Helping cat adjust to major changes & move?

Jasmine is almost 3 and the entire time she has lived with me, my (old) roommate and I lived together until last week. My roommate had two cats of her own, of which one of them (Princess) and Jasmine were almost like a couple (only, of course, they couldn't do anything!).





Well, I moved in with my boyfriend who Jasmine knows and Princess and Tommy went with my roommate, so now Jasmine is alone. She has to adjust not only to a new place where she only knows the smell of half the stuff (mine). All she has done since we moved here is cry the majority of the time. I feel absolutely terrible. It sounds like she is looking for the others and is sad.





We both work 8-9 hour days and at night she ALWAYS wants attention %26amp; cries. Any suggestions on how to help her adjust? I've tried to give her more attention and it worked during the day, but then she made even more noise at night - I haven't gotten a good night's sleep in a week!





Help would be greatly appreciated!!

Helping cat adjust to major changes %26amp; move?
I feel for the cat, but she will eventually become accustomed to the new routine. The good news is that cats generally sleep about 16 hours a day, which now leaves you only 8 to worry about. That said, is your place big enough to accomodate some cat furniture which allows the cat something new to play with? Also, how about some cat toys to keep her occupied? As to the always crying part, cats are extremely intelligent, and know who they are dealing with. Try a bit of tough love and don't always give into her appeals!
Reply:get her a new wittle fur-iend
Reply:Get her a kitten to play with.
Reply:you should make her a bed with something that has you smell on it and when you can afford it get her a new friend but until then you just have to be firm with her and tell her to go lay down that does not mean yell at her just use a firm voice while you take her to her bed if you have one.
Reply:get a new kitten
Reply:Well something besides the moving could trouble her. And yeah you should get her a friend if you can. Also try taking her to a vet and ask him/her for advice. Or even call in to save money. And you can always get toys for it to entertain itself while your gone.
Reply:buy her some toys or a playmate so that she wouldn't be so lonely and consult a cat breeder what to do
Reply:I had a cat for 12 years and during this time moved many times due to job transfers. The vet told me to give him lots of attention when I was around but when I was going to be away from home for any legenth of time to use a pet carrier (one large enough for a large dog )and that would help him feel secure. Also to put his favorite blanket or toy in the carrier.I also had another experience with a cat having a hard time adjusting to a new place(well at least thats what I thought) when all along it was the floor cleaner the former tenents used and my cat was having a terribly hard time breathing. I finally had to get my regular cleaner and wash the floors about 10 times in one day so the cat felt better and much more willing to make it his new home Good Luck... A cat lover always
Reply:This is tricky. For now I'd get her bunch of toys and a scratching post or something, then spray them with a catnip scent(not all sprays work) to get her interested in them. Over time you might be able to find another cat that she'll get along with, but don't rush into it 'cause as a cat she's naturally territorial and if you bring home any old stray she may get jealous for your attention.
Reply:I must agree with Texansis, get her a playmate. You stated that Jasmine and her companion had always been together, she has never had to cope with being alone and always had someone to play with and sleep next to when you and your roomie were gone. I know how alone my dog was after her 'sister' died and she perked up when a new one came along, even if it was the neighbors dog. She would go out to play with the new dog every day. Most animals are pack driven and when they are alone, I think especially when they have never been so, they are scared. It is already hard enough on them when moving. Again, that last sentence is just my opinion.





As Jasmine is already grown, depending on how active she is, I would not suggest a kitten flat out. You can go to a pet adoption center and speak with a counsler or even talk to Jasmine's vet and they can give you the best guidance. Your best bet may be to get Jasmine a new playmate that is closer to her own age, maybe one over a year or so.





I would also strongly suggest taking Jasmine with you when you look for her a new companion as she is the one spending her time with the new cat. As well as to make sure she does like the new addition. I know how silly that sounds, but when I got my Schnauzer a new friend, I took her along and she picked out a little lab mix puppy, not the dog I was considering, but she kept pulling back to the Labs cage. They were the best of friends and hated being apart.





If you are in the US, you can visit www.petfinder.com and I am certian you can find a shelter, if you do not know of any in your area.





Best of luck to you Tygilrjojo and to Jasmine as well.
Reply:Poor thing. She is fretting for her friend and everything familiar. Leave around anything that has a familiar scent on it (bedding for example) from the other cat and/or the flat. Get another kitten eventually but make sure you fuss over her first or else she will get jealous. Watch out for her grooming exessively. It is a sign of stress and she may even start pulling her fur out. You may even have to take her to the vet for medication. Cats can get very neurotic.