How to help my 18-year-old cat adapt to moving to a new home?

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I have an 18 year old cat. He has lived with us in the same house for all of that time. In a month we are moving Three hours up north . How to i help my cat adapt to the completely different lifestyle? I am deeply concerned that the big change will take a tole on my boy, and i just want to make the process as easy as possible.

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

I think the hardest part of the move for your cat will probably be traveling the 3 hours to the new house. Typically I would recommend sedation for a trip like this to keep the cat calm but since your cat is of an advanced age it is probably not worth the risk. Once you get to the new house have some of you cat's familiar things around, like cat beds, blankets and of course litter boxes. Try not to wash the beds etc before you move so they still have a familiar smell. If may also be beneficial to get a pheromone diffuser like Feliway for the home. These release a scent that can be calming for cats. There is also a pheromone spray you can get to use in the car to help keep her calm as well. You may want to also consider having your cat checked by your vet befor taking a trip just to make sure there are no underlying problems going on. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck with your move!

How to help my 18-year-old cat adapt to moving to a new home?

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