by Grasshopper on March 6th, 2009

Question

Help answer this question below.

My cat seems to be very isolated and afraid of even going outside. Does anyone think I should get another cat or small dog(if they can get along) to help her get over her fears and make her healthier? If not, what do you suggest?

Like
Report

Share:: Facebook; Twitter; Other

Answers. 3 helpful answers below.

by SweetJane8 on March 6th, 2009
Some cats are very afraid of outside because they think you will not let them back in. My cat is terrified of the sound of traffic that you can hear from our garden so I just keep her as an indoor cat, they will live longer too. But if you feel they should be outside then why not buy a cat collar and lead and go out with her or you could even try getting a large rabbit run. If you try these with no success then you could consider getting another pet that likes going out, then maybe her interest will overpower her, good luck, I hope I helped. Also, it's normal for cats to be independant and isolated, they do not rely on anyone else, most don't even get lonely for anthing or anyone, except their owner.
Comments
- Wonderful advice and most helpful. You're right, she, Yinuk, is isolated and afraid of everyone else except me. She is literally obsessed with me. She follows me everywhere, even in the bathroom. Whenever I try and keep her out of my houseplants, because she will rip them up, she runs to a piece of furniture and puts her claws in it and quickly crawls all over it, then she tries to attack everything in sight, it's hilarious!
  
  Report
  
  by Grasshopper on March 7th, 2009
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
1 comment | Post one | Permalink
by PositiveChris on January 30th, 2011
Cats, like people come in a wide variety of personalities.
If you had a shy friend would you force a new person on them to make them healthier?
If you were afraid of the dark would you want someone turning off all the lights plunging you into pitch blackness to help you get over a fear?
Probably not.
You just may have a shy and sensitive cat. You could try introducing her to the outdoors slowly to see how she handles it, however if it doesn't go over well then why force it?
If she is already antisocial, adding another animal to the mix could just make things worse. She may get more anxious or withdrawn.
Enjoy her for who she is.
Is she eating well? Cleaning herself? Drinking plenty of water? Does she interact with you? If you answered yes then it would seem you just have a shy sensitive sort of cat.

:)
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink
by iAnima on October 27th, 2010
Seems like ur kitty needs some fun lovin! Get her a small dog or a kitten, but not like a really tiny kitten cuz if she gets annoyed she might chomp its neck and kill it. Get a 9 month or 1 year old kitten for her, and as for the dog don't get something too big. Or get one of those dogs that have the protective trait in them
Comments
Add a comment...
- Like
- Report
No comments. Post one | Permalink

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

What does MEOW mean in cat language,
by ChelseaLee on December 15th, 2011 | 12 people like this
why do some cats purr louder than others?
by justinrpg on February 1st, 2011 | 2 people like this
What are the most obvious behavioural signs that a cat wants to play?
by mumpsimus on February 1st, 2012 | 3 people like this
If your cat likes certain people, do you also like those people? In other words, do you trust your cat's judgement?
by Easywheels on December 15th, 2011 | 1 person likes this
When my cat(18) comes in from being outside and she cannot find me right away, she meow's very loudly until she sees me. Is this normal?
by Peaches on September 23rd, 2011 | 4 people like this
More Cat communication See only professionally researched Cat communication questions

You're reading My cat seems to be very isolated and afraid of even going outside. Does anyone think I should get another cat or small dog(if they can get along) to help her get over her fears and make her healthier? If not, what do you suggest?

Question

My cat seems to be very isolated and afraid of even going outside. Does anyone think I should get another cat or small dog(if they can get along) to help her get over her fears and make her healthier? If not, what do you suggest?

Answers. 3 helpful answers below.

Comments

Comments

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

How do I get my dog to get along with my cat? They can't even be in the same room with eachother without my dog going crazy and barking and chasing her.

We adpoted a 6 year old boxer who is GREAT except he and the cat we already had do NOT get along. He chases and barks and growls at the cat who hisses, hunches up and even growls. How can I make these two get along?

How can I get my dog and cat to get along? They fight WHENEVER they are within range of each other. It is my dogs fault because she hates ALL other animals including dogs. And she also viciously barks at the cat 24/7 even when they are on different rooms!

I have an alpha female cat that absolutely hates it when we try to get another cat but another cat was brought to my house last night and I want to keep it but its not an alpha cat. Will an alpha cat and a non alpha cat get along?

I have a dog and a kitten (4 months old). I am Cat sitting for my friend. How can I get the Kitten to stop arching and hissing at the cat? The dog and cat get along fine.

Professionally Researched

What will get rid of the smell of cat&dog urine?

What year is a cat dog series PEZ dispenser?

Can a cat get rabies by licking blood?

Can a person get worms from a cat?

Can a female cat get pregnant while feeding kittens?

ANSWERBAG BUZZ

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Question

My cat seems to be very isolated and afraid of even going outside. Does anyone think I should get another cat or small dog(if they can get along) to help her get over her fears and make her healthier? If not, what do you suggest?

Answers. 3 helpful answers below.

Comments

Comments

Comments

Did this answer your question? If not, then ask a new question or create a poll.

More Questions. Additional questions in this category.

Follow us on Facebook!

Related Ads

Related Questions

Professionally Researched

ANSWERBAG BUZZ

Answerbag.com Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!

Answerbag.com
Your favorite Q&A site is on Facebook! Become a fan to connect with the ever-growing community of Answerbaggers, share your thoughts and find out what Answerbag's up to next!