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is their new home. Then allow them to go
outside, when supervised, for short periods.
Each day increase the time spent outside
until the cat feels safe and secure in their
new surroundings.
A product that can help cats in stressful
situations, like moving, is Feliway. It produces
a synthetic copy of the feline facial
pheromone that cats use to mark objects in
their environment. By mimicking the facial
pheromones it helps comfort the cat, giving
them a sense of familiarity, making them feel
safe and secure.
Keep in mind that cats have a very strong
homing instinct and have been known to walk
hundreds of kilometres to return to what was
their old home. Make sure that your cat is
wearing a collar, with your correct and current
phone number and/or address on it. It is also
best if they are microchipped and it might be a
good idea to update your contact details online
with the Australasian Animal Registry at
www.aar.org.au.
Moving house can be a very stressful time for
both you and your cat. Here are a few tips you
can follow when moving to help your cat adjust
to their new home.
When you first arrive at your new home do not
release your cat until all visitors and removalists
have left. Ensure that all doors, windows and
possible hidey holes (like open fire places)
are closed.
Introduce them to the house slowly by keeping
them confined to one room for a few days.
Put all their familiar things in that room
including their bed, blanket, toys, scratching
post, litter tray, food and water. This will allow
them to become accustomed to their new
surroundings, smells and sounds while feeling
safe with their own familiar things.
Let them explore the new house at their own
pace and when they are ready.
If they are going to be an outside cat it is best
to keep them inside for at least two weeks
until they have settled and recognise that this
MOVING HOUSE: TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR CAT
