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My new cat is hiding in the bedroom. How can I get her to explore?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Curl | Female | 3 lbs

Hi! (Again)! Ok, Scruff is doing great. We took her to the vet, she got her shots and distemper test( negative). The Vet said she's about 3 months old and probably pregnant. She's doing very well indoors, eating, drinking using the litter box. My question is : She stays in the bedroom and won't come out with us in the living room. Our other cat and dog are out in the living room too. Scruff seems to want me to sit in the bedroom with her. I do. want her out in the living room with us!! How?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2017

Great to hear she is doing well. It can take weeks for a young cat to fully settle in a new house, especially with other pets. Try putting the others put of the sitting room for half an hour or so and bring her out to explore on her own so she is more confident with the area and hiding/escape areas

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