New Cat Hiding Under Bed

Whether she is under stress or simply looking for a spot to nap you may find your cat hiding under your bed which fits the bill as a desirable spot to hang out.

New cat hiding under bed. The steps you should take to get a cat out from under a bed will depend on why the cat is hiding and how urgently you need the cat to come out. New cats take some time to get used to their surroundings and will spend lots of time hiding while they acclimate. I have 2 cats one is tame and one is a scared cat we have just moved house and i managed to move one of my cats into a cage but the scared one ran away before i could put her in her cage so she is still at the old house but won t came out of hiding and she is scared of the new tenants. Cats are smart but they adorably clueless enough to think they can hide from fleas.

Right now under the bed is your foster cat s happy place. Some cats hide for a few days because their new environment is unfamiliar and scary. If she s hiding in a closet you can dust baby powder at the closet door to. Let your cat get comfortable with its new home on its own time which can take anywhere between two weeks and two months.

It s just a thing. If so her sudden hiding behavior could mean you re about to be the proud parent to a new litter of kittens. Under the bed beneath your desk or behind a running appliance are all common indoor spots. In new surroundings cats need time and space before they feel safe enough to explore.

As long as your cat is eating drinking using the litter box even if its under the bed and not showing any signs of illness it is generally safe to leave them in their hiding spot. Many cats will venture out at night when you are sleeping and the world is quiet. Katie hi there. It s dark and quiet and she feels safe there from any potential threats whether those are the hands of strangers or the two cats she can undoubtedly smell even if they haven t been allowed in the room.

An adult cat with past trauma may need more time to adjust than a new kitten who is simply shy and timid. Help it get used to your presence by sitting near its hiding spot and talking to it. I have never once seen him come out. I adopted a 10 year old cat from a shelter in august but he is still hiding under the bed.

Comfort cats sleep an average of between 13 and 18 hours each day so they need to find a spot they consider both comfortable and secure for their frequent naps according to the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. While hiding is a normal behavior for most cats it can be frustrating or inconvenient for the humans they live with. Cats love to hide and the space underneath the bed is a prime spot.