Cat New Kitten Hiding Under Couch

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Cat new kitten hiding under couch.

Cats love to hide and the space underneath the bed is a prime spot. Avoid startling your new pet with loud noises and definitely don t chase him or try to pull him from his hiding place. Often your cat will hide for a day or two when introduced to a new home. He needs to get out now.

The steps you should take to get a cat out from under a bed will depend on why the cat is hiding and how urgently you need the cat to come out. Don t worry if your new kitten won t come out of hiding. For example most cats will feel insecure or frightened in a new environment. As long as your cat is eating drinking using the litter box even if its under the bed and not showing any signs of illness it is generally safe to leave them in their hiding spot.

It can take a day 5 days a couple of weeks or more for your new cat to relax. This behavior can be a coping mechanism for a scared or anxious pet whether she s hiding under the bed behind the couch or somewhere else in your home understanding the reasons for the hiding can help you find the best way to comfort and ressure your furry friend. I have 2 cats one is tame and one is a scared cat we have just moved house and i managed to move one of my cats into a cage but the scared one ran away before i could put her in her cage so she is still at the old house but won t came out of hiding and she is scared of the new tenants. Scared cat new by.

Keep your kitty in a separate room from your existing pet during his first few weeks with you. New kitten hiding under couch hasn t eaten. If the cat is new to your home the reason is most likely anxiety. The best way to make your cat comfortable enough to come out of hiding is to give it time to adjust to its new surroundings.

Start date aug 29 2008. Most cats take a couple of weeks to acclimate but it might take a month or two. Sometimes a traumatic experience such as taking him to the veterinarian or bringing a new animal into the home can disrupt her routine and send her under the bed for a few days. Cat hiding and cats in new homes.

That s why a lot of people use the bathroom to confine a new cat kitten for a few days they can t get under anything. And open the crate gate to let him out. He was curious looking around and instantly went looking for hiding spots like under the couch we blocked off cause. During this time try not to force the cat to come out of its hiding spot.

2 weeks is an average adjustment time for most cats. Aug 31 2008 12. Determine why the cat is going under the couch. This normally will pass with time so just be patient.

While hiding is a normal behavior for most cats it can be frustrating or inconvenient for the humans they live with. Typix tcs member thread starter. Katie hi there.