Moving day with a cat
A move alone is a real strain on the nerves. However, if you have a cat that naturally moves with you, it becomes much more complicated. Few cats can cope with stress or a change of location without problems. We have summarised a few tips to ensure that moving house with a cat goes smoothly and without any problems.
To ensure that the move goes smoothly for the cat, you can already a lot needs to be done before the planned move. Simply placing a cat in the transport basket and moving it is only possible in very rare cases. The transport basket is generally associated by the cat with a visit to the vet and this leads to stress for the animal.
For this reason, a The cat should be accustomed to its transport box beforehand. The transport box should be Cat always safe and it should feel well protected in it. In general, regardless of whether you are planning to relocate or not, the transport box should not cause any anxiety.
If you start to get the moving boxes, this can make your sensitive velvet paw nervous. The best thing to do is to let the cat Explore moving accessories and examine it. If the cat can get used to it calmly, packing will not be a stress factor for it. The more normal your behaviour, the better for the animal.
A move should also without stress for you. It is therefore important to seek support for the Organise the move. Family or friends will certainly be happy to help. If nobody has time, a removal company can be a good solution. When preparing for the move, you should always take a short break. If you are tense, this will affect the cat and it will become nervous.
Cats orientate themselves by smell. Therefore it is important to spread familiar odours in the new flat. If you move all your furniture, the new environment will certainly not be bad for the cat. Familiar odours are already present and the animal feels better as a result.
Cat accessories such as the scratching post, litter tray and other accessories should therefore be put away last. Before the cat is released into its new environment, all its accessories should already be in place.
Is there a possibility that someone the cat knows very well could Take over supervision on moving day that's perfect. This means the animal doesn't have to be locked in a room or spend hours in a transport box. Finds itself no one who can take over the care, then the cat is there. In this case, it is important that the pet is not unnecessarily stressed.
Either you leave it with its accessories in a room where it can wait undisturbed. Or you can bring the Cat accessories and cat in the new flat. If there is a room where the animal can stay without stress, this is also a way of protecting the cat from the stress of the move.
If you notice that the animal is already stressed, it is possible to help the little one with anti-stress helpers. For example with pheromone plugs, anti-stress pastes or Bach flowers. A vet can certainly give you good advice to help your cat survive the move.
If no care has been found for the cat or if there is a quiet retreat for the cat in the new home that is being used:
The cat is best placed in the Transport box well secured in to their new home. It is advisable to do this before the move takes place. That way you have Enough time for the cat.
Once the cat has arrived at its new home, it can be placed in the prepared room. It is for the Cat very helpful if there are known odours in the room. A blanket or a robe worn by you gives the cat more security. Leave the cat free in the room. This allows it to explore everything. You should Be calm and not stressed.
Take your time and give the cat some security. If the cat explores the room and behaves calmly, you can leave it alone and carry out the move. However, make sure that the cat does not leave the cannot leave the room.
Once you have successfully completed the move and everything is in the new home, you can devote yourself to your cat again without any stress. Once you have settled in halfway, you can let the cat out of its resting place.
However, you should give the cat time. It should get to know their new home undisturbed can. Let her decide for herself when she leaves this room and don't force her.
Give her time and Behave as usual. With a little more attention, play and cuddles, your cat is sure to settle in quickly. If the cat is Cat familiar routine If you keep up this routine, it will be much easier for you to get used to the new environment.
Some Cats need more time and it can happen that food is refused at the beginning. It can also happen that the cat does not leave the room that was offered to it as a retreat in the first few hours. Don't worry, cats are creatures of habit and sometimes need several weeks, to change.
Moving house with a cat doesn't have to be stressful, as you can see. Good planning helps, to make it easy for you and the cat. Calm and serenity are very important for you and your cat. One final tip: During the first few weeks, make sure that the cat cannot leave the new home. Pay particular attention to the door or windows! It has happened several times that a cat has escaped and made its way back to its old home.
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