Page 1486 of 1549

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 22nd, '22, 23:13
by Moi

Well, they play with toys and the laser pointer but they still run from us 8u

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 23rd, '22, 14:33
by Demonskid
Lazer pointer is a dot on the floor, they don't see YOU holding the toy to play with them. And when they play with toys, again you need to use a small toy like a mouse or something and move it around. If its just them and the toy, and you aren't part of it, they aren't playing with you.

It's why I use my fingers as toys. It's so my new cats and kittens know I'm no threat, that I'm fun to play with. But you also got to teach them that it's bad to play rough when you do this, and not every time is play time.

So if you don't want to use your fingers, use a plushie. It's to socialize them with you. Show them you're safe to be around.

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 23rd, '22, 22:42
by Moi

If we use our fingers as toys, they will just bite and claw them >>

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 24th, '22, 20:56
by Demonskid
Not all the time. Only when playing. But like I said, you can use a fish plushie too. Something you hold onto and wiggle around, something that shows that you want to play and befriend them.

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 24th, '22, 23:06
by Moi

Sabre used to claw our hands so I don't really want them biting and clawing my hands 8u

I wish they'd see me petting and loving on Toffee and realize their mom trusts me so they will too. I guess animals don't think like that, though xD

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 27th, '22, 15:17
by Demonskid
That is why I said to use a plushie.

I'm use to cats scratching and biting me, but I also keep my cat's claws trimmed so it doesn't hurt as much.

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 29th, '22, 22:30
by Moi

Do you know how impossible it would be to trim these cats' nails 8u

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 30th, '22, 04:37
by Demonskid
it can be tough. especially with ones who were traumatized by claw clipping before. >A<

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Nov 30th, '22, 23:18
by Moi

I don't think they have experience because they're strays 8u

Re: Official Thread Killer Hangout -Animez-

Posted: Dec 1st, '22, 06:49
by Demonskid
I was talking about Kuromi. Who ever had her before me, cut her claws too short, cut the quick. Didn't help that later, a claw got stuck and tore off and now grows back in super thick and a bit warped.