If your cat is stressed with the change in surroundings, talk to your veterinarian about calming products such as Feliway. Update your microchip details at: www. Moving house is a higher risk time for losing your cat; if your cat is missing visit our lost animal page for advice.
Categories Position statements What to do when Here are some tips to make things easier. This will give them plenty of time to settle in their new environment. The timescale is slightly different for kittens.
You should also make sure your kitten seems confident enough in the house first as going outside can be a little daunting to begin with.
If your new cat or kitten seems restless and is frequently sitting or waiting by the back door, pacing, scratching, or pawing at the door area, contact Battersea or your local vet for further advice about the best time to start letting your cat outside. From new tricks to grooming tips, get expert pet advice straight to your inbox by signing up to The Battersea Way email.
Skip to main content. How to care for your pets if you're ill or have to self-isolate due to coronavirus Lost and found dog advice Lost and found cat advice Dog advice Cat advice Puppy Advice. Introducing your cat to the outside It's likely that your cat will want to go out and explore the garden and beyond. How long to wait before letting your cat outside Adult cats How long you leave it before letting your cat outside depends on the cat's personality and how quickly they settle.
Kittens The timescale is slightly different for kittens. How to prepare your cat for the outside Before you let your cat or kitten outside: Make sure your cat can be identified.
A Battersea cat will already be microchipped, so if your cat is scanned, the chip will be linked to your contact details. It is better to keep your cat in a spare room to save everyone the trouble of getting confused about what is going on during the offloading process. A good idea would be, to put a sign on the door letting movers know that there is a cat or cats in the room and that no one should enter.
Make sure the doors and windows of that chosen room are locked so that your cat is not able to escape. If your cat is an anxious one, then you might consider keeping it in a cattery. You might also use a cattery to move your cat to the new home. But if you put them in the cattery right away, they might get shocked or confused.
Cats are cautious creatures, so it is important to make them feel safe at every stage of your moving process. Take your cat to the cattery for a visit where you may stay with them and let them cat explore and get comfortable with the place. You could try taking treats or something like catnip with you, to make it a positive experience for them.
Once they feel comfortable in the cattery, you may leave them there for a short while and then build it up. But, if you are moving a long distance then obviously staying in a cattery would not be an option.
So you could get them used to the car by introducing it to them in stages. When we moved, we put our cats into one of the rooms with their food, water and litter trays and opened their carrier doors so they could come out and explore.
They did not leave their carriers for a good few hours but the option was there at least. If your cat comes out of their carrier, it is nice for them to be able to jump up on a windowsill if they are feeling daring , and look at their surroundings. So, it would be best to place them in a room that has a window in it making sure it is closed, obviously. Whilst your cat is in the room, this also gives them the chance to get used to the new smells and sounds of the house.
Once you have unpacked all your belongings, you can let your cat out of the room to start exploring their new home, provided the doors and windows are closed.
If your cat is outgoing then they will check out their new home on their own. On the other hand if your cat is a bit nervous, they may want to stay in the room for a while. This is fine too, and they may just need some time to get used to the rest of the house. A cat marks its territory by rubbing its face against furniture and you for that matter.
This is because cats have glands located around their mouth, chin, neck and ears. So, you will notice that once your cat starts to explore their new home, they will immediately start rubbing against things in the house. The good thing about moving home is that, you will more than likely still have your old things, so their scent will still be on things like the sofas which should make them feel a little less distressed. But they will want to spread their scent around the rest of the house too.
Moving into a new home, means new smells or old smells from other animals. This can make it difficult for some cats to accept their new home. So, if your cat is having a hard time feeling comfortable in their new home, there are ways that you can help them to feel more at home. One thing you could do is, take a soft cotton cloth and rub it gently on their face to pick up their scent.
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