How Moving Affects Cats

How Moving Affects CatsCats are highly sensitive animals and generally do not like change. Being the territorial creatures that they are, cats will spread their scent all over the household. This gives them a sense of comfort and ownership of their surroundings. Moving them out of this “comfort zone” can cause serious stress. However, there are ways to combat and minimize the stress that moving puts on cats.

The following are some useful tips on how to make the move go as smoothly as possible for both you and your cat(s):

  • Do your best to keep the daily routine relatively unchanged by getting the cat to their new home as quickly as possible and keeping their feeding schedule on track.
  • Before the move, during the ride to your new home, and after the move, talk to your cat and allow them to hear the reassuring sound of your voice.
  • Take your cat for a checkup at the vet to ensure that they don’t have any medical problems that can cause additional stress and anxiety.
  • On the day of the move, do your best to keep your cat away from the commotion.
  • Allow them to get used to their new surroundings by keeping them in a single room for a short while, before allowing them to explore the rest of the living space.

Another way to make the entire process of moving stress-free, which will also help reduce the stress for your cat(s), is to hire the trusted professionals at Atlantic Relocation Systems. We go to great lengths to ensure the utmost ease and comfort for our customers throughout the entire moving process. This includes assigning your move a personal moving coordinator and a team of expert relocation professionals, all of whom will ensure that the job is done right and in a timely fashion.

For more information on the moving services we offer to residents of the Tampa, FL, area, contact Atlantic Relocation Systems today.