I'm moving in less than two weeks, and I have a kitten and this will be her first move, and she'll be moved without two of her playmates, any suggestions on keeping her calm, and helping her adjust to her new surroundings.
2006-08-21 09:13:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I see no need to put her in a kennal, I'm moving away from my parents house so she can stay there until we are prepared for her.
2006-08-21 09:22:23 · update #1
She is about 4 months old, I'm not sure exactly, she adapts pretty well, I rescued her from being outside and abandoned at 3wks old.
2006-08-21 09:24:23 · update #2
Give her pills? But she hasn't been a problem yet?
2006-08-21 09:25:01 · update #3
Hi again Rissa...if you are not moving too far, the best solution is to leave her at your parents until you have moved everything and unpacked most of your belongings. You want to minimize the stress of futzing about. After you've settled in, place her into a small room (e.g. bathroom) with her bedding, litterboxes, food and water dishes. Visit her frequently and play with her so they know you haven't abandoned her into this strange new home. This will help her become acquainted with all the unusually new scents in your new place and have the security of something familiar--you and her personal belongings as well. After 24 hours, just crack open the door and she will come out to investigate when she feels comfortable. Anytime she becomes uncomfortable she then can return to the small room and venture out when she is feeling more secure again. It may take up to a few days or a couple weeks. Have patience as she will adjust quickly since she is young.
2006-08-21 09:33:30 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you arrive at the new place, set up the kitty litter box. Then, show the kitty where the box is by letting it out of the carrier in the same room as the litter box. Other than that, just let her explore the house at her own pace, make places for her to take a nap (windows, etc). Talk sweet to her, be there for her, etc. If you haven't moved your house in yet, when the movers come, sequester her into a room (or closet) with a litterbox and food and water so that she can be safe and not escape. I have two cats and have recently moved (within a year), and that's the best advice I can give you!
P.S. I only refer to the cat as a "she" becuase my 2 cats are female.
2006-08-21 09:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't state how old the kitten is..but still..am sure the kitten will be just fine if you confine her to a cat carrier and make it as pleasant as possible for her. I had to take a cat across country once..she adapted really well. Cats can survive the worst of situations...i.e. a kitten I found after the hurricane. He had a broken tail, had not been weaned, etc. I named him Ivan..he is doing quite well. Just make your kitten as comfortable as possible and make sure you can tend to her as needed..Good luck to you and your cat.
Oh ok..well you didn't state that in your question. But since you did explain..the kitten will adapt..cats have a way of doing that. Don't worry.
2006-08-21 09:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by Shar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Vets can give you little pills that you can give to cats that are sorta like tranquilizers, just enough to help them to chill out, sort of like valuim for humans. Have one person hold the kitten, have another lift it's chin, pinch it's mouth where the top and bottom lip meet, and her mouth will open. drop the pill down into her mouth and if her chin is sticking almost straight up she'll chew the pill down. make sure you talk to your vet first and tell her how much you kitten weighs.
2006-08-21 09:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats get stressed out when things are not familiar. Cats do not like change. Keep a few familiar things with your cat throughout your move. A few toys and maybe a favorite blanket will help ease your cat's stress while it watches its world get packed up, deals with riding in a car (I highly recommend a small cat kennel for this), and learns about its new home.
2006-08-22 22:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by Carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly make sure she is the last thing that is moved. Have everything ready including litter box. When i moved my kitten I closed the rest of the doors and let her explore one room at a time. Let her be nosey. Dont take it personal if she growls at you, she is just scared.
2006-08-21 09:24:51 · answer #6 · answered by cindylulu06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have all the kittens things there at the new place before moving the kitten. (toys, littlebox, etc).
move the kitten last.
Play with the kitten right away so she feels at home.
2006-08-21 09:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by a1tommyL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her a little stuffed animal for comfort and its all good from there because when cats travel unless they are used to it the ride itself will keep her calm and she will probably sleep most the way...if she does fuss its for attention from you..getting used to her surroundings will come easy with love and attention...
2006-08-21 09:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by elpajodas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kitten will have to get over it. Period.
2006-08-21 09:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by noggle4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put her in a kitty box, that you carry cats in, and move.. and stop being a wimp about it.
2006-08-21 09:20:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋