British people adore their pets, almost half of the population of the UK owns one. And maybe the most loved animal companions are the cats. These beautiful felines have been domesticated almost nine thousand years ago and to this day they are still the most preferred animal companion. It is only natural to want to take your cat when you are having a house relocation, but there are a few things that you need to know. Cats have a strong sense of ownership of the home and are extremely sensitive when it comes to changing it. Some basic rules must be followed in order to assure the comfortable and stress-free relocation of your pet and this article will help you learn them.
Planning the Perfect House Move
You need to start the preparations for your cat’s relocation at least a month prior to the moving date. There are many things that you need to do in order to make your future home look appealing and non-threatening to your cat.
- You will need to prep a cat room. This is basically a small corner in a quiet room of your new house where you are going to put the cat bed and scratcher. Place all of your pet’s toys and don't forget about the litter box. Your cat is going to spend here the first week, so it needs to be comfortable. The idea is to slowly introduce your feline to the new surroundings while having a safe place filled with the things it loves and knows.
- Before the house relocation, make an appointment with your vet to see if your cat is healthy. You can ask for some vitamins and specialized cat food. Your cat might start to shed more than usual after the move so it might need a little boost of its immune system. Somethings that will be in much help in these first few days are the artificial pheromone sprays. These products mimic the sent that your cat leaves around the house to mark its territory. They will help your feline to adapt quickly to the new household environment.
- Cats are a lot like toddlers, they need their daily routine in order to feel safe so make sure not to change anything in it before and after the relocation.
- Last but definitely not least think about how are you going to transport your pet. You have to make this decision based on the following things: how far is your new house, do you have a transportation create, does your cat like car rides. The transportation process is going to be the most stressful experience for your pet and you have to make it as painless as possible. Let your cat get used to the cat carrier. The more familiar the cat is, the smoothest the ride is going to be. Your pet must feel comfortable around the carrier and not be afraid of entering it.
The First Week After the House Relocation
Congratulations you made it safely to your new house and now let's start with the adaptation process.
- Place the cat carrier in the “cat” room and open the door. Let the animal decide when it wants to go out. Leave the carrier for the first day in the room so your cat can go in and out when it pleases.
- Don't rush your fluffy friend exploring the house from the first day. Give it space and the cat will show you when it is ready to go to the next room.
- Make sure the house is properly secured. If you moved to a spacious home with a garden, somewhere in Dorset, for example, you need to be extra careful. Keep close all windows and doors that lead to your garden. After a big house relocation cats can be a little disoriented and if they escape the home you may be unable to find them. So keep a watchful eye on your feline at least for a month.
- There is a good trick that you can use to teach your cat to come back to the house. Let it out into the garden just before mealtime and after 10 or 20 minutes call it back. Your hungry cat will gladly run to you. Always leave the front door open so your pet can come home whenever it wants.
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