9 month kitten scared of everything!

Hello,

I got my kitten, Roo in October, and she is now nine months. When I first got her she was really cuddly and affectionate. However recently she doesn't want cuddles and whenever I go near her she runs away. I don't know if this is because she has been traumatised by something or she is just full of energy and wants to play but my other cat who is now 7 was never like this. I have tried Feliway, however I didn't see any improvements in either of my cats behaviours, they don't get on with each other and I often have to separate them from each other aslo. Furthermore, because Roo is so full of energy she has broken quite a few ornaments around the house, so during the day if I am out she stays in my bedroom with a bed, litter tray, food and water. Maybe she doesn't like that and that is the reason she is so skittish? I don't know, however any comments would be appreciated. I loved it when she would come for cuddles all the time, it's like she is a different cat

Thank you for reading,
Roo123

Ps: she is also an indoor cat, perhaps that adds to it?

How long have you been locking her in the bedroom for? Did you always do that?

I suspect that your younger cat fears your older one.  Somehow you need to get them both in the same room and learning how to deal with each other.  It may take time but keeping the separated will produce poor results in the end.

JaxTabby said:

I suspect that your younger cat fears your older one.  Somehow you need to get them both in the same room and learning how to deal with each other.  It may take time but keeping the separated will produce poor results in the end.

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Hi, thanks for replying, Roo actually seems to make my older cat scared! She is always jumping on him and chasing him!

Pegleg said:

How long have you been locking her in the bedroom for? Did you always do that?

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I have done it since she was a kitten however it is only for very short periods of time, I leave the windows open and she always has water, food, litter and a bed

Your older cat is being intimidated by the playfulness of the younger.  They are at tow different ages with different needs.  You got to get them together slowly.  Your older cat considers the new cat to be an intruder.

She is perfectly normal in her actions and wanting to play with the older cat. It looks like aggression, but is actually play, otherwise there would be blood and fur flying. After kittens get older, they lose there interest in cuddles, especially females. I take it she is spayed, hormones can account for a lot of this too. 9 months is still a kitten and she will be full of energy and pseudo aggression for at least another year. Your cats will get used to each other, but that will take time too, go slowly and don't let her bug your older cat too much by giving him some high places to escape to. Play with them both with a wand, usually the kitten will play and the other will watch, but that is all good, it will form bonds. Your older cat should teach her the rules,  she needs to learn his boundaries, and to have manners and he will teach her. Just like a small child, she will run wild until she is taught different.  Feed them close together, that helps build trust too. Patience is needed, she WILL outgrow all this energy, she just needs an outlet now instead of your older cat. All the luck and keep us posted!