How to introduce my cat to a new house after a long car trip?

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I am planning to take my cat with me to my daughters house over Thanksgiving. It is a 3 hour drive and then a new house etc. I bought a cat play pen some Feliway a small cat tree and will take some items that have her scent. How do I introduce her to this new environment? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 months and 7 days old | 5 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would set all her belongings in to the room you are staying in. Give her a day to adjust to that room. Then open the door and allow her to come out of the room if she wants. If she is a shy cat she may never leave the room if you are only there for a few days. I would hope that after 1-2 days she will venture out. By keeping all her things in one room she will know that is her safe place to run back to if scared. Cats are hard and it depends on her overall personality.I would just be patient and don't force her to do more than she wants. I wish you the best of luck!

How to introduce my cat to a new house after a long car trip?

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