Acclimatization in cats

Our pets, it happens, leave the apartment a few times in their entire lives, and for such cats, moving and subsequent acclimatization in a new place are the strongest stress. But even if a cat or a cat is used to traveling, then a sharp change in climate and conditions of detention cannot but affect them.

So, most often cats move because of the change of residence of people. However, there is also a vacation in which the owners are forced, for one reason or another, to take a pet. Of course, it is best not to pull the animal out of its usual environment for several weeks, however, this is not always possible. 

If you decide to take a cat or a cat with you on vacation, then you should take care of preparing in advance to minimize stress on your pet. First of all, you need to give the animal all the necessary vaccinations in advance (if you do not do them regularly), since acclimatization in a new place, multiplied by stress, can lead to a sharp decrease in immunity and the animal will get sick. Vaccinations will reduce the risk of serious diseases. Also, a cat or a cat should be accustomed to a car and trips on it, if you plan to go on vacation by car. Due to the fact that the animal will gradually get used to driving a car, the trip will be much more comfortable.

It should be taken into account that in a new place, a tailed family member may react poorly to water and food that are unusual for him, so it is better to take a supply of both with you for at least a few days, gradually transferring the animal to a new diet for him. Also, cats, finding themselves in completely new conditions for themselves, tend to hide in order to calmly assess the situation and get used to the changes. Try to let your pet get used to the new place and do not bother him with excessive attention.

Cats, like people, suffer from heat. When bringing an animal from a cold region to the south, where it is usually much hotter than the body of a cat or cat is used to, be careful that the pet does not get sunstroke or heatstroke. To do this, the pet must have unlimited access to cool water and the opportunity to hide from the heat and the scorching sun.

When traveling or moving, you also need to make sure and find out the addresses of veterinary clinics in a new place, so that if your tailed friend’s health worsens, you can promptly visit a doctor and alleviate your pet’s condition.

In addition, you can consult without leaving your home – in the Petstory mobile application, veterinarians will consult you online in the form of a chat, audio or video call. An online consultation will help you decide how to help your pet and how urgently you need to take him to the clinic (if at all). The application can be installed from the link. The cost of the first consultation with a therapist is only 99 rubles.