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How to Approach a Stray Cat
Walk to within 3–5 meters of the cat and crouch; the exact distance depends on the situation. If the cat stands, backs away, or curls up, stop and crouch at once.
How can I approach a stray cat?
Approach gently, patiently and step by step. Use food to draw attention, placing it on the ground if it will not come close, then watch from a safe distance. Feed at fixed times and places to build trust, move slowly and quietly, and only pet after it lowers its guard.
What does it mean when a stray cat approaches and befriends you?
A stray cat approaching you is not an omen but a sign you seem safe and gentle. It may be hungry, unwell, comforted by your scent, or simply itchy and wanting a scratch.
A Guide to Vaccinating Your Cat
Vaccines shield cats from deadly contagious disease, even indoor ones, since owners carry viruses home on shoes and hands. Follow the core schedule, two or three FVRCP shots plus rabies, and use antibody tests to avoid wasteful or failed dosing.
How a New Cat Quickly Adapts to a New Home
More and more people keep cats — whether truly loving, impulsive, rescuing, or asked by friends! Here's how to help a new cat adapt.
What to Do When Your Cat Bites or Scratches You
Cats are carnivores, and biting and tearing are their nature. After leaving the mother cat (and siblings), they instinctively seek 'hunting' targets to learn predatory behavior, and inadvertently using your hands to tease them can lead the cat to treat your hands as prey or play objects.
Understanding Cat Malocclusion (Overbite and Underbite)
Cats with malocclusion are far from rare, and because of their looks they're often unloved, even ending up stray. Today we discuss feline malocclusion.
Why Your Cat Hides in a Corner
A cat brought home for the first time may curl in a corner and make low 'mrrrow' or hissing sounds—a normal anxiety reaction to a new environment, varying by personality.
What to Do When Your Cat Runs Away
If your cat escapes, stay calm—cats often know their way home. Search stairs and high spots, check hiding places like under cars and in bushes, use treats and familiar sounds to lure him, and approach quietly with a blanket rather than chasing.
What Checks Should You Do Before Bringing a Stray Cat Home?
Before adopting a stray, take it to a vet for a full exam and vaccines based on age and antibody level; deworm if parasites are found. At home, prepare essentials like a litter box, litter, and food, and give it time and space to adjust.