My cat is terrified of visitors. How can I make her feel safe?

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How can I get my cat more comfortable when I have visitors over? I have Feliway plugged in and I don't have loud parties, but my terrified cat spent many hours in my box spring when a friend came over recently for a short visit. This always happens. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 months and 21 days old | 5.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Some cats just are like that. I have 5 cats, three of which love people and come to greet visitors and want to be petted and part of the party. And I have two cats which disappear for hours and will not come out until the visitor is gone. The best thing you can do is provide her a safe place where she can hide and decide to go to or come out when she wants to. Over time she may change, then again she just may not. This is not a training thing, it is more a personality trait.

My cat is terrified of visitors. How can I make her feel safe?

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