Cats not settled in new house
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I am after any advice people may have with two cats that have not settled in a new house following a move.
House move just before christmas where cats were kept in for 2 weeks, however just when considering letting them out the site manager (new build estate) advised keeping cats in as a cat had been found recently and had got itself into an awful situation which it didn't survive. There was no foul play by humans as it was inside a new build and curiosity got the better of the cat.
They sit up for long periods in the night meowing which they never used to do in the old house causing a lack of sleep! We have used feliway but they don't seem to react to it (they are immune to catnip as well). The main problems are one used to love going out and one loved fuss and attention but due to numerous life changes their chances of getting fussed are limited to evenings and weekends, and as mentioned they cannot go out.
Playing with them to tire them out in the hope they sleep at night has very limited effect. Someone has suggested a 'catio' or a cat run which would allow them access to outside in a limited capacity, would this be a good option or would it be cruel to tease them with the outside world?
The only other real option is to take them back to the animal rescue centre we got them from but this is a last resort and not one we really want to take.
Are there any other things we should look into to try and help get them settled?
Thanks in advance
House move just before christmas where cats were kept in for 2 weeks, however just when considering letting them out the site manager (new build estate) advised keeping cats in as a cat had been found recently and had got itself into an awful situation which it didn't survive. There was no foul play by humans as it was inside a new build and curiosity got the better of the cat.
They sit up for long periods in the night meowing which they never used to do in the old house causing a lack of sleep! We have used feliway but they don't seem to react to it (they are immune to catnip as well). The main problems are one used to love going out and one loved fuss and attention but due to numerous life changes their chances of getting fussed are limited to evenings and weekends, and as mentioned they cannot go out.
Playing with them to tire them out in the hope they sleep at night has very limited effect. Someone has suggested a 'catio' or a cat run which would allow them access to outside in a limited capacity, would this be a good option or would it be cruel to tease them with the outside world?
The only other real option is to take them back to the animal rescue centre we got them from but this is a last resort and not one we really want to take.
Are there any other things we should look into to try and help get them settled?
Thanks in advance
Thanks for all the replies, a combination seems to be having a good effect.
Went and bought cat harnesses and pet remedy for the immediate 'fix' and arranging quotes for a cat run type thing in the garden until they can go out properly.
They seem much happier now which is good for all concerned!
PH to the rescue again, thank you all
Went and bought cat harnesses and pet remedy for the immediate 'fix' and arranging quotes for a cat run type thing in the garden until they can go out properly.
They seem much happier now which is good for all concerned!
PH to the rescue again, thank you all
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