WHY IS MY CAT HIDING?

Other Ways to Calm a Stressed Cat

Of course، visitors aren't the only thing that can stress out your kitty. She might be frightened by loud noises، a new family member or pet in the home، a stray outside، or even a new furniture piece. Try to address these issues as they come up.

If she's bothered by strays outside، you can close the shades at night so she won't see them.

Introduce new pets to her slowly، so there's less stress in the home. If you're getting a new dog، watch your pup closely and distract him before he tries to chase your cat. You might even need to slowly reintroduce two cats if they seem to be fighting a lot.

If you're about to leave for work for the first time، prepare her by slowly adjusting her to being home alone، rather than just leaving her for eight hours the first time.

For cats، it's all about a slow introduction to change that happens little by little.

Help Your Cat Feel More Confident

Cats may sometimes hide just because they need a cool، dark place to rest.1 But frequent hiding can mean insecurity. Don't ever try to force your cat out of hiding. Instead، help him feel more confident so he leaves on his own.

A great way to do this is by providing more places that he can "own" as his personal territory. Consider adding cat trees، window perches، comfy beds، and cat condos to your home. Play with your cat more so he feels like he's hunting، then give him a treat at the end of playtime. This can help him feel like an accomplished hunter and build confidence.

Calming Diffusers Can Help

To help make your cat more comfortable when visitors are over or any time she might be stressed، plug in a Comfort Zone Calming Diffuser a day or two in advance of the event. The diffuser lasts for four weeks (so you may need more than one to keep your cat comfortable) and helps your cat adjust to a changing environment. Behavior، such as scratching، urine spraying، etc.، is usually a result of stress، and using Comfort Zone products can help keep your cat happy and your home safe. Comfort Zone diffusers release odorless vapors that mimic a cat's natural pheromones، signaling that your cat is safe.

Calming a stressed cat is all about providing proactive measures to help your kitty feel more confident and safe. It takes time، but your purring and happy kitty is worth it.