5 Things You Can Do To Help Your Nervous Cat

Does your cat seem to spend more time under your bed than anywhere else in the house? Do they groom themselves so much that they have bald spots? Do they refuse to use litter? These are all signs that your cat is nervous and unhappy. What can you do to help your cat adapt and be happier? Here are 5 ways to help your nervous cat.

1 - Lower your expectations

Trying to force your cat to open, relax and be more friendly can actually turn against him and make him even more shy. If your cat has always been nervous, especially if it was once wild, it may be too much to expect him to become a cat on his knees one day. Once you relax and accept everything your cat can get, he will feel less pressure and become more comfortable around you.

2 - Play with them

Playing with your cat can help them learn to trust you and reduce their stress level. Wand toys are a great way to interact with your cat from a distance, allowing him to feel safe while mobilizing his natural hunting instinct.

3 - Let them snuggle with your scent

Although your cat may be too scared to snuggle with you directly, he should learn to associate your scent with food, comfort and love. Project Play ™ Cuddler Comfort ™ allows your cat to snuggle against your scent without having to worry about making a sudden, terrifying move. Just add a pillowcase or t-shirt that you recently wore so that your cat can feel comforted by its scent, even in your absence. Adding one to your cat's favorite hiding place can even help you learn to associate your scent with safety. Better yet, every purchase of a Comfort Cuddler ™ provides a toy to a cat in a shelter. Mischievous cats are more likely to be adopted. Thus, each given toy can help save a cat's life.

4 - Give them a hiding place

You have heard of the "fight or flight" response. Cats are much more likely to flee a scary situation and search for a safe place. Even if you think that a life under your bed can be a miserable existence, your cat will feel safe. Hiding them can help them feel more comfortable exploring the house, knowing they have a place to escape.

5 - Give them treats

Your cat may be too scared to take them directly at first, so you may have to leave them in the house. Hopefully, over time, your cat will warm up enough to take your hand flat and tense. Single ingredient treats are a great way to earn your cat's confidence, without guilt.