I have two cats, I've had the both since the first of the year. I know that cats are like humans and they have different personalities and attitudes. Well the male cat (4 years old) has no problem with people, none what so ever, he is always out and playing and running around and when company comes over he is all over them and wants attention.Then the female (2) is completely the opposite, she is out when I am home, but only when it is just me. She will be out playing, and acting like a 'normal' cat, but then if my husband is around she will sorta be out, but will hide under the table and will run from him if he gets near her (hes never hit her or anything like that) and then if we have company over she runs up stairs and hides under our bed, just scared to death. If I am holding her and someone gets close, she can't leave quick enough. Is this just her personality/attitude or do you think it was possible that she was abused/neglected? Thanks..Sorry for the long question.
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My cat is the same way with me and my mom. She is exspecial afraid of men. we got her from my aunt's cats first litter. She runs away when anyone else comes and if im holding her then she freaks out and bites to get away. Its normal for some cats. they just bond with some and don't really want to be around anyone else. If you want you can try something i did it. When i knew people wee coming over i suck her under my shirt so she was close to my skin at first she tried to run. but i held her in place and stroked her head while humming. After about a month she got used to it and as long as i was holding her people could come into he house without her taking off. Though still shes more afraid of the males in my family. I think it has to do with the fact that she was 1 of 3 girls in a litter of 8 i think it was.
Just the personality
I had the exact same thing. 2 cats, one out-going the other a big scaredy cat.
Now I just have the one, who basically hides whenever anyone comes over. As of late though, she is starting to wam up a bit and will come out once in awhile.
Many cats are just shy, dogs too for that matter.
My cat is odd also. Just part of their personality. Mine was a feral abandoned kitten, eating my trash, so I starting feeding her, then she ventured indoors and refused to leave. Too say she is territorial is an understatement. She hates all cats/people, and anything not ME. Very few people will she allow to even pet her. Still a great lap cat, kinda a cling-on cat though.
Cats just have differently personalities. some are more shy or skiddish than others, and others are more friendly and affectionate. Once she gets used to your husband she might be more relaxed around him. Try to encourage her to come out while he's there, either by giving her treats or playing with her. She will start to see that it's safe to be out while he's around. She should become more relaxed with time.
no the cat was not abused because my cat was exactly like that (she's 2 yrs old) we bought 2 younger cats and the younger ones started to play with my other cat and she started to be more people friendly. maybe you should buy a kitten and see if that works. i hope i answered your question!
They have different 'cat' breed personality traits.
Neutered male cats seem to be more homey cuz they tend not to desire territory marking and the breed of cat tends to make difference also. Many female cats, even spade havent lost their desire to roam or be selective about their owners because they arent naturally territorial, that's the male cat's thing. I have a long haired male, lovey and homey and a female who just doesnt like to be pet at all except during her 1st and last pregnancy and then she cried if I didnt pet her tummy for hours on end! :)
It could just be her personality, some cats are just like that. It is best not to force her to like other people and maybe one day she will just come around, mine did, but it has taken almost 7 years to do it. Be patient and good luck to you and your scared little kitty.
its possible that she was abused by a man that is why she is skittish around your husband but dont force her to be around anyone who she isnt comfortable with let her go at her own pace as to her personality will let her good luck
My first two kittens were very social cats. One died at age 11, the other who is 14 now still always comes out when I have guests or there are workmen in the house. He is very much the house "supervisor".
Three other cats split to go under beds when anyone comes. My 22 yr old cat isn't phased by anything and does not seek the company of strangers.
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