Help my cat with changes at home

HOW TO HELP MY CAT COPE WITH A CHANGE OF FURNITURE OR REDECORATION

Expert Tips to Help Cats Cope with Home Changes
1

Most cats hate change

  • Your cat likes everything to be 'just so'
  • Changes, even small ones such as moving furniture, can be upsetting for your cat
2

Use FELIWAY Help!

  • Releases happy messages into your home for 7 days
  • Plug in the room where your cat will spend most of their time during your planned event, ideally 1-2 days beforehand
  • Covers an area up to 550 sq. ft.
3

Try to keep your cat's space the same

  • Make sure your cat has a quiet room they can retreat to, away from the changes
  • Have elevated and/or hiding places in this room for your cat
  • Ensure your cat's resources (water, food, litter tray and scratching post) are still accessible
4

Safety first!

  • Make sure moved or new items are stable and not likely to fall and hurt your cat
  • Be aware of dangerous substances that may be harmful to your cat should not get on their coat, in their eyes or lick/swallow
5

Redecoration & renovation can create loud noises

  • Your cat should be able to retreat to a quiet room away from the noise
  • If you are playing music as you work, consider playing music your cat finds soothing at a moderate volume, or using headphones.

We recommend:

FELIWAY HELP! Diffuser

FELIWAY Help! is perfect if you want to try out FELIWAY for 7 days, or need to help calm your cat during a short term situation! The 7 Day Diffuser Kit includes one diffuser, and one cartridge that will last for 7 days.

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FELIWAY HELP! Refills

FELIWAY® Help! may help reduce signs of stress such as scratching, urine spraying, and hiding. This product contains 3 refills that will each last 7 days. These refills are only compatible with a FELIWAY Help! diffuser.

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Further advice

Many cats like to feel in control of their environment. Because of this, changes around your home can reduce their control and happiness. To help you understand your cat, see our article about how changes affect your cat.

As home changes can be upsetting for cats, some demonstrate their less than happy state by scratching furniture or other inappropriate surfaces. If you are in this situation, we recommend reading about how to stop your cat scratching. Here you will find expert tips such as the scratching post 'golden rules' and ways to relieve your cat's stress.

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