I brought my new cat home last night and she went under the bed and hasn't come out. I know this is a common behavior, but she hasn't even come out to use the litter box or eat. I placed the food a few feet from the bed so that she knows it's there. I also put a few treats down on the rug. How long should I let her be before I try to get her out? Will she come out when she's hungry or needs to use the litterbox? She is the only cat, which she prefers. The house is very quiet and I live alone. Any suggestions? She cried a little this morning, but I talked to her and she calmed down. She likes me and isn't scared of me, just the new surroundings are a concern. She meows when I call her name.
My cat that passed ran under the bed when I brought him home and came out and jumped on me ten minutes later :-) So, this is the first time I'm dealing with this situation for a long period.
My cat that passed ran under the bed when I brought him home and came out and jumped on me ten minutes later :-) So, this is the first time I'm dealing with this situation for a long period.