Why is my new kitten hiding and crying?

For a kitty in a new or unfamiliar environment, hiding is a normal reaction. If your pet is uncertain, they’ll want to hide until they are sure they are in a safe place, without any possible threats! For this reason, it’s common to see new kitties make a dash under the bed when you first bring them home.

What do you do when a kitten won’t stop meowing?

Cats often meow to initiate play, petting, or to get you to talk to them. If you want to cut down on attention-seeking meows, stop responding when it happens. Only give them attention when they are quiet. If they start to meow again, look or walk away.

Should you ignore a crying kitten at night?

A cat will almost definitely not stop crying at night if you go and see them and tell them to be quiet! However, conditioning a cat to learn that meowing at night will not get them any attention can take a long time, and it can often be a struggle to ignore a crying cat!

Should I let my kitten hide?

If your new kitty is hiding it’s important to understand this is normal. Just be patient and give them time to adjust to their surroundings. If your new kitty wants to hide, let them hide. Don’t force them to come out.

Why does my new kitten keep hiding?

Cats typically hide in a new environment, to assess whether the new place is safe or not. Kittens usually adapt in just a few hours, but there are those that may take days, weeks and sometimes longer. Don’t be dismayed or give up; they’ll soon trust you.

Do kittens meow for no reason?

The cat’s meow is her way of communicating with people. Kittens meow to let their mother know they’re cold or hungry, but once they get a bit older, cats no longer meow to other cats. But they continue to meow to people throughout their lives, probably because meowing gets people to do what they want.

Where should my kitten sleep?

This means that the best place for a kitten to sleep is a warm and secure spot, sheltered from draughts. It’s not a bad idea to have the kitten close to you for just the first few nights. Find a cosy place next to your bed and you can even choose a spot up off the floor if possible.

How do you lure a scared kitten out of hiding?

Use toys, catnip, and treats or wet food to encourage your cat to come out from under the couch, bed, or basement rafters. Place these lures near his hiding place, but make sure he has to come out a bit to reach them. Shake the bag of treats every time you give her some to condition your cat to respond to the sound.