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Expert: Tina - 5/17/2007


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i recently (yesterday) adopted feral cat he doesnt eat drink period, bites ,scratches at slightest socialization attempts. any suggestions?

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HI Michelle,

I don't know if you adopted him froma  group and if they had made any socialization progress so far - if they had, he may need some time to settle in to his new home. Cats are always very upset by a change in home and family, and more so formerly ferals.

Here are some tips on socializing your kitty:

http://catnet.stanford.edu/articles/socializing_ferals.html

and here is more info on helping him settle into his new home:

http://catnet.stanford.edu/articles/careguide.html

Good luck!

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Tina

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I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!

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5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.

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MS Biomedical Science

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