We moved in this past weekend. We picked him up last night and brought him over for the first time. We started him in our bedroom but then let him explore the rest of the house...find his litterbox etc. Last night he slept with us but was purring SO LOUDLY. When I woke to go to work he followed me around and when I picked him up he would purr loudly and grab his claws into my shoulders. He seems very nervous. I can imagine how he feels...it is a hard adjustment for me too. We have his toys, same water and food bowl etc. This cat is 9 years old. and has lived in 2 different places before this. How long will it take him to settle down and what can I do to ease his discomfort? My husband is home with him today.
2006-11-13 00:40:10 · 5 answers · asked by H 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Your cat is acting very normal for a pet who's just been moved. Just make sure that when you're home and he needs your attention that you try to give him some extra. Make sure to leave his food, water and litter pan in the same place for at least a week or so, this will give him a sense of normal. His purring very loudly could very well be him making sure you know he's there and he loves you. Be thankful he doesn't hiss and run away when he's nervous, that's a little harder to deal with, lol!
2006-11-13 00:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by mercymarie3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just what they do... I recently integrated an 8 wk old kitten into our apartment, and we already have a full grown adult male cat... the kitten purred loudly, (they do this when excited or nervous.. in this case nervous) and was very apprehensive for a few days.
I really just let her go into a nice quiet room, and start exploring from there. Cats love to know every inch of their domain, and it takes time for them to canvas the place and know every nook and cranny.
To calm him, you might try just you and him in a room, door shut and spend some time with him as he explores the place... you can even open doors for him to make him feel more welcome, like the closet door if its in your bedroom, etc. He/she will explore, ON HIGH ALERT, moving very slowly... but this is how they do it, nothing to worry about, its innate in them---if they were in the wild outside, moving recklessly or too quick could get them eaten or killed... in about 3-5 days he will be darting around the house, exploring and leaving his scent all over the new woodwork and new place... don't worry, they are resilient animals!
2006-11-13 00:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Peter Griffin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 11:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should "calm down" shortly. Just leave him roam around the house and make like its no big deal around him and he should be fine in a day or two. I'm sure its a little confusing to him, but over time he will get used to it.
2006-11-13 00:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by Paul H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try rubbing him with a piece of cloth or give him some of your old clothes to cuddle with. He seems insecure and being around your clothes or his cloth will help calm him down a bit..
Be sure to shower him loads of attention!
Hope he adapts well soon!
2006-11-13 00:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋