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I haven't posted in here in a little while, but I had a pretty bad experience yesterday. I have an 8 month old kitten, Emma. She is an amazing cat, and we definitely have built up a strong level of trust and we have a bond where she follows me no matter where I go.
Yesterday I didn't notice that she had come upstairs with me when I did laundry, so when I started going back down the stairs I didn't see her and tripped on her. This caused me to fall down the ENTIRE flight of stairs. I am okay, just bruises and sore. When I fell, Emma leaped down the stairs so quickly and hid behind the couch. After I collected myself I shook her treat bag to test the waters and it was the first time she did not come out for food. I left her alone, I know that you are supposed to do that if a cat is hiding to feel safe. The last thing she needs is a crazy human who she is currently scared OF to poke their head in her space. She ended up peering out about 5 or so minutes later, and ate the treats and then ate her dinner. The rest of the day she acted much more reserved than normal (if a cat can act reserved) and she didn't purr like normal. She did come over and lick my knee gently, that was where I was banged up the most. She just looked kind of sad
Today, she seems better. Still a little timid, but she snuggled in the morning and purred her normal loud purr.
I was a little worried at first that I had hurt her, but she is walking normally, eating fine, and bathroom is fine as well. It all happened so quickly that I don't know how hard I stepped. I think I also tripped on my dress, so it is all kind of a blur. Are there any signs to look for to make sure that the cat isn't in any pain? I watched her closely to make sure that she didn't have to be taken to the vet.
Is there anything else that I should do to normalize the situation? The last thing that I would want was for Emma to think that all happened on purpose, I am not sure how much a cat can understand an "accident"? After it happened she was very hesitant to come near me, but I left treats on the floor because I felt bad that she was so scared. All in all it was a very scary experience, but everything is okay. I also am relieved that she didn't react in an aggressive fashion, as I have read that cats can also go in that direction when they are scared.
Thanks for reading and any input is welcome
I haven't posted in here in a little while, but I had a pretty bad experience yesterday. I have an 8 month old kitten, Emma. She is an amazing cat, and we definitely have built up a strong level of trust and we have a bond where she follows me no matter where I go.
Yesterday I didn't notice that she had come upstairs with me when I did laundry, so when I started going back down the stairs I didn't see her and tripped on her. This caused me to fall down the ENTIRE flight of stairs. I am okay, just bruises and sore. When I fell, Emma leaped down the stairs so quickly and hid behind the couch. After I collected myself I shook her treat bag to test the waters and it was the first time she did not come out for food. I left her alone, I know that you are supposed to do that if a cat is hiding to feel safe. The last thing she needs is a crazy human who she is currently scared OF to poke their head in her space. She ended up peering out about 5 or so minutes later, and ate the treats and then ate her dinner. The rest of the day she acted much more reserved than normal (if a cat can act reserved) and she didn't purr like normal. She did come over and lick my knee gently, that was where I was banged up the most. She just looked kind of sad
Today, she seems better. Still a little timid, but she snuggled in the morning and purred her normal loud purr.
I was a little worried at first that I had hurt her, but she is walking normally, eating fine, and bathroom is fine as well. It all happened so quickly that I don't know how hard I stepped. I think I also tripped on my dress, so it is all kind of a blur. Are there any signs to look for to make sure that the cat isn't in any pain? I watched her closely to make sure that she didn't have to be taken to the vet.
Is there anything else that I should do to normalize the situation? The last thing that I would want was for Emma to think that all happened on purpose, I am not sure how much a cat can understand an "accident"? After it happened she was very hesitant to come near me, but I left treats on the floor because I felt bad that she was so scared. All in all it was a very scary experience, but everything is okay. I also am relieved that she didn't react in an aggressive fashion, as I have read that cats can also go in that direction when they are scared.
Thanks for reading and any input is welcome