Cats are famous creatures of habit, and their responses to change vary from curious to frightened. When rearranging furniture, first and foremost make sure that they are out of harm's way. Some cats love following you as you move around the room, so make sure that they don't get stepped on or stuck. For small kittens, enclosing them in a separate room with food, water, litter box ,and something to scratch is a good idea.
The items of furniture that will affect your kitty most in the move are those that she depends upon . . . scratching post, bed, kitty tower, favorite perch, and of course food and water bowls. If you are able, transitioning these items slowly from their original spot to their new place is easier on the feline members of your family. Move the item a yard or two away, so that your cat easily find it when he goes to its familiar spot. A day or so later, move it another yard.
What happens when items are moved abruptly? For a while, kitty may go to the old spot, and then experience confusion when the expected item is not there. In the case of the litter box, your cat might decide that, litter box or no, that spot is for relieving himself! To avoid unwanted gifts on the carpet, move the litter box gradually.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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