Cat Adjusting To New Home Not Eating

2 weeksis an average adjustment time for most cats.

Cat adjusting to new home not eating. Not eating or drinking for cats is dangerous but i would wait with a vet visit as thats even more stress and wont help right now unless there are actual symptoms eye discharge sneezing vomiting etc. Your newly adopted cat may not eat much or at all at first. We give her the exact food including raw meat she is used to at the times she is used to and she wont eat. Now i know this is normal for cats but she has not eaten a single thing.

Its best to give your cat the same food she had at the. Give lots of head scratches treats and schedule time daily to play all of which can help to build feelings of trust and positive associations between you. It can take a day 5 days a couple of weeks or more for your new cat to relax. Supervise children advising them to always be gentle with the cat.

Introduce your cat to his new home gradually restricting him to one room at first. Sit on the floor and let her come to you. Even if you plan on feeding her something different eventually transitioning her slowly is usually the best choice. Just let her get acquainted on her own time.

We leave the food out for her to free feed and she wont eat. And yes not eating is usually a symptom as well but not immediately after moving territories. Make interactions with the cat positive ones but dont force things. Find out what your kitty has been eating at the shelter or foster home.

We try different food she wont eat. Some cats are attracted to catnip not all cats are and for these cats a little catnip on a scratching post or cat tree will provide your cat and you with some great fun. Adult cats will adapt to a new home but sometimes not always it will take a little while so be prepared for this. She needs to feel safe.

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. I highly recommend you ask your veterinarian to recommend the best diet or formula for your kitten or cat thats within your budget. Isolate other animals from your new cat during this time.