{"id":101158,"date":"2022-04-22T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:30:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:30:00","slug":"how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you calm a scared cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat\/#How_do_you_calm_a_scared_cat\" title=\"How do you calm a scared cat?\">How do you calm a scared cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat\/#Why_is_my_cat_scared_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my cat scared all of a sudden?\">Why is my cat scared all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat\/#What_do_cats_do_when_scared\" title=\"What do cats do when scared?\">What do cats do when scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat\/#How_do_cats_get_scared\" title=\"How do cats get scared?\">How do cats get scared?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat\/#How_do_you_get_a_scared_cat_to_trust_you\" title=\"How do you get a scared cat to trust you?\">How do you get a scared cat to trust you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-calm-a-scared-cat\/#What_calms_a_cat_down\" title=\"What calms a cat down?\">What calms a cat down?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_scared_cat\"><\/span>How do you calm a scared cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What can I do to help when my cat is scared or anxious?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure they have their own space.  <\/li>\n<li>Avoid or reduce the things that scare them.  <\/li>\n<li>Give them space.  <\/li>\n<li>Close the curtains and try playing music or the TV.  <\/li>\n<li>Always stay calm.  <\/li>\n<li>Try to stick to a routine.  <\/li>\n<li>Introduce new things slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep a few litter trays inside.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_scared_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my cat scared all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat is suddenly scared of everything, consider if <b>anything has changed in its living environment. Disruption to its routine, such as moving furniture and different people, can make cats skittish. Loud noises, predatory animals, pets, sickness, and injury can make cats feel more vulnerable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_cats_do_when_scared\"><\/span>What do cats do when scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When frightened, <b>some cats may hide, try to appear smaller, pull their ears back and be immobile. Other cats may show signs of agitation or aggression, such as dilated pupils, arched back, pilo-erection (hair standing on end), and hissing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_get_scared\"><\/span>How do cats get scared?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats can get frightened <b>when they notice unknown dogs or cats wandering into their territory. High stress levels can even lead to cats attacking one another. So provide them a secure environment where they can live and roam fearlessly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_scared_cat_to_trust_you\"><\/span>How do you get a scared cat to trust you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Steps to Gaining Your Scared Cats Trust<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stick to a routine with your cat.  <\/li>\n<li>Minimize noise and other stressors.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a soft, reassuring tone of voice.  <\/li>\n<li>Give your cat their own space.  <\/li>\n<li>If your cat reacts by running away, thats okay.  <\/li>\n<li>Play with them often.  <\/li>\n<li>Learn more about feline body language.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_calms_a_cat_down\"><\/span>What calms a cat down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help keep your cat calm: Try to <b>keep the noises low around your cat, especially when she may be getting stressed due to an unfamiliar environment or person. Help dampen noise when she is in her carrier by using a towel to cover the carrier. Play soothing music in your home if she is becoming agitated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you calm a scared cat?Why is my cat scared all of a sudden?What do cats do when scared?How do cats get scared?How do you get a scared cat to trust you?What calms a cat down? How do you calm a scared cat? 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