PLEASE help cat adoption issue!!

[Mycatownsme]

I thank go didnt need any medical attention.
The thing that confuses me is that she seem to really enjoy being petted. she will give you head bumps and all. But its like something in her snaps and she feels threatened. Also I have NEVER had a cat Hiss at me before.....Is this something she will grow out of or am I in for it with this one?

[jennielynn1970]

All cats are different. You never know what her back ground may have been, what people before you exposed her to. A cat hissing is one that is letting you know that for right now, they need you to back off. It's not a sign that it's a bad or untrainable cat. She's new. She's in an unfamiliar environment. Try putting her in one room. Make that room her safe zone. Keep her there for a while, not just a few days. Let her know that this is her place of refuge and she will never be hurt there. When she feels comfy with that, let her investigate a little further. Cats like to have some boundaries, they like to know that they are in a safety zone.

I agree about the brushing. She's getting over stimulated and doesn't know how to deal with it. Just brush softly 3 times and wait. Try massage as well. use one hand, since she's a baby, and very gently massage up and down the spine area. It is super relaxing for them. They will feel safe and secure, and with time and patience, she should become a good companion!

[KitCat]

When I first got Cocoa Kitty he had been out on his own for quite a while and he would sometimes bite. I would move him off the bed or lap or if he was very aggressive put him in a time out in the room where his litter box was. A few times he looked so mad I had to approach him from the back to pick him up because I was afraid he would hurt me and he did bite pretty hard a few times. Big pupils or a twitching tail means the kitty is getting towards the end of his attention span, so you should stop giving the cat attention.

It's a bit of work, but it should result in a well behaved cat. Now, Cocoa Kitty is gentle and loving and he has been so well trained that he will lick instead of bit or occasionally snap like he's going to bite (pretends). He really has gained my trust enough I will let him touch noses with me or rub his face next to mine.

[moosmom]

Cats are creatures of habit and don't like change. Over-stimulation sounds like the issue. Body language is a good thing to pay attention to. If her ears start to go flat while you're petting/brushing her, (we refer to them as "airplane ears), that's a sign of over-stimulation. Stop and let her be. She getting used to a new environment and being loved, two things that are very foreign to her. Let her come to you. It may take some time, but she'll come around. Just be patient. Have treats on hand. Sit down on the floor with her and toss them to her. See how fast you two will bond.

If scratching or biting is STILL an issue, keep a squirt bottle on hand.