Can an 8 month old feral cat be domesticated?
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Can an 8 month old feral cat be domesticated?
Most times, semi-feral cats can be domesticated and live happy and healthy lives with their humans. This may take a few weeks, but more often it will take months, and even up to a year. But with patience, respect, and lots of treats, your semi-feral can grow to love you, too!
Can feral cats become house cats?
It’s possible for young feral kittens to become house pets, with proper socialization to humans. However, adult feral cats cannot be turned into pets. Plus, the experience would be stressful to the cat, as well as to any other pets you already have. A stray cat, on the other hand, can be turned into a house pet.
How do you train a feral cat to be a house cat?
These five easy steps will help make your feral cat’s adjustment as quick and problem-free as possible.
- Have a Dedicated Cat Room.
- Put Food to Use.
- Avoid Eye Contact.
- Don’t Force Physical Contact.
- Have Patience.
- Some other ways you can help feral, semi-feral and community cats.
Kittens over 8 weeks of age who’ve had no positive interaction with humans often take much longer to socialize. However, with consistent effort and extra sessions, these same guidelines can be effective to socialize kittens up to 6 months old and even with some adult feral cats.
8 Tips for Socializing Kittens
- Keep them in a small, confined room.
- Handle them every day and play, play, play.
- Move slowly, speak softly.
- Be patient.
- Reward positive behavior.
- Use food to your advantage.
- Provide lots of different surfaces to explore.
- Introduce to other friends, animals, and children.
How do you tame a 9 month old cat?
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- Be sure the room is very cat proofed.
- Visit the cat numerous times each day.
- Provide catnip toys and other stand alone toys for her to play with.
- Play soft music for her 24/7.
- Get a feliway plug in adaptor.
- Try some Composure feline treats to calm her and keep her fears at bay.