A good game of Hide and Seek is fun, but not when you spend a lot of your time trying to track down your cat´s hiding places. Why is your cat so anti-social to the point of being an illusive hermit? Cats that hide on a consistent basis are either too shy, are afraid of small children or other pets, or are in poor health.
The cat that is too shy can often be brought "out of his shell" (or from underneath the bed) if the cat is exposed to pleasant experiences that help him overcome his anxieties. Like most animals, cats will feel more secure in their surroundings when they undergo certain practices that become routine for them, thus increasing their confidence levels to recognize that all is well with their world.
- The natural curiosity of cats can help entice the illusive cat from out of his hiding place. Cat toys will pique your cat´s hunt-and-fetch instincts to where he forgets he is shy and goes after the toys as you interact with him.
- Introduce the cat tunnels or other items to the cat that simply prefers to observe his surroundings from an enclosed area. In time, this can become appealing to him. He will soon feel that it is safe to be seen, and you will feel better knowing that he is in your view.
- As your cat gains more confidence, grab his immediate attention with feather or fur toys which will make him feel as if he is hunting "big game."
- For cats that need a longer confidence-building plan, the Cat Play Pen will provide a maximum see-through enclosure that he´ll feel safe in and develop the realization that his surroundings aren´t so scary after all. Use this method until his shyness has subsided.
- Also keep in mind that sometimes it´s not about changing the cat´s behavior, but rather changing the behavior of family members.
If nothing seems to help your cat overcome his shyness, he may be ill. In this case, please get your cat to a qualified veterinarian for a proper diagnosis. Be sure to pick a few of the items above and place in your shopping cart to open up your shy cat to the world. www.cheappetstore.com
