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		<title>By: Lorna Dietz</title>
		<link>http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/03/23/adjusting-to-a-new-home/#comment-40975</link>
		<dc:creator>Lorna Dietz</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2007 18:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Noems, I did a search on how older cats can adjust to a new home. Here are some answers:

http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/behavior.shtml

Problem Behaviors in Cats: Originally written 1991 &#38; updated through 1997 by Cindy Tittle Moore. Maintained by the Fanciers website as of July 1999. 

This website has an extensive table of contents that might be of interest to you.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070322073051AAUszfd&#38;show=7

keep as many things familiar as you can... same bed, litter box etc.. I would not confine to one room but be sure to leave some of your clothing out and around and when you go out - tell them don't worry, you will come back - you might be amazed at how much they understand - - do your best to help the adjustment and better to not let them out, especially at first.. - SPANKY

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Your cat will most problem be a bit stress for a while. This is normal. What I would suggest is to get a plug in diffuser called Feliway. This is a natural pheromone that is released into the cat environment and help to keep the cat calm. It also helps with urine spraying and destruction and soiling. You can use this diffuser any where in the house and does not smell. Only cats can smell it. It also comes in a spray form so your could use this in certain areas where the cat sleeps or causes problems. With regards to letting your cat out, i would recommend that you keep then in for at least 2 weeks. if you want to let them out. If you want to keep then in, which might be a better idea then i would get loads of toys and cat exercise areas. If the cats are not going out you need to keep them happy or they will start to cause problems. Use a mouse on string morning and evening and if you have stairs make then chase you up and down. Another thing if they are not going out is to reduce the amount of food that you give them. If they are not going out and still eating the same they will put on more weight!
Hope this helps feel free to e-mail me if you want more information, good luck - NATALIE

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Trainee Veterinary Nurse 

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Yes..without question they can, and do, accept new surroundings. 
The trick that works is to keep them confined to the new house for at least 2 weeks. Then, slowly move their food towards a door..a little each day...for a few more days. Once you let them out..if you can leave that door open for a few hours..they'll learn to come to that door for their food. 

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Sources..Cat Age Company
My own very extensive personal experience. I've always owned between 5 and 10 house cats at a time and have moved several times over the years with them. - DRISSY 29</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Noems, I did a search on how older cats can adjust to a new home. Here are some answers:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/behavior.shtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/behavior.shtml</a></p>
<p>Problem Behaviors in Cats: Originally written 1991 &amp; updated through 1997 by Cindy Tittle Moore. Maintained by the Fanciers website as of July 1999. </p>
<p>This website has an extensive table of contents that might be of interest to you.</p>
<p><a href="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070322073051AAUszfd&amp;show=7" rel="nofollow">http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070322073051AAUszfd&amp;show=7</a></p>
<p>keep as many things familiar as you can&#8230; same bed, litter box etc.. I would not confine to one room but be sure to leave some of your clothing out and around and when you go out - tell them don&#8217;t worry, you will come back - you might be amazed at how much they understand - - do your best to help the adjustment and better to not let them out, especially at first.. - SPANKY</p>
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<p>Your cat will most problem be a bit stress for a while. This is normal. What I would suggest is to get a plug in diffuser called Feliway. This is a natural pheromone that is released into the cat environment and help to keep the cat calm. It also helps with urine spraying and destruction and soiling. You can use this diffuser any where in the house and does not smell. Only cats can smell it. It also comes in a spray form so your could use this in certain areas where the cat sleeps or causes problems. With regards to letting your cat out, i would recommend that you keep then in for at least 2 weeks. if you want to let them out. If you want to keep then in, which might be a better idea then i would get loads of toys and cat exercise areas. If the cats are not going out you need to keep them happy or they will start to cause problems. Use a mouse on string morning and evening and if you have stairs make then chase you up and down. Another thing if they are not going out is to reduce the amount of food that you give them. If they are not going out and still eating the same they will put on more weight!<br />
Hope this helps feel free to e-mail me if you want more information, good luck - NATALIE</p>
<p>Source(s):</p>
<p>Trainee Veterinary Nurse </p>
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<p>Yes..without question they can, and do, accept new surroundings.<br />
The trick that works is to keep them confined to the new house for at least 2 weeks. Then, slowly move their food towards a door..a little each day&#8230;for a few more days. Once you let them out..if you can leave that door open for a few hours..they&#8217;ll learn to come to that door for their food. </p>
<p>Source(s):</p>
<p>Sources..Cat Age Company<br />
My own very extensive personal experience. I&#8217;ve always owned between 5 and 10 house cats at a time and have moved several times over the years with them. - DRISSY 29</p>
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		<title>By: annamanila</title>
		<link>http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/03/23/adjusting-to-a-new-home/#comment-39691</link>
		<dc:creator>annamanila</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Cats are really sensitive creatures.  For now, they will be jumpy (as a kitty up a tree -- lol).  It might take time but they'll settle down.  Congrats, you've finally moved and as soon as the dust settles -- you will really be enjoying your new home.  Be happy -- all of you, including the pets of course.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cats are really sensitive creatures.  For now, they will be jumpy (as a kitty up a tree &#8212; lol).  It might take time but they&#8217;ll settle down.  Congrats, you&#8217;ve finally moved and as soon as the dust settles &#8212; you will really be enjoying your new home.  Be happy &#8212; all of you, including the pets of course.</p>
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		<title>By: Noemi</title>
		<link>http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/03/23/adjusting-to-a-new-home/#comment-39611</link>
		<dc:creator>Noemi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>@abbie- hehe I will hug them for you.

@lemon- if you see me, let me know . My husband just came from Tiendesitas

@Dine- our cats are creatures of habit.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@abbie- hehe I will hug them for you.</p>
<p>@lemon- if you see me, let me know . My husband just came from Tiendesitas</p>
<p>@Dine- our cats are creatures of habit.</p>
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		<title>By: sexy mom</title>
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		<dc:creator>sexy mom</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>they must be really missing their comfort zones, i mean comfort scents...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>they must be really missing their comfort zones, i mean comfort scents&#8230;</p>
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		<title>By: lemon</title>
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		<dc:creator>lemon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 06:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Welcome back to Pasig, ms. noemi.Maybe I'll bump into you in Tiendesitas or SM Hypermart one of these days.

Poor cats, but I think they'll be ok.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to Pasig, ms. noemi.Maybe I&#8217;ll bump into you in Tiendesitas or SM Hypermart one of these days.</p>
<p>Poor cats, but I think they&#8217;ll be ok.</p>
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		<title>By: Abbie</title>
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		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I'm sure they'll be just fine. The lots of hugs and cuddling is the best prescription. Perhaps they are just stressed to see a new environment. Pls give them my hugs also. :-)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m sure they&#8217;ll be just fine. The lots of hugs and cuddling is the best prescription. Perhaps they are just stressed to see a new environment. Pls give them my hugs also. <img src='http://aboutmyrecovery.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':-)' class='wp-smiley' /></p>
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