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Soooooo, going on week #3, now when I open the closet door to give him treats he hisses and growls at me. It seems to me things are moving in the wrong direction. Any more suggestions, do I just throw in the towel and attempt to catch him and return him? I hate to do that, but.....

UGH, I should have gone with my original decision. I really understand dogs so much better. I was getting another cat to keep my dog company during the day. He was going thru separation anxiety since my other cat passed. Like I said, I had such a great experience with the last guy I adopted...

I should have insisted that I hold him. The people at the shelter said he would be uncomfortable. They last cat I adopted I had a wonderful experience. He was a 9 YO with FIV. I had him for 4 wonderful years. He was such a good boy. I had visited a shelter and looked at a cat that acted at...

Supposedly he came from a home where they no longer had time for him. I am starting to wonder, although he did seem ok at the shelter! I am still trying, but this is certainly not what I was expecting. Thank you so much for the reply. I will keep everyone posted one way or the other.

Thank you, I am wondering the same thing. We are now starting our 3rd week. Things are NOT getting any better, I actually feel it is getting worse. Now when I try to give him treats, he not only hisses, he starts growling! I can't see this is good for anyone

TY, still no progress. It seems to be getting worse. I am at a loss

Thank you for your reply. I have reached out to them twice! Everyone is telling me to be patient! Don't get me wrong, I am an amimal lover and it would certainly upset me to have to bring him back as I know it could be a huge set back for him, but.......I have a feeling they maybe he left the...

Thank you. I do have a small dog, which this guy supposedly does OK with! At least I know what room he is in as I do have a pet gate across the door. I have just returned from buying fresh catnip and some more calming treats. I really appreciate the help. I have had a couple of cats, but I...

Thank you so much for the reply. I did get him some rescue remedy as that has always helped with other situations. He is using the litter box and eating. IDK about the water. I do keep it fresh and changed. I have been putting some water in his wet food hoping to keep him better hydrated.

TY for replying. I will keep working at it

He has not left the closet! I do talk to him. He is a 3 YO male. I am trying to be patient. I just don't want him to get sick!

I have tried reading thru posts, but I am still looking for advice. I adopted what I was told was a good with cats/kids/dog 3 year old male cat. Since I brought him home a week ago, he is hiding in the closet and hissing at me everytime I go in to say hello. Today, after a week, i tried to...

Well, I thought it was only fair to finally post an update. After well over a month of the cat hiding, not eating well, and being frightened of something, things have gotten better. I tried a calming collar, but it stunk to high heaven and took it off. He was sneezing from it. I made sure...

Thinking of you as this process unfolds. I am having a behavior issue with my cat as well right now. Wishing you the best

Thank you Nazneen123, I got the spray. I have an old house and worry about leaving things plugged in!

Just wanted to let you know that when I was holding the cat for a bit yesterday, I gave him a little dab of butter. He did lick it up! He is still hiding, but I am still trying!

I will give it a try. He is not much on treats! I sure hope he comes around soon. It breaks my heart. He is 9+ with FIV! I miss seeing him hanging out in the chair when I come home. The dog went to sleep with him for a while last night while he was out in the kitchen! Again, thank you so...

Thanks for replying. I just wonder if going and getting him out is the right thing because then he finds a new place to hide! I also feel that I need to try to keep making him feel safe with me. I have only had him for 6 months. He came from a rescue where he was found as a stray, picked up...

I don't think so. it happened 2 weeks ago. I wish the vet had offered me something to go on. I feel like something horrible is going to happen to him if this does not get rectified. When I find his hiding spot and get him out, he is happy to sit with me and get patted. Then he goes and...

I had a similar situation happen 2 weeks ago today. My cat which I adopted about 6 months ago started hiding. He has never been too happy when I approach him, but he would always lay with me at night. for the last 2 weeks, all he does is hide. He is coming out to eat, when I am sleeping. I...