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Why Is My Cat Shy Around Strangers? Tips for Anxious Cats
Cats can be shy around strangers for several reasons. A common reason is lack of experience with visitors when they were kittens....
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Shy Dogs and Cats: How to Help Timid Pets
“Shy” is a word that many people use to describe dogs and cats who are fearful....
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How to Help Shy Cats
Shelter environments are often stressful for cats, causing many of them to shut down and become nervous around people and other animals....
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How to Help Cats that Hide
Shy cats have our hearts. Here’s our favorite, mind-blowing tip to help them: Provide lots of hiding spots for your shy cat....
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Cat Scared of Sudden Movement
The first thing to understand regarding a cat’s fear of sudden motion or movement is that this is part of the nature of every animal....
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Cat Scared of Other Pets
The first thing to consider is whether the fear represents a change in your cat’s usual behavior....
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Cat Scared of Noise: How to Help Fearful Cats
Why is my cat scared of noises? Just as in humans, all cats have some degree of normal fear when they hear loud, sudden or strange noises....
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