When we bring an adult cat home, we may have the odd problem socializing it with other furry or with people. Although it is not always impossible to make him more sociable, it is very complicated, since his character and personality have long been formed.
So if you want to know how to socialize an adult cat then we are going to explain it to you. 🙂
What to know about the behavior of the cat?
The behavior of a cat is formed from when it is a puppy. From two to three months he will go through a period known as "socialization", in which he must have contact with other animals and people so that in the future he will know and want to be with them. When this does not happen, that is, when that kitten lives on the street or in a house where it is not cared for properly, when it is older it will feel fearful when a human or other furry wants to approach it.
Can an adult cat be socialized?
It depends on what childhood you had. In general, cats that live on the street, without any kind of human attention, are animals that will be practically impossible to socialize. On the contrary, if they are cared for by volunteers from a very young age, then yes they could be socialized.
How to get it?
With a lot of patience, respect, positive reinforcement and without violence. We have to get closer to him little by little, if possible with an open can for cats (wet food) to earn your trust through food. In addition, we must understand their body language, avoiding staring into his eyes and without forcing him to do anything he does not want.
If we want him to get along with other cats or with DogsYou have to be equally patient, and make the introductions little by little and gradually. Click on the links for more information.
If we have problems socializing it, the best thing to do is ask a feline ethologist for help.
I never considered having a cat, but I have had one for a few years. I found her abandoned with just over 8 days and bottle-fed her. As I live, he only got used to me and if someone came home he would hide in a room and I did not give it importance. Now I have a partner and when he comes home it is a problem. The cat gets very aggressive and I don't know what to do. Any advice?
Hi July.
It is important to understand and respect your body language. If she snorts or leaves, do not force her to be there or to endure something she does not want.
What I advise to do is ask your girlfriend to ignore her. No, it's not a joke. If you have ever wondered why cats approach anti-cat people, it is precisely because of that (they ignore them, turn their backs on them, look at them with narrowed eyes ...), because without knowing it these people are making signs of calm that attract felines.
Your girlfriend has to do that. And also occasionally throw cat treats (on the floor).
Most likely, you will not see improvement in a while, but give the cat time. You will see how little by little things are changing 🙂
Cheer up.
I have a year and a half cat, we have had it since baby, we found it on the street. He has never been very cuddly or snuggle under the covers on the sofa. What can I do to make him do it?
Hello Ana.
It is best to accept it as it is. There are very affectionate and cuddly cats, but there are others that are surly.
It is preferable to let him decide when to approach you, when to ask for pampering, etc.
However, there are things that can help you: such as offering cat treats and taking advantage of the fact that he is eating them to give him a caress.
Greetings.