Need help with my siberian cat?
by admin on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 | 4 Comments
Yesterday I got a siberian cat and it’s constantly laying under my bed.
It does eat and all. But it doesn’t wanna play and looks sad. I do think it’s because it is missing his parents and stuff. Shall I just let it lay there and wait till it decides to come and play? Or shall I try to make him happier?
Thanks.
Ah ok, thanks a lot guys 
How long have you had the cat? If you just got him…then it might take him a few weeks to warm up to the new house. Try and play with him once a day…but if he doesn’t want to play then just leave him alone for awhile…don’t force him.
the cat is just not used to it’s new home yet. just give it lots of attention. eventually it will learn to accept it’s new home and be more comfortable. sometimes just go get the cat and hold it awhile, extra attention, stuff like that. it is just nervous right now probably. give it sometime and before u know it, it will be running your place like my cats do mine lol.
He is really hiding under his bed because he doesn’t know what’s going on and who you are. That’s also why he is sad. Stay next to your bed and read a book until it comes out to investigate. He is happy just confused
You’re right, he seems to be a little out of his element and probably just needs time to adjust. Also some cats are just shy by nature – you never know what type of personality your pet will have – they’re just as different as people are! Let him sit there for a few days and see what happens. If he’s still not comming out after that, try to leave a tiny platter of tuna or milk somewhere near the bed to entice him to come out. Let him sample it first w/o interupting him and allow him to go back under the bed. the next day, sit near the bowls so he gets used to eating w/ you present. Then next time try to touch him, if he allows you, when he comes out or while he’s eating but only pet him a few times and walk away. Later you can can increase the time of petting him, after he gets used to it. Remember that w/ cats you have to let them come to you. If you come on too strong they will avoid you – you give them a little and then you pull back – that makes them interested in you. It’s important that you get him used to being touched because cats are not the kind of animals that break their habits later on in life. Get him socialized as soon as possible – the longer he’ll be allowed to sit under that bed, the more of a habit it becomes – he may never want to come out. Remember to always let him come to you, and don’t grab at him or pick him up right away – just let him sniff you, get used to you and occasionaly pet him or scratch behind his ear. If you don’t scare him off he’ll learn to trust you and will no longer hide. Good luck!