Hi guys....it's not often that I post a question on here about my darling babies, but we are having a puzzling situation with our Cricket..
Here's the story -
I rescued Cricket along with Noble about 14 months ago. At the time of rescue, Cricket was 8 weeks old, and almost completely ferile, and very sick with a URI, worms, etc. He and Nobes stayed out in the garage until we got the all-clear from the vet, and then brought them in the house to thier own room, then out with the other cats. Cricket has pretty much gotten over his fear of people - he's a momma's boy, but accepts my husband pretty well. We went to vet for shots a couple weeks ago, and Cricket has really freaked out since then. He is TERRIFIED of my husband now, but only sometimes - he will eat and act fine sometimes (my husband is the only feeder), and other times Dave will flush the toilet and Cricket will go running and hiding upstairs. This does not seem to have a pattern, but we are worried that he is not eating like he should (as these episodes occur mostly at mealtimes).
Note: I took him to the vet, which he hates. A woman vet administered the vaccines. What could be wrong??? Dave spends plenty of time cuddling with him, but still Cricket will do this, seemingly without any provocation. Cricket still loves me! Does anyone have any ideas about how to help this??
We are pretty frustrated. Cricket is so skittish!
We'd appreciate any input!
Beth
Here's the story -
I rescued Cricket along with Noble about 14 months ago. At the time of rescue, Cricket was 8 weeks old, and almost completely ferile, and very sick with a URI, worms, etc. He and Nobes stayed out in the garage until we got the all-clear from the vet, and then brought them in the house to thier own room, then out with the other cats. Cricket has pretty much gotten over his fear of people - he's a momma's boy, but accepts my husband pretty well. We went to vet for shots a couple weeks ago, and Cricket has really freaked out since then. He is TERRIFIED of my husband now, but only sometimes - he will eat and act fine sometimes (my husband is the only feeder), and other times Dave will flush the toilet and Cricket will go running and hiding upstairs. This does not seem to have a pattern, but we are worried that he is not eating like he should (as these episodes occur mostly at mealtimes).
Note: I took him to the vet, which he hates. A woman vet administered the vaccines. What could be wrong??? Dave spends plenty of time cuddling with him, but still Cricket will do this, seemingly without any provocation. Cricket still loves me! Does anyone have any ideas about how to help this??
We are pretty frustrated. Cricket is so skittish!
Beth