If you move how do you get cats used to new homes?
2006-10-19 09:28:05 · 28 answers · asked by megz_4eva100 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
leave them alone in the house, let them wander but first pick them up and put them in front of their food, then their litter box and then anything else you want them to remember the location of, you should also talk to them and let them know your there so they feel like there at home. (if you had this cat at your old house then moved then put out all its possesions from the old house to feel at home)
2006-10-19 09:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you're moving in, put them in a closed room in the new home with familiar things - furniture, scratching post, pet bed, etc. Put the food and litter box there if possible, too. You really, REALLY don't want them getting outside while you're moving stuff in and the door is open.
Once you're done moving, put the litter box where you want it, and let them roam. They will explore and get used to it soon. If you let your cats outside before, don't do that now for at least a couple of weeks. You want them to get used to this place first. When you do let them out, do it for short times, and supervise it for the first few times. Let them out only when they're hungry, so they know they have to come back inside to eat. They'll learn where home is, and where to come back quickly.
2006-10-19 16:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a product you can buy from the vets called Feliway, its a friendly pheromone spray and helps the cat feel more relaxed in its new surroundings. Its best to buy the larger spray as the smaller one is more for cages to relax them when on visits to the vets. Let the cat get used to one room and then let it explore making sure you have a couple of litter trays around till it gets its bearings. Keep it in a couple of weeks and then all should be fine. Good luck and I hope you and your cat enjoy your new surroundings.
2006-10-19 17:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi they usually settle in quite quick, if you let your cat out i wouldnt let it out straight away as they cat may get lost trying to find its way back to its old home. Just leave your cat in the house for about a month and then they should be fully settled in and then try and let him out as they may have forgotten all about where they use to live. It will be ok you will see an improvment in about a week but still leave yourc cat in the house. They may even hide in an area in the house but this is fine as they will come out in there own time.
2006-10-19 16:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One way to get your cat used to living ina new home is by placing him or her in a confined area where they can not escape into other parts of the house. Like a bathroom with the door shut. Of course you place their food, water, and litter box in with them. After seeing where these things are getting used to being in the confined space and knowing that you aren't going anywhere they usually calm down then you can allow them to explore the rest of the house.
2006-10-19 17:35:34 · answer #5 · answered by Sandra G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let it explore it's new place, I have heard that (if you can) keep your cat at your old place till you get moved in and once that is done all of the familiar things of home will be there for it to see and smell.
2006-10-19 16:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a cat starter set from argos which comes with a litter tray catbed and cat carrier and feeding tray.And also buy it a few wee toys and the cat will soon be feeling at home.
2006-10-19 16:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by Trifle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would kind of be like you or I getting used to a new place. Explore ! Let her do that on her own terms to get used to the different smells and all. Think like she would. In fact, get down on all 4's and you can see things at her height. I'm really not kidding.......she should adjust with no problem.. Just show her where her litter box is and where her food and water are tho.
2006-10-19 16:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience keeping the cat indoors with a litter tray for about 1 - 2 weeks so they know where their food is coming from tends to settle them.
2006-10-19 16:55:31 · answer #9 · answered by mrsmitch2809 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI i have moved with my cats several times and never had one go missing. I keep them in for a few days then let them out and stay in the garden with them after about 10minutes i call them to me and give them some treats they always come running back to me. The most i moved in one go was 13 all different ages and ones i had taken in when unwanted if your good to them they know it and dint run off.
2006-10-20 06:03:25 · answer #10 · answered by S*** W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋