{"id":6696,"date":"2022-03-28T16:37:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T20:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.demenagementmartineau.ca\/?p=6696"},"modified":"2024-03-07T16:17:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T21:17:42","slug":"moving-with-a-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.demenagementmartineau.ca\/en\/blogue\/preparing-move\/moving-with-a-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving with a Cat: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving With a Cat: Everything You Need to Know<\/h1>\n

Moving<\/a> is always exhausting and stressful, even more so for your pet. Cats are creatures of habit. Their routine and their need for stability are extremely important to them. Moving requires your cat to change its usual routine<\/strong>, so it\u2019s easy for it to become disoriented.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to offer your cat all the support it needs to make the experience as stress-free as possible.<\/p>\n

Moving with a cat: how to make things easier<\/h2>\n

Preparing your cat for the move<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s always easier for a cat to go through a progressive change than a radical one. Gently preparing your cat for an upcoming move will enable it to start modifying its habits so that the shock is less jarring the day it finds itself in unknown territory.<\/p>\n

Ideally, you should start preparing your cat several weeks in advance. When you start packing your boxes<\/a>, think about leaving a few of them open and empty. Make your cat\u2019s experience more pleasant by putting a few cat treats and kitty toys inside. This will allow it to make a positive association with the boxes by making them seem like something new and fun.<\/p>\n

Acclimating your cat to the carrier<\/h3>\n

Few cats exhibit enthusiasm at the idea of getting into a carrier. You can leave it open and place some cat food and kitty toys inside and all around it. The principle is the same as with the boxes: to encourage your cat to associate the carrier with something joyful and pleasant. It\u2019s a safe bet that it will be much less reluctant to get in it on moving day!<\/p>\n

In review, to help your cat better anticipate the move, do the following:<\/p>\n