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How to keep my new kitten safe indoors and stop her from hiding?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 months and 13 days old | 9 lbs

Is it necessary to have cat tree in my house? Will it keep my cat from hiding under furniture? And how to keep her stays at home, i am soo nervous about letting my cat outside her cage sometimes, cause my house is pretty big and has lots of doors she's around 3 months old, i just adopted her for 2 weeks.

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 14th, 2018

Hello, a cat tree will certainly add more enrichment to her environment and may reduce the her hiding behavior. However, it will likely not prevent it completely. You may start off by partitioning a part of the house for her to get used to. As you get more comfortable with her being outside of the cage, then you may allow her more space within the house. You may also ensure that the doors are closed so that she does not attempt to get out. Finally, you should also spay her before her first cycle so that she is not more likely to get out. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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