Hi all,
Just looking for some advice. I got my first cat three years ago and
love her to death and she's extremely spoilt. My problem though is that
she's too spoilt.
She HATES being taken anywhere and we can't put her in a catery for
long period of time because she wont eat and will just crawl into a
ball until we come pick her up.
So as you can see I'm anxious about our move in a few weeks. What would
be the best advice for teaching her that she now lives in the new home
without causing too much anxiety?
On moving day I plan to put her in a catery for a night just to make it
simpler and pick her up the next day. After that I figure I should keep
her locked in the hosue for a week or so. But I just need some advice
from anyone experienced in these matters.
Cheers
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NanCe - 15 Feb 2006 04:17 GMT
>So as you can see I'm anxious about our move in a few weeks. What would
>be the best advice for teaching her that she now lives in the new home
>without causing too much anxiety?
>On moving day I plan to put her in a catery for a night just to make it
>simpler and pick her up the next day. After that I figure I should keep
She's going to be very nervous as cats do not like change but as long as you
have the same furniture, that will make it better as it will look and smell
familiar to her. When you get her into the new home, put her in one room (if
it is a large place especially) for at least a day with her litter box, food
and bedding (can also put a radio in there with some soothing music on) so
she can get used to that room first; then try her out of the room the next
day. Give her lots of reassurance and some good food - perhaps something
really tasty that she *loves* - to relax her and show her that good things
happen at the new home. Some catnip is an option too. Do you have to put
her in the cattery overnight? That will be 2 stressful events in 2 days.
You could try putting her in an empty room by herself on moving day (with all
her necessities) with a sign on it that says she's in there and not to open
the door. If you really feel that she will be too stressed out to be there
while you're moving or can get lost in the shuffle, then put her in the
cattery. Choose the option that you feel will be less stressful for her. DO
NOT let her outside at the new house - she may return to the old house (if in
the same city).
NanCe
Flippy - 15 Feb 2006 06:28 GMT
For info visit this page: http://www.flippyscatpage.com/health.html and look
under MOVING.
Good luck, and please let us know how you go.

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MrFlibble - 15 Feb 2006 15:23 GMT
> For info visit this page: http://www.flippyscatpage.com/health.html and look
> under MOVING.
>
> Good luck, and please let us know how you go.
Good link.. cheers
Starlord - 15 Feb 2006 17:12 GMT
When I've moved I took the cats with me on the day of the move, that way
they saw me all the time and I could pet/talk to them. Once everything was
in the new place and I'd set up the litter pans I'd let them out of their
carriers.

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morgenmarshall@hotmail.com - 19 Feb 2006 17:11 GMT
Most cats do fine in a carrier or crate for a time not to exceed 8
hours. When you get to the new place, set your cat up in the bathroom
and shut the door. There will be a lot of activity and noise, so the
cat may cry at the door - DO NOT open the door unless all the other
doors are closed. However, use that bathroom yourself to reassure your
cat. Put a sign on the door if you need to so others won't open the
door.
Once the movers leave, and the commotion settles down, let the cat out
to explore the new digs. Your cat will smell all the old furniture
smells and explore the walls and dimensions of the new home. Don't let
your cat out for a couple of weeks and be sure to be available for
"check-in" when your cat feels the need.
Your move should go well. The catery idea is good if your cat tries to
disappear, but it may be better to put your cat in the carrier before
the movers arrive, instead. Basically, you are trying to get the cat
to the new house with you, and all the packing ahead of time may
disturb your cat. Try to include your cat by letting it play in the
empty boxes and with the packing materials. When you unpack, leave a
box for a toy and see what develops.
I've moved a few cats in my day, and these steps are how I do it.
Morgen