How can you tame a cat?

Seeing a small kitten on the street, many decide to take him to their home. However, they do not even think about the fact that they may encounter some problems, and after all, it can take quite a long time for a wild animal to adapt. In addition, training a cat is a difficult and time-consuming task.

Almost all cats are self-sufficient in nature, as well as very freedom-loving animals. And getting them to do something against their will will be very difficult. And this applies not only to stray cats, but also to pedigree cats. This is primarily due to the nature of the animal. So, a British cat will be rather skeptical, and sometimes aggressive, to all caresses, as well as attempts to pick it up. And she will do it only when she wants to.

In addition, the slightest rustle can cause him to immediately jump off his hands and may even scratch his owner at the same time. That's why, before picking up the cat in your arms, you must make sure that she is in a good mood.

Almost every cat has an excellent sense of smell. And if a person smells of perfume, specific cream, aromatic spices, alcohol or even citrus fruits, then she will not sit on his hands either. If this happens quite often, then the animal may completely lose confidence in its owner. In this case, the cat will bypass him.

It is also possible that the animal has been beaten or simply bullied in the past.

Many cats do not like to be picked up by small children, because they can either press the animal too much, or pinch it.

In real life, it will be very difficult to train a cat from the street not only to himself, but also to the house, because any stray animal will be angry and aggressive in the first few days. You need to start training with feeding. In addition, for the first days it is necessary to do this on the street at the same time. Literally in one week, the newly-made pet will be waiting for its new owner at the feeding place.

You cannot teach a street cat to a person when he has a fear of him, because the animal will immediately feel it and will not fit. You need to try not to approach the animal first, but wait until the cat itself approaches the owner.

In addition, in the case of aggressive behavior of a feral cat, you must also protect your face.

The first time you need to be with the newly-made pet for a few minutes. Each day, the time spent should be increased. If the animal begins to show interest in its owner, you can try to talk to him. At first, this should be done in a whisper, so that the cat does not get scared and does not run away. When she begins to spend more time with the person, you can try to pick her up. But this must also be done very carefully. If the first time it did not work out and the cat ran away from its owner, then don't chase her.

It takes a cat approximately one to several days to adapt to the home. In the room where the cat is closed, you need to put a bowl of water and food. Also put a tray so that she learns to walk into it from the first days. You can put a few special toys, as well as set up a sleeping place. In addition, you need to know that if the light is too bright, the animal will not feel too comfortable in the room. That's why the light should be slightly dim.

At first, the tray must be filled with earth, which is used for planting flowers, so that the cat feels in its natural environment. In addition, all objects that may fall from the room must be removed.

After a period of adaptation, it is imperative to take the animal from the street to the veterinarian to make sure that it practically does not have any diseases. To do this, the cat must be placed in a special carrier, using durable gloves, and taken to the veterinary clinic. Such measures must be taken without fail, because a wild animal can be a carrier of any viral diseases.

When a person is convinced that the animal is absolutely safe, you can gradually start to train it. It is best to use toys for this, which can be purchased in special stores or made from improvised means.

To get started, you can simply place your hands next to the cat to make sure they are safe. Then you have to try to stroke her. If it does not allow you to do this, do not rush, it is better to wait a while. Over time, the animal will not only allow you to stroke, but also to take it in your arms. The fact that she is pleased will be evidenced by her relaxed appearance and raised ears.

But you can train a small kitten much faster. This can be done in just a few days.However, if it is too shy, then the domestication process will take a little longer. But nevertheless, it is possible to do this, and not only with the help of affection and kindness, but also with the help of delicious food. For training, you can use both different toys and a regular rope.

When people first bring a small kitten into the house, then first of all it is necessary to exclude any contact with both other people and other pets. To do this, you can place the animal either in a separate room or in a small cage. In the second case, the cage should be placed in the most distant and quietest corner of the room. In addition, it must be covered with any fabric on top. You also need to put two bowls in it. One of them should be with water, and the other with food.

After a few hours, you need to go to the cage and try to talk to a small pet. In addition, you can give him something tasty, such as boiled meat or fish. The kitten must eat from the hands of the owner. So he will quickly get used to it and understand that he is getting food from a friend, and not from an enemy.

If a small pet still hisses while feeding and does not want to eat, you need to leave him alone for a while. After he calms down, you can try to open the cage a little and reach out. This must be done very carefully, without sudden movements, so that the kitten is not frightened. It may still hiss but do not pay attention to this, because this is a simple defensive reaction.

When the owner pet the kitten and he calms down, you can give him a small piece of a treat. You can fully feed the animal only after 10–12 hours, when it gets hungry enough. In this case, the baby will come out of his hiding place and may even take food from the hands of his new owner. This will only mean that the person did everything right.

Even when the kitten began to eat from his hands and got used to it a little, you should not speak too loudly in his presence, because he can get scared and run away, which means that again you will need to do everything all over again. In order for a kitten to be gentle in communication with a person, he needs to devote a lot of time: you need to play more with him, stroke him and take him in your arms. When he is fully domesticated, you can introduce him to small family members, if any.

It is no less important to train an adult animal, acquired from breeders, and not found on the street, because its appearance in the house is exciting not only for the new owners, but also for the cat itself. The new owner can do this quickly only if the animal receives a lot of affection and attention.... However, there are cat breeds that do not like to sit in the arms of their owners, no matter what they do.

In just one month, the cat or cat will turn into a pet and will not run away from the new home.

It is very important to properly transport the cat from the old place to the new one. It is best to use a carrier, because if you hold it in your hands, then it can be frightened by some sound from the street or the sound of a running engine and even run away. In addition, it is imperative to put an object from the animal's past life in the carrier so that it feels more comfortable there. Also, do not use public transport to transport the purchased animal; it is best to call a taxi.

The main thing for the owner is to help the animal get used to the new place and to the owner as quickly as possible.

First of all, you need to slightly limit the movement of the cat around the room. It is imperative to place a bowl of food and water, as well as a tray with filler, which was used in the previous place of residence. After that, the cat must be released from the carrier and monitored for its actions. If she doesn't want to go out, then you can lure her out with delicious food.

In any case, the owner should behave calmly, since the animal always feels the mood of the person.

You should not introduce the cat to all family members on the first day, because this can even cause stress for him. It is better to do this the next day, when the cat gets used to it a little. The acquaintance should take place in a very calm atmosphere so that the cat does not get scared.

You should not immediately take her in your arms if she herself does not want to. If there are often guests in the house, then you do not need to immediately introduce the cat to them. This should be done gradually so that the animal is not frightened. However, there are also breeds that are not at all afraid of strangers. In this case, the adaptation period is much faster and easier.

After 7-12 days, you need to introduce the cat to other pets, if any in the house. During this period, the new pet will be able to get used to their smells and will not be so aggressive.

If a person decides to catch a street cat, then you should not use a bag or blanket for this, as well as any other objects that will look like them.

A small kitten can be lured out of the shelter with the help of tasty food or a regular candy wrapper tied to a rope. When the animal leaves its shelter, it must be taken by the fold on the neck and very gently pressed to the chest.

If this method is not suitable, an animal carrier can be used. You also need to put food or an interesting toy for the kitten in it. When it gets inside, you must immediately close the door.

It is necessary to set the trap in such a place where the animal appears most often. Delicious food must also be placed inside. Close it after the cat enters the kettle.

To catch a street animal, you can also use a special landing net. It is best used in the dark. Approach the cat quietly and imperceptibly, it is best to do it from behind. It is necessary to cover the cat very quickly and sharply, because the second time it may not come up to food. Before catching a wild animal, you need to practice on domestic cats.

There are two ways to get the animal out of the landing net:

• using the first option, it is necessary to transfer the caught animal to a safer place and only then transplant it into a prepared carrier;
• the second option is more dangerous: the animal is transplanted into the carrier right on the spot.

The carrier is best used with a fairly sturdy material. It is necessary to place the cat inside with its tail forward, so that it resists less at the same time.

It is best to show the specimen to the veterinarian immediately after the capture, so as not to harm the pets.Remove the cat from the carrier carefully, observing all precautions.

If a wild cat bites a person, you should see a doctor right away. If necessary, you need to make special injections so as not to harm your health. Also, do not look directly in the eyes when catching an animal, because they perceive this as a threat to themselves.

Don't be too zealous with food and overfeed your cat. The portions should be increased gradually. In raising new pets, it is imperative to show not only restraint, but also affection. And the most important thing when capturing street animals is to make sure that they do not have an owner.

Summing up, we can say that any cat, whether it is caught on the street or purchased from breeders, can be taught and made domestic within a certain period of time. And all this is done through not only education, but also training. The most important thing is to show a lot of warmth and patience towards your newly minted pets.

For information on how to reeducate a wild cat, see below.