How do I help my cats adjust and stay safe after moving to a new home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female
Hi This is varsha from India, I have 2 female cats which are 1and half year old, we are relocating to a different place, would my cats get adjusted, how can i ensure they are safe & adjusted ?
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Published on February 26th, 2017
Hi Varsha! What a great question! Moving can be stressful for cats, and if Chuny and Muny are allowed outside, I would keep them indoors for a few weeks after you first move to your new home. This allows them to get used to their new house. Then you can let them out in the garden supervised during the day so they can smell around their new area, but don't allow them to leave the garden or leave them unsupervised. You can do this for a few weeks, and after that, you can let them out unsupervised because they will be familiar with the sights and smells of their new home. I hope this helps!
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Published on January 8th, 2018
If she is used to being an indoor cat, the move should not be a huge change but if she is generally outdoors then moving to a new house/area can be much more difficult. I recommend starting her on royal canin calm food 10-14days before the move in order to smooth the transition. It is generally recommended to keep cats in for 2-3weeks after a move so they can adapt to their new environment and reduce the risk of them going 'back home'
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