We adopted a 4 week old kitten after she was accidentally separated from her mom at 3 weeks. Now she is 8-9 weeks old and hasn't been with other cats for the majority of her life. She cries when left alone since yesterday. How do we reward her silence and not reward her crying when she is crying the majority of the time? As soon as someone walks into the apartment or wakes up she starts crying. She just got her first vaccination a few days ago and the vet gave her a clean bill of health.
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My 8-9 Week Kitten Cries All the Time
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Not really going to happen, she is trying so hard to tell you that she is lonely.
Why not get another kitten, same age, opposite sex?
If impossible you might consider rehoming her so she can have companionship.
Why not get another kitten, same age, opposite sex?
If impossible you might consider rehoming her so she can have companionship.
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Can't really afford this kitten so a second kitten is out of the question. We took her in because we were asked and that's hard to say no to. I've noticed she cries more in darkness or with less space to roam.
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You should consider rehomining her where she can be with other cats or get more attention. The poor thing sounds so lonely.
I agree, it might be best if she were rehomed so she can have some companionship.
Some kitties are just not loners.
Some kitties are just not loners.
Im sure this wasn't what you wanted to hear, but I agree with above advice.
This poor little girl got seperated from her mom way too early and it's possible she has gotten a fear of being alone. A reminder of that way-too-soon seperation. This little one should not be alone at all times, she's obviously telling you.
It's hard to let go of a kitten, but it's best for her. She'll have a happier future with a friend on her side at all times.
This poor little girl got seperated from her mom way too early and it's possible she has gotten a fear of being alone. A reminder of that way-too-soon seperation. This little one should not be alone at all times, she's obviously telling you.
It's hard to let go of a kitten, but it's best for her. She'll have a happier future with a friend on her side at all times.
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Well, I figured out from looking elsewhere for advice and through trail and error that she just wanted a little more play time (not even that much) and more room to roam. I noticed this happened after her first vet visit which seems to have made her more attached to us, which is fine (just an adjustment period). I don't agree that a second kitten always solves this problem because in my research, I found several people who had the same problem with two kittens or in multiple cat homes or even in homes where someone was home almost all the time. Also rehoming is not a good option since I know of no better home that could take her in and bringing her to shelter sounds cruel (since she is so attached to us now and is very timid from spending practically her whole life in our home) and doesn't guarantee a better home than what we can offer. I was looking for advice on how to get her to self soothe. A second kitten or rehoming are both last options; a pet owner should try everything they can before jumping to those options. WikiHow gave good advice on things to try out, and they seemed to work. She is much happier since yesterday afternoon. She is changing so rapidly (day to day even) we're having to make adjustments all the time. I'm fine with that. I'm happy to have her. She has made our lives better, and I wouldn't give her up unless we have no other option. I'm not rich in money, but I can afford to give this kitten a happy and healthy life.
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What about a stuffed animal?Something to cuddle with and play with.
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I certainly did not mean to criticize. She just sounds lonely. How long is she left alone for? Generally cats that young do bond to another cat buddy. A stuffed animal that smells like you could also be comforting.
Can you spend a little more time playing with her. Does she have a lot of toys? My mom's cat was like that, she might still be crying looking for he mom. Spend as much time interacting with her as possible. Let us know how you two are doing. BTW I would be hesitant to rehome her too.
A word of caution, the little bums do cost money, please try to save a little every day for vet visits and medical situations. It is an awful feeling to be in a position to not be able to do something to save them if you don't have the funds.
A word of caution, the little bums do cost money, please try to save a little every day for vet visits and medical situations. It is an awful feeling to be in a position to not be able to do something to save them if you don't have the funds.
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Sounds like you are doing a good job looking for solutions. Since you are willing (not all are) to make the effort to find a solution I agree you are the best home for this kitten. If you read some of the threads on this site you will see people who reference other sites and links to articles. Now that you have mentioned WikiHow, others will read their info and may pass it on to others. Thank you for taking the time to spread the word here instead of just not coming back to TCS.
A suggestion in case you consider getting a second kitten. Try fostering a kitten. If they get along well enough you can adopt it, if not, you will be saving a kitten until a forever home is found. It may be that this kitten and the other you have taken in will bond as well.
