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Hi everyone
I have an about two-year-old cat and currently he is my only cat. I'm worried about my cat when I'm away from home. I may be very busy until July or August.
My cat came to me from the street when he was a tiny kitten. He didn't come out of his cardboard house for three days at the beginning. The only people he likes are me and one of my friends. He runs away from whoever else, though so far he has never scratched or bitten someone other than us. He is very jumpy and is scared easily.
Since I usually work at home, my cat is always within a few feet from me unless I'm taking a shower. He literally watches me.
Whenever I enter another room and close the door, he persistently cries until I open the door. He may have separation anxiety.
I'll be busy for a month or so. I know my cat will be distressed when I'm not home, but I'm hoping he feels as secured as possible while I'm away. My friend will feed and play with him when I'm not home for a few days.
I've tried a few things to make him feel better while I'm away so far...
Leaving out safe toys
Hoped he'd play with the toys, which didn't work. According to my friend my cat doesn't play with any toys as long as I'm not home.
Puzzle feeder box
I've made many puzzle feeder boxes out of unused boxes. My cat will eat all the treat inside within thirty minutes, so it's not much of a distraction. If the puzzle is too hard for him, my cat just gives up and ignores the box.
Besides, he got his head stuck in the box in an attempt to eat the treat. It happened a few times. It was very funny, but I don't like to have his head trapped in the box all the way until I return.
Giving treat
I gave my cat some lettuce every time I returned home. My cat loves leafy greens. This may have worked a bit. He should feel better if he knows he gets something when I go out and then return.
Can you give me any other tips? Whatever tips and tricks will be very much appreciated! Thanks beforehand!
My cat came to me from the street when he was a tiny kitten. He didn't come out of his cardboard house for three days at the beginning. The only people he likes are me and one of my friends. He runs away from whoever else, though so far he has never scratched or bitten someone other than us. He is very jumpy and is scared easily.
Since I usually work at home, my cat is always within a few feet from me unless I'm taking a shower. He literally watches me.
I'll be busy for a month or so. I know my cat will be distressed when I'm not home, but I'm hoping he feels as secured as possible while I'm away. My friend will feed and play with him when I'm not home for a few days.
I've tried a few things to make him feel better while I'm away so far...
Leaving out safe toys
Hoped he'd play with the toys, which didn't work. According to my friend my cat doesn't play with any toys as long as I'm not home.
Puzzle feeder box
I've made many puzzle feeder boxes out of unused boxes. My cat will eat all the treat inside within thirty minutes, so it's not much of a distraction. If the puzzle is too hard for him, my cat just gives up and ignores the box.
Besides, he got his head stuck in the box in an attempt to eat the treat. It happened a few times. It was very funny, but I don't like to have his head trapped in the box all the way until I return.
Giving treat
I gave my cat some lettuce every time I returned home. My cat loves leafy greens. This may have worked a bit. He should feel better if he knows he gets something when I go out and then return.
Can you give me any other tips? Whatever tips and tricks will be very much appreciated! Thanks beforehand!