meet Buggy

Yeah, it might take him a few days to realize things are back to normal.  He may hold a grudge for a bit - he has to hold the upper hand, after all.  

But really, he'll come around soon enough.

 grudge? what grudge? he didn't eat at all this morning, won't even come out for a feeding!  Not the same cat from 3 days ago (stealing my chair : )   

talked to him at length a few times today.... evening feed...same...no response...still holed up

Called the vet for the helluvit....response of feral being brought indoors.......give him his quiet spot, give him time

very difficult for me, but onward to day 4 we go. Camera on motion detect. 

Grudge? No grudge. The whole thing with cats is patience. Ferals or domestics, patience. We cannot ruin the whole process here.

He'll eat when he's starved and over time, he'll forget what happened. Remember, routine, routine, routine.

Hey, I'd be pissed at him if he did to me what I did to him!  

We're ok, I know we'll get through.

And yes TT, maintaining routine, chin up.

Thanks for moral support! Both Bugs' and my time of need.. 

The lady who feeds Bear gave me a great idea for Bug's name....as I frequently call him "THE BUG"......

she suggested a more contemporary, modern version...T Bug. Whatcha think, yo?  : )

He's really more upset at the change in his routine than he is mad at you.  If he's upset with you, it's because you provided the routine that changed.  Really, give him a week and he'll be back to his old self.

T Bug sounds like tea bag? :lol3:

I thought Buggy was a good name. Names ending with the eeee sound is good as they response those pitch.
Bugsy is ok? Though maybe mistaken for a rabbit as in Bugs Bunny :lol3:

Named by my kids...his proper name is actually Bagheera, the black panther Jungle Book character.

I'm the creep who shortened it to Buggy.

Lol...... go with what your kids call him and you still can call him Buggy for short.

I like Bagheera, too.  It is a dignified name for a dignified young man, although Bug seems to suit him, too.

As Bugs Bunny is my totem animal, I'd vote for Bugs, too.  Lots of sass and snark.   I have a feeling you'll be getting both once he's back to nomal!

i sure hope the little prince returns to stealing my seat again soon...day 4 still holed up. He has used the litterbox, though, amazingly clean in that regard, zero abhorrent behavior, misses or mistakes for any reason.  

He will and soon all will be forgotten and forgiven with thankfulness [emoji]128149[/emoji]

when he decides to "come out" and show his face, i'll commence with attempts to play, exercise and "get busy" (in an interaction sense)

Last week, before his trap, vet tests and treatments...he showed signs of becoming comfortable with me....laying in middle of the floor...on his side, eyes blinking  relaxing, nodding off. And just beginning to play....I don't think anyone in his life taught him about fun and play.... I felt we made great progress at that time.  

I'll be happy if he'll simply trust me enough to hang out mid-room again. That will signal a rehab of sorts.

My vision.....IF he's willing...by next year fully integrated into the family, cats, dog and humans...free run of the whole house.

I realize, much work between then and now.

He will be back to his normal self when he is bored of hiding. Be patience and soon will be fully integrated with the household.

day 5...still holed up, he ate a very little bit (middle of the night when i'm NOT there) and, thankfully HAS used the L-box

I'm still maintaining feed schedule....now smaller portions, I know the food will spoil before he eats it. I've thrown away a lot this week.   

Are you feeding him wet or dry?

Wet food (already cooked) can last a pretty good time when left out and considering it's winter on your side. Dry would not last that long but humidity is low should be able to last a little longer.

If wet turns dry, mix some warm water to it to make it damp again but don't do that to dry food. Just take note when he eTs and mayb lay it out for him 1/2 hr before. Unless he eats after midnight and you can't possibly stay up so leave it out earlier before you hit the sack.

Leave fresh water.

Both wet and dry. Dry down daily...largely untouched.  Wet down normal feed 7-8am....changed and fresh again 5-6pm.  I'm keeping everything fresh...giving him no reason to decline eating. 

He is eating odd hours after midnight, unpredictable timing. He's lost his schedule somewhere along the way.  

Fresh water always there for his majesty. 

Then stay with his timetable. Pamper his highness please [emoji]128515[/emoji]

I'd dare not insult the little prince. 

His hours are now whacked out....overnight he ate his 6PM dinner and ate well! ......used the L-box and drank water (not necessarily in that order : ) .  Of that I'm relieved.

This morning, via camera I spied him sitting out on the floor....of course when I go in he retreats to his safe spot. 

i'm beginning to take this personal.  So IS HE HOLDING A GRUDGE AGAINST ME? 

Day 6

No, he's just being princely. You shall pay for interrupting his royal schedule!

But an insolent knave I am...how dare I interrupt Him (note capital).

Of course I await His appearance mid floor ...but is there anything further I can do to hasten his "coming out"?

I really think he's lost all trust in me.