How long does it take for cats to adapt to a new environment
Cats are naturally timid and vigilant Strong sex and territorial awareness, it usually takes about a week for cats to adapt to a new environment. Therefore, for a cat that has just been brought home, the pet owner should not be in a hurry to get close to the cat, but should give it a buffer time. You can prepare more cardboard boxes at home for cats to hide and improve their sense of security. If you take the cat to a new environment, the pet owner is best to place the cat in a quiet and low-light environment, and lay a familiar blanket on the cat’s bed to relieve the cat’s anxiety and tension.
Second, the stress response that cats are prone to when they go to an unfamiliar environment
The cat goes to a Unfamiliar environments are prone to stress reactions of varying degrees. Common stress reactions include: cats do not eat or drink, and most of the time they hide in dark and quiet corners with a nervous expression, and they are not aware of the movement around them. Especially sensitive and easily startled by some small noises. Some cats may even experience stress reactions such as vomiting and diarrhea.
3. What to do when cats are stressed
1. Eliminate stress Exciter. If the cat is found to have a stress response, the pet owner first needs to eliminate the stressor that causes the cat’s stress. For example, if the cat is stressed due to changes in the environment, the pet owner can place the familiar and familiar objects of the cat in the new environment, and then calm the cat more gently to relieve the cat’s nervousness.
2. Take corresponding countermeasures according to the cat’s stress level. If the cat’s stress reaction is relatively mild, it is recommended to strengthen the cat’s care, such as feeding it some cat-specific pet probiotics to relieve its intestinal discomfort, and pay attention to keeping the cat warm. If your cat is stressed and won’t eat, you can use the cat’s favorite food to entice it to eat.
If the cat is severely stressed and has symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea or fever, it is best to send the cat to the doctor for treatment in time.
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