i just moved into a new place and my cat is not happy with the change. what can i do?

Question

she's hiding and runs away from me which is very unusual. any suggestions?

Answer 1

It may take about a week to adjust. He will come out, on his own in his own time. Don't worry, if he has any familiar toys make sure they are unpacked and easily accessible to them.

Answer 2

This will sound insane, and a lot of people think this is a myth, but I have done it for both my cats when I've moved twice. Rub butter on their paws. They will lick it off immediately because they don't like the feel of it. The theory is, the smell of the old home will be gone once they give their paws a great clean up, and the smell of the new home will then be on their paws and they will relax.
I'm not an airhead who usually believes in this stuff, but my cats were freaking out when I moved, meowing, running around at midnight, jumping up at windows, not eating, generally being crazy. This went on for 2 days until I tried the butter out of sheer desperation. Within 10 minutes both cats were curled up on the sofa, asleep and contented.
You could also try the calming products, and if your cat had a blanket or something from your old house, give her a rub over with that as well. Smells are very important. Also put her in a quiet room shut the door and let her explore one small place at a time, a whole new house is just too overwhelming for a cat to try to get to grips with all at once.

Answer 3

You can try some Bach Walnut with her. It's for adjustment to new situations. If you want to wait you can order some "New Beginnings" at http://www.spiritessence.com and that will have to come by mail. The price will be the same, around $20. The NB will have Walnut in it and some other essences that might be helpful.

With the flower essences you just shake the bottle well and put three to four drops on the cat's fur between her ears. Four or five times a day for a week to ten days. If she is hiding out you can put the drops on a small cloth and put it next to her where she is hanging out.

Answer 4

Time and patience. Give her lots of TLC. Make sure shes coming out to eat and drink. Put her box in a non- threatening place. If shes doing ok in that aspect then don't worry she'll come around but it will take a little time. You can also try Feliway which helps calm kitties who are stressed. Its completely natural and all you do is either spray it or plug in a diffuser.

Answer 5

New places are not likeable to cats.It's probably because they leave their usual homes where they left all their scents and things.What I did when I moved to a new place with my cat is that I kept him in a room for bit to calm down.I put his food and litter box and everything.Leave the door closed for about half an hour.He'll soon want to come out and explore a bit.

Answer 6

I have used a product called Feliway..it works to calm them and to help them adjust to a new place..when we moved it worked great..I even use it to spray the carrier 30 minutes before I take them to the vet...I use a diffuser in the house..they are cheaper at some online places...and it does work..at least it did for me..

Answer 7

Fel-o-way is a fermone that plugs in like a air freshener, you can buy it at your vets office or local pet store around $30 ish, I bought mine on line...it will help calm your kitty and make it feel more like home.

Answer 8

Just wait a few days animals can adapt better than we think. But be sure that you leave things around that smell like your old place or you so that she will be more comfortable.

Answer 9

Give her time. Pretty soon she will own the place.

Answer 10

Find new boyfriend for her.
She would love it.