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shifting with my cats

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Question
Hi...I have two cats and we are shifting to a new house I just want to ask that will I take my cats slowly,slowly or I just take them the day I will shift?and how will they respond in the first days in the new house?and are their any tips you would like to give me for them?

Answer
Reem,

I have always felt it better to take the cats together on the day you shift.  They will be getting used to their new territory with you there which may help anchor things.  On some occasions, the relationship between cats can change upon such a move, so you need to be wary and not disturbed if they have a spat or two re-establishing their inter-relationships.

I find they do best when there are familiar toys and bedding from the old household.  Also, if they are indoor/outdoor cats, you may not want to let them out for a couple of weeks as they may wander back to the old territory!!

I hope this is helpful.

Best regards... Norm.