Cats Do Not Like Moves
If you move into a different home, place their blankets and favorite toys around the house. Put their litterbox in the basement or in the bathroom where you had it located before, and show it to them right away. Put some relaxing cat scent products that you can get from your Vet in your new home, and also make sure you have that in your car or the cage with your cat before moving, and the trip will be more relaxing for you and your feline friend. Do not expect your cat to get used to your new home immediately, and make sure they do not get outdoors, as they will run and hide in an area they know nothing about and may be killed by a car or an animal. Give your cat some of his favorite treats and let him sleep in your bed with you so that he feels safe in his new home.
Digestive Issues With Changes
Your cat may vomit due to all the excitement of moving or have diarrhea. Do not give your cat a different kind of cat food after moving, or he may get really sick and stop eating. If we have too many changes all at once, it may cause digestive issues with us as well.
Moving And Buying New Furniture
If you got rid of your old furniture before your move, I hope you saved some of the pillows or blankets, as you can place them on the new couch to avoid issues like peeing on it because it smells different than their old, familiar couch. You can place their old cat toys on chairs, as they have their scent on them. Do not scold your cat if he has accidents after your move, because his stress level is at its peak. New appliances will make different sounds than the old ones and may frighten your cat. Your cat may jump in the air as they walk by the appliance or hiss.
Cat Towers, Cat Trees, and Cat Hammocks
I hope you were able to bring some of your old cat furniture to your new home, as the familiar scents will help them feel at home. Try to buy cat trees and hammocks similar to your old ones if you couldn’t take them with you. Place their towers by windows as they love to rest and sleep in the warm sun.
Expect Your Cat To Hide And Act Differently Until They Get Used To Their Humble Abode
My Grandma’s cat hid in a shoebox for a few days, and her neighbor helped her find her after she managed to get the lid back on. She was very hard to find. Your cat may hide in a closet or under furniture until they feel safe and comfortable in their new surroundings. Let your cat come to you when they are ready to do so, and do not force them to sit on your lap against their will. Both you and the cats will love your new home once you get used to everything. Happy New Home experiences await.
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