Question
I have a kitten (15 weeks) that has to be isolated while she's being treated for ringworm (for six weeks). She's from a shelter, and I don't know when she was separated from her mother or littermates.
The problem is that whenever there's nobody else in the room she makes a fuss and scratches at the door. Not just for a few minutes after being left there or whenever somebody passes by, but more or less all night.
How to keep her suitably socialised (considering her age and developmental requirements) without spreading the disease around?
Answer
An old rescue trick is to take a book/magazine/newspaper into the room and read to her. Since you're worried about contamination, just take something into the room and leave it there until after isolation is over. She'll get used to your voice and presence, and if she wants attention from you she'll come over.
If you plan to spend an hour or so with her each day, and make it at the same time, she should learn that she will get attention at this particular time and hopefully not pine for it at other times.
Answered By - Zaralynda