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My cat is scared after a new house. Will she be normal at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi, I took my cat to a new house for a few days and she’s scared and won’t come close to me. We will be going back to our house she’s used to soon, do you think she’ll go back to normal when we go back ? in scared she forgot who I am :(

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on January 24th, 2020

Yes, most likely your cat will go back to normal in it's original house within a few days. Some cats do not like changes in the environment. Make sure to provide food/water and litter box to your cat. Talk quietly to her and encourage her to come out from under the bed. Shutting the door (as long as she has access to her food/water/litter) may help her to feel more secure. I hope this helps.

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