[header] How to encourage your new cat to come out of hiding [title] Give your cat time to get used to its new home. [step] The best way to make your cat comfortable enough to come out of hiding is to give it time to adjust to its new surroundings. Most cats take a couple of weeks to acclimate, but it might take a month or two.
[header] How to encourage your new cat to come out of hiding [title] Give your cat time to get used to its new home. [step] The best way to make your cat comfortable enough to come out of hiding is to give it time to adjust to its new surroundings. Most cats take a couple of weeks to acclimate, but it might take a month or two.
During this time, try not to force the cat to come out of its hiding spot. [substeps] Avoid chasing or picking up your cat, especially during this initial timeframe. You can help it get used to its new home by stimulating its mind and giving it a chance to enter the house. Every couple of weeks, try seeing how your cat responds to contact, sound, and movement. You should give your cat plenty of time to get comfortable before you introduce it to the house. [substeps] Give your cat time to adjust outside without using any kind of furniture. You can gently coax the cat out of hiding by tapping its back gently with a finger. You don't need to be applying pressure.