Hey guys, I have a little dilemma with my cat! She’s 7 months old, and I’ve always had the ceiling fan on since I got her as a kitten. But today, I turned it off for the first time, and now she’s totally freaked out by it. She keeps staring at it, crouching low, and running to hide. I’m so confused as to why she’s scared now. Any ideas?
Maybe she thinks it’s a monster now that it’s not moving? Cats can be weird like that.
West said:
Maybe she thinks it’s a monster now that it’s not moving? Cats can be weird like that.
Yeah, my cat freaked out over a toy once because it made noise. She thought it was alive!
Cats can be super sensitive to changes in their environment! She might just need some time to figure it out.
Finley said:
Cats can be super sensitive to changes in their environment! She might just need some time to figure it out.
Agreed! Just give her some space, and she’ll probably chill out after a bit.
It could also be that she’s just never seen the fan off! Cats are curious, but they can also be jumpy.
Tan said:
It could also be that she’s just never seen the fan off! Cats are curious, but they can also be jumpy.
True! I guess she needs to adjust to the new look of the room. Thanks for the insight!
I’d recommend showing her it’s okay. Maybe play with her nearby or distract her with treats?
Lex said:
I’d recommend showing her it’s okay. Maybe play with her nearby or distract her with treats?
That’s a good idea! I’ll try that and see if it helps her relax.
Just be patient with her. Cats can take a while to adapt to changes. She’ll probably be fine soon!
Brook said:
Just be patient with her. Cats can take a while to adapt to changes. She’ll probably be fine soon!
Thanks! I appreciate the support. I’ll keep an eye on her!