How to Keep a Cat Calm During a Move

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make a mess.

   Take out the carrier, the moving boxes, the sticky tape, the bubble wrap, everything that will be needed in the week of the move.
   
   The cat has to get used to these things on its own and make sure they're not intimidating.
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   Step 2: Walk around with the cat and introduce it to the new place.

   The more it knows, the less stressful moving with the cat will be. , The less it can see what's going on, the better. , Make sure the car is not too hot, nor too cold, as well as the cat has room to breathe. , If the ride is going to be long, feed it treats every three hours, but make sure it's not too much, as it might vomit. , Let it have it's favorite toys, food and water. ,
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   Step 3: Confine the cat in an empty room on moving day

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   Step 4: along with some toys

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   Step 5: a litter box and a bowl of food and water.

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   Step 6: Place the cat in the crate it got used to

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   Step 7: along with its favorite blanket and a toy and put it in the car last.

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   Step 8: Give the cat water every hour during the ride.

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   Step 9: Confine the cat in a room at the new place

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    Step 10: while you unload and unpack everything.

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    Step 11: Let the cat explore

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    Step 12: after the hassle of unpacking is over.

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