Things To Know About Abused Cats
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Things To Know About Abused Cats
Cats that have been abused can appear severely maimed and damaged all
over their exterior.
Some may appear to be in perfect shape on the outside, although all of
the damage they sustained may be internal or emotional. Even though
physical damage is bad, emotional damage is much tougher to fix.
Cats who have physical abuse will still answer to a soft touch and soft
voice, as long as they know that the abuse has come to an end.
When you have a cat that has been emotionally abused, you’ll need to
wait until the cat comes to you. You’ll need to use patience, as the
cat will be confused and not know if you plan to hurt him or not. If
you take your time and let him know that you are nothing to fear, he
will eventually come to you.
When he starts to come to you, you can let him sniff you and pet him.
After a while, he will learn that he can trust you and he will come to
you when you call him.
Yelling, raising your voice, or using disciplinary tools such as
flyswatters or water guns the wrong way can lead to emotional damage.
If you continue to use the wrong means of discipline on an emotionally
damaged cat, the cat can become mean or lethargic. When a cat turns
mean, it’s not always a bad thing. Meaner cats are easier to reach, as
they still care a bit about what happens to them – while lethargic cats
could really care less.
Cats that have become lethargic won’t play, take treats, or respond to
anything you say to them. With a lethargic cat, the ideal way to get
him to respond is to bring in a companion cat.
Over time, a lethargic cat will eventually look for attention, normally
a scratch or a pat. When this happens, you should always use a soft
voice and snuggle with him. Never raise your voice at this point, and
make sure you let the cat know that his behavior is a lot better.
You should make slow movements around a lethargic cat, as he is still
quite traumatic. Once he is coming around and letting you touch him
again, he is getting back to his normal self. Keep in mind that it may
take some time, which is to be expected with this type of situation.
If your cat starts to get upset again or if you raise your voice, he
will hide again. If you continue to use a soft voice and have patience,
your cat will eventually get past this. If you get a cat that is
lethargic, you should prepare yourself for a long and very intensive
healing period.
Angry or mean cats on the other hand, will either fight and scratch
with you, or simply run away from you. With mean cats, the best thing
to do is use gentle treatment with a soft voice. You can never try to
raise your voice or use strict discipline, as it will only make the cat
meaner.
Never attempt to trap the cat either, as trapping it will only make the
cat react. If you take your time and let the cat know that you are
there for him, he will eventually calm down.
Abused cats are truly a sad thing, although they are out there. Abused
cats can be a sad thing to see indeed, especially those that were
physically abused. Abused cats need a loving home and a loving owner
who will give them the type of lifestyle they deserve.
Always remember that if you are dealing with an abused cat – you should
always be as gentle as you possibly can.
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