Hello, I'm new here....
anyway, i just got a new 5 month old Norwegian Forest cat kitten yesterday. Ever since he's been home (since about 4 pm yesterday) he's been hiding under my bed, which i hear is perfectly normal. When we do manage to pet him, he seems to adore it, purring loudly. As soon as we leave, he zooms back under the bed. He refuses to eat or drink, and hasn't used the kitty litter box we offer him. He sneezes a lot and seems to have some slight discharge in his eyes and nose, although there is less today than there was yesterday. Also, at night when i am sleeping above him and all is quiet, he begins to "cry". as soon as he hears or sees me, he stops but won't allow me to touch him. Being a first-time pet owner and only 16, i'm very concerned for him. Is it normal and safe for him not to eat or drink so little? I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions as to how to make his transition to my home as smooth as possilbe. Thanks!
anyway, i just got a new 5 month old Norwegian Forest cat kitten yesterday. Ever since he's been home (since about 4 pm yesterday) he's been hiding under my bed, which i hear is perfectly normal. When we do manage to pet him, he seems to adore it, purring loudly. As soon as we leave, he zooms back under the bed. He refuses to eat or drink, and hasn't used the kitty litter box we offer him. He sneezes a lot and seems to have some slight discharge in his eyes and nose, although there is less today than there was yesterday. Also, at night when i am sleeping above him and all is quiet, he begins to "cry". as soon as he hears or sees me, he stops but won't allow me to touch him. Being a first-time pet owner and only 16, i'm very concerned for him. Is it normal and safe for him not to eat or drink so little? I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions as to how to make his transition to my home as smooth as possilbe. Thanks!
