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In reply to the discussion: How do you deal witha PTSD Kitty... [View all]WhiteTara
(29,703 posts)9. Don't push and don't ask anything of her
don't say "come here" or hold out your hand. Sit still and maybe have some tasty food treat and just be there. If she doesn't come round, just keep doing it. Leave the tasty treat behind and then come back later with more. I have a rescue dog and it has been, and still is, a slow journey from fear to trust.
This morning, I whistled and my beautiful dog came running! It was a victory for me. She came to live with us the end of May.
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describes my rescue cat. wanted petting but was afraid. as the weeks went by...
Demovictory9
Nov 2018
#2
Let her come to you. Have lots of treats. Get into a routine of where and when
applegrove
Nov 2018
#4
You can cut her claws. Do one paw. Then the other. I have a cat I like to wrestle
applegrove
Nov 2018
#8
I have been trimming cat nails for over a decade and have yet to cut the quick. I'm careful.
applegrove
Nov 2018
#34
I would never declaw. I have not had a decent couch in 15 years And I'm fine with
applegrove
Nov 2018
#27
Yes. I am in my heart and head when I am at home. I'm not actually present in my livingroom. That is
applegrove
Nov 2018
#31
I have one formerly feral girl who is taking a long time, but she's getting there.
femmedem
Nov 2018
#23