I will be moving soon. My cat doesn't come in because of a kitten I recently adopted. Any ideas on what to do with a new home?
2007-10-12 08:49:08 · 7 answers · asked by Bay Lady 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Make a room in your new house your older cats domain, you also may want to try this before you move. Litter box, toys with only his scent on them, food that only he will eat. Do not let him outside unless he is on a leash, I have lost a cat because of a move, it is heartbreaking. He isn't going to like you very much but you are the parent he is the child...your house your rules.
After awhile once he is comfortable let him into the rest of the house and visiting the kitten, perhaps they will learn to play--just make sure they are supervised at first.
If you find that your older cat bolts for the door before you think he is ready to be let out (without leash), try to put some pennies in a tin near the door and kick the tin (not at him, tho!!) everytime he gets near the door. It scares the heck out of them and helps to keep him safe indoors. Sounds cruel, but I would rather have a scared cat than a lost one.
Good luck!!
2007-10-16 08:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can adjust. We had one pair of cats go from our first apartment to 4 different houses that we owned, and they did fine every time. Your outdoor cat will have to stay indoors for a few weeks at the new place. Then start feeding him only inside, so that he knows he has to stick around there to get fed.
Here's a few tips about moving cats:
When you're loading the truck to move, put the cats in a bedroom and close the door. Lock it if you can - they will be stressed by all the noise and commotion, and you don't want them bolting and hiding when you're not coming back to the neighborhood.
Carry them to the new place in pet carriers if possible. Again - you DON"T want them escaping along the way, especially if you're moving a long distance. If you are going a long ways, ask the vet for something to tranquilize them, and test it on them before you leave. A friend found out while on the road that his cats were allergic to the tranquilizer.
At the new place, set up a room with some furniture that was in the old house - this will smell familiar to them. Be sure that there's food and water and litter boxes there, of course. Lock them in if possible while you're unloading the truck and bringing things in. Once everything is in, let them explore, and put the litter boxes in the place where they will be from now on.
Figure out a feeding station for them, and feed them in the same place at the same time daily. Establish a routine for them early, and try to never vary from it for the first few weeks. Cats like a routine, and the faster you can establish one in the new house, and the closer it is to what they were used to, the better they will settle into the new house.
2007-10-12 09:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should adjust, most do. I start by keeping them in a small room,you could have two bathrooms work well for this,with all their things, litter box, water food, toys, bedding.
I go in and visit and play frequently through the day. After a while I open the door to let them explore the new house but keep their things in the original room so they have a safe place. We used to be military and did some moving. This always has worked. I do the same thing when I bring a new animal into the house also. That way the new and old animals can get the scent of each other before they see each other. (new animal in safe room)
2007-10-12 09:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by doxie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over time he will adjust. I moved recently and know my cats are permanently inside (it is safer at my new house) My oldest cat is not impressed with the fact that the other two are there but she has adjusted. Just make sure when you move you keep him inside for awhile so he knows this is the new home.
2007-10-12 08:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by Lindsey J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I gave away my 7 year old cat away she bit the person I gave Her to alot and she wasn't adjusting. so try not to give your cat away because the don't adjust well to new home's.
2007-10-12 09:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try keeping him in your house that you have now, so when you move he will stay, try not letting the cat out of the house until you move.
2007-10-12 08:52:03 · answer #6 · answered by Elzbeeve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just let her stay inside your house. dont let her go outside. she might stalk away and find your old house.
2007-10-12 09:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋