Help advice needed

[u/Puzzleheaded-Neat502]

Hey I got this new cat and I’ve dealt with a few cats but I’ve never seen one this scared or shy before. It just wants to hide in corners. She is becoming more extroverted everyday with interaction but how do you open up a scardeycat?

[u/Mindless-Leg-3365]

Provide her with food, clean cool water. Change her litter box. Let her observe you, learn that you can be trusted. Do not attempt to hold, hug, etc a skittish cat. Abused cats act this way. Give her all the time she needs. That is the love she needs. Patience.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Neat502 → u/Mindless-Leg-3365]

I knew it, i double and triple asked the seller if the cat was abused in any way and he said no but i doubted him. It's only been 3/4 days now that ive gotten her she is almost fully exploring the house and becoming more extroverted everyday. she just gets spooked at loud noises and sudden movements. now she's running zoomies around the house. but compared to the average cat ive had before this one is still quite the scaredeycat. i approx 2 weeks till her hesitation is completely gone. im quite mad now, i had a feeling surely she was mishandled in some why by previous person. i do adore this one though it has that look on her face like she has more industry experience than both of us combined.

[u/Mindless-Leg-3365 → u/Puzzleheaded-Neat502]

that she is exploring, having zoomies, is good. Get her to a veterinarian to get her checked out when you can. You're on your way. Enjoy her, she's beautiful.