Moving into a new home is stressful for most of us. Humans understand the reasoning, but cats don’t. Changing your cat’s environment will need to be done gently and with patience.
It is normal for a cat to hide for a few days when moving
into a new place. He is nervous and
unsure of where he can go and what is going on.
He may be worried that you will leave him alone and not return. Some cats will act out aggressively at this
point, showing their displeasure in hissing and biting. Be patient, he will adjust.
It can help if you confine your cat to only one room when
you first move. Make sure he has food
and water and his litter box. Provide
him with his usual sleeping blanket and some familiar toys. All these will give him comfort and make the
new environment more familiar.
Having more than one cat at a time like this is ideal. They will stick together and find
comfort. You may find two cats who,
until now, were barely tolerant of each other will become friendly and form a
lasting bond. Going through a confusing
situation together will cement that bonding.
Make sure you give your cat extra attention during this
time. He will sense your mood and the
stress you feel at moving may increase his.
Try to stay calm when interacting with him. If possible, make the room he is confined to
the bedroom. This way, he will have you
available at night.
In time, your cat will be back to ruling his domain. All it takes is a little time and a lot of
patience. Following the above steps may
make each of you deal with a move more effectively.
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