Deal with a Shy Cat

Is your cat so scared you can't even get near you? Well read this article to know how to fix your problem!

Patting Your Shy Cat

 * 1) When approaching the shy cat don't stand up. Crouch down and move towards them slowly. Apply these rules of how to approach the cat to the rest of the family. This is because the cat may think of you as a threat.
 * 2) Once you are close enough to the cat talk to it gently. It may calm the cat. DO NOT PAT THE CAT YET.
 * 3) If you can have a cat treat in your hand, move that hand towards the cat slowly but surely. When the cat starts sniffing, licking or eating the treat, move your other hand to above the cat's head. Gently stroke the back of the cat's neck.
 * 4) If your cat gets tense, start talking to it again. If you are willing to, you can sing as well.
 * 5) If your cat is still weary of you, repeat the exercise, but not constantly. Also try the excercise with other family members or friends.

Cuddling Your Shy Cat

 * 1) Once you have mastered patting your cat you need to master cuddling them. This is not the type of squeeze cuddling but getting he cat to sit next to or on you calmly.
 * 2) Dont force the cat to sit with you. Also, if your cat does not like loud sounds it would be wise not to whistle or click with your mouth.
 * 3) Slowly approach your cat while staying in a crouch position. Pat their head. Now, while patting there head with one hand, try to gently rub their belly. This may calm the cat. If the cat gets tense or angry stop immediently.
 * 4) If step 3 goes well your cat should be lying on the ground calmly while you rub it's belly. Keep patting and rubbing the cat for about 1 more minute. Now give the stroking and rubbing a rest and give them a gentle tickle or scratch behind the ears. If your cat gets tense or upset by this stop immediently.
 * 5) Well you cat may not be the bravest thing to walk the earth but it is probably used to you and family by now.

Tips

 * •Get you family to practise these methods as well as usual visitors and friends.