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put a notice on the door ! With the cat safely confined , you can continue unpacking .
In the evening , when the house is quiet , ensure all windows and doors are closed before letting the cat explore the new house . Initially , limit it to one or two rooms so it does not get overwhelmed and you can easily find it . If your cat is very nervous , it is advisable to keep it at a cattery until everything is unpacked .
Normally , cats will rub their heads and bodies against objects like furniture , walls , and doors to mark the area with their scent , which comes from glands on their heads and bodies . A confident cat will spread its scent throughout the house , which in turn makes the cat feel safer and more relaxed .
In the new house , you can help the cat spread its scent and feel at home faster by gently rubbing a soft cotton cloth over its face and then rubbing the cloth on the walls and furniture at the cat ’ s height in the rooms where it will initially be kept . The presence of the cat ’ s personal scent will help it feel at home faster . You can repeat this process daily and build up the cat ’ s scent throughout the house before letting it outside .
While your cat is confined , you can help it by feeding small , regular meals at set times . This brings the cat into regular contact with you and reassures it that all is well . If it knows when and where it will be fed , it will look forward to this rather than worry about its next meal , making it happier and more relaxed .
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