Anyone with experience, I could use some pointers.
Bobby is about 8 months old, he is the one with the head tilt. I kept him from the TNR project as the vet said he wouldn't survive outdoors.
I've kept him in a room for almost a week. He hides even when in that room alone. He only comes out to eat overnight; and then he eats like a horse!
He knows my voice. Doesn't come to me, but won't run. I pick him up and sit with him 5 times per day, 20 to 30 mintues at a time. We sit in different rooms in the house. He is attentive, watching the other cats move about, checking out the dog, and Dad. He has given me head bumpies, purrs sometimes, and loves to rub his head and face along mine.
He has approached one of the other cats a few times; he doesn't seem to knwo what a cat hissing means, he just keeps rubbing that cat! He also doesn't react to growls or swats on the head! I have to scoop him up and away. Well, he has only ever been with his litter mates, and I guess if they did rough and tumble it was all in fun.
He has gotten away from me a few times yesterday and today. He runs and hides. No interest in toys yet. He does know his way back to "his" room, and now runs there if he gets away from me.
How long will this last? What can I do to help him adapt?
I'm worried because I took in Billy a bit over 4 weeks ago; a 6 year old male who has been a house pet since he was 8 weeks old. HE is also still hiding out in one room, in one place. He comes visits me at 2:30 AM and his rumbling purr awakens me; he wants his pets! So I think I am causing a problem with them, not sure.
Anyone been there, got ideas? Thanks. Sandie
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