In our increasingly busy work life, owning a pet may seem difficult. However pets are a part of family life and without them it seems absent. Our love for them has grown increasingly and they are the thing you rush back from home for after your holiday. As a huge cat lover myself I can only agree! According to the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA), the cat owning household figure has risen from 17.1% (4,8m) in 2016 to 18.3% (5.1m) in 2017 in the United Kingdom. A possible reason for the rise in cat ownership is how well cats fit well with our busy lifestyle.
From my experience of working for a cat charity and studying cat behaviour. I have noticed how members of the public would ring for advice on what to do when they have moved into their new home. “We’ve just moved in a few days ago but the cat has started to scratch the furniture and toilet in unusual places, is this normal? “This can happen if the cat hasn’t been allowed to adjust slowly therefore getting it right before you move can set your cat up ready. Cats are very territorial animals and become very stressed with sudden changes in their environment, such as moving house. They are creatures of habit and like a daily routine. Therefore, I feel there is a need to help both our vendors and their cats, they come as a package and I like to accommodate wherever I can.
Will you be asking the question “when I move house, will my cats be ok?” Let’s face it; you’ve got a lot on at the moment. So with some careful planning and our handy tips, it should be one thing less to worry about! My advice is to plan ahead:
I hope you have found this helpful and if you would to chat about you and your cat, I would love to hear from you! A fantastic resource for cat behaviour and advice on moving house with your cat can be found on the International Cat Care’s website, a brilliant charity with a huge admiration for cats and their welfare.