Why is my kitten afraid of everyone but me?

Cats may be fearful of strangers or visitors for several reasons. A common reason is lack of experience with visitors when they were kittens. If cats were not introduced to different people during their socialization period (three to nine weeks of age), they may be more apprehensive of strangers as adults.

Why is my kitten so afraid of me?

It’s simply still getting used to its new surroundings. If you’ve just brought your kitten home from the breeder or shelter, it’s quite normal for them to be skittish and afraid. With a bit of time and patience, they’ll see that you’re not a threat and also give them food and pet them and come to trust you.

Are all kittens scared of humans?

Any kitten between the ages of 3 weeks and 7 weeks with a lack of positive interactions with humans is likely to be scared of people.

Why are some cats afraid of humans?

Sometimes cats are scared because they have had a bad experience with a human. Bad experiences with or a lack of exposure to people, in general, are the most common reasons why cats are scared of people.

What do kittens do when they are scared?

Fearful cats tend to hide, run away or show signs of aggression. They may have dilated pupils, hiss, flatten their ears to the side or back of their heads, arch their backs or appear to have their hair standing on end.

Why is my kitten scared of my hand?

If a cat doesn’t interact with people often or experiences abuse or trauma, later, he or she may be afraid to trust human caretakers and become a skittish kitty. Other shy or fearful cats may be that way simply because they’re genetically predisposed to higher levels of arousal.

What do I do if my cat is scared of me?

Offer your cat treats and toys to soften their fear. Encourage interaction with toys cats can’t resist but give it space. A long feather wand is perfect because the cat can play with you while keeping what it perceives as a safe distance. If your cat is very timid, place treats near your cat and step away.