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Feral cats have little or no contact with humans. Many cats are born in the wild, and some are abandoned or lost by their owners. [1] X Source of Research Regardless of their origin, feral cats are usually very afraid of people, and will likely scratch and bite instead of snuggling in your lap (at least at first). [2] X Research Source This makes taming feral cats more difficult. [3] X Research Source If you really want to master them, you will need a lot of time and perseverance.
Steps
Bringing feral cats home
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Prepare a separate room for the feral cat. They need to stay in an enclosed area until they feel comfortable with their new owner and environment. Arrange a small quiet room, such as the bathroom, separate from family members and other pets. [4] X Research Source[5] X Research Source Place a toilet tray, food bowl, water bottle, and toys in the room. [6] X Research Sources[7] X Research Sources
- Close windows and doors so the cat doesn’t get out. In addition, you should also check for holes or cracks in the wall that give them a chance to get through. [8] X Research Sources
- Move the storage shelf (if any) out so that the cat doesn’t overturn. [9] X Research Source
- Arrange hiding places in the room (e.g. a perforated paper box facing the ground). [10] X Research Source
- For the first few days, you should use organic soil as a litter box as feral cats are more familiar with this than regular cat litter. [11] X Research Source
- Use night lights to light up the room, instead of turning on ceiling lights. Darkness helps feral cats feel safe in their new environment. [12] X Research Source
- To help your cat get used to the smell of people, you can spread old clothes (such as socks, coats) inside the room. [13] X Research Source
- Feral cats will need at least a few hours to settle down. [14] X Research Source
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Place the pet cage in the room with the trap. You will need to take your feral cat to the vet for necessary medical care (eg vaccinations, deworming, FeLV and FIV testing). [15] X Research Source You can transport feral cats more easily when they are in a cage instead of a trap. [16] X Research Source
- Open the cage door and spread the blanket and put some snacks in the cage to create good conditions for the feral cat.
- Cover the trap and cage with a towel to provide a safe hiding place. [17] X Research Source
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Catch a feral cat. Don’t be surprised to see feral cats running away if you try to approach them. [18] X Research Source Humane live animal traps are the most effective way to capture and bring home feral cats. This type of trap is designed with the door slamming shut as soon as the feral cat comes into contact with the board below the trap. [19] X Research Source
- To lure your cat into a trap, you can place some tasty treats deep inside the trap.
- They may get scared when they hear the door slam shut when entering the trap. However, the cat will not be injured. [20] X Research Source
- This trap is available online. You can contact your local animal shelter or animal control center to borrow a trap. [21] X Research Source
- Prepare a comfortable nest (towel or blanket) inside the trap.
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Feed feral cats outdoors. Taming should be done indoors. However, their fear of humans will cause problems when you bring them home. [22] X Research Sources Getting feral cats outdoors can help them trust you, [23] X Research sources or at least cats will believe you will feed them.
- Feed feral cats at the same time each day.
Approaching the feral cat
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Spend time with feral cats but don’t touch them. Once the cat is settled, you can begin the interaction process to get them acquainted with humans. To avoid being bitten by a scratch, you should wear long sleeves, long pants, gloves, and shoes when entering the room. [24] X Research Source You can prepare a piece of cardboard to keep by your side in case they lunge at you. [25] X Research Sources
- Schedule a time to interact with the feral cat at a fixed time each day. Forming habits helps them settle into your home environment. [26] X Research Sources
- Knock before opening, and enter the room slowly. [27] X Research Sources[28] X Research Sources
- Speak softly to the feral cat as you clean up their home (e.g., clean the litter box, change the food and water). [29] X Research Sources
- Do not stare or make eye contact with feral cats as they will see this as aggression. Instead, you should look away and keep your head low. [30] X Research Source
- Once the feral cat is comfortable, you can sit next to them for about an hour in the morning and evening. In addition to talking to the cat, you can read a book or work quietly on your laptop. [31] X Research Source[32] X Research Source
- Do not attempt to touch the feral cat at first. [33] X Research Source This just makes them scratch and squeak at you.
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Play with feral cats. This helps them feel close before you touch the cat. Buy light cat toys at your local pet store and let the feral cats play while you’re in the room with them. [34] X Research Source Alternatively, you can make your own ‘kitty teasing toy’: stick a piece of cloth on the end of the string, and attach the string to a small stick. [35] X Research Source
- Do not let feral cats play with this item alone. They can swallow a string that obstructs the intestines, requiring intensive medical attention. [36] X Research Source
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Observe the feral cat’s ‘ready’ body language. Touching feral cats can be fraught with danger as they may defend themselves and attack you out of fear. Observing body language will help you recognize when they feel ready to move to a new level of human interaction. The act of lunging forward and growling and lowering their ears means they are not yet comfortable with humans. [37] X Research Source
- Wild cats may hiss if they don’t want you to touch them.
- If the cat is quite calm around you, this is a sign that they are ready to approach humans.
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Let the cat acclimate to your hand. While still wary of humans, feral cats need time to get used to your hands. To start, place your hands face down on the floor. [38] X Research Source Get them close, and allow the cat to have contact with your legs, arms, or hands. [39] X Research Sources
- Do not pet feral cats. Discovery is what they use to determine if you are a potential threat. [40] X Research Source
- Place your hand a small distance away from the feral cat at first. Once they get used to your hand, you can move your hand and whole body closer. [41] X Research Source
- You have to let the cat get used to the touch. They can attack if you teleport first.
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Cuddle feral cats. Petting a feral cat can be quite dangerous because you don’t know if they will greet you or attack you. Place the toy near your hand and place your hand on the floor. As your cat approaches, sniffs, and gently pushes your hand, you can slowly raise your hand and keep it at eye level. [42] X Research Source
- Slowly raise your hand to the cat’s eye level, then begin petting them. [43] X Research Source
- Pay attention to your cat’s body language. Muscle contractions, tail rustling, dilated pupils, and drooping ears are all signs that you should stop cuddling and give them some space. [44] X Research Source
- The first stroke is quick. [45] X Source of Research You should stop petting feral cats before they show an unwillingness to continue. [46] X Research Source
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Carrying a feral cat. If the cat is young, you can try picking them up and putting them on your lap once the cat has become comfortable with being cuddled. Keep in mind that they are still wild animals, so cover your cat’s body with a towel slowly and slowly (leaving the nape out) so they don’t scratch and bite you. [47] X Research Sources
- Rotate the cat’s body so that the head is facing out. Hold the nape of the neck by grasping the skin at the neck. [48]X Research Source Grab the skin as close to the ear as possible but do not hold it too tightly. [49] X Research Source
- Gently lift the cat’s entire body and place it on your lap. If the cat doesn’t protest, you can cuddle and talk in a soothing voice. [50] X Research Source
- Although kittens are often grabbed by their mothers, don’t be surprised if feral cats don’t like being grabbed by humans. You should read your body’s cues to determine if they like it or not.
- Never touch an adult feral cat or kitten from the front. [51] X Research Source
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Grooming feral cats. This not only helps them feel comfortable around humans, but also keeps their skin and fur clean. Use a pet brush with stiff bristles to brush their coat. [52] X Research Source You can brush with a fine-tooth comb to get rid of fleas. [53] X Research Sources
- Combs and brushes are available at your local pet store.
- Fleas in young feral cats are very dangerous because they can cause anemia and death. [54] X Research Source In addition to combing, cats need flea control (available at your veterinarian’s office).
Determining the possibility of taming feral cats
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Rate your cat’s wildness. Feral cats can often be fully feral (no human contact or negatively interacting with humans), semi-feral (with positive interactions with humans), or converted feral (domestic cats affected by humans). abandoned becomes semi-wild). [55] X Research Source Fully feral cats are difficult to tame and adapt to, whereas converted feral cats are the easiest to tame. [56] X Research Sources
- Semi-feral cats look to humans for food, but do not want to come into contact with them. This minimal level of human interaction teaches them some of the rules of human communication. [57] X Research Source
- Semi-feral cats often live near people’s homes. [58] X Research Source
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Estimate the age of the feral cat. You can determine how old the cat is to gauge how difficult or easy taming is. Young feral cats, especially those younger than 10 to 12 weeks of age, are usually easier to tame. [59] X Research Source[60] X Research Source Adult feral cats that live on the street for long periods of time are difficult to tame. [61] X Research Source
- Do not separate young feral cats from their mother until they are weaned at about 13 weeks of age. This plays a very important role. Puppies can separate from their mothers at 8 weeks, but kittens can’t! Detaching too soon can cause lasting behavioral and developmental problems. Experts recommend that kittens can be separated from their mothers at 13 weeks of age. [62] X Research Source
- If you see a feral kitten with its mother, you should trap both the mother and the kittens at the same time. Let them stay together in the house until the kittens are completely weaned. Contact a local animal rescue group to have the mother neutered and released into the wild. [63] X Research Source
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Determine the ability to tame feral cats. This is not an easy process and there is no guarantee that it will be successful. Taming is challenging and takes a lot of time: wild kittens can be tamed in 2 to 6 weeks, [64] X Source of Research but it can sometimes take a year or more to become tamed turn into an adult cat. [65] X Research Source
- Getting acclimated to feral cats indoors as well as helping them integrate into their surroundings takes about a few hours a day, which can last for many months. [66] X Source of Research You should consider whether you can afford this responsibility.
- Medical care for feral cats is often very expensive. You should figure out if you can afford to pay for feral cat care.
Advice
- You should only try to tame feral cats if you want to keep them. [67] X Research Source
- Don’t be discouraged if you can’t tame a feral cat. Not all feral cats are tamed to live with people. [68] X Research Source
- Fully tamed feral cats prefer to be alone. You should keep them as private as you like. [69] X Research Sources
- Feral cats are generally not suitable for adoption as they only bond with the person who tamed them. [70] X Research Source
- If you feel comfortable, you can pet the cat gently and slowly.
- Contact your veterinarian or local animal control center if it is not convenient for you to catch and interact with feral cats. You can get bitten by a scratch if you’re not careful and can get infected.
Warning
- Wild cats are wild animals. You can get injured if you are not careful when handling them. Contact your veterinarian or local animal control center if it is not convenient for you to catch and interact with feral cats.
- Feral cats are very vulnerable to many environmental conditions, such as exposure to nature (e.g. wind, rain), infection, and attack by other animals. The mortality rate in wild kittens is close to 50%. [71] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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This article was co-written by Francine Miller. Francine Miller is an applied animal behavior expert and founder of Call Ms Behaving, a company that provides behavioral counseling for dogs and cats in San Diego, California. With over 16 years of experience, Francine specializes in treating behavioral problems such as aggression, anxiety, fear, fear reactions, destructive actions, urine marking and other behaviors. coercive. She uses a management plan and behavior modification as positive incentives. She holds a certificate in canine behavioral counseling from the American College of Applied Sciences (ACAS). Francine completed a master’s degree in applied animal behavioral science and family pet counseling offered by the American College of Applied Sciences (ACAS). She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Pet Professional Guild.
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Feral cats have little or no contact with humans. Many cats are born in the wild, and some are abandoned or lost by their owners. [1] X Source of Research Regardless of their origin, feral cats are usually very afraid of people, and will likely scratch and bite instead of snuggling in your lap (at least at first). [2] X Research Source This makes taming feral cats more difficult. [3] X Research Source If you really want to master them, you will need a lot of time and perseverance.
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