They bring out the best in us !around...I’m not known for my patience but I’ve certainly only showed him patience.
They bring out the best in us !around...I’m not known for my patience but I’ve certainly only showed him patience.
It could be, plus thinking of the pee you found at the top of the stairs, he's possibly trying to claim territory?If so, does this mean the random peeing is due to stress?
I'm at a loss, let me see if I can find an expert...The other, caught on video, he pees on the side of his food bowl. Which goes under his water bowl too.
Personally, I think wait for a bit longer. He's still working out how things are and isn't fully confident yet, but on the other hand, to have more natural daylight and nightfall could be good.just keep things the same for a while longer or till he gets neutered?
You've been doing great thus far Having you sit near him feeding him and talking to him shows that you really care for him and he knows that. Though he may not be showing it, by his not bolting away means he's gaining trust in you.All things considered, I sit 3-4’ away from him, put his wet food bowl down 2’ from him and he’s calm and shows no aggression. I know It may take months or many months. I guess I’d like him to progress for his sake. So he can have better more fulfilled days. I’d love to see him roam the house freely even if he never comes over to me. So long as he lives better. I never did this to have an animal to pet and cuddle w. I guess it’s mostly up to him.
Bless your heart - I think it depends. Plus your boy is still in a bit of a fragile state , and additionally you aren't familiar yet with what is normal for him.It seems like I wouldnt Have made a good parent. I’m too observant and notice tiny changes. And I worry He’s not well.
He doesn't seem to be frantic about being in an enclosed space, so I'd leave the door closed for now. As far as neutering goes, the sooner the better. It all depends on how well his neck has healed up. You mentioned that the vet you see is a long way from your home and always quite busy. Is there another vet closer by? One that has experience with feral cats? If you contact local TNR groups they might be able to suggest a feral friendly vet.I’m wondering if anyone might give their opinion if I should Try and open the other side of the basement to him that has a window on the door that will provide natural light, or just keep things the same for a while longer or till he gets neutered?
And any opinions on timeline for neutering?
Great idea! Wand toys can be confusing for some cats if they don't know how to play, but it sounds like he is responding well to the toys you have for him.The past couple of days I decide to play w whitey’s toys in front of him. And for the first time, his awareness and head movements were similar to a domesticated cat
Not a bad sign. A hiss just tells you not to get any closer. Some of my semi feral cats hiss at me if I get to close to them when they're taking a nap. He's communicating with you in cat and expecting you to understand him.He hisses and turns himself around.
Definitely a good sign! Fearful cats don't blink at all, they just stare at you with eyes wide open and pupils fully dilated. Keep giving him long slow eye blinks. If he doesn't blink back at first keep your eyes closed even longer. For an animal to close their eyes when another animal or person is close by is a huge sign of trust.It’s tough to tell if he blinks back because obviously he blinks otherwise. Sometimes he blinks just after.
Keep in mind I cannot get close to him or touch him to try and treat the wound..
Can you send that photo to your vet? I think they need to see this.