does butter on a cats paws help it get used to its new home really? and has any one tried it?

Question

how much butter and does it matter if its margerine?

Answer 1

I have always had a cat. I have raised several. But in my 53 years of life I have never heard of such a thing. My cats get used to the new home by exploring on their own. I give the food, water and alot of love. I provide a paper bag for them to play in and I play with them. I keep the cat box clean everyday. But never have I heard about butter being used on their paws. That seems mean. I don't understand why that would help them to get used to the new place. It would definately get butter all over your furniture and every where the cat went. The cat box litter or outside sand would stick to the cats paw just like if you buttered your hand and layed it in dry dirt.

Answer 2

The only reason I can think of to do this would be maybe as a distraction technique. A messy one at that.

When we moved we kept the cats in their carriers in a quiet room while everything was moved in. Once people were gone and things sort of sorted out, we went to the room, sat down in the doorway and opened the carrier doors. The cats took their own time exploring the room, staying close to us there on the floor, then venturing out and looking around. In about 4 hours they were all sleeping on the couch, so it didn't take long.

I don't think you need butter or margerine. Just keep them somewhere safe till things are quiet, then let them explore a small area first, knowing you're close by, then a larger one as you go about your standard day.

Answer 3

I have never even heard of that.

At best, the result would be oily paw prints all over your home, the cat dragging anything that would get attached to their paws due to the stickiness around and them getting more freaked out.

At worst, your cat could lick it's paws and you could have one of the 90something percentage of cats who is lactose intolerant, make your cat sick, and have diarrhea all over the place.

Either way, it doesn't sound that fun to me.

I have four cats, and I introduced them all the same way: I get a large crate or a small room like a bathroom set up for them, complete with toys, food, water, a bed, and a litter box.

I let them stay in there for between an hour and a day or two (obviously regularly checking on them and going in to play with them) until they have adjusted and gotten used to the new smells and sounds (and the other cats have gotten used to a new creature encroaching on their territory) Then I let them out in the main part of the house, making sure to close all doors so the room they are in is as small as possible. The smaller the room, the less overwhelming it is for the cat, and the odds are better for you catching them if something goes wrong.

I let them adjust to everything around them (they are normally a bit scared and hide for a few minutes) then they will generally make themselves at home, come over to me and demand attention, and that is that. :)

Good luck, I hope that helps!

Answer 4

What this does is put greased cat pawprints all over your new home. It will be unfamiliar to the animal and won't be any comfort.

Better might be providing the animal with a lengthy opportunity to look around, at your side if it's stressed, including finding both familiar objects (your furniture) and new space.

Make sure the litter box and food are set out for the cat, and provide it with a place to hide and observe where it won't be in the way as you unpack.

They adapt within a few days, so be patient.

Answer 5

i think thzt's just an old wives tale, that the cat will lay down and lick all the butter off, an then be perfectly at home

Answer 6

No, it is only a way to avoid that she runs away when you first get her out of the house. Either way, don't let her out until she is used to the inside for at least a month.

Answer 7

no iv never tried it but i fink glue wud work

Answer 8

never heard of it