How To Get A Scared Cat To Come To You

Your scared cat refuses to be approached and you wonder how to catch a scared cat?

For some cats, all it takes is a simple treat to attract and catch them without any problem. But if the cat is anxious, angry, aggressive, suspicious, it is probably because the cat is afraid and therefore will not be easily caught.

But there are solutions for catch a scared cat without getting scratched or bitten. This is what we will see below.

Scared Cat: Danger

Above all, do not try to catch a scared cat by forcing it because its reaction could surprise you and hurt you. Indeed, if the cat is frightened, it takes a defensive attitude. Thus, if it feels in danger by a gesture that it refuses, the cat can attack you. If you catch him while he is on the defensive, he may struggle violently, bite you, and scratch your face or hands.

Indeed, domestic cats have retained their wild instincts and as soon as they feel threatened, in danger or when they apprehend a disturbing situation, they will naturally react in an aggressive manner.

How to recognize a scared cat?

A frightened cat is often irritated and develops very characteristic attitudes. Here are some behaviors that should deter you from catching a cat:

The cat remains motionless, upright on its paws;
Its tail is stiff, straight and does not move;
The cat growls, meows strangely or spits;
His hairs are bristling on his back;
Or if the cat has a round back.

HOW TO CATCH A CAT THAT IS AFRAID OF COMING

What attitude in front of a scared cat?

If your cat is scared, it is essential to reassure him before trying to catch him. However, to reassure him, he must not feel that you yourselves are anxious or frightened by the situation! Indeed, your cat will understand it and this could make him even more anxious and suspicious. Above all, you should not panic but remain calm, confident, determined but not authoritarian.

Reassure a scared cat before catching it

Before you catch your cat, you will need to reassure him, calm him down, and show him that he can be confident with you. Here's how to reassure a scared cat:

Connect a pheromone diffuser and close doors and windows in the room where your cat is;
Look around the room for anything that may frighten or disturb him: other animal, loud noise (radio, television, printer, vacuum cleaner, etc.), smell cats hate… And solve the problem causing his fear;
Slowly and cautiously, try to get closer to your cat, without making any sudden movement while whispering his name affectionately while calling him to come to you;
Speak to your cat in a calming tone with reassuring words (don't be afraid my baby, come sweetheart, I'm here for you, there is no danger…). Your cat does not understand the meaning of words but interprets the intonation and tone you use to speak to him;
To divert his attention and give him positive signs, you can show him that you have his favorite treats and toys he loves;
If you have managed to approach him a little, sit down so that your cat does not feel dominated;
Move the treats and toys around and wait to see if it comes your way;
If your cat approaches you, it is because he is reassured and you can try to catch him calmly;
If, on the other hand, your cat does not calm down, then move away from him and get out of the room where he is for a few minutes. Indeed, it happens that a cat calms itself down as soon as it feels that the danger has moved away or has disappeared;
Then you will come back into the room and repeat the same approach attempt until your cat is calmed down and lets himself be approached.

How to catch a cat that cannot be approached?

Despite your best efforts to reassure him, your cat is still afraid and will not let himself be approached. But since you absolutely have to take him to the vet, to his boarding house, to take him out of the room or put him in his transport crate, you will therefore have to learn how to control him.

How to catch a cat that can't be approached

Catching a Scared Cat - Preparation

Before learning how to catch a recalcitrant cat, it is recommended that you equip yourself with some very useful accessories:

Provide a pair of gloves long enough to protect your hands and arms from possible scratches or bites;
Plan a transport bag or a cat catcher cage ;
If you know that your cat can be very aggressive, remember to take a muzzle mask;
Also provide some treats and spray that attracts cats (herb red leaf spray).

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Method to catch a scared cat

The method that I indicate to you below must be practiced after reassuring and calming your cat as shown above. We do not skip the steps because the risk is to fail.

Remember that coercion is never effective for make a cat obey. And since cats are intelligent animals, you have to be more strategic than them. By using a treat, food or a toy to bait it, you will be able to capture your cat without violence and without traumatizing him!

Here's how to do it:

Place in the room where your cat is a transport bag or a cat catcher cage (see models above);
Place a towel on which you have sprayed herb red leaf spray (see below) ;
Put inside some treats he loves and a interactive toy who will be able to attract him inside;
Leave the door open and wait until your cat enters;
As soon as he enters the cage or bag, quickly close the door.

This spray for cats is natural and composed of catnip. It is a plant that cats are particularly fond of and that we know as catnip. Catnip contains elements that excite cats. This product is safe for cats. This spray is used to attract your cat in its transport box but also towards its cat tree, its scratching post, or its basket.

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