LIke i said i just like an hour ago moved my adult cats from my moms place to my place they are brothers and i didnt want to seperate them thats why i moved both. they are both male cats. and they cried for a good while when we first got here now they have stopped but hidden themselves. Now i think this is normal and i should leave them. but i just wanted to ask and make sure and is there anything i should be doing right now?? they have lived there whole lives at my moms with me. so i thought it would be an easier transition. I just am concernied for my cats and if i think in anyway that they are not happy and need to go back i will so any advice would be appreciated thanks.
2007-12-11 10:57:04 · 7 answers · asked by anioheveteric 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Set up a room or area just for them until you get the rest of the apartment organized. Put their food, litter, toys, beds, etc. in there so they can have all of their "things."
They will hide for awhile, but after a week or so they should be at home in your new place.
2007-12-11 11:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by 'Lissa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Territory means everything to a cat. It's the source of food, love and shelter - all the things they cannot afford to lose. Many cats find moving house very stressful because of the perceived loss of their territory. They also rely heavily on their sense of smell, and your new place just doesn't smell like home to them yet, which they will also find a little unsettling.
Some cats are very confident and want to investigate a new home right away, whilst others need more time to adjust. Let them stay hidden for the moment in their little "safety zone" and they will gradually venture out when they feel more confident or are hungry. They are also creatures of habit, so feed them meals at regular times, as a routine will help them settle in. Cats find it comforting to be surrounded by their own scent and when they rub their faces up against furniture and paintwork, they are very subtly scent marking their territory. If they will let you stroke them, try wiping a soft cloth over their cheeks and then rub the cloth on paintwork, doorways etc., at cat head height as this will help reinstate their scent and make your new place smell like home. A Feliway plug-in may help as they emit pheromones that mimic the scent found in a cat's facial glands.
Be patient, and I'm sure they will be fine soon.
2007-12-12 09:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by Michele the Louis Wain cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lucky you! The cats are acting normally. It will take a few days until they get used to the noises and smells of the new place. Just be sure the litter pan is somewhere they'll find it easily. Being together will make this transition easier for them.
2007-12-11 19:02:44 · answer #3 · answered by Butterfly Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't take change well. There isn't much you can do for them at this point other than give them time. Make sure they know where the food, water and litterbox is and leave them alone. They will eventually come out on their own. Don't force the issue or it will take them longer to get adjusted. Don't worry, in a few days they will be just fine!
2007-12-11 19:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by Audrey A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I moved, before I moved the cats with me I took my clothes and spread them all over the furniture and floor and left them there for a few days. The house looked like a tornado had hit it but I wanted my scent all over the place before I brought the cats in. They adjusted so fast it freaked me out. Within 30 minutes, all 3 of them (now 4) were rolling on the floor and purring and quite comfortable. I expected trouble with them on the move but was lucky to have none. They will adjust but you may find they will do more investigating at night when you are asleep or when your out of the house. Being in a strange place and having noise may keep them in hiding. Try not to drag them from their hiding places but let them come out on their own. My parents did that with a cat, constantly hunted him down and dug him out of his hiding spot. To this day the cat hates them. He liked me and would come to me any time I went there so I took him home with me eventually. He has been living happily with me now for 8 years and when my parents come over, he hides and won't come out for at least an hour after they are gone.
2007-12-12 17:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by single_pedal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat acted the same way when we moved to a girlfriend's house. It was a huge house vs. a small condo so he would hide under the sofa all day. I felt sorry for him, but when she would leave he would come out and act normal, (jump on the bed, etc). So give them as much time as they need to get a feeling of control, they're probably out at night investigating their new world while you're sleeping .
2007-12-11 19:12:21 · answer #6 · answered by dano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a new environment, and it'll take time for them to adjust to it. Give them time.
2007-12-11 19:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋