Is my cat unhappy after moving to a smaller space? How to tell.

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I just moved from a one story ranch style house to a single wide trailer, and I'm worried about my 1 year old cat being unhappy because of the smaller space, I've had him since he was 2 weeks old so the previous house was all he's known. He seems like he's wanting a lot more attention since the move. How to I know if he's not happy, do cats really care if they are moved to a mich smaller space?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Fortunately, cats don't usually seem to mind having a smaller indoor space to live in - they spend the majority of their day resting or sleeping, with bouts of play or other activity in between, so normally they don't need a large living space. But, moving to a new home can definitely be stressful for them, since they are often easily upset by any changes to their environment or daily routine - so I would imagine that your kitty is simply adjusting to the move. You can spend some extra time petting or playing with him for the next couple of weeks to help him settle in. You may also want to try a Feliway pheromone diffuser to help encourage him to relax and feel like your new home is "his".

Is my cat unhappy after moving to a smaller space? How to tell.

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