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I’ve been feeding a cat for the last three weeks and finally got him in a humane trap and had him neutered. He would often try to get into my house and my neighbors house all the time yet he wouldn’t let me pet him or get within a few feet of him.
Right now I’m attempting to foster him and get him in shape to be a potential adoption candidate for a few rescues in my area. He does/doesn’t do several things and I would love to get some advice. He was neutered four days ago. I have five other cats in house(two fosters and three residents) so the only place I have for him right now is in an extra large dog cage. He has a litter box(using well), food and water, blankets, toy and a scratching post.
The main issue I’m having is he is not eating enough. He normally hisses and acts scared when he first sees me. He doesn’t act aggressive at all and after a few minutes of sniffing me he starts huffing really loud almost like a horse. After I pet him for a few minutes he purrs, kneads, won’t stop rubbing against my hand, and starts picking at his food.
As far as I can tell this is the only time he eats his food. I was expecting him to devour his food any chance he can get just like when he was outside but he seems really picky right now. If I put some tuna in his food he will eat when I’m not there but that’s the only trick I’ve had work so far. Ive tried covering the cage when I’m gone and also leaving cage uncovered when I’m gone with the same results.
Is this something I should be worried about or is he just adjusting to his new home?
Also, should I keep his cage covered or uncovered when I’m not with him?
I’m hoping my one foster cat gets adopted this week which would free up an actual bedroom that I can transfer the new cat to.
Right now I’m attempting to foster him and get him in shape to be a potential adoption candidate for a few rescues in my area. He does/doesn’t do several things and I would love to get some advice. He was neutered four days ago. I have five other cats in house(two fosters and three residents) so the only place I have for him right now is in an extra large dog cage. He has a litter box(using well), food and water, blankets, toy and a scratching post.
The main issue I’m having is he is not eating enough. He normally hisses and acts scared when he first sees me. He doesn’t act aggressive at all and after a few minutes of sniffing me he starts huffing really loud almost like a horse. After I pet him for a few minutes he purrs, kneads, won’t stop rubbing against my hand, and starts picking at his food.
As far as I can tell this is the only time he eats his food. I was expecting him to devour his food any chance he can get just like when he was outside but he seems really picky right now. If I put some tuna in his food he will eat when I’m not there but that’s the only trick I’ve had work so far. Ive tried covering the cage when I’m gone and also leaving cage uncovered when I’m gone with the same results.
Is this something I should be worried about or is he just adjusting to his new home?
Also, should I keep his cage covered or uncovered when I’m not with him?
I’m hoping my one foster cat gets adopted this week which would free up an actual bedroom that I can transfer the new cat to.
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