My cat is anxious after moving. How do I know he's ready for outside?

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We moved our cat to our new house on November 4th, he's always been anxious of noises and people. He seems to have settled in fine but is a bit more jumpy than usual with noises and people. Over the last 2 days he hasn't left our room much, he comes down to eat and sits on my lap shortly then goes back upstairs to our bed. I think he's bored because he used to be outside a lot. How do I know when he's ready to go outside? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Eryn Taormina, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Let me see if I can give you some advice about Graham. Cats can be very sensitive to new environments, and Graham seems to be no exception. I would really let him settle in for a while, maybe about a month or two, especially if he is going to go outside. Since he is an indoor/outdoor cat, he will probably let you know when he is ready to start going outside again, by going to the windows or doors. I also recommend Rescue Remedy for cats that have anxiety in general. It seems to really help alleviate their stress. You can purchase the Rescue Remedy on line. It is a supplement you can add to the water or to the canned food. I think it works really well. The supplement may help Graham get comfortable in his new home, and if it seems to help, since he is sensitive in general to people and sounds, he may benefit from being on it lifelong. Another supplement you can try too is, Feliway. Feliway comes in a spray form as well as in diffusers you can plug in around the home. This supplement can also be purchased on line. It is important to keep cats from being too stressed, as it can cause health issues for them like urinary bladder inflammation, for example. I would definitely give the supplements a try, and as I mentioned, give Graham a month or two, or as long as he seems to need to get settled into his new environment. I hope you find this answer helpful! Best of luck!

My cat is anxious after moving. How do I know he's ready for outside?

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