How to Introduce a Cat to a New Home

by admin · March 11, 2021

How to Introduce a Cat to a New Home.

Ginger kitten peeking out from under the table

Cats have been in our lives for a long time, almost 10,000 years by some estimates. Despite being with us for so long, some can’t help but wonder whether cats are truly domesticated.

The prevailing theory with both cats and dogs is that they are, to a certain extent, self-domesticated. Cats became natural companions to human farmers. As soon as granaries were invented, rats moved into them, and cats followed.

Thus started a long relationship which eventually led to cats being one of the most popular pets in the world. This relationship comes with its struggles, though, and moving is one of them.

We’ll offer some advice on how to introduce a cat into a new home in this article.

Create a Safe Room

Cats are often nervous when moving into a new home, or in with a new family. Whether you’re adopting a cat or just moving house, It will take them time to adjust.

You can make them more comfortable by creating a ‘safe room’ for them. A safe room is a room set up with toys and items the cat is familiar with. You may also want to add boxes and other small things the cat can squeeze into.

People have been wondering about the feline fascination with boxes for years, and the answer is interesting. Boxes provide a secure hiding place for cats.

Cats will look for places like this in the wild because they hide and cover their bodies from potential predators. This also works the other way.

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that their diet consists entirely of meat. This means that cats in the wild will spend a good portion of their lives hunting. Hiding until prey gets within pouncing distance is one of their preferred hunting methods.

Give Your Cat a Bed, or Let Them Choose it

Cats sleep for the majority of any given day, so the places they sleep are important to them. If you give them a bed with soft bedding and a blanket or pillow they like, the cat might designate that place as their bed.

The cat could also be true to their nature and sleep wherever they want. In most cases, your cat will choose several spots throughout the day depending on what is available. Try not to disturb them when they’re sleeping.

You could also get a cat window perch in hopes that your cat chooses that as their sleeping spot. Your odds aren’t bad, considering the advantages offered by cat perches can help your kitty relax.

They’re a great place to climb, they’re out of the way, and they allow your cat to get some sun and see the outside world.