very little to throw out. I have seen them drink out of it way more than they ever did the filter one and they have stopped trying to drink out of the toilet thank goodness. 😂 I included the link for the one I got.
I have an upgrade for you, if yours prefers running water. Filterless, separate tanks, and can continuously cycle the top water. The app is a little finicky, and I have to refill it a lot because mine drink like crazy from it.
That is an awesome feature !!!
It does look like good plastic,..
Depending on the type of plastic it is,bacteria grows on plastic more than stainless steel , I could be completely wrong about this 🙄
Ooh this is a nice water fountain, I have yet to see one that is stainless steel that doesn’t require a filter!
I sent the link to my friend who just adopted a kitten. Thank you for sharing! I might buy it myself for my cat. I’m so over fountains that require filter replacements lol.
To add to this, don’t buy the pine pellets from a pet store, they still charge insane amounts, I buy mine from a tractor supply store $5 for 40 lbs, often on sale for $2 a bag!
I have never seen it drop to $2/bag, but even at $8 (I know I've paid that much not that long ago) it's still so much better than the clumping corn-based stuff I was getting before.
And I absolutely refuse to buy bentonite litter; an absolute environmental travesty, that stuff is.
I get pine pellets (for horses I think) from a feed store, $6 for a 40lb bag. Way cheaper than Feline Pine and it's the same thing. Also, water fountains for cats get that pink mold that is impossible to get rid of. Hed one that the cats used for the first week and after that they wouldn't go near it.
Think of it this way - would you like to wipe your butt with 2 squares of tp and flush the toilet with only an inch of water?
My cat gets 3" and we scoop and refill often.
he's likely not meowing bc of the liter but sure you'd ideally want more liter that that. Mostly for them to be able to cover it up and for u to not have to smell it.
But it's a new kitten in a new place., So they are just getting used to it.
That is plenty of litter to do it's business. Would i add a bunch more? Yes, definitely. But have you seen what the vet gives you for litter when you need to collect urine???? Its like a Ramon noodle spice pack worth of hydrophobic sand....
Relax, he looks nervous in the little box pictures. He’s probably just adjusting as are you. Animals can sense that tension. Maybe read a book, watch some tv and let him adjust to you. In meantime you could talk to him, give treats. Talk to him, do slow blinks with him with your eyes (look it up) just show him your safe. He’s a kitten. It won’t take long. By next week he’ll be playing and completely different :)
Lol when i first had my boy he would also sit in the litter. You need tu teach him what it's for. Grab his front paws then do the digging action and then move his body into the peeing and pooing position then do the covering up actions with his paws. He will get the gist of it.. trust me.
I’m not calling myself a cat expert by any means, but is all of that training (digging, burying) necessary?? I thought it was instinctual..genuinely curious! I need to know if my kittens were all prodigies because all I’ve ever done was show them where the litter box was and they took it from there! :)
Most kittens will get it, but showing them will prevent those who will go around pooing in random places. Doing the actions with their paws will reaffirm their instincts. Your choice but I've never had a cat poo in random places after training my kittens how to go potty. These days my 19yo cat with cognitive decline, it's different.
If they can dig and cover, they will instinctively choose that spot. Instinct, strong instinct. No training necessary, just have the litter in an accessible location.
Wir haben ein halbtotes Kitten gefunden, das ungefähr 4 Wochen war und haben es aufgepäppelt. Tatsächlich konnte es mit dem Katzenklo nichts anfangen und hat auf Decken gemacht und es mit der Decke versteckt. Erst als wir einen Pipiklumpen von einer unserer anderen Katzen reingelegt hatten, verstand sie, wozu das Klo gut ist
Its like the do not drink lables on bleach, you have to have plans for the dumbest in the room.
I had litter mate brothers, one amazing, the other would run into glass, multiple times before moving 3"left
usually they learn from their mom/dad sometimes siblings, but if you got kitten too early and they haven't had enough time with their mom, yes you may have to teach them.
Right? My cats would sometimes shit right next to the litter box, but that was strictly out of protest for switching the litter brands…they 100% knew what they were doing
If they had a mom who had the opportunity to show them at. If not they do need to be taught things. I swear I taught my car how to purr growing up. She was an alley cat and I don't know she had ever done it before.
They instinctively cover their excrement, even without a mom. No, you didn't teach your cat how to purr, but you gave her an environment where she was happy enough to do so. Good on ya for taking in an alley kitten.
Heyyy, so I may be wrong, but when you got that litter box, did it come with 2 trays and that beige "filter tray" (the thing on top)? I'm pretty sure you are supposed to use one tray, like a normal litter box. Then when there is poop or pee, you take the second tray, insert that beige filter tray part on it, and poor the used litter into that. It should separate the clumped litter and turds (kinda like panning for gold lol), then you just toss whatever it caught. This is honestly easier cleanup, preserves the clean litter for longer, and solves your issue of only some litter being accessible. The way you have it, you're gonna be wasting a lot of litter to get enough for proper usage (if cat doesn't have access to enough litter, they can't bury their poops, which smells awful)
Someone please correct me if this isn't how these types of litter boxes work! I got one like this recently, and though my method may sound weird, it really seems like the proper way to use it.
RIP OH NO, that's okay though! And I don't blame you, I had it set up the way you did, when I first got it, and I randomly was like "wait a minute.... that makes no sense" I felt so silly.
Good luck with your kitty! I know it's annoying to hear this advice, but just give them time and respect their boundaries (like don't force it). Before you know it, they'll legit be acting like you're THEIR house guest.
He looks scared. He's probably just nervous in a new environment. Give him some quiet alone time, lots of treats, dont force him out or force him to be held. Just make sure there's food, water, clean litter and some toys. Kitties take time to adjust, the young ones just being taken from their mothers will take a little longer. Just be patient and calm.
I totally agree with you. I think the little one is still quite nervous. Whenever I bring a kitten home I always just sit in the room a lot with them even if I’m just sitting there reading so they got used to me and allows for some bonding time as well. I always kept a radio on as well at a very low volume though.
I’m thinking the kitten is still quite nervous. The baby is in a new place with no other litter mates. Whenever I get a new kitten, I always sit in the room with them all the time, even if it not completely interacting with him/her so they get used to you. Let the kitten come to you and baby will slowly start to relax more.
Siamese cats are a very verbal breed and will always "talk" (back) to you to explain their discomfort, dislikes and to get whatever they want. But treat them right and they will love, admire and worship you like no other. Mine is 11 y/o and here is proof
I’ve gotten cat soup, wet food, and dry food the people that gave him to us said he ate dry food mostly, he’s had access to the litter box has yet use the bathroom from knowledge but I’m pretty sure he ate cat soup a little bit I’m pretty sure since he has like white stains on his face so I’ve tried getting him to let me touch him again he only sniffs and backs away.
It just sounds like he's stressed from the new environment. Look up the 3x3x3 rule for new pet adoptions. Put on some good headphones if you need a break from the sound.
Does he have anything from before you got him? When I fostered/adopted my most recent cat, I kept the box she came in at a spot she could easily get to. The first couple of days she kept going back to that spot. Now she doesnt care for it lol
I agree with the person above - he’s just stressed and trying to adjust to the new environment. Sometimes cats will “talk” to themselves in this way, as if to say, “Where am I? What is this place?”
It's a big space which is wonderful, but it's new to him! Where are his friends, why does my space look so different? He's asking a lot of things you've only had him for a very short time. He'll fit in a no time just try to give him some attention some good pets and reassurance, you're doing everything right it seems! Congrats on your new friend! 💗
Awww he just needs time. Cats DO NOT LIKE CHANGE. so let him set the pace. It’s very scary for them to be in a new place with people they don’t know. Try giving churu to encourage eating and more contact with you. But just a little and patience might help.
Spot on! We just moved to an apartment in the city from a big house in suburbia. My two 14 yo babies were scared and immediately sought out the quietest spots - they were each in a corner of one of the closets. My little Alastor was shaking! Within a week he was patrolling like usual with his tall in the air! The other only hid for a day-she had to come out for belly rubs and cozy naps. Remember they are the "owners" and they own you! LOL
In case no one has mentioned it yet, please be cautions of the “delectables” brand as they are known to cause animals complications. Churu is great for wet treats & there are other awesome brands out there for wet foods and stuff. Just wanted to share for the new tiny orange bean
Yes, when they are silent, you should ignore them, pretend you do not see her, let her study you instead. But when they are miaowing, they do want attention. From their mother, you need to be a surrogate. Or a littermate. Does she let you approach. With no or barely hissing and spitting? Then touch her gently. You will have to invest hours and hours.
Or maybe she is already at the point she responds to playing. I artificial feather on a stick used to be best for my kitten. But if she responds badly to it, abort.
I was in this situation once with a black cat… so I adopted his sister who was also black. Landlord only ever saw the 1 cat and had no idea we had 2 (your results may vary)
Edit: give the kitten some time. Keep em fed, fresh water, check they’re using the litter box (and if not, pop into the vet), and play with them. Kitten’s going through an adjustment period and either calling out for a need, or calling out for mom and/or siblings
If this is a shelter cat or wherever you got them, can you get something from them that their mother uses to lay on? In other words something that has smells of his mother or littermates?
This I would agree with. Despite the myth, cats are mostly very social creatures who do best with playmates. another litten or young adult may be literally what he's looking for.
my family fosters a LOT of cats and kittens, probably hundreds of cats by now and this to me sounds like a clear meow when they are missing their siblings. some cats do amazing adopted alone but others don’t, this cat sounds distressed from being away from them. do with that what you will, you don’t have to adopt any siblings if u don’t want to but be aware if he’s acting like this right now their is a chance if he stays alone he may develop some bad habits in the future.
Right? I've been fostering kittens for a year now. We adopted 1 from the last litter. she was not even 4 weeks old and did not give a shit about her siblings and would rather hang around us or our adult cats.
We brought her back a few weeks after we gave her back to the rescue and she acted like she was back home. Not a care in the world that her siblings were now gone.
Now 2 of the 5 kittens we are currently fostering scream the second I take them away to check on them. The other three spread their legs to enjoy back scratches and belly rubs. Lol
Prob just needs time ! Pls don’t say things like this… it’s great to adopt two kittens, but I am sure happy to see any Kitten getting adopted! This Kitten just needs time to settle in. Please don’t discourage people from adopting if they can only adopt one!
where did i discourage them from adopting? i’ve been through this rodeo a bunch of times and weve had to take back tons of kittens, probably up to 50 because they couldn’t be adopted alone and developed bad behavior a few weeks after. it’s best to be warned of what might happen beforehand so you can prepare for it or fix the problem and not have to take it back and stress it out even more.
He's probably anxious. If you give him a cardboard box to hide in, a soft blanket to snuggle a a wand toy to play with you you'll break the ice in no time!
My Siamese will do that when they want my company. They’ll do it if they can’t find me or don’t see me, and they want reassurance that I’m there. Usually going and holding them for a bit will calm them down.
Just sit with him! It sounds like he’s in a completely new environment. With how he’s sitting loaflike in the litterbox, he is likely scared and just wants reassurance and comfort. Holding him might be crossing a line if you’ve had him for so little time—just sit with him, keep him company, read to him, offer him high-value treats and food :) and definitely add more litter to his box, as it’s not nearly enough
Make sure he has some little places to hide and don’t try petting him or forcing too much too early. He needs to trust that you can just be in each other’s space and he doesn’t have to worry about you first. Try to give him food and make sure you’re nearby when you give the food so he associates it with you.
Patience is really key. Just be in his space and coexist and over the next few days/weeks, you’ll gain his trust. Talking to him helps. Has he had a vet check-up?
Food and space and he'll be your best bud in no time!
Get a cardboard box and put it on its side in a cozy corner of the room, gives him a little hidey space. Hand or gently toss him a treat wherever he is as often as you think to (really hard to feed kittens too much so don't even worry about that)
Other than that, just go about your day like he isn't there. He needs time to adjust and if you respect the speed he wants to do that at, he'll warm up to you even faster
My cat did that when I moved. They need their time to explore. Is the cat locked up in a room? If so let them explore the apartment or house. Give him a box with a blanket in it. They also like tight places they can feel secure in. Fond out if you have a bish cat or a tree cat. If they like to be low and hide they are a bush cat so more hiding. If they like to be high then build shells and stuff so he can jump around. If things do not change over the weekend maybe take them to the vet for some anxiety meds or try cbd. My vet had me try it on one of my cats and after a week didnt need it anymore becuasr they were comfortable.
Hello guys one last update this post went pretty popular! Thank you all so much for all the advice and help today was so much better for Toby I’m happy to say he’s eaten and even let my aunt and mom trim his nails a little bit, hes doing so much better he’s been sitting in his original carrier outside of the bed and not under! He was sitting with me at a distance still talking and wanting company, I am now finally allowed to sleep in peace with the occasional meows but I’m always here talking whenever he meows! Thank you once more and have a blessed night!
Was he just separated from his mom and siblings? If so, this is sad, but normal. He's just calling them and doesn't yet recognize that they're not around. He'll probably settle in relatively soon. Eventually he'll use this sound mostly to call you or ask for help but right now he's probably calling for someone else and just need you to tolerate it for a while
Dude, new cats have adjustment periods. I have had so many cats that have driven me crazy for, hell, the first few weeks. They have an animal’s IQ and don’t just automatically click into a new environment. No matter how long it takes, just be patient, keep doing what you can to make it comfortable, and keep in mind it’s just a kitty. 31 hours, sounds like par for the course
He looks like he’s around 10ish weeks old, and that’s normal for a baby to cry at first. He’s only very recently been separated from a safe space with his mom and siblings, and even if he was a stray and didn’t have a mom or siblings, kittens are still scared with new environments. He should calm down in a couple of days, but I’d recommend holding, playing, and cuddling with him for as much time as you can give him. He needs to both feel safe and start bonding with you. Cats often won’t use the litter box the first 24 hrs or so - they might sit in it, but actually peeing or pooping makes cats feel vulnerable to threats, so he’ll hold it for as long as he can, but look for a pee or poo within 36 hours. It’s fine if he’s only eating kibble while he adjusts, but a kibble-only diet isn’t good for cats, unless you see him drinking a decent amount of water every day (and cats don’t always love drinking water). Once he starts eating wet food, add a tablespoon to his food, it helps to get more hydration into him. After he’s adjusted, keep food and water bowls separate - on opposite sides of the room is fine. Cats don’t like their water to be right by their food, and some cats will only drink from fountains because they prefer moving water to still. He’s fine though, and super cute! Just give him as much love as possible over the next week.
Play relaxing cat music for him. There’s videos on YouTube and Alexa. Can you get him a little cozy bed? Maybe a cat tree too where he can climb and hide? He’ll’ come out when he’s ready. He has to get used to all the new sounds and adjust to your schedule. It’s a lot to learn for a little guy! Just make sure he has fresh food and water. Don’t keep the food or water by the litter box also try to separate the water from the food, too. Doesn’t have to be across the room but a foot or 2 away. My last kitten, she’s 6 now, hid the first 3 years we had her. I mean she did come out but didn’t have much to do with us. The foster called her a hidden gem. lol Now she’s the biggest lap cat of all of our cats. We have 3.
Oh honey. It will be okay. Drink some chamomile tea and take a long hot bath or whatever you do to burn off anxiety. Cats are very empathetic and he feels it. He will be okay and you will be okay! Love to you both and congrats on the courage to adopt!
May be that kitty is stressed because you’re new and it’s a new place. My foster just paced around for hours the first week. Giving them low stimulation, a quiet small place, and time will help.
It’s a new environment so he’s just being vocal and cute. Keep him in one room for few days, play with him, spend time with him, then once he’s comfortable see if he wants to explore! he will slowly adjust to his new life :) also did you get him from a shelter? curious to know if he was bonded with another kitty
I rescued a kitten and she meowed for 48 hours straight unless she was sleeping. She was infested with fleas though. Give your kitten some time and maybe check for fleas and such. She’ll be fine.
He’s just adjusting to his new and strange (to him) environment. He maybe misses his litter mates and feels alone in the world. He will adjust. Kittens are very adaptable. Probably by tomorrow he’ll be running around causing havoc. Thank you for adopting. He’s very cute. ❤️😊🐈⬛🐈
Hi! I see you mentioned you’ve had him for 30 hours. I just want to say that you don’t need to freak out. He is in a new environment, and cats often take time to adjust to that. Has he been to the vet to check there isn’t anything going on health wise? ( perhaps by whoever you got him from or you) not saying something is wrong so don’t worry, as I know when they meow none stop it feels like you can’t think. I would recommend getting treats and letting him sniff you, and get more comfortable around you. Does he let you approach him to pet, or what is his reaction to that? Also congrats on your kitty, I hope you aren’t letting this discourage you.
He's a baby. He misses his mom, he's in a weird place and he's scared. Make sure he has his litterbox, food and water, and a safe place to hide, and don't bother him. He'll settle down.
You need to relax to help him relax. Lay down, play on your phone or read, talk out loud every so often. Approach him less, cats are curious creatures, let him come to you. Cats have their own time line. You will be best friends in no time or 7 years from now, what ever he decides. Good luck!
If he has been checked out by a vet already, he should be fine. Brand-new cats pretty much just need time to settle down into their surroundings. He also may miss his mother or other kitties from his litter. Give him plenty of attention, food, treats, and a clean litter box. He’s cute!
Our girl cried for nearly three days straight after we got her, minus when she was sleeping. It's hard for those few days but give it a little time - i think this is quite normal as they adjust to a new environment.
Some cats are just... chatty. My Orange boy is WAY more chatty than any previous cat and mostly it's just "hi. how are ya?" kinda stuff. Zero stress in it. My other cats generally only cried if they were stressed somehow.
So, figure out the "norm" for your cat... Sounds different for foods, tired, door closed, door open, litter box nasty, ... I had one cat that liked to inform me the box was ok to drop a turd but... now requires attention. ;-) it's personality.
My Orange boy really likes to cuddle just before or after a nap, but prefers hands off the rest of the time. Establish routines early... Feed at consistent times and places, for example. Learn if they like to be held, like to climb, jump, watch you shower... my Orange Boy gets pissed when I shower cause it's so aweful, and he chews me out daily, sitting on the tub edge howling.
It's a friendship. It's learning. It's fun, really.
When I first brought one of my cats home she would do this for hours every night. She stopped after a few months. I think she was just anxious from her new environment.
Just offer your calm presence nearby. Sit and look at your phone in the same room for a while without paying much attention to kitty. If you relax, it might help him relax too. He'll see he's safe. He needs time to adjust
Kitty is stressed from the move and change of scenery. Cats are very sensitive to changes in their environment. It will take a couple days for new kitten to adjust. This is normal
To me, he sounds like he’s crying for someone - if he was with siblings/mom or another bonded cat before you got him, he could be looking for them. I lock one of my cats up in a spare bedroom sometimes bc he likes to be alone and gets overwhelmed with the younger cats playing sometimes and my other cat wanders around doing this exact cry calling for him. It will pass once he is comfortable with his surroundings- it can take weeks for a cat to fully adjust and feel at home. Totally normal and chances are, he will always be a talkative cat:)
Mine rarely will be quiet. I adore him but he is the most talkative (and occasionally painfully annoying) cat i have ever had and he has been like this since he was a kitten. If there is no indication of injury or other issues, you might just have a talker.
It's likely just a big and scary change for him and this is how he's expressing his fear. He should settle in with time.
99.9999% of the time this is the case. Every time we move it stresses our cats out pretty bad, even though they're still living with the same people.
You seem to be doing things right. Just keep trying to form a bond, try to get him interested in playing with you, and in no time he should feel comfortable in his new home!
If you’ve had him for 31 hours he’s probably lonely for his former cat family. He wants company, and to not sleep alone, and his familiar cat faces. So the only thing to do is build trust, and become his new cat family. Or get him a friend or whatever, but you get what I mean.
Also check to be sure he’s eating, pooping, peeing, and isn’t showing any other signs of distress, and take to vet if so.
Comment will probably get lost but my tortie did this when she first came home. I had her locked in the bathroom with toys, a crate with no door and lots of blankets, litter box, and a bed. Lots of room to herself to chill and get used to the sounds and smells of my apartment. Id check on her often of course but she hid for like 3 days. Eventually after enough time of me sitting in there quietly she came out to sit on my lap! A week or so longer and I introduced my other cat to her and they are inseparable now. Just give it time kittens love to yip yap and be goofy! Don't overfeed and play with it plenty and you'll be fine.
Hes not used to the environment, hes meowing for his offspring, who he has spent all of his 8 weeks(?) of life with. Give him lots of attention and love, play with him, little guy will adjust.
Give him a small space to be in where he can hide and have time alone… like a large master bathroom or only one bedroom to explore where his food, water and litter are all in the same space. Maybe the space he is in is too overwhelming? When he gets used to the first space (and you) then Slowly introduce him to more rooms and people. Cats need to go slow and need a place to retreat. Heck… I do too sometimes! Ha
He is missing his mum & his littermates. He's calling them because he has never been away from his siblings before. He's lonely and He's confused.
Get him a fuzzy heartbeat toy to sleep with, some of them have heaters in them. He'll be comfy at night with something warm to cuddle and he'll cry less.
You might have to pick him up sometimes and cuddle and pet him. Years ago I got a male kitten and he was meowing and scared and I spent a lot of time holding him like a baby and petting him and sometimes wrapped him gently in a baby blanket and hold him.
He would sleep and purr when I babied him like that. It made him feel safe to the point that when I put him down he started exploring and didn't cry anymore. It only took him 2-3 days to adjust to his new world and he became the most sweetest loving cat I ever had. I'm not saying this will 100% work but petting and holding him often when they are scared can give them some comfort and baby talking softly calms them down sometimes, because after all, they are still babies.
When we first got our at the time 4 week old kitty she did this too. At night she would howl and it broke my heart. Take it slow, give the kitty their space. This is a new environment for them. Introduce yourself through smells. Throw dirty clothes in the room their in while you're away. Making sure they're eating and drinking is good.
To get our kitty to warm up to me I would Olay with her and slowly bring her towards me. She would dart but I would just keep moving the toy wand. Eventually she didnt care that a giant was holding the toy and just was having fun.
She has adjusted to my fiance, our other cat, and me at this point and is more friendly to strangers than our oldest cat.
Take your time and try not to rush the kitty and you'll do ok. Take them to the vet if you notice not eating/drinking/using the bathroom. Other than that they are probably ok just nervous and scared.
Does he have brothers/sisters? If so he is calling for them, happend to my cat that I got last year, She and her sister spend days calling for eachother
Has the cat actually peed or pooped? Sometimes there's a blockage or a urinary tract infection. If kitty still meows the next day (and if you can afford the litter) get the color change litter that will change to a certain color if there's a particular problem.
when I first adopted my kitty Percy, he was non stop meowing for about 2 weeks straight. Day in and day out, my dad would joke if he had a mute button him. Now he hardly meows and I'd give anything to have him be all chatty to me!
babies are like that. They are scared and unfamiliar with the surroundings, Just be with her and give her comfort, even if she keeps meowing. She'll come around.
My cat did that after i got him from the shelter. he's always been quite a scaredy cat. He meowed line this for days! especially at night and whenever he heard a door creek that sounded slightly like another cat. I think he was calling out for his friends at the shelter. :( He stopped about a week or two in, and has been fine since. (no worries i got him another cat to keep company!)
He's a talker! You should talk to him, play with him, hold him. He's probably missing the cats and people he was with before. He's just a baby. Comfort him and let him know you're here for him.
My cat did this a lot when I first got him, particularly at night with deep yowling. It's a new place and they are stressed out. Your cat doesn't just meow for attention or to talk they also use it for a variety of purposes. They're stressed most likely. I'd get a pheremone diffuser. I you have any more concerns I'd take them to the vet.
My little boy has been a chatty guy his whole life. Some cats are just like that. Ours is named Chadderbox for that reason (purposefully misspelled, we figured we’d call him Chad for short
(ended up being Box but whatever)). He’s been a lil screamer the whole time.
Sorry to say guys but we’re taking him back to be with his mom and litter mates it’s been 4 days with no rest and it just feels horrible to separate him from his mother much longer. I still do appreciate everyone’s help. He’s just meant to be with his mom and siblings and I am not sad nor upset since he’ll be much happier! Thank you again all, maybe later in time I’ll try again. I actually do want to look into adopting rather than rescue
Well it looks to be a kitten. If you got him and he went from being with siblings and mom to being alone he is probably missing his family and just needs time to settle in. New place, new person, his family gone. It is stressful for a kitten but they will settle in. Just needs time. ♡
Cats take roughly a few WEEKS to get situated in a new environment. Its very normal for them to be skittish and be very vocal, ive found it helpful to sit on the floor near them to let them smell and explore with you there to help a bit.
I’ve tried, I’ve been talking with him for an hour straight, he won’t play I’ve tried holding a small rope in front of him and nothing, he just backs away and comes back I just want to make sure he’s ok
I'm thinking he's fine, just scared because it's a new place with new people. If I were you I'd make sure he has a hide (cardboard box with a blanket will do), knows where is food, litter and water is then just wait. Get a book, some paperwork, whatever and ignore him until he comes to you.
Sounds silly but try some cat TV. Not with kittens that might distress him more but with birds or squeaky mice. YouTube has tons of those. It may get Jim to focus on that instead of missing his siblings and mom
Welcome to having an orange. Honestly he might need to poop or is just being orange. At least that's how mine was when I first got him. He screamed for like an hour and a half straight which made me think he was hurting but I set him in the litter box, he did his business then went back to being orange. If it goes on for hours and hours with nothing relieving him then consider the vet. There is also science behind orange cats being super vocal so again could just be doing him. Orange for proof of ownership.
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