Shy Cats

Gray cat with head and paw sticking out of a cardboard box

Why You Should Give Your Cat a Cardboard Box

Give your cat a box!Cats who have boxes have lower stress levels than cats who do not have boxes. Here’s why:...Read More

This gray-and-white cat is still scared of strangers, but he gets over his fear more quickly now.

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....Read More

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....Read More

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....Read More

Cat in a cloud shaped formation part of a cat tree, peeking out a round hole

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....Read More

This longhair gray tabby cat was scared of sudden movements, but her anxiety has improved greatly.

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....Read More

These three shorthair domestic cats used to be scared of one another, but they all get along fabulously now.

Cat Scared of Other Pets

The first thing to consider is whether the fear represents a change in your cat’s usual behavior....Read More

Black cat and her person. This kitty is very scared of noises, but his person is helping him overcome his fear.

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....Read More

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