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How Can I Get My Cat To Come In?

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scraggy55 | 10:51 Sun 09th Dec 2012 | Pets
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We have just had a new extension built on the house. My cat who has always been very timid, will not come in now. We have had a cat flap put in the wall so that she can come in, but she is very reluctant. If I carry her in, she simply legs it out of the catflap! I have tried cat treats, and obviously hope she will come in when I put her food on the floor inside the extension but she just sits outside and looks at me! I have given up on a couple of occasions and put her food outside. There are double doors in the extension and she will 'sometimes' venture in if I open them, but I cannot get her to confidently come in through the catflap. Has anyone got any ideas please?
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It probably smells funny - things like floor glue, tile sealant, new paint, don't smell nice to a cat. Put some of her things, her bed and toys, near the door. Feed her outside for a bit, she will get used to the new build in time, then bring the food indoors. It will work!
Try just giving her time. It's maybe because she has heard lots of loud notices coming from inside where the extension is. Hope she comes in soon!

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