Cats may become stressed. Cats are emotional creatures, and they may feel fearful, anxious, or nervous, especially when they are in a foreign or unfamiliar environment. Cats may feel uneasy or concerned about their owner's absence or unfamiliar surroundings.
Cats may show different stress responses, such as: eating more or less, losing weight or gaining weight and urinating Peeing or pooping more than usual Sensitivity to sounds Withdrawal or fear Self-injurious behavior (such as scratching one’s own skin or hair) Aggression towards people or other animals To help your cat cope with traveling or moving to a new location, we recommend that you: Try to keep your cat in an environment it is familiar with Provide it with enough food, water and a comfortable sleeping environment, such as its cat carrier or carrier bag. Try to avoid noise and cluttered environments. Try to keep the cat's daily routine, such as eating, cleaning and activity time, the same for the cat's performance. Provide comfort and support for fearful, anxious or nervous behaviors.