Thread: Scared Coon :(

This seems like very atypical behavior for a new cat, who will usually try to hide for at least a day or two. My first advice would be to get in touch with the breeder and explain what is happening. A visit to the vet might also be very advisable to have your cat checked out. It's possible some calming medication might be prescribed. This is really puzzling behavior. If it can't be controlled you might want to think about returning the cat to the breeder (who I hope is reputable and will allow you to do so). I suppose it could just be separation anxiety from being removed from his litter mates, but it still seems very extreme.

I agree with Ingrid, that does seem very extreme behaviour and I would certainly ring the breeder. The longer this goes on, the more likely the behaviour will become the norm - he's learning that screaming gets him attention, which is what he wants. I completely understand that you're worried about him and also the noise he's making, but if you can you need to discourage him from doing it. I would try ignoring the behaviour - don't ignore him, but just carry on normally going about your business. Don't immediately pick him up or start playing with him. It may be that once he learns it doesn't get him what he wants, he will stop. If this doesn't start to work in a day or two (and you don't want to return him to the breeder) I would certainly take him to the vet.

How old is he , sounds nearly as if he came away from mum & siblings too early or was he the only babe so got a lot of human attention....? Our latest babe from a breeder who I always use craved human company & he was the only one that has ever cried if he found himself left on his own but with the company of the others ,even one that has a hissy fit at him, he would settle knowing there was another furry around if we weren't... Might pay to see how he is with your big one when you are around.
Quite honestly a lot of play will hype him up too as it is stimulating him , if he is eating ,drinking ok & using tray then doesn't seem as if there could be too much wrong with him but a quick check wouldn't hurt,try just talking to him from your chair etc rather than keep jumping to his demands as they learn pretty quickly how to have you on a short lead but also speaking with the breeder could help as she/he would know how their babes normally react in their new homes,good luck hope you can get it sorted for both of you...xx

hi there - to all this I would advise a Feliway plug-in - you can find them on Amazon - it takes a while to work its magic (up to 3 weeks sometimes) so don't unplug it if you find it doesn't do anything. It releases something that cats recognise as pheromones and calms them down. Hope this gets resolved!

Originally Posted by Alekto

hi there - to all this I would advise a Feliway plug-in - you can find them on Amazon - it takes a while to work its magic (up to 3 weeks sometimes) so don't unplug it if you find it doesn't do anything. It releases something that cats recognise as pheromones and calms them down. Hope this gets resolved!

This is actually the first thing I bought on my way home from work. He still whimpers a lot. I talked to the breeder and she said that she has never had a cat do this. He was born April 25, so he was fine to go home. He was the last of his litter to go (which I thought was odd for a white male). He isnt neutered since my vet doesnt want to neuter yet.

I have been trying "cry it out" It seems to work. He stops after a minute or so now (finally). My adult cat usually goes running to him, I think he likes it, unfortunately she does not like him (yet- I hope)

Thanks for the advice, we have an appointment to get checked out again soon. Im pretty sure she is a reputable breeder, at least she better be for the price of that kitten!! I think I just got the high maintenance one

I'm so glad the situation seems to be improving. Since you mention the price and "high maintenance", assuming you haven't become too attached, would the breeder allow you to return or exchange him? Sometimes the most troublesome ones turn out to be very satisfactory after all, but not always as I learned with my rescue rat terrier, whom I would not have adopted had I known what was in store, including the ruination of very good carpeting in three rooms and life-long doggie Prozac.

Actually.. that thought crossed my mind to ask. However, I have wanted an all white Maine Coon forever and they get reserved the moment they are born. This one by some stroke of luck was not picked up and I was able to snatch him. I am going to give it some more time. My other cat is on prozac and special food for constant bladder problems, so I guess the medical side doesnt scare me. He gets better every day a little more. He is terrified of my adult cat and I am hoping she stops hissing at him soon. Maybe after neutering things will change - I hope

Mavsmom,
What a beautiful kitten! I absolutely adore white MCs! I would love to adopt one myself =^..^= I would give it a little time babes hate leaving their mums and older cats take a while to adjust, that is just the way it is in the cat world.

I wonder if it would help if you took some of the baby's bedding and put it where the older cat sleeps or rests and give her a treat at the same time. Perhaps you could give the older cat treats when she's near the baby and does not hiss and then praise her lavishly. Try to think of ways that will make her associate good things happening when the little one is nearby and she is not aggressive toward it.