It takes a lot of patience to turn an outdoor cat into a house cat. The main difficulties that can be encountered in such cases are the poor health of the cat, its fearfulness or, conversely, excessive impudence, improper socialization, inappropriate behavior, etc.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, take your cat to the veterinary clinic and ask her to be examined. If the animal has any disease, it is necessary to start treatment as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be too difficult to re-educate a street cat. For example, a sick animal may keep a person away from it, be afraid of touch, constantly hide or behave aggressively, etc.
Step 2
Set up your home to have everything your cat needs. At first, it is worth keeping the animal in one room, gradually opening it up to the rest of the house, so that the cat gets used to the new home faster. Place trays, a bowl for water and food. Be sure to get a scratching post and train your cat to use it. It is also advisable to buy a comfortable house so that the animal can hide in it if necessary. When your cat realizes that she has her own corner in your home, it will be easier for her to get used to the new home and to you.
Step 3
Don't be intrusive. If your cat doesn't want to play with you or avoids petting, leave her alone. Pamper the animal a little: give it tasty food, interesting toys, etc. But do not overdo it, otherwise the cat will understand that it can manipulate you, and its behavior will worsen. Never hit the animal, even if it behaves in an inappropriate manner. On the contrary, show your love. Talk to the animal softly and affectionately.
Step 4
Punish your cat correctly. No need to scream, better hiss like a cat. Trust me, it really does work. If a cat does something wrong, such as dragging food off the table, cats cannot stand the smell.
