Ex-Stray kitten terrified of soft surfaces and blankets
Hiya,
I very recently took in a stray kitten from the streets, (according for vets roughly 7 weeks old). She is settling in amazingly despite a lot of initial nerves, and tends to like hiding alot. I first noticed when we set up a play pen for her, we places a blanket inside that she absolutely refused to touch or sit on top of. I assumed it was just nerves, but now as she's starting to leave the pen and explore more, she still refuses. if I place a blanket in a spot she frequents she gives up on it entirely. when exploring she walked by a small rug, and when she realised it was there, jumped and stepped very widely over it to avoid it as much as possible. if she gets placed on a sofa or a bed, she will either attempt to leave or show signs of stress. if blankets or pillows are on the floor she will jump over them in a panicked way as if she is afraid.
Does anyone have any ideas on what might be causing it? I initially assumed she didnt like blankets as when I first managed to capture her on the street it was due to the fact that she laid inside of a crate with a blanket inside which I then trapped her in to bring her inside. But I have attempted to show her pillows, chairs, rugs, all kinds of textures and smells, but if the floor isn't hard she will not have it at all. is it just a street cat thing about her taste in hard floor?
For context as well she has been to a vets, and other than being underweight we were told she was perfectly healthy.