Is Your New Cat Meowing in a Safe Room? Here’s Why!

Introducing a new cat to your home is an exciting journey filled with curiosity and discovery. However, it’s not uncommon for your feline friend to voice their feelings with a chorus of meows, especially when they’re confined to a safe room.

Let’s dive into the reasons behind your new cat’s vocal serenades and uncover the mysteries of their meowing melodies.

Why Your New Cat Keeps Meowing in a Safe Room

Meowing is the language cats use to communicate with us, but a lot of meowing may indicate a problem. Here are some of the most common reasons why new cats meow in their new environments:

• The kitten is too young to be separated from his family.
• The cat is meowing because he feels anxious, agitated, or uncertain of the environment. Some signs of stress in cats include excessive vocalization, hiding, hissing, and growling.
• A cat expresses his feelings by meowing, so your feline friend will keep making noises if he is hungry or sick. Therefore, make sure to give your cat visits to see if he has everything he needs.
• If you bring a cat from the street, he will likely meow loudly when he is locked in a room. Stray cats love freedom and the outdoors.
• If everything above is checked, your cat may simply be meowing because he wants to explore the environment.

Why You Should Keep a Cat in a Safe Room

Settling in another place is an influential period for your kitten. It may feel confused and fearful in his new home, which is why keeping the new cat in a safe room is important. Cats are known to take several weeks to acclimate to a new environment. Therefore, give your new friend some time, and things should work out.

Moreover, the new room will give your new cat a small space to help him feel secure and explore the house sections at his own pace.

Also, if you already have a pet, things may get a little aggressive between them. That’s why you should separate the two pets for a few days until they get used to each other.

Tips When Introducing a New Cat to Your Home

The first days with your new cat at home are critical; don’t miss the tips we’ll mention, as they will help your new furry friend settle in more easily.

• Stay in the room with your cat, and try to interact with them, such as touching their head or speaking with them. This will help them to get used to your presence and your voice.
• Don’t rush your feline friend. Give them a good amount of time to adjust to their new home. Also, don’t worry about meowing as long as your cat is eating, drinking water, and is in good health.
• If the cat was separated from their mother, it is preferable to reunite them. That’s because, during the first four weeks, a kitten depends entirely on his mother for all his basic needs.

• If the kitten is orphaned and exhibiting crying behavior, try to keep him warm, feed them by yourself, and clean them. Also, try to spend a lot of time with them.
• Little kittens tend to meow a lot when they stay alone, so you should accompany them to compensate for the absence of their moms.

• If you have a resident cat, it is essential to swap their rooms sometimes (keep the resident cat locked in the safe room while letting the new cat explore the home and vice versa). This will allow them to investigate each other’s smell and accept living together in the end. However, allowing them to share the same space too soon can result in your resident cat trying to establish dominance over the new kitten, which may lead to additional problems.

• Don’t forget to also bring something from the old place, like a blanket or toys. This will give your new cat a sense of their old home or shelter.

Frequently asked questions

How Long Should I Keep a Cat in a Safe Room?

It is advisable to keep your cat in a safe room for at least three days, and sometimes more. It depends on the cat’s personality.

Once the cat is familiar with the new place, you can let it explore other parts of the house.

How to Know if the Cat is Adjusting to its New Place?

When the new cat starts to feel friendly with you, it will show some signs of expressing its feelings.

Here are some signs that your kitty is getting familiar with you:

• The cat is making an Apurr-purr sound when it sees you.
• The cat is being playful.
• The cat raises its tail when you’re around and curls it around your legs.
• It sits or sleeps with you on the couch.
• The cat shows you its tummy.

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you figure out why your new, loving kitten keeps meowing in their new home.

It may take several weeks for the cat to bond with you. So, just be patient and provide it with all the love you have to gain its love in return!